DeKalb County Transportation and Council on Aging

08/16/2026

5 Costly “Rookie” Medicare Mistakes

Many people enroll in Medicare and assume they're set for years to come. In reality, Medicare plans change every year.

If you've had Medicare for only a year or two, now is an excellent time to start reviewing your current coverage and exploring new plan options. Changes in costs, prescription drug coverage, and provider networks could mean there's a better plan available for your health care needs and budget.

💙 You don't have to figure it out alone. Your local SHIP program provides unbiased, personalized Medicare counseling and can help you compare plans, understand enrollment periods, and avoid costly mistakes.

Start reviewing your options now so you're prepared when Open Enrollment arrives.

08/16/2026

We had an AMAZING time yesterday at our Annual Line Dance Jamboree! Here is video of one of the dances we learned.

Make sure to “Follow” our page so that you can see more posts this week from our Jamboree.

08/15/2026

Today is the day for our Annual Line Dance Jamboree! Check out this year’s raffle prizes!

All proceeds support our Sock Hop and help with other fun activities.

08/13/2026

Open Enrollment for Medicare will be October 15 - December 7. Appointments can be over the phone or in person. To make an appointment with our Medicare Counselor, Lynn Hixon, please call 256-845-8590, ext. 2

08/11/2026

Education Series

Our next Education Night is this Thursday. Join us!

08/08/2026

We had a great time at our Sock Hop, last month! These pictures include our participants, staff, and sponsors.

We would like to extend a special thanks to our sponsors: “As Close As Family” and “Jack's”.

We would also like to thank our Line Dance class, “DJ’s Favorites”, for paying for the rest of the event!

Our dancers are hosting their next fundraising event on Saturday, 8/15/26 with their annual Line Dance Workshop. This also helps to pay for other free programs for 60+ residents in DeKalb County!

08/07/2026

Our SenioRx Coordinator, Allie Andres, helped a lot of people this month!

Check out how many people we helped last month with their prescriptions!

If you need help getting your name brand medicines for a chronic illness, call our SenioRx Coordinator, Allie Andres, at 256-845-8590, ext. 3. We will see if we can help you.

08/07/2026

Our SHIP (State Health Insurance Program Coordinator), Lynn Hixon, saw 17 clients about their Medicare questions last month. 3 of them enrolled in a new plan saving them $1,117.10 this year!

The highest amount saved for one person was $601.80!

If you have questions about your Medicare, call Lynn at 256-845-8590, ext. 2.

08/07/2026

Jury Duty Scam

08/06/2026

Our Line Dance Jamboree is only 9 days away!!

For those that gave us their email address on their registration form, you will receive an email today with more details about our event.

Here is a reminder of our Event Times:
8:30 am - Doors Open
9:00 am - Open Dancing Begins
10:00 am - Teaching Begins

The pictures below are of our "Open Dancing Playlist", but it is subject to change. These dances are popular with many of our attendees and will not be taught. The music will be played in this order for people to dance the ones they know.

The number on the left side of the page is the order they will be played in. You will notice that there are two of the number 2s. It will be a split floor dance with “Hurts So Bad” and “Role Model”.

We can't wait to see everyone!!