Medicare marks 60 years of service this July In 1961, President John F. Kennedy recommended that people on Social Security should also get medical benefits. It took many months of arguing and bargaining in Congress and finally, on July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the law creating Medicare. President Johnson handed the first two Medicare cards to former President Harry Truman

Alzheimer’s OC Memory Screening Event When: Saturday, July 12; by appointment only. RSVP at 1-844-373-4400. Alzheimer’s OC: Normal Aging versus Warning Signs of Dementia When: Monday, July 14, at 10 a.m. Where: Clubhouse 3, Room 2 Learn about the differences between normal aging and signs of dementia. No RSVP required. For more information, call Alzheimer’s OC at 1-844-3734400. Cal-Fresh

Everyone is invited to learn, discover and connect with the latest technology, health and industry experts to help hard of hearing people on Thursday, July 10, from 4-5 p.m., at the Weingart Center, 5220 Oliva Ave., Lakewood. President of the Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter of Hearing Loss Association of America Katie Wright will present highlights of the recent HLAA National Convention held in Indianapolis,

Meals on Wheels of Long Beach, Inc., delivers freshly cooked meals for $11.50 per day Monday-Friday, between 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Deliveries include an 8-ounce carton of 1% milk. Contact Client Manager Caron Adler at 562-439-5000, ext. 1, or visit www. mowlb.org for an application or to cancel a meal for the following day, before 9 a.m. Thursday, June 26 Pork loin with black pepper sauce, garlic

The Balance and Stability Club will meet on Tuesday, July 1, and Tuesday, Aug. 5, in Clubhouse 2 at 10 a.m. The club meets on the first Tuesday of the month through the month of August. The classes are taught by a licensed instructor and consist of exercises that be done at a comfortable pace taught by a licensed instructor. For more information, contact Adrianne Rosenfeld at 562-397-1519.

8th Annual Life Options Expo When: Friday, June 27, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Clubhouse 4 and Veterans Plaza Alzheimer’s OC Memory Screening Event When: Saturday, July 12; by appointment only. LW residents are invited to RSVP for a free hour-long private memory screening by calling 1-844-373-4400. Alzheimer’s OC Caregiver Discussion Group (new date; rescheduled due to July 4) When:

Everyone is welcome to stop by Optum HCC (outside the Lobby) on Monday, June 30, from 9-11 a.m., to grab a doughnut and learn more about Medicare. This event is sponsored by Medicare broker Andy Kien.