Medicare Open Enrollment is from October 15-December 7. Your health needs change from year to year. And, your health plan may change the benefits and costs each year too. That’s why it’s important to evaluate your Medicare choices regularly. Open Enrollment is the one time of year when ALL people with Medicare can see what new benefits Medicare has to offer and make changes to their coverage. It’s worth it to take the time to review and compare, but you don’t have to do it alone. Help is available through SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program). Counselors can answer your questions and help you find the best plan at the best price. Local sponsors Area 10 Agency on Aging and IU Health Bloomington Hospital provide one-on-one assistance to help people sort through Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans. Also, if you have limited income and resources, you may be able to get help paying your prescription drug coverage costs and other healthcare costs. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services estimates that more than 2 million people with Medicare may be eligible for the subsidy, but are not currently enrolled to take advantage of these savings. A recent law changed how your income and assets are counted, so even if you were previously turned down due to income or resource levels, you should reapply. Keep in mind that Medicare is not part of the Health Insurance Marketplace. The new Health Insurance Marketplace won’t affect your Medicare coverage and is not part of Medicare Open Enrollment which occurs from October 15 to December 7. You do not need to enroll in the new Health Insurance Marketplace to maintain or change your Medicare coverage. Criminals are trying to scam seniors with false information regarding Medicare and the Affordable Care Act. Never give your Medicare number to someone who calls or visits and requests this information.

Call to make your appointment anytime during Open Enrollment to discuss prescription coverage or any other Medicare questions.

Area 10 Agency on Aging 812-876-3383
IU Health Bloomington Hospital 812-353-9300

New exhibits for the month of November will be on display at the galleries of the Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center.

Jiangmei Wu: Folding Into Light. “Torus”; “Crystalline New Night”; “Durian, Durian”—acid free recycled paper, wire, LEDs.

Mac Fleming: From War to Peace in 1944-45 NYC, Paris & Germany. “Wings Over Eiffel–Paris”; “Tanker Guards Rhine–Germany”; “Nuremberg After Allied Bombing–Germany”; “Check On Your Love Life–Gob & Girl In NYC”, photographs.

Ivy Tech Fine Arts Students: Fall Show. “A Woman’s Power”, detail. charcoal, Vickie Williams; “Romance”, ceramics, Jake Laudenbarger; “Theory of an Organic Daydream”, ink, April Middleton.

Susan Shorter: Flights of Fantasy. “Wonderlust”, detail, acrylic; “Mermaid”, detail, acrylic; “Through Fire and Rain”, detail, acrylic; “Old Man and the Sea”, detail, graphite & colored pencil on blue paper.

Show runs through November 30.

Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 9 am -7 pm. Sat 9 am – 5 pm. Open later during theatre performances.

Week of Thanksgiving: Mon 9 am – 7 pm; Tue – Wed 9 am – 5 pm; Closed Thur-Sat.

Artist show of “Moe’s Menagerie” by Cappi Phillips. A collection of animals, birds, fish and much more, all derived from recycled and up-cycled materials.

“For the Beauty of the Earth”, an exhibition of photographs and artwork by Glenda Breeden and Patricia C. Coleman, opens November 1, 2013 in Lennie’s Restaurant and Brewhouse. Opening Reception is Tuesday, November 5th 7:00pm to 9:00pm in Lennie’s Bar and Brewhouse, 1795 East 10th Street, Bloomington, IN. Exhibit runs through December 31, 2013. Glenda Breeden is passionate about photographing nature. She is a peace activist, writer, photographer, poet, mother, grandmother and advocate for justice. Patricia C. Coleman loves the process of moving ideas into artist reality. Artist, poet, storyteller, she is owner of Patricia’s Wellness Arts Café where she shares her arts and crafts and herbal products, and the creations of ten other local artist and artisans. Photographs and art purchase information will be available at Lennie’s. You can reach Patricia at 812-334-8155 or see more of her work online at http://www.hartrock.net/cafe.htm.

Sunday – Thursday 11 am – 11 pm
Friday & Saturday 11 am – Midnight
*The Pub is open one hour later.

What: Ruffle Scarf Workshop

When: Monday, November 18, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
(immediately preceding our weekly Fiber Arts Group)

Where: Endwright Center, 631 W. Edgewood Dr, Ellettsville

Who: Mary Jo Bowmer

Cost: Free!

Additional Information: Mary Jo Bowmer has been crocheting these fun and EASY scarves for years and enjoys sharing the process with others. These scarves make quick, simple and practical handmade gifts that will keep your friends and family warm through the winter months ahead. All that is required is a crochet hook (whatever size is most comfortable for you) and a skein of Sashay (Red Heart) yarn of any color. Hooks and yarn can be purchased from Michael’s or JoAnn Fabrics (both retailers generally have coupons in the Sunday Herald Times). Come at 1:00 pm, before our weekly Fiber Arts Group gathers and learn the process then stay for the fiber group as well (convening from 2:00-4:00 pm). Both activities are open to newcomers and completely free of charge!

For Additional Information Contact: 812-876-3383 ex. 515

“CELEBRATION Gift-able ARTS” : an exhibit of locally crafted arts, crafts, gifts and ornaments to surprise and delight. Exhibit runs through December 31st, 2013. The Wellness Arts Gallery features the work of local artists, craftspeople, and creative people from across the earth. Open Tuesday through Friday, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm; Saturdays, 12 pm to 5 pm, Sundays 1-4 pm with BAKE SALE and every first Friday 1- 8 pm. The Wellness Arts Gallery has a call out for artists interested in exhibiting in our intimate space. We look forward to meeting you and discussing exhibiting your work. For information call 812-334-8155. Sign up for our mailing list or contact us at [email protected].

“Past/Present” brings together a varied selection of older artworks and materials from The Kinsey Institute collection and pairs them with recent acquisitions, to explore the connection between the work of contemporary artists and artwork and imagery from past eras. This mixed media exhibition is offered as part of the Fall 2013 Themester: “Connectedness: Networks in a Complex World.” On display in our Corridor Gallery is “La Vida Sexual,” an exhibition of artwork from Latin America or produced by artists originally from Latin American countries, as well as Spanish-language materials from the Kinsey Institute Library. Included in this show will be a number of watercolor sketches by Cuban-born artist Emilio Sanchez.

The Kinsey Institute Gallery is open 1:30 pm to 5 pm Monday through Friday or by appointment from 9 am to noon. Admission is free. Due to adult content, visitors should be 18 years of age or older, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Group guided tours of The Kinsey Institute may be scheduled by calling 812-855-7686.

With IUB Provost Lauren Robel, Professor Sara Guyer (Wisconsin), and Associate Professor Jason Kelley (IUPUI). What does research in the arts and humanities contribute to civic life in our society? The release of the AAAS Report of the Humanities and Social Sciences this past summer, IUB’s own ongoing reflection for its Strategic Plan, and the active national dialogue about the values and contributions of humanities scholarship and artistic practice—all make this a very timely event. The Roundtable will be structured to allow for generous conversation.

David Ignatius of The Washington Post will speak at 7 pm Nov. 18 in the Ernie Pyle Hall auditorium. Lecture is free and open to the public.

Washington Post columnist David Ignatius’ career spans 35 years as an editor, reporter and columnist writing on global politics, economics and international affairs. His columns appear twice weekly in the Post, his articles have been published in numerous magazines, and he is a frequent guest on Sunday morning political talk shows.

Ignatius is author of several books, including eight espionage novels inspired by his in-depth examination of political affairs. One of those, Body of Lies, was adapted as a Hollywood film.

Ignatius’ appearance is co-sponsored by the IU Center on Congress and the IU Institute for Advanced Study.

Join us for Music Mondays in the Miller Gallery at the Ivy Tech Waldron. November 18 we welcome the Indiana University Students of the Pacifica Quartet. These community concerts are free and open to the public.