Calendar
Events in May–July 2026
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- NY: Managing Affairs After a Loved One’s Death (ZOOM)
NY: Managing Affairs After a Loved One’s Death (ZOOM) NY: Managing Affairs After a Loved One’s Death (ZOOM)
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May 7, 2026
Join us for a supportive and informative presentation on Managing Affairs After a Loved One’s Death. This session will guide participants through important next steps, including handling medical bills, understanding insurance and Medicare notifications, protecting against fraud, and organizing essential documents. Gain practical tips and resources to help ease the burden during a difficult time.
Date: May 7, 2026
Time: 02:00 PM
Location: Zoom LINK RegistrationWe invite caregivers, family members, and community members to attend and learn how to navigate this process with clarity and confidence.
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- Senior Grassroots Day 2026
Senior Grassroots Day 2026 Senior Grassroots Day 2026
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May 11, 2026- Date: May 11, 2026
- Location: Convention Center Empire State Plaza in Albany, N.Y.
- Transportation: Plans are being made to provide free charter buses to Albany.
- Briefing Time — 11 AM. After briefing, attendees to meet with State Legislators from their regions.
Now more than ever, your voice is needed! This is your chance to meet with lawmakers, share your story, and push for policies that support the health, financial security, and well-being of older adults.
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- WNY: Navigating Medical Debt Presentation
WNY: Navigating Medical Debt Presentation WNY: Navigating Medical Debt Presentation
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May 12, 2026Date: May 12th, 2026 3:00pm--4:00pm
Location: Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch Library, 1187 E Delavan Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215, USAPlease join Outreach Counselor Aaron Snyder for a presentation on Navigating Medical Debt. The presentation will discuss financial resources available during the medical billing process, how to advocate for yourself or your loved one, your financial rights as a patient, and federal and state programs designed to ease the burden of medical debt. This presentation is free and open to the public. Walk-ins are welcome, but if you'd like to RSVP please contact the library directly at 716-896-4433. See you then!
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- SMP Monthly VOLUNTEER MEETING
SMP Monthly VOLUNTEER MEETING SMP Monthly VOLUNTEER MEETING
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May 15, 2026Senior Medicare Patrol Monthly Meeting
The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Meeting takes place on the third Friday of every month at 11:00 a.m. virtually. This event is exclusively for SMP volunteers and offers an opportunity to refresh your knowledge, learn new information, and discuss fraud trends affecting your community and New York State.This Friday, Consumer Education Community Liaison Kim Maercklein will lead a discussion on Common Fraud targeting older adults in NY State.
OPEN ONLY FOR SMP VOLUNTEERS
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86468935332
Next Meeting: Aug 15th, 2025 @ 10:45 AM
Meeting ID: 864 6893 5332
Dial-in: +1 646 558 8656 -
- Patient Advocates Program Teach in - May 2026
Patient Advocates Program Teach in - May 2026 Patient Advocates Program Teach in - May 2026
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May 26, 2026DATE: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
TOPIC: CMS Updates for 2026: Agency priorities for Medicare and beyond.
SPEAKER: Thomas Bane, Acting Regional Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) New York office.
TO REGISTER for the ZOOM Webinar event: Scan the QR code, click HERE, or visit our website at www.nysenior.org
To connect via phone: 646-558-8656, Webinar ID: 897 5432 7197#
View FLYER for more information
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- BWICA: Brooklyn wide Interagency Council on Aging
BWICA: Brooklyn wide Interagency Council on Aging BWICA: Brooklyn wide Interagency Council on Aging
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May 27, 2026
STARTING JAN 2026, NEW MEETING LOCATION:
Brooklyn Public Library – Central Branch
10 Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn, NY 11238
The Eastern Parkway entrance to the library’s lower level, where the Dweck Center is located, will be unlocked and is currently the best point of entry—especially for visitors with mobility needs.
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- SMP Monthly VOLUNTEER MEETING
SMP Monthly VOLUNTEER MEETING SMP Monthly VOLUNTEER MEETING
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June 19, 2026Senior Medicare Patrol Monthly Meeting
The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Meeting takes place on the third Friday of every month at 11:00 a.m. virtually. This event is exclusively for SMP volunteers and offers an opportunity to refresh your knowledge, learn new information, and discuss fraud trends affecting your community and New York State.This Friday, Consumer Education Community Liaison Kim Maercklein will lead a discussion on Common Fraud targeting older adults in NY State.
OPEN ONLY FOR SMP VOLUNTEERS
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86468935332
Next Meeting: Aug 15th, 2025 @ 10:45 AM
Meeting ID: 864 6893 5332
Dial-in: +1 646 558 8656 -
- Patient Advocates Program Teach in - June 2026
Patient Advocates Program Teach in - June 2026 Patient Advocates Program Teach in - June 2026
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June 23, 2026DATE: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
TOPIC: How to Appeal a Hospital or Nursing Home Discharge or Complaint about the Quality of Care from a Health Care Provider
SPEAKERS: James Mellott, Director and Jackie Buttaccio, Senior Director, QIO Communications, Commence Health (a Medicare Beneficiary and Family Centered Care Quality Improvement Organization)
TO REGISTER for the ZOOM Webinar event: Scan the QR code, click HERE, or visit our website at www.nysenior.org
To connect via phone: 646-558-8656, Webinar ID: 890 9394 2244#
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- BWICA: Brooklyn wide Interagency Council on Aging
BWICA: Brooklyn wide Interagency Council on Aging BWICA: Brooklyn wide Interagency Council on Aging
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June 24, 2026
STARTING JAN 2026, NEW MEETING LOCATION:
Brooklyn Public Library – Central Branch
10 Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn, NY 11238
The Eastern Parkway entrance to the library’s lower level, where the Dweck Center is located, will be unlocked and is currently the best point of entry—especially for visitors with mobility needs.
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- SMP Monthly VOLUNTEER MEETING
SMP Monthly VOLUNTEER MEETING SMP Monthly VOLUNTEER MEETING
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July 17, 2026Senior Medicare Patrol Monthly Meeting
The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Meeting takes place on the third Friday of every month at 11:00 a.m. virtually. This event is exclusively for SMP volunteers and offers an opportunity to refresh your knowledge, learn new information, and discuss fraud trends affecting your community and New York State.This Friday, Consumer Education Community Liaison Kim Maercklein will lead a discussion on Common Fraud targeting older adults in NY State.
OPEN ONLY FOR SMP VOLUNTEERS
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86468935332
Next Meeting: Aug 15th, 2025 @ 10:45 AM
Meeting ID: 864 6893 5332
Dial-in: +1 646 558 8656 -
- BWICA: Brooklyn wide Interagency Council on Aging
BWICA: Brooklyn wide Interagency Council on Aging BWICA: Brooklyn wide Interagency Council on Aging
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July 22, 2026
STARTING JAN 2026, NEW MEETING LOCATION:
Brooklyn Public Library – Central Branch
10 Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn, NY 11238
The Eastern Parkway entrance to the library’s lower level, where the Dweck Center is located, will be unlocked and is currently the best point of entry—especially for visitors with mobility needs.