2022 Medicare Prescription Drug Enrollment
2022-11-17 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-11-23 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-11-30 11:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-01 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-12-02 11:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-05 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Anchorage)
The Aging and Disability Resource Center can help you:
– Understand how your Medicare prescription drug coverage works
– Enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan
– Switch to a new Medicare prescription drug plan
-Drop your Medicare prescription drug plan
-Apply for programs that can help you with drug plan costs
LINKS ADRC will be holding free Medicare Part D counseling appointments at community locations.
Remember! You must bring your Medicare card, ID, and a list of your prescription medications (name, dosage, & # of pills needed per month including creams and ointments) to the appointment or we will not be able to assist you.
To make an appointment for LINKS, Wasilla, Palmer, Willow, Big Lake, or Sutton locations, please call 907-373-3647- Diana (ADRC).

Raising Resilience (In-Person)
2022-11-17 13:30 - 14:30
Join us for a presentation on raising resilient youth!
This will include information from a 2019 Johns Hopkins study on the effects of positive childhood experiences. Despite growing up with adversity, positive experiences buffer the trauma and promote healing.
Learn ways to foster healthy growth and development in children that correlates to stronger adult mental health and overall wellness.
Questions?
Presentation Content Contact: michelle.boyden@matsuk12.us
R.O.C.K. Mat-Su Contact: lprunella@rockmatsu.org

MSHF Scholarship Info Session
2022-11-17 17:30 - 19:00, 2022-12-01 17:30 - 19:00
Every year we award hundreds of scholarships totally almost $2 million to Mat-Su residents pursuing education in health, human services and nonprofit management. Attend a free info session to learn more! Refreshments provided.
Can’t make this session? Check our list of events. We’ll be presenting on many Thursday evenings through Feb. 22, 2023. Some are in-person and some are virtual events on Zoom.

Good News Blues Band (Live Music)
2022-11-18 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for a free night of live music at the Band of Brothers Cafe. Featuring the Good News Blues Band.

Family Birthing Class 2022
2022-11-19 09:00 - 16:00
Location: Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
2480 South Woodworth Loop | Denali Conference Room, Suite 260
Palmer, AK 99645
Cost: $45.00
Our labor and delivery nurses will walk you through the pregnancy journey, covering the signs of labor, what to expect at the hospital, comfort measures during labor including medications, epidural and non-medication options, potential interventions, the birth process, what to expect immediately after birth, and much, much more!
Register online at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-birthing-class-tickets-375437041297?AFF=matsu-organic-traffic

Thanksgiving Blessing 2022
2022-11-19 10:00 - 16:00
Thanksgiving Blessing: November 19th, 2022, from 10am to 4pm
The Mat-Su faith community, Food Bank of Alaska, and thousands of volunteers are here to help provide families in need with a turkey and all the fixings. BRING PROOF OF ZIP CODE- participants may only attend one sight
WALK-THROUGH MODEL
Faith Bible Fellowship (14159 W. Hollywood Rd., Big Lake/ 907-892-8545) for zip codes 99623, 99629, 99652, 99654, 99694
Real Life Church (10697 E. Palmer-Wasilla Highway, Palmer/ 907-745-5673) for zip codes 99645, 99654, 99674
Wasilla Bible Church (1651 W. Nicola Avenue, Wasilla/ 907-376-2176) for zip codes 99623, 99629, 99654, 99687
DRIVE-THROUGH MODEL: Please have space available for us to place the box of food in your car.
Church on the Rock (Mile 99 Parks Highway, Willow/ 907-733-3358 for zip codes 99676, 99667, 99683, 99688
Willow United Methodist Church (Mile 67,5 Parks Highway, Willow/ 907-414-7555) for zip codes 99688, 99694

Monday Night Support Group
2022-11-21 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-28 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-05 17:00 - 19:00
A peer support group to increase social connection, support, and strengthen community relationships for parents and caregivers of children and youth ages 0-25 years old.
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83730995814

Hab Academy Craft- Rustic Tree
2022-11-22 11:00 - 13:00
Join us to make your own Rustic style tree, socialize and get creative!

Bereavement Support Group
2022-11-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-11-30 13:00 - 14:00
Join us in a safe, comforting environment as we come together with others who have experienced a difficult loss. Virtual option available. For more information call 907 561 9240.

Thanksgiving Dinner 2022
2022-11-24 11:00 - 14:00
ALL ARE WELCOMED!!! to the Giving From the Heart Thanksgiving Dinner! November 24th 11am-2pm,1001 S. Clapp St. in Wasilla, Alaska.
Because of these difficult times 1 in 4 families will not be able to afford Dinner this year. Let’s gather together around a table this Thanksgiving at the Curtis D Menard Memorial Sports Center in Wasilla, Alaska Let Frontline be your family this Thanksgiving! ALL are Welcomed!

2022 Alaska State Fair Holiday Bazaar
2022-11-26 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-11-27 11:00 - 17:00
We have two Holiday Bazaars at the Fair that will take place on October 22 – 23 and November 26 – 27. It will be open Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Raven Hall and Hoskins Building. Admission to the bazaar is free!
The popular event provides an excellent opportunity to jumpstart holiday shopping, with a wide range of gifts from more than 100 vendors to choose from. Clothing, art, knives, jewelry, glasswork, quilts, antiques, food products, furniture, woodwork and books are just some of the items that can be found at the bazaar.
A variety of food trucks will be on-site to keep shoppers fueled. In between the shopping and eating, families can also meet Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Hab Academy Bingo
2022-11-28 12:30 - 14:00
Join us to play Bingo, win prizes, socialize and have a great time

Men's Talking Circles
2022-11-28 18:00 - 20:00
The talking circle Provides a safe space for sharing, healing, and connecting with others who have experienced crime victimization.
For more information contact Jessica Svetkovich at 907-671-6872 or jsvetkovich@kniktribe.org.

Hab Academy Games/Puzzles
2022-11-30 11:30 - 13:30

Red Cross Adult, Child, & Infant CPR/AED/First Aid classes
2022-12-01 09:30 - 16:00
Our American Red Cross certified instructors will teach you lifesaving skills for performing CPR and using AEDs on adults, children and infants. Learn how to assist someone who is choking, stop life-threating bleeding, how to handle sudden illness and deal with injuries and environmental emergencies. Class time is scheduled from 9:30am to 4 pm with a one-hour break for lunch. You will receive a certification good for 2 years and a keychain breathing barrier mask. All profits from the class go to support our non-profit’s mission assisting individuals and families living with lifelong developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.

Holiday Pancake Breakfast
2022-12-03 09:00 - 12:00
Breakfast $12.00 each or $30.00 for 3 or more. All proceeds go toward Five Loaves Two Fish Kitchen Ministries which provides meals to My House Teen Resource Center, Family Promise, Knik Houses, and others in need of nourishment.
Santa will visit 9:00- 10:30 a.m. Bring your camera and take photos with Santa Claus. Start your holiday shopping at the Silent Auction. Cookie decorating for kids. Bring the family and kick off the holiday season.
For more information, please email Andi Nations at nations.alaska@gmail.com or call 907-715-3699.

Family Birthing Class 2022
2022-12-03 09:00 - 16:00
Location: Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
2480 South Woodworth Loop | Denali Conference Room, Suite 260
Palmer, AK 99645
Cost: $45.00
Our labor and delivery nurses will walk you through the pregnancy journey, covering the signs of labor, what to expect at the hospital, comfort measures during labor including medications, epidural and non-medication options, potential interventions, the birth process, what to expect immediately after birth, and much, much more!
Register online at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-birthing-class-tickets-375437181717?AFF=matsu-organic-traffic

2022 Mat-Su Seat Checks
2022-12-03 10:00 - 12:00
CAR SEAT & BOOSTER SEAT CHECKUPS
Car seats are confusing! Is yours correct? Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will help you be sure.
WHEN:
SATURDAY SEAT CHECKS 10am-12pm
August 6 /October 1 /December 3, 2022
WHERE: Swickard Palmer Buick GMC
6275 E. Blue Lupine Dr.
Palmer, AK 99645
*No appointment necessary
*No pets in vehicles– leave pets at home
*Bring the kids & car seats!
*Allow up to 30 minutes per car seat
For more information, call
Safe Kids Alaska
907-212-3194
www.carseatsak.org

Hab Academy Craft-DIY Holiday Platter
2022-12-06 11:00 - 14:00
Join us to make a Holiday platter, bring your own dish of choice or use one we will have available.

Knik Tribe Family Culture Nights
2022-12-07 05:30 - 19:30
Knik Tribe Family Culture Nights are welcome to all. It is a safe environment for community members/families to come together to share a meal and experience either crafting/beading or dancing/drumming.
