Nancy's Bulletin Board

Welcome to Nancy’s Bulletin Board!  This Board connects us in real time with updates on events, activities, community resources and with your feedback.

At the bottom of the page please leave a positive comment, story, joke, pun, riddle or timely community news to post on the board.  Resident art and photography has a place to be shared on this website’s “Show and Tell” board.  Please email me your contribution at general_activity@scaclw.com and confirm that you want it published here.

To make a reservation on the calendar please email me at general_activity@scaclw.com or leave me a voicemail at 727-799-2734 with the type of event that you are planning and for whom, preferred date and room.  I will review the calendar for availability.  Once we confirm a reservation, I will direct you to complete the online Facility Request form or you may stop in the Community Service Office to pick up a paper Facility Request form to complete and submit in that office where I have a mail box.

If you are a new resident and have questions, please attend our Good Neighbor’s “Get Acquainted & Coffee” on the second Thursday of each month 8:30 – 11:00 at the East Activity Center Auditorium.  I will be available after the event at 11 am to answer your questions and or take you on a tour of the Activity Centers. A meeting by appointment in my office is also an option.  Email me at general_activity@scaclw.com or give me a call at 799-2734.  

 

Movie Night Wed,     4 pm at the EAC Auditorium 

 

Beat the heat and come inside the beautiful East Activity Center Auditorium to see:

Movie Night Wed, Oct 8, 4 pm at the EAC Auditorium “Wicked”

Beat the heat and come inside the beautiful East Activity Center Auditorium to see:

Wicked: Production year (2024) Director:  Jon M Chu  Rating: PG Studio: Runtime: 

Seating for 80, first come, first served, no reservation required.  Popcorn is free, one bag per resident

Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Kristin Chenoweth

Synopsis: Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.

Director: Jon M Chu Production year: 2024  Rating:  PG  Studio: Universal Pictures

Runtime: 160 minutes

160 minutes

 

The Clearwater YMCA presents:  Healthy Steps for Older Adults (Fall Prevention Workshop)

Wed Oct 22, from 9 am – 12 pm in the EAC Clearwater room – Registration Required

 

Cathy Caceres, Healthy Living Coordinator with the Clearwater YMCA will lead this fall prevention workshop, on Wednesday, September 10, from 9 am – 12 pm in the East Activity Center Largo room.  Registration is required.  First come, first served. Maximum 30 residents per class.  The workshop will also return in the winter.

Healthy Steps for Older Adults is an evident-based fall risk screening and education class for adults aged 65 or older.  This program consists of one 3-hour workshop focused on fall prevention, covering topics such as proper footwear, safety at home, good nutrition for bone health and the importance of exercise.  Participants will learn at-home exercises to improve strength and balance and receive information about other fall prevention programs.  It’s a powerful session with practical takeaways and it’s free!  Each attendee will receive fall-prevention gifts to take home, i.e., a grabber stick, night light, and anti-slip mats.

To Register, please email:  Nancy Rogers: general_activity@scaclw.com  Your name, address, and telephone number and reference “Healthy Steps for Older Adults”, that’s it! 

 

Area Agency on Aging S.H.I.N.E.

Statewide Program Provides Free, Unbiased Insurance Counseling for Medicare Beneficiaries

Older Floridians are encouraged to review plan options during Open Enrollment

St. Petersburg – Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. is reminding residents that their Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) Program has specifically-trained counselors to help educate and empower Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to understand their health care options so they can make the best decisions for their individual needs during the Open Enrollment Period (OEP). During OEP, beneficiaries can change their Medicare Prescription Drug or Medicare Advantage plan to affect things like cost, coverage, drug formularies, in-network providers, and pharmacies.

“Medicare can be a daunting subject for most people and the Open Enrollment Period only runs from Oct. 15, 2025, through Dec. 7, 2025, but you don’t have to go it alone! During this time, lean on our experts for advice and utilize a local, valuable resource by connecting with the SHINE Program,” said Ann Marie Winter, AAA Executive Director.

SHINE is a Program of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and is operated locally through Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. The SHINE mission is to provide free and unbiased information about Medicare and Medicaid for beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers. SHINE also educates beneficiaries to protect, detect, and report potential errors, fraud, and abuse with their Medicare coverage. SHINE strongly encourages beneficiaries to be on the lookout for their Annual Notice of Change (ANOC), which they should receive from their plan no later than Sept. 30, 2025. Reviewing their benefits and evaluating their health care options each year is vitally important for beneficiaries. Acting quickly can ensure a smooth transition into the 2026 benefit year.

To receive help from SHINE, individuals may call to schedule appointments at designated SHINE counseling sites, attend enrollment events in their local communities, or arrange to speak with a trained SHINE counselor at 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337) or the local number at 727-217-8111. For a listing of SHINE counseling sites and enrollment events, please visit www.floridashine.org.

Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation at On Top of the World Clearwater on Wed Oct 8, 10 am in the EAC Auditorium

 

Area Agency on Aging S.H.I.N.E. – Free Medicare Education at the libraries during the months of September

 

SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a Free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco & Pinellas. Specially trained volunteers can assist you with your Medicare, Medicaid, and Health insurance questions by providing one-on-one counseling and information. 

SHINE services are free, unbiased, and confidential.

SHINE Counselors do not sell anything.

SHINE Counselors can be reached by calling 1-800-963-5337 or 727-217-8111.

Sept 2025

New Port Richey Library- Medicare Basics Thursday, September 4^th 10:00 a.m.                                 

A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions on Thursday, September 4^th at 10 a.m. at the New Port Richey Library, 5939 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652.  For information call 727-853-1279

 

Hugh Embry Library- Medicare Basics Thursday, September 11^th, 10:30 a.m. 

A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions on Thursday, September 11^th at 10:30 a.m. at the Hugh Embry Library, 14215 4^th St, Dade City, FL 33523.  For information call 352-567-3576

 

New River Library-Medicare Basics Thursday, September 18^th  10:30 a.m. 

A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions on Thursday, September 18^th at 10:30 a.m. at the New River Library, 34043 FL-54, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543.  For information call 813-788-6375

 

Land O’ Lakes Library- Medicare Basics Saturday, September  20^th, 10:00 a.m.

A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions on Saturday, September 20^th at

10 a.m. at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Pkwy, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639.  For information call 813-929-1214

Centennial Park Branch Library – Medicare Basics Tuesday, September 23^rd  10:30 a.m.  A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions on Tuesday September 23^rd    at 10:30 a.m. at the Centennial Park Library, 5740 Moog Road Holiday, FL 34690.  For information call 727-834-3204.

SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a Free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco & Pinellas. Specially trained volunteers can assist you with your Medicare, Medicaid, and Health insurance questions by providing one-on-one counseling and information. 

LOOKING FOR A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY?

HURRICANE TIPS

1. Purchase a battery-operated radio and a supply of batteries.
2. Purchase flashlights with batteries. Use caution when using candles.
3. Get an ice chest. Stock up on a week’s worth of water, food that won’t spoil, pet supplies, toilet paper, purchase a battery-operated fan.
4. Refill medical prescriptions.
5. Go to an ATM or bank and get cash.
6. Fill your vehicle with gas. Fill a lawn mower container with gas.
7. Do you need a generator? Never operate a generator indoors.
8. Recharge cell phone batteries and use only when necessary.
9. If you are evacuating, tell people where you are evacuating to and leave you contact information.
10. Bring lawn furniture and outdoor decorations indoors.
11. Sign up for the RAVE alert system from OTOW.
12. Community updates will be posted on otowclearwaterinfo.com,

OTOW-TV Channel 732 and the Box Office (otowboxoffice.com).

12. Make sure you have a first-aid kit, including bandages, ointments.
13. Make sure important documents are safely stored.
14. Don’t forget rain gear, blankets and home entertainment.

Don’t panic, but you may not have internet service for days.

WHEN A STORM HAS PASSED

1. Do not go outside and begin cleanup on your own. Let OTOW

employees remove limbs and all damage. There could be wires down.

1. Traffic lights may be out. Stop at all intersections.