Category Archives: Events

File of Life

Thursday, April 18, 1 PM

Battalion Chief Kevin Bollar of Teton County Fire & Rescue will discuss the File of Life that provides emergency responders information about your health and wishes for life saving measures.

Aquarium

Monday, April 29.
Gather at the Senior Center parking lot to ride the new van or caravan to the East Idaho Aquarium, 570 E. Anderson, Idaho Falls. Bring a bag lunch. Please register below by April 22. $10 fee suggested.

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.