Mission Statement
The Posey County Council on Aging is a n0n-profit agency created for the
purpose of improving the life of older Americans. The primary objective
of the Agency is threefold:
1) To enable older adults to live in their homes as long as possible
with appropriate supportive services;
2) To remove individuals and social barriers to economic and personal
independence for older persons, including the provision of
opportunities for volunteer activities;
3) To act as an advocate of older persons in developing community resources for
the agingthroughout the Posey County area while providing a
comprehensive service network.
Each PCCA Center offers a variety of activities. Please check the
calendar for additional information.
The Posey County Council on Aging
Come Ride with Us!
Our service schedule runs Monday thru Friday. If medical conditions warrant, additional
days and times are added. The trip destinations include: dialysis, treatment facilities,
medical, dental and eye doctor appointments; as well as hospital, cancer treatment
centers, and same day surgery centers. In addition, we transfer elderly and handi-
capped for our nutrition program, shopping, and other general errands.
Take a ride in the versatile vehicle that has been added to our fleet of vans!
This van will hold three wheelchairs or any combination totaling nine
passengers! INDOT has been very generous - along with grant money
from the Posey County Community Foundation!
The newest addition to our fleet is a 2019 Dodge
which was obtained by an INDOT Grant!
It is a low floor, mini van with wheel chair access.
This makes the 10th vehicle that is available to
transport Posey County residents!
Please schedule transportation in advance by calling: 838-4656 or 1-800-915-1919.
~ If you need a ride - Please call either of the above numbers ~
~ WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT ~
To maintain growth in the Posey County Council on Aging - we NEED your help!
Please fill out one of the forms in YOUR CENTER.
We need your name, address, month and date of your birth, and telephone number.
Let us know if there is a new member who wishes to be added to receive the
PCCA Newsletter or an e-mail address for him or her. Also, please let us know
if anyone who is receiving a PCCA Newsletter does not wish to receive it.
~ DUES ARE DUE ~ NOW ~ Yearly dues is ONLY $5.00 and with Many Benefits!
Thanks to all who have paid their 2019 dues!
Dues for the Posey County Council on Aging gives you MUCH for YOUR MONEY!
ANNOUNCING.....FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITIES
from the
POSEY COUNTY SENIOR CENTER!
We have great exercise equipment!
Come try this out!
What Else Continues?
REMEMBER: When schools in Posey Co. are cancelled for inclement weather -
the Three Centers will Also Be Closed.
Senior Resource Guide of Southwest Indiana ~ Now online at: resources.swirca.org
Do you need Health Coverage?
Do you need help with Health Insurance Problems???
Call: 812-838- 4656
(For More Information ~ Check under Senior Resources)
10 Point to Know about your NEW MEDICARE CARD |
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1. Mailing takes time 2. Distroy your old card 3. Guard your card 4. Your Medicare number is unique 5. Your new card is paper 6. Keep your new card with you 7. Your doctor knows it's coming 8. You can find your number 9. Keep your Medicare Advantage card 10. Help is available - if you haven't received it by April 2019 - call: 1-800-MEDICARE |
HAPPY FATHER DAY
June 16th
A father is somone you look up to My father didn't tell me how to live, |
SUMMER FUN DAY
Our third annual Summer Fun day was a great success!
We had over 120 participants and look forward to
next year's Summer Fun Day!
Thanks to ALL who helped to make it a wonderful success!
SUMMER WILL BE HERE ON JUNE 21st!
Wildcat Car Wash in Mt. Vernon has an offer too good to pass up!
Each time you go to the car wash - please punch in 4656 ~ then...
PCCA will receive a 5% donation each time you get your car washed!
"CANDY QUIZ" |
~~~ FLAG DAY ~~~ People across the United States celebrate Flag Day ~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~ D--DAY ~~~ |
~*~ TRIPS PLANNED BY PCCA ~*~
~ MYSTERY OUTING ~
Thursday, June 20th
We are going on our first MYSTERY OUTING!!!
We will leave the Mt. Vernon Center at 10:30 AM.
The cost will only be $25.00.
Please join us on this FUN Mystery Trip!
Call the office for your reservations.
LANCASTER SHOW TRIP AND THE DUTCH COUNTRY
September 30th - October 5th
This wonderful trip is only $595 for double occupancy.
The trip includes visiting Philadelphia, experiencing the Amish
lifestyle, seeing the action packed musical, JESUS, the Ovation Show
in the Amerian Music Theatre, and taking a guided tour
of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Open to all adults; not just seniors
Over 30 reservations have been turned in for this trip!
NASHVILLE, TN
Friday, December
6th
Friday, Dember 6th
In conjuction with Lifestyle Tours we have planned this day trip.
The cost is only $77! There will be a day of shopping in Opry Mills,
and enjoy seeing the Christmas lights in and around Opryland Hotel.
Please call Lifestyle Tours at: 812-682-4477
to make your reservation.
Our trip with Lifestyle Tours is to
San Antonio, Texas! Please book this
great Christmas get-a-way by May 31st,
and save $150 per person!
TRIP TO SAN ANTONIO
December 1 - 5, 2019
Come fly with us to San Antonio! Double occupany
is only $2,199.
It will feature San Antonio' s historic
missions, River Walk restaurants and Spanish
architeture. A visit to the Alamo will show
where men made the ultimate sacrifice for
freedom.
Then see the LBJ Ranch, and the historic
King William District. We'll take a riverboat
Ride on the Paseo del Rio and much more.
This is another great, Lifestyle Tour.
Brochures are available!
Website page last updated: June, 2019