Category Archives: Activities

Free Tax Assistance from Teton Valley VITA

Jan. 31 – April 11, 2025
Last Day for Intake Interview April 4, 2025
Contact Information
Email: vita@tetonseniors.com
Phone: (208)-557-4778

Appointments
Appointments for intake interviews may be scheduled at the following locations:

  • Victor Branch of the Valley of the Tetons Library
  • Driggs Branch of the Valley of the Tetons Library
  • Seniors West of the Tetons Community Center (Driggs)
  • Tetonia Branch of the Valley of the Tetons Library

Call or text 208-557-4778 or complete the registration form below to schedule an appointment. Be sure to include your name, phone number, and preferred interview location.

Packets with Intake Interview forms and instructions will be available at your interview. Or print your own:

Intake/Interview & Quality Review Sheet (English)
Hoja de Admision/Entrevista y Verificacion de Calidad (Espanol)

Registration

Sorry, as of April 4 we are no longer scheduling intake interview. We’ll be back in 2026.

Resources

Get A Jump on Your Taxes
About Teton Valley VITA
The TVVITA Process
Documents You May Need for Your Return

TVVITA-Process

SHIBA Medicare Advising at SWOT

Next Medicare Chat: July 24, 2025

Idaho Shiba volunteers are available by appointment to help you:

  • Choose the best time to enroll in Medicare
  • Explore your coverage and benefits options
  • Compare options for supplemental insurance (Medigap, Medicare Advantage) and Part D prescription drug coverage
  • Look for coverage for services that Medicare does not cover, like dental, vision, and long-term care
  • Get help with paying Medicare costs
  • File appeals
  • Protect yourself against fraud and high-pressure sales tactics

Request an Appointment

About Shiba

SHIBA (Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) is a program of the Idaho Department of Insurance and part of the nationwide State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

SHIBA trains and supports a network of certified Medicare counselors who provide free, unbiased, confidential assistance to anyone enrolling in or currently enrolled in Medicare. In Teton Valley, we have two certified counselors who are available for individual appointments or at open forums sponsored by Seniors West of the Tetons.

View the complete 2024Shopper’s Guide to Medicare

Senior Art

Monthly art activities occur at the Teton Arts studio, 110 Rodeo Drive in Driggs. Check the calendar in the newsletter Valley Talk for upcoming programs. $5 suggested donation. Limited to 10-12 seniors depending on the activity.

A collaboration with Teton Arts offers monthly opportunities to explore your creativity with clay, painting, drawing and other creative endeavors. Register at https://tinyurl.com/seniorarts

Tech Time

2nd Tuesday of each month, Noon.
Check monthly calendar in newsletter Valley Talk on page 5 for date. Free. Open to all.

This program will help you with any technology questions. Phil Mollenkof and Andy Harlan, friends of SWOT, are proficient with various technologies. These guys will help you master technology; just bring your device in question and fire away.