The DeWitt County Friendship Center will be a very popular place this week.

Time is running out for seniors to stop in and see new Senior Outreach and Caregiver Carolyn Casteel about their Medicare Part D open enrollment. The deadline is much sooner this year because of changes to the program made by the government. The deadline this year is Wednesday, and Executive Director at the Friendship Center, Sissy Leggett stresses it is very important for seniors to get in and make the changes they need for the changes that go into effect January 1.

[audio:friendshipcenter1.mp3]Leggett On The Deadline[/audio]

While seniors are in at the Friendship Center making changes to their Medicare Part D, there is another deadline that is also quickly approaching. By December 31, seniors need to file Illinois Cares Rx and also their Circuit Breaker papers filed. Leggett says now is the time to get those papers filed as well.

[audio:friendshipcenter2.mp3]Leggett On Staying Ahead Of Other Deadline[/audio]

This Thursday, seniors will also have the opportunity to take a special trip to East Peoria to the annual Festival of Lights. Leggett says as of right now, there is a waiting list, but she encourages seniors to get signed up as she is hopeful she can pull some strings and get a 2nd bus to take seniors to that.

[audio:friendshipcenter3.mp3]Leggett On This Week's Trip[/audio]

The cost for the trip is $12, which includes the entrance to the Festival of Lights as well.

For more information on the upcoming activities at the Friendship Center or to make an appointment with Senior Outreach Caregiver Carolyn Casteel, you can call 935-9411.