For Immediate Release:
April 28, 2014
May events at the County Connection
Free seminars and programs offered throughout the month
NEPTUNE, NJ – The Monmouth County Connection will host several informative programs for residents during the month of May, covering a variety of topics including gardening identity fraud and Medicare options.
Are you looking to save time and money but not sacrifice the beauty and productivity of your garden? Learn the tools needed to get the most out of your plants with a minimal amount of effort. Learn what to do with leftover vegetation and how to avoid common mistakes that could cost you money in the end from the Master Gardeners on Tuesday, May 13 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the “Great Gardening Shortcuts” workshop.
With so many people shopping online, it’s no wonder the cases of identity theft are on the rise. Join the experts from Consumer Affairs on Wednesday, May 14 from 1 to 2 p.m. and learn how to best protect yourself from becoming a victim of identity theft. Learn how to spot identity theft scams and what to do if you do fall victim to identity theft.
Join the SHIP Medicare experts on Tuesday, May 20 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and learn about the available programs for Medicare beneficiaries. Learn how to receive financial assistance for out-of-pocket Medicare costs, and about the funding that is available for participants. Have your questions answered regarding assistance programs that pay for Part B coverage and the Low Income Subsidy for Part D.
The County Connection also offers the following recurring programs every month:
- Meet with a Medicare Counselor every Wednesday by appointment.
- Meet with a Monmouth County Surrogate representative on first and third Thursdays by appointment.
- Meet with Monmouth County Veteran Services Office on second and fourth Thursdays by appointment.
All programs are free and open to all Monmouth County residents, but registration is required. To register, please call 732-303-2828.
The Monmouth County Connection is located in the strip mall at 3544 State Highway 66 in Neptune, adjacent to the Home Depot and across the street from Walmart. The office offers a variety of services including passports, passport photos, free notary public, veterans’ IDs, election/voter information, senior and veterans’ services, public access computers and more.
The office is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The County Connection is under the direction of County Clerk M. Claire French and is supported by the Board of Chosen Freeholders.
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