Archdale library offers fitness, Medicare programs for seniors in September

Medicare and fitness will be the topics of two programs for seniors at the Archdale Public Library in early September.

JoEllen Needham, Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) coordinator with the Randolph County Senior Adults Association, will cover current changes in the Medicare program at 3 p.m. Thursday, September 8.

On Wednesday, September 14 at 3 p.m., Meredith Morgan, wellness director for the Grubb Family YMCA in Trinity, will provide an introduction to the YMCA’s Silver Sneakers program. The leading exercise program for seniors, Silver Sneakers is covered by Medicare and Medicare supplement providers, and includes a complimentary fitness membership to the Trinity YMCA, low-impact classes taught by certified instructors, social events and health education.

The programs are free and the public is invited. For further information, contact Jonathan Farlow, 431-3811.