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!
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.
Dues for the Posey County Council on Aging gives you MUCH for YOUR MONEY!
~ DUES ARE DUE ~ Yearly dues is ONLY $5.00 and with Many Benefits!
Thanks to all who have paid their 2017 dues!
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 |
ALL centers will be closed on Monday, October 8th
in observance of Columbus Day.
COLUMBUS DAY
Where did Columbus really land?
During his first voyage in 1492, the brisk trade winds
from the east propelled Columbus' fleet for five weeks,
from the Canary Islands to the Bahamas. The
precise first land-sighting was San Salvador.
VETERANS' DAY
Celebration
News for You!
The second annual Veterans' Day Celebration
will b on Wednesday, November 7th at 11:00 AM.
A short program will follow..along with a
pinning ceremony.
Those attending are being asked to make a $4.00 donation.
Vendors will be present, and the event will end with a BINGO.
Note: When reservations are made...please indicate the
branch of service.
"Trip to Mesker Zoo before lunch" |
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Wlldcat Car Wash for you!
Please help with a donation of 5 percent to PCCA
as you press 4656
when you have your
car washed at the WlLDCAT Carwash
in Mt. Vernon
!
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~ TRIPS PLANNED BY PCCA ~
SPOTLIGHT ON SOUTH DAKOTA
May 16 - 23, 2019
The Black Hills and the Badlands trip with Lifestyle Tours.
Double occupancy is $2,879.
Save $100 per person by booking this trip early.
Highlights will include: Mt.Rushmore, Crazy Horse
Memorial, Badlands National Park, the unique
Wall Drug Store, Devil's Tower National Monument,
Black Hills Gold, Needles Highway, Custer State
Park, and much more.
Brochures are available!
TRIP TO SAN ANTONIO
December 1 - 5, 2019
Come fly with us to San Antonio! Double occupany
is only $2,199.
It will feature the Alamo,
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 Lifestyle Tour.
Brochures are available!
Website page last updated: September 30, 2018