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54 Fall 2019 Cary Senior Center Resources for Seniors GOPLACES GoCary Door to Door is a shared ride service for senior citizens age 60 and over as well as Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transportation for people with disabilities. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE: Monday – Saturday (in town trips) 6 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Monday – Saturday (out of town trips) 6 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Registration is required for Door to Door service. Call (919) 481-2020 (ext. 3) or visit GoCary.org for application and registration information. PURCHASING A HOME IN RETIREMENT Choosing a maintenance free or 55+ deed restricted neighborhood can be challenging. It's important to understand exactly what these neighborhoods have to offer and what is available as you consider your next move. Presented by Freda Hamlett, with Milestone Moves Realty. 127251 Fri Oct 11 9:30–11 a.m. PREPARE FOR MEDICARE Medicare basics explained from when and how to apply to types and kinds of coverage. Presented by Gary Knutson, NC Dept. Insurance, Senior Health Insurance Information (SHIIP). 127249 Thu Sep 5 10 a.m.–noon 127250 Thu Nov 7 6–8 p.m. REVERSE MORTGAGES Reverse mortgages have received a lot of media coverage and many say they have seen advertisements on the topic, but few really understand how or why a reverse mortgage can be used in financial and estate planning. Presented by Freda Hamlett, Broker at Milestone Moves Realty Group. 127253 Fri Nov 8 9:30–11 a.m. BBB: RECOGNIZING AND AVOIDING SCAMS Nationwide scams against seniors generate over $50 billion dollars each year for criminals. Seniors are often targets of scam artists because they generally are more trusting of others and perceived to be easier to persuade. BBB Senior Series allows you to not only learn how to spot and avoid scams, but also offers resources if you become a victim. Presented by Kayla Gilbert, BBB of Eastern NC, Inc. 127256 Fri Nov 22 9:30–10:30 a.m.