For Immediate Release:
May 29, 2014
June 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 June, covering a variety of topics including Medicare options, emergency preparedness and native plants at the shore.
Join the SHIP Medicare experts on Wednesday, June 4 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.
On Friday, June 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., NJ Division of Disability Services will present an interactive training seminar for participants with disabilities, their assistants, families, and friends on to properly prepare for emergencies. Learn how to develop a simple emergency plan, find organizations and resources that help people with disabilities prepare for emergencies, and have emergency preparedness questions answered. Attendees will receive a free disaster kit while supplies last.
Within a short distance from the Jersey Shore there are many microclimates thriving, each with its own unique qualities. Monmouth County Master Gardeners will explain the unique characteristics of each microclimate and be given examples of native plants, trees, shrubs, vines and grass on Wednesday, June 18 from 1 to 2 p.m. The Master Gardeners will also explain which native plants are best suited for the microclimate in which you live.
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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