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Jupiter Senior Softball Association Seeks Players
The Jupiter Senior Softball Association (JSSA) is He noted that on days when he plays ball he has lost 2 individuals and businesses can become “JSSA Patrons,”
seeking additional players to fill team rosters for games pounds. “And if I get a hit or two and and make a play, whose financial support helps the organization to defray
the remainder of the year and for the 2022 winter league that’s nice,” he said. costs of softballs, other sports equipment, uniforms and
that opens next January and runs through March. To register or for more information go to www. insurance that go toward helping seniors remain active
Players 55 and older and of all skill levels are welcome. leaguelineup.com/jssa. The JSSA is a 501(c)(4) not-for- and engaged in life.
Games are every Monday, Wednesday and Friday profit corporation and the website has information on how
mornings at Jupiter Community Park at 8:30 a.m. JSSA
President Tom Cosentino said, “We’ve finalized the rules
for the winter league and everything is going great.” In
addition to pickup games, a fall season featuring four
teams opens Oct. 18 and runs through Dec. 13. Besides
being able to play a game they love, players cite as
benefits the camaraderie of teammates and exercise that
helps keep them in shape. Current players include Russell
Perlman, 69, who began playing ball in several different
leagues after his wife Susan died of cancer in 2008. At
first, he said he didn’t know what to do but friends urged
him to get out and play, which he finally did, sometimes Russell Perlman, 69, survivor of two heart attacks and open-
four days a week. Then, in 2012 he suffered two heart heart surgery blasts a hit to right field. Ron Seely, 84, says playing softball helps him keep in shape.
attacks and underwent open-heart quintuple-bypass
surgery in November of that year but was able to resume
Perlman, a retired financial planner, was featured La Posada 17th Anniversary
playing the following January.
in a February 2013 Palm Beach Post story headlined,
“Active lifestyle saved bypass patient.” “My doctor said For almost two decades, La Posada,
if I hadn’t been playing and in such good shape I would a Kisco Senior Living community, has
have died on the table.” He began playing in the Jupiter touched the lives of many, and those
Senior Softball League last year and is enjoying every who live and work there are proud of
day, he said. the success shared by all. This pride
Ron Seely, 84, another Jupiter senior softball can be seen on display daily, but is
enthusiast, has been playing since he retired in 2000 and especially visible as the community
had to undergo aortic heart valve replacement surgery in celebrates its 17th anniversary, providing
2015. He credits softball with aiding his recovery from a unique opportunity for everyone at the
surgery and for helping him keep physically fit afterward. community to look back and celebrate
the successes that make La Posada what
Medicare Corner is today.
Located in the heart of Palm Beach
With Kathy O Gardens, La Posada offers full-service
senior living that affords an enriched lifestyle. With a unique an independent lifestyle. At all levels, trust and transparency
approach and a philosophy centered on giving residents peace are key components of providing residents and their loved
It’s Time For Medicare of mind, the community focuses on providing residents with ones with confidence. La Posada continues to proactively
five-star service in all areas. As a resort-style community, prepare, plan, and protect against outside threats to ongoing
Annual Enrollment Period residents have access to a variety of amenities, including chef- service delivery. The community follows best-in-class
prepared meals, concierge services, state-of-the-art wellness protocols and continues to set the standard for keeping its
(AEP) Oct. 15 To Dec. 7 programs and so much more. residents and associates comfortably safe and sound.
What does this mean to
me, what are my options?
Change from Original
Medicare to a Medicare
Advantage Plan – Change
from a Medicare Advantage
Plan back to Original
Medicare – Switch from one
Advantage Plan to another
Advantage Plan – Join, drop
or change Medicare drug
coverage.
Supplement Or Advantage Plan? “At La Posada we have a reputation for excellence and “At La Posada,
Advantage Plans must cover all the medically necessary quality service, and that’s a badge of honor we take great pride we are focused
services that Original Medicare covers. Most plans offer in,” said Brad Cadiere, executive director at La Posada. “One on continuous
extra benefits that Original Medicare doesn’t cover like thing that sets us apart is the strength of our staff and their improvement in all
prescription drugs, dental, vision and hearing. tenure, with several of our executive staff having more than that we do to provide
Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans (also called a decade of experience at our community and over a dozen exceptional service
Medigap) helps fill “gaps” in Original Medicare and are sold staff members who have been here 15-plus years.” for those who call our
by private companies to cover deductibles and copays. According to Cadiere, the community is focused on community home,”
Prescription drug coverage must be purchased separately. providing an atmosphere that is more like that of a family said Cadiere. “We
What Do I Look For? How Do I Know What Plan Is than a business, focusing on making sure that residents and understand that there is
Best For Me? associates alike are known and cared for individually. This much to be considered
First we review the costs of supplement and drug plans can be seen in how La Posada celebrates each moment, big in choosing a senior living community, and our aim is
and look at your healthcare budget. Then we review the and small, as well as finds opportunities to show one another to ensure daily that our residents know we are diligently
Advantage Plans, are your doctors in network and review honor and respect. This level of commitment to its people focused on providing them with service that enables them
the cost of medications you take. Another consideration is what continues to set the standard. to live and enjoy an independent lifestyle.”
is which of the ancillary benefits of Advantage Plans are “Service is engrained in everything we do, and we want Featuring 193 luxurious independent living apartments
most important to you; dental, eye exam, glasses, gym to be the best,” said Paulina Jacobs, associate executive and 11 independent living cottages, in addition to assisted
membership, hearing aids, over-the- counter medication, etc. director. “We have a well-established culture that defines our living apartments, memory care suites and private rooms for
How Do I Decide? services and how we engage with our community, and this is short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing, the community
Medicare.gov offers look-up tools for medications and something that we are committed to and always looking to provides opportunities to strengthen the mind, body and spirit
all plans in your area. There is an overwhelming amount of improve. We know that the little details make the difference, at all levels of community life.
information there. A licensed local agent like me can review and finding those opportunities to support the community is “At the end of the day we’re special not because we’ve
your information and help you make an informed decision. what makes us successful.” been here for 17 years, but because of the incredible
I Am Already On An Advantage Plan I Like …. Should One area La Posada’s commitment to those who live and individuals who live and work in our community,” said Jacobs.
I Change? work at the community can been seen is through safety and “Over the years we’ve had many experiences that have led to
Each year you receive the Annual Notice of Change security. Both have always been an integral aspect of La where we are today, but what defines us now and always will
(ANOC) for your plan which outlines the changes for the Posada’s philosophy, and the community’s team members is our dedication to providing a community where everyone
upcoming year. A free plan review will let you know if are trained to ensure that all the worry is taken out of living has the ability to thrive and live life well.”
other plans you previously ruled out may have coverage
that better meets your needs now or if your current plan
is sufficient. Now is the right time to consider the invigorating environment La Posada offers.
I speak Medicare: Supplement, Drug Plan and Advantage Call (561) 277-0680 to schedule a tour and experience La Posada for yourself.
Plan. For your free Medicare Plan review please call me.
Kathy Olejniczak, Agent (561) 212-7640.