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Protecting Our Seniors: Important Resources from the National White Collar Crime Center 🖥️
At Marion County Senior Citizens, Inc., keeping our seniors informed and protected is one of our top priorities. We are pleased to share valuable resources provided by the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C)—a trusted national organization dedicated to supporting communities through training, education, and tools that help prevent financial fraud and online scams. Financial…
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What’s That Little Square? How to use qR codes!
Have you noticed those funny little black-and-white squares popping up on flyers, menus, and posters? They’re called QR codes, and they make life a lot easier — no typing web addresses or searching online! Here’s how to use them: Open your phone’s camera (or a QR code app if you have one). Point the camera…
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November Newsletter 🍂
Find out what’s happening this month at your senior centers — from special events and wellness activities to holiday celebrations and community updates. 🦃✨ Stay connected, stay informed, and don’t miss out on what’s coming up at your center!
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Supporting Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s – Learn, Share, and Connect
Join us at the senior centers as Debbie Spiker from the Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter shares valuable information about Alzheimer’s disease. Learn about the signs, symptoms, and resources available for individuals and families, and discover ways to support loved ones living with memory loss. All sessions are from 12:30 to 1:15 pm. Fairmont –…
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📱TEXT SCAM ALERT
If you get a random text that starts with a “Hello ” or “How are you?” from someone you don’t know — don’t respond! Scammers are sending out friendly messages hoping to start a conversation and gain your trust. Once they do, they may try to get personal information, money, or access to your accounts.…
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Vaccine Clinics Coming to Our Senior Centers!
The Marion County Health Department will be at our centers offering flu vaccines: Fairmont Senior Center – October 10 North Marion Senior Center – October 14 Fairview Senior Center – October 16 Time: 11:00 – 11:45 AM Please bring: Photo IDInsurance informationMedicare number Protect yourself this season—stop by your local center and get your vaccine!
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Bonnie’s Bus Coming to Fairmont
Marion County Senior Citizens, Inc. is proud to partner with the West Virginia University Cancer Institute to bring Bonnie’s Bus to Fairmont for these important breast cancer screening services. Event Details 📅 Friday, December 19🕗 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.📍 Fairmont Senior Center, 105 Maplewood Dr., Fairmont Early detection can save lives—don’t miss this opportunity!📞…
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Protect Yourself from Medicare Scams This Open Enrollment Season
Medicare Open Enrollment happens every year from October 15 to December 7, and it’s an important time to review your health coverage and prescription drug options. Unfortunately, it’s also a time when scammers step up their efforts to trick people into giving away money or personal information. The good news? With a little awareness, you…
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Attention Caregivers of Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s
Across our communities, countless families are carrying the weight of caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease. Too often, their voices, experiences, and needs go unheard. We are asking caregivers to please take a few minutes to complete this important survey: http://bit.ly/3IpgReW Your responses will help shape resources, programs, and advocacy efforts to better support…
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