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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.


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        Change from  Original
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      Advantage Plan – Change
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      Plan back to Original
      Medicare – Switch from one
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      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
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      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
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      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.
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