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Holiday Bazaar

Saturday

December 6

9:00am - 2:00pm

Diment Hall

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Holiday Bazaar on December 6. It will host the wonderful handmade sweaters, hats and afghans by our Craft Group, a huge book sale sponsored by our Librarians not to mention some beautiful holiday greenery baskets by our talented Garden Group. The Photo Group also promises some nice surprises for this annual “FUN” fundraiser. We’ll have baked items for sale and other special treats as well. The monies earned help our Foundation in many ways.

Medicare D Prescription Drug Plan Checkups

It's that time of year again! It pays to do a check-up on your Medicare D program. You might be able to SAVE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS next year by switching to a different program for 2009.

Each year, companies are allowed to change their programs, premiums, deductibles and formularies. It is very important that you compare your current plan with other available plans each year. Open enrollment takes place November 15 - December 31. This will be your ONLY chance to make a change for 2009.

Those on MediCal should check too! The government may randomly reassign you to a new plan or leave you where you are. Don't wait until you get a HUGE bill at the drug store to check your plan choices.
Call Elisa at 624.1588 x17 to set up an appointment.

Computer Learning Center Open House

Computer Learning Center Annual Open House!
Thursday
December 11
1:00pm to 2:30pm
All are Invited!

We especially welcome and encourage those who haven’t taken one of our classes to attend the Open House.
We will showcase materials from all of the normally scheduled classes and potential future classes. Our instructors and assistants will be available to answer your questions.
Interested in becoming an instructor and/or assistant? Our team members can share with you the merits of becoming involved with the Computer Learning Center.
Opportunity drawings of the day will be for two free classes and other computer related gifts!
We look forward to seeing you there!
    ~~Norm Johnson
    Volunteer Coordinator; Computer Learning Center
    ~~Beth Bates
    Director of Finance

2009 Membership Renewal

Check Your Mail In Mid-November....
In November, you will receive an opportunity in the mail to invest through your membership renewal. We hope that you review all membership opportunities and select the one that is most significant to you. Each membership investment offers something exciting including special donor events and Foundation recognition items. Please feel free to talk with Juliette Ferguson regarding membership renewal options. You may visit in Blanchard House, send her an email at jferguson@carmelfoundation.org or contact her by phone at 624.1588, x45.

You may also renew your membership online by clicking HERE.

IRA Rollover Provision Reinstated Through 2009

President Bush has signed into law the $700 billion economic bailout bill (H.R. 1424, Financial Rescue Package), which includes a two-year extension of the IRA Rollover provision as well as other charitable giving provisions.

The provision will be made retroactive to Jan. 1, 2008, and will apply to gifts made from that date through Dec. 31, 2009.

The provision exempts from taxable income any funds transferred (“rolled over”) from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to a charitable organization. The following limitations apply:

The donor must be age 70½ or older.
The cap on annual IRA rollovers is $100,000.
The contribution must be a direct gift to a charity (no planned gifts).

click the link below for more information
IRA ROLLOVER PROVISION REINSTATED THROUGH 2009, Oct. 3, 2008

Member Orientation

Our next Member Orientation will take place on November 17 in Blanchard A at 10:30am. This event is open to all members as well as the general public so please invite your friends and neighbors to attend.

Orientation is a wonderful way for new members, and not so new members to learn how to volunteer at the Foundation and meet the staff along with other volunteers.

Coffee with Chief Rawson

Carmel Police Chief George Rawson will be pleased to chat with you on Monday, November 17 at 11:30am. He will be in the Field Lounge and welcomes your visit.

HICAP Service

HICAP services are available at The Carmel Foundation. Derek Renaut is a registered volunteer counselor for Medicare and long-term care with the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP). The purpose of the program is to provide free, unbiased information and counseling regarding Medicare (including the prescription drug program), Medicare supplemental insurance (Medigap) and long-term care options and financing. Derek is at the Foundation on Tuesday mornings. Please make your appointments by calling 655.4245. Remember when calling to specify that you want to meet with Derek Renaut at The Carmel Foundation.

Old Eyeglasses?

Do you have old eyeglasses you no longer need? The Carmel Foundation is collecting them for the Lion’s Club. Please bring in your donations to Millie at the Main Reception Desk

Legal Services for Seniors

Legal Services for Seniors will now be at the Foundation EVERY Tuesday from 10:00am to 12:00pm in Blanchard A. Attorney Eric Fonferek will be pleased to meet with you. Please call 899.0492 to make an appointment.