Category Archives: Activities

Friday SWOT Walks

Join us each Friday (except Feb. 9) for a fun walk-about-town following lunch. Bring a friend or meet new ones. It’s free and all ability levels are welcome. Meet at 1 p.m. at the SWOT registration desk. Dress with walking gear for slippery conditions. Dogs on a leash, with doggie bags, are welcome. Walks will end back at the Senior Center.

Free Tax Assistance from Teton Valley VITA

Jan. 29 – April 5, 2024

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)
  • Teton Valley Health Billing Center (852 Valley Center Dr., Driggs)

Call 208-274-3252 or complete the registration form below to schedule an appointment.

Packets with Intake Interview forms and instructions available at the Driggs and Victor libraries and at the Senior Community Center. Or print your own

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

Registration

Resources

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

Intro to Bridge, Jan. 22

Monday, Jan. 8, 22, & 29; Feb. 5, 12, & 26, 1:30-3:30 PM

Do you want to learn how to play bridge, but don’t know where to start? This class is for brand new bridge players or those that want a refresher. We will cover the fundamentals of this challenging and fun card game. By the end of the series, you will have a solid understanding of basic bidding and play of the hand. 

Cost: $25 for the 6 session series, or a $10 drop in fee.

Medicare Help

Medicare Chat, noon, Jan. 25

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.

These counselors can help you:

  • Choose the best time to enroll in Medicare
  • Explore your coverage and benefits options
  • Compare options for supplemental insurance (Medigap) 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
View the complete 2022 Shopper’s Guide to Medicare

For more information on what SHIBA offers and how to enroll in and make the best use of Medicare, consult the Idaho Shopper’s Guide to Medicare 2022.

If you are interested in setting up an appointment with one of the Teton Valley counselors, please call 208-274-3252. You can also call the main SHIBA office, 800-247-4422, with your questions. That office maintains an appointment scheduling system. Appointments can be done remotely via phone or in person.

Teton Arts Knitting Circle

1st and 3rd Fridays, 9:00 AM, in the Senior Community Center Conference Room

Teton Arts’ knitting circle is moving to the Senior Center for the summer. If you’re looking for a relaxing hobby or have unfinished knitting projects tucked into a closet, the Teton Arts Knitting Circle is for you! It’s a very supportive group that will have you turning your botched purls into elegant yarn-overs in no time.

Knitting has a number of health and cognitive benefits, as shown in this study from the Harvard (so it must be true!) Medical School Mind and Body Institute:

I’m so happy to be wearing this dumb sweater my dad knit for me!