Upcoming Events – October 2024

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Tennessee Disability Pathfinder presents Navigating Resources with Pathfinder, Thursday, November 14, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM with a special interactive Q&A following the webinar. 

Step into the world of Pathfinder and meet the incredible team behind the scenes! From our information & referral specialists to our communications, design, and development wizards and education and multicultural services, our talented members work tirelessly to bring you an accessible and inclusive disability resource information and supports experience. Get a more in-depth look into Pathfinder’s daily operations and navigating the directory of services on our website. Also, get a sneak peak into some new updates at Pathfinder. See how the magic happens!

Join us for this LIVE interactive session with the Pathfinder team and our special guest moderator, Courtney Taylor, director of communication and dissemination, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. Be prepared to ask questions; they may be answered LIVE! Stay tuned for exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpses and get ready to be inspired by the team’s dedication and passion!

This webinar will be presented via Zoom with simultaneous, Arabic, ASL, and Spanish interpretation. Registration is required. You want to ensure that you register because there will be some special surprises. Only those registered will be able to participate.

Click this link to REGISTER TODAY! 


 

GNRC is hosting an in-person Medicare Counseling Event on November 1st at the GNRC office. For those unable to travel to Nashville, they have other events scheduled throughout the region, and older adults can always call the SHIP helpline to receive Medicare counseling over the phone: 877-801-0044.

Medicare Open Enrollment begins on October 15th. The Greater Nashville Region

GNRC is hosting an in-person Medicare Counseling Event on November 1st at the GNRC office. For those unable to travel to Nashville, we have other events scheduled throughout the region, and older adults can always call the SHIP helpline to receive Medicare counseling over the phone: 877-801-0044.

 Medicare Open Enrollment begins on October 15th. The Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) is part of a national network of State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP). SHIP is a Federal Administration for Community Living (ACL) grant program that helps states enhance and support Medicare beneficiaries through local programs, staff and volunteer counselors.

We encourage older adults to make an appointment to understand their Medicare plan options for 2025. GNRC Medicare Counselors will be available to help beneficiaries do a plan comparison so they can choose the best plan and answer any Medicare questions they may have.

GNRC Medicare Counseling Event

Friday, November 1, 2024

9 am – 3 pm

44 Vantage Way, Suite 450, Nashville TN 37228

 Appointments are required so secure your spot today!

Visit GNRC.org/MedicareSignup or call 615-862-8828 to set up an appointment

One appointment slot per person. If you are signing up as a couple, please sign up for 2 time slots so we can plan the appropriate amount of time.

There are a limited number of spots available for 30-minute counseling sessions. If you can’t make it out on November 1st, we have several other opportunities at different locations to make it convenient for you to meet with a counselor in person. Appointments are required for all Medicare events.

A complete list of dates and locations can be found at GNRC.org/MedicareEvents

You will need to contact the senior center or organization listed to set up an appointment. Remember to bring a completed Part D worksheet to your appointment.

You can learn more about the SHIP program and sign up for our newsletter at gnrc.org/medicare