Borderland Briefs 11/03/12

Free memory screenings

Littlefork Medical Center in cooperation with Koochiching Aging Options will provide free memory screenings Nov. 13 at 912 Main Street, Littlefork, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of National Memory Screening Day. For more information, call Koochiching Aging Options at 283-7030. Decker’s Family Assisted Living and Dementia Care will be hosting screenings at Ranier Roost, 3443 Pine Street, Ranier, from 10 to 6 and will also take appointments for later, more convenient screening times. Call 286-5635 with questions.

Class of 1965 Girls

Falls High School Class of 1965 Girls will meet for lunch at noon Nov. 14 at Margarita’s Mexican Grill.

After Loss Group

The After Loss Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Rose Garden Restaurant.

Veterans Day program

Indus School students welcome the public to a Veterans Day program set for 2 p.m. Nov. 12 in the gymnasium. The event is an opportunity for students to honor area citizens who have served their country in the military. The program will be presented by the International Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars along with the Indus School National Honor Society. Students will present their written poems and essays and a few musical performances will also be featured. Following the program, refreshments will be served to veterans and participants will also have an opportunity to talk with students.

Christmas parade entries 

International Falls Chamber of Commerce is calling for floats and all entries for the ’Twas the Lights Before Christmas Parade set for 7 p.m. Nov. 23. Any theme welcome, just add music and lights. First, second and third-place prizes at $300, $200 and $100. Singers and musicians are encouraged. Line-up is from 6 to 6:30 on Second Avenue, south of Falls Lumber; new parade route again this year. Necessary parade registration forms are available by calling the Chamber at 283-9400 or emailing chamber@intlfalls.org.

Medicare Part D enrollment

The 2013 annual enrollment period for Medicare Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. During this time, persons may enroll in a plan if they did not previously enroll or change to a new plan. Changes then become effective Jan. 1. Those who do not make changes by Dec. 7, in most cases will not be able to change plans again until 2014. Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging  will assist Medicare beneficiaries with 2013 Medicare research and enrollment. Trained volunteers and staff will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at Littlefork Medical Center Clinic. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting Karen at 1-800-333-2433, ext 81010. Medicare beneficiaries need to bring with them current insurance information, Medicare card and medication bottles. For more information, contact Senior LinkAge Line at 1-800-333-2433.

Women’s Business Network

Women’s Business Network will gather from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Coffee Landing Café for a Mini Expo. Participants are asked to bring business products and services (gift certificates/brochures) to get a jump start on holiday shopping. Lunch is available for $10. The Women’s Business Network is for business and professional women who are committed to the growth and development of themselves, business and community. RSVP to Kyra Briggs at the Small Business Development Center at 283-8585 or to keda@businessupnorth.com.

Backus Kids Club

Backus Kids Club will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. non-school days Thursday and Friday. Regular hours, 3:30 to 6, resume Nov. 12. Call Backus Community Center at 285-7225 for information.

Teen gaming

International Falls Public Library will feature teen gaming from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Wiis and PS3 will be available, as well as board games. Refreshments provided. No registration needed.