MEDICARE Changes After 2020 Affect your Dollars

You heard the news at the Quarterly Retiree Lunch about a major change to a Medicare Plan. Now you’re wondering, “Why is Medicare Supplement Plan F being phased out in 2020?”

As of January 1, 2020, Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan F will no longer be sol...

Join Heritage Farmstead Museum’s Senior Series

The Farmstead Museum regularly hosts children on school field trips, but now focuses on a slightly older crowd. They’ve created a senior-focused program, Young at Heart: 55+ Exceeding the Limit. This is an educational program designed specifical...

Remember the Moon Landing? It’s Been 50 Years!

How old were you when news of this exciting futuristic event aired? Come celebrate the history of the Apollo Landing at the Plano Library. Enjoy special programs and a movie commemorating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.

Remember the day by watchi...

Let TMC Show You How to Do Summer!

If summer is your time of year, while away the hours at the Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center (TMC). Taking the plunge into this facility’s indoor and outdoor pools is just what the doctor ordered to reduce stress and have awesome fun.

You, family and frie...

Celebrate Clean Air Day with a RideShare

Consider joining this national event focused on improving air quality. Throughout the summer months, local weather forecasters regularly mention air quality alerts or “ozone action days,” but what exactly do these warnings mean for your health? The Enviro...

Be Part of a Record-making Swim Lesson

The folks at the Guinness World Records want you to make history. Join us at Jack Carter Pool for the World's Largest Swim Lesson on Thursday, June 20 from 8 to 9 a.m. You'll receive a free lesson, a certificate and the thrill of participating in the larg...

“Fight the Bite!” is the Timely Lobby Display Message this Week

The current Municipal Center lobby display takes our summer pests seriously. With “Fight the Bite,” the Environmental Health & Sustainability department is on top of the challenge to combat pesky mosquitoes.

Carolyn Russell, Maria Palmer and K...

Increase Your Brain Power at the Memory Café

Declining memory shouldn’t be taken lightly – everyday tasks could be affected. The Wellness Center for Older Adults offers the Memory Café, free workshops to address this growing issue. Attend these classes on the second Tuesday of every month at the Sam...

Is Having a Power of Attorney Right for Your Family?

How will your wishes be carried out if you become incapacitated? You may need help making important decisions at some point and having the correct legal documents in place ahead of time could make all the difference.

You’ll need help understanding legal te...

New State Bill Pulls the Plug on Red Light Cameras

The governor signed House Bill 1631 on June 2, banning the use of traffic signal enforcement systems. Since the bill passed with 2/3’s vote in both chambers, the law goes into effect immediately. The Governor has allowed affected cities to complete their ...

Retirement and Volunteering Can Go Hand In Hand

Think about it.  You’re retired and you finally have time to do what you want to do, but what exactly is that? Becoming a volunteer sounds nice, but where should you look? How do you find the right volunteer opportunity, “the ...

Plano Outdoor Pools Open Memorial Weekend!

PISD schools are out for summer on May 24…so celebrate with a splash and a few cannonballs. Plano Parks and Recreation outdoor pools open for summer on Saturday, May 25, just in time for Memorial Day weekend.

Yes, it’s been raining…a lot. But, as that litt...

Wellness: Gratitude and Your Health

Here’s a quick exercise: think of the things you’re most grateful for and list the top three in detail. By doing this simple exercise, you have created a shift in your hormone pathways which can improve your health. In addition, if pra...

Take Advantage of Your Hospital GAP Benefit

Many pre-65 aged retirees are enrolled in the American Fidelity Hospital GAP benefit but never file claims. Did you know you can submit claims as far back as when you originally enrolled in the Hospital GAP plan? Don’t leave your money on the ta...

It’s a Call You Don’t Want to Miss!

“Hello, this is UnitedHealthcare calling with an important message for YOU!” It may seem unusual, but the next time your phone’s caller ID reads “UnitedHealthcare (UHC),” there’s a good chance it’s an offer to connect you with information to help manage o...

Use Technology to Get Convenient Medical Care

Let medical professionals take care of you from home, the office or even your car – on call. Telehealth Video Conferencing is now available through Village Health Partners (VHP) and Village Health Pediatrics for employees and pre-65 retirees on our benefi...

Retirees, Are You Nearing Medicare eligibility?

The closer you get to age 65, the more questions you have about Medicare. A common concern is “How does it work with my City of Plano United Healthcare insurance?” Here are a few things to know.

When do I enroll in Medicare?You may be a...

Share Your Green Thumb with the Community Garden

If you’ve got extra time on your hands and a green thumb, lend them to the Plano Community Garden. Helpers of all experience levels are needed to work in this garden, as long as you’re at least 13 years old.

In 2007, this began with a p...