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Pictured are Robert Sperry and Mary Jo and Robert Dimmitt. Photo courtesy of Heartland Senior Services

By Marilyn Johnson,

Heartland Senior Services

(Feb. 15, 2010) AARP Tax Volunteer Robert Sperry has been assisting with preparing taxes for individuals at Heartland Senior Services recently.

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Thrivent Financial supports “Cherishing Memories”

Photo of Tom Hendricks courtesy of Bethany Life Foundation By Janet Dunn, Bethany Life Foundation (Jan. 22, 2010) Tom Hendricks, managing partner for the Greater Iowa Region for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, recently presented a $6,250 check to Larry Elphic, director of the Bethany Life Foundation, in support of the foundation’s “Cherishing Memories Campaign”. The campaign...

Celebrate Heartland's 35th anniversary and Valentine dinner Feb. 11

Photo of Jack Lashier courtesy of Heartland Senior Services By Marilyn Johnson, Heartland Senior Services (Jan. 22, 2010) A Community Valentine Dinner is being planned for Feb. 11, 2010 at the Plex, 5510 George Washington Carver, Ames. The evening will include a celebration of Heartland Senior Services’ 35 years of service in Story County.

79-year-old graduates from ISU on Saturday

Photo of Shirley Smith by Bob Elbert. Teddi Barron, ISU News Service (Dec. 7, 2009) At 79, Shirley Smith isn't the oldest person to graduate from Iowa State University (three have been older), but she's probably the most enthusiastic. After all, she has waited 60 years to cross the stage, claim her diploma and shout, "Yippee!"

Democrats honor Havilands and McNabbs for 50+ years of political service

Photos courtesy of Wayne Clinton By Lauris Olson AmesNewsOnline

Barry A. Franklin to discuss exercise as aging antidote Dec. 10

Photo of Barry A. Franklin courtesy of Iowa State University. Mike Ferlazzo, ISU News Service (Dec. 1, 2009) Ponce de León never found the mythical "Fountain of Youth" in his 16th century journey to America, but Barry A. Franklin will discuss a real antidote to aging as the visiting Pease Family Scholar at Iowa State University.

Heartland Senior Services’ Community Trivia Night a success

Pictured are Robert Alden, Peter Gudlewski, Matt Schuler, Justin Niceswanger, Anne Niceswanger, Christine Peterson and Jennifer Whalen. Photo courtesy of Heartland Senior Services. Marilyn Johnson, Heartland Senior Services (Nov. 27, 2009) The first place winners of Heartland Senior Services’ Community Trivia Night on Nov. 20 were from Team Robert Alden Experience: Robert Alden, Peter...

Hearltand Senior Services Thanksgiving meal

Pictured are Mary Frahm (right) and Jim and Connie Madden (left). Photo courtesy of Heartland Senior Services. Marilyn Johnson, Heartland Senior Services (Nov. 27, 2009) Mary Frahm and Jim and Connie Madden participated in a Thanksgiving mael at Heartland Senior Services, 205 S. Walnut Ave. in Ames on Nov. 16.

When can everyone get the H1N1 vaccine?

Eileen Mullan, HOMEWARD Public Helath (Nov. 17, 2009 - 5 p.m.) The Story County health department continues to receive limited amounts of 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine. Because there is currently not enough vaccine available for widespread use in Story County, the vaccine remains targeted to those at highest risk of becoming ill and developing complications. These groups include:

Heartland Senior Services’ 35th anniversary celebration

Pictured are Barbara Gurganus, left, and Mary Ann Barnes and Jan Sobotka, right. Photo courtesy of Heartland Senior Services. Marilyn Johnson, Heartland Senior Services (Nov. 16, 2009) Heartland Senior Services is beginning to make plans for their 35th Anniversary Celebration.

Are you ready for Medicare Part D 2010?

Logo courtesy of www.medicare.gov Irina Bassis, Mary Greeley Medical Center (Nov. 16, 2009 - 11:30 a.m.) The new year is just around the corner, and for people on Medicare the last two months leading up to 2010 are particularly important. “The Medicare Part D drug plans for next year were announced in October, and Iowans need to take a...

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Events

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Heartland Senior Services exercise group

9:00am - 10:00am

Heartland Senior Services, 205 S. Walnut Ave. will host a seniors exercise group at 9 a.m. For more information, call 233-2906.

Tax Services for Seniors at Heartland

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Heartland Senior Services, 205 S. Walnut Ave., will serve as a location for seniors to receive free income tax service through the AARP Tax-Aide Program. Appointments are available between 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays from Feb. 10 through April 14. Participants are asked to bring in last year...

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Heartland Senior Tai Chi classes

8:30am - 10:30am

Heartland Senior Services is sponsoring Tai Chi classes for adults over 60 at 8:30 and 9 a.m. Thursdays, at HSS, 205 S. Walnut Ave. For more information, call 233-2906.

AARP-Tax-Aide Program for seniors

9:00am - 4:00pm

The AARP-Tax-Aide Program will offer free income tax service to seniors from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays from Feb. 11 through April 15 at the Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave. For more information or to make an appointment call 239-5656.

Ames Golden K Kiwanis meeting

9:30am - 10:30am

Ames Golden K Kiwanis will meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 11, at the First United Methodist Church, 516 Kellogg Ave., This week the program will be "Kiwanis Update" by Pail Domoto, Kiwanis Lt. Governor.

Medicare counseling

10:00am - 11:00am

There will be Medicare counseling sponsored by Mary Greeley Medical Center, 1111 Duff Ave., at 10 and 11 a.m. For appointments, call 239-2210.

Bingo at Heartland Senior Services

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Bingo at Heartland Senior Services, 205 S. Walnut Ave., will be at 1 p.m. For more information, call 233-2906.

Friday, March 12, 2010

Heartland Senior Services exercise group

9:00am - 10:00am

Heartland Senior Services, 205 S. Walnut will host a senior exercise group at 9 a.m. For more information, call 233-2906.

Heartland Senior Services’ Memoir Writing Class Begins Feb. 12

10:00am - 11:30am

Heartland Senior Services, 205 S. Walnut Ave., will hold a five-week class, “Writing for your Life”, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays, from Feb. 12 to March 12. The focus of the class will be on writing one’s memoirs to share with the next generations. Lynn Avant, a long...

Senior Services Card Club

12:40pm - 3:50pm

The Friday Afternoon Card Club, sponsored by Heartland Senior Services, 205 S. Walnut Ave., will meet from 12:45 to 3:45 p.m. For more information, call Angie at 233-2906.

Tax Services for Seniors at Heartland

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Heartland Senior Services, 205 S. Walnut Ave., will serve as a location for seniors to receive free income tax service through the AARP Tax-Aide Program. Appointments are available between 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays from Feb. 12 through April 9. Participants are asked to bring in last year’s...

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Cyclone Bridge Club meeting

6:30pm - 8:30pm

The Cyclone Bridge Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Heartland Senior Services, 205 South Walnut. For more information, call Jayne Larson at 292-5616.

Monday, March 15, 2010

Heartland Senior Services exercise group

9:00am - 10:00am

Heartland Senior Services exercise group will meet at 9 a.m., at Heartland Senior Services, 205 S. Walnut Ave. For more information, call 233-2906.

Widowed men and women lunch

11:30am - 1:00pm

Widowed men and women will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 15, at Wallaby's Bar and Grill, 3720 Lincoln Way. No reservations needed.

Heartland Senior Services band

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Heartland Senior Band will rehearse at 1 p.m., at Heartland Senior Services, 205 S. Walnut Ave. For more information, call 233-2906.

Nevada Public Library AARP Tax-Aide on Monday afternoons

1:00pm - 5:00pm

The Nevada Public Library, 631 K Ave., will host AARP Tax-Aide on Monday afternoons. Free tax help is being offered again this year, for taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those age 60 and older. Appointments are available on Monday afternoons. Please call 515-382-...

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Heartland Senior Tai Chi classes

8:30am - 9:00am

Heartland Senior Services, 205 S. Walnut will host Tai Chi class for adults over 60 at 8:30 and 9 a.m. For more information, call 233-2906.

AARP-Tax-Aide Program for seniors

9:00am - 4:00pm

The AARP-Tax-Aide Program will offer free income tax service to seniors from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays from Feb. 9 through April 13 at the Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave. For more information or to make an appointment call 239-5656.

Tuesday Talk at Heartland Senior Services

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Mark Davidson will speak at Heartland’s Tuesday-After-Lunch Series at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 16 at Heartland Senior Services, 205 S. Walnut Ave., about issues pertaining to Medicare and choosing appropriate supplemental coverage. The public is invited to attend this program presentation...

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Heartland Senior Services exercise group

9:00am - 10:00am

Heartland Senior Services, 205 S. Walnut Ave. will host a seniors exercise group at 9 a.m. For more information, call 233-2906.

Heartland St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

11:30am - 1:00pm

Heartland Senior Services of Story County, 205 S. Walnut Ave., will hold a special St. Patrick’s Day Dinner, 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 17. The menu includes beef stew, cooked cabbage, lime jello with pears, and shamrock cookies. After dinner music will be provided by Heartland’s own...

Tax Services for Seniors at Heartland

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Heartland Senior Services Open Jazz Jam

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Heartland Senior Services, 205 S. Walnut Ave., will sponsor Open Jazz Jam from 7 to 10 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month. Instrumentalists, vocalists and others who enjoy jazz are invited to come to play, sing, or listen. Admission is $2, which benefits Heartland Senior Services. For more...

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Heartland Senior Tai Chi classes

8:30am - 10:30am

Heartland Senior Services is sponsoring Tai Chi classes for adults over 60 at 8:30 and 9 a.m. Thursdays, at HSS, 205 S. Walnut Ave. For more information, call 233-2906.

AARP-Tax-Aide Program for seniors

9:00am - 4:00pm

Ames Golden K Kiwanis meeting

9:30am - 10:30am

Ames Golden K Kiwanis will meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 18, at the First United Methodist Church, 516 Kellogg Ave., This week the program will be " Future of Water Demand and Supply" by John Dunn, City of Ames Water Services.

Medicare counseling

10:00am - 11:00am

There will be Medicare counseling sponsored by Mary Greeley Medical Center, 1111 Duff Ave., at 10 and 11 a.m. For appointments, call 239-2210.

Bingo at Heartland Senior Services

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Bingo at Heartland Senior Services, 205 S. Walnut Ave., will be at 1 p.m. For more information, call 233-2906.

Friday, March 19, 2010

Heartland Senior Services exercise group

9:00am - 10:00am

Heartland Senior Services, 205 S. Walnut will host a senior exercise group at 9 a.m. For more information, call 233-2906.

Senior Services Card Club

12:40pm - 3:50pm

The Friday Afternoon Card Club, sponsored by Heartland Senior Services, 205 S. Walnut Ave., will meet from 12:45 to 3:45 p.m. For more information, call Angie at 233-2906.