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It’s heating up here in Indiana, and our beaches are the perfect place for you to cool off and enjoy the summer sun!
Here are some things to remember while enjoying the beach:
- Bring sun protection!
- Picnic off the beach – we have great picnic areas and shelters just for you!
- Mind your music – listen to music with headphones, not loudspeakers!
- Bring beach towels, beach chairs, sandals, and other creature comforts for the beach.
- Supervise your kiddos – Kids aged 12 and under must be supervised by someone 16 or older.
- Remember, except for Indiana Dunes State Park beach, our beaches do not have lifeguards.
We have swimming beaches at Brookville, Cagles Mill, Cecil M. Harden, Hardy, Mississinewa, Monroe, Patoka, and Salamonie lakes, and Chain O’Lakes, Indiana Dunes, Lincoln, Ouabache, Pokagon, and Potato Creek state parks, as well as Starve Hollow and Deam Lake state recreation areas. Some beaches offer mobility mats that lead from an accessible sidewalk down to the water.
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There will be a community update meeting concerning the Monon South Trail on Wednesday, July 17, 5-6 p.m. at the Depot Railway Museum, 206 S. College Ave., Salem. Updates on the project and future plans will be announced.
The proposed 57-mile trail will stretch between the Clark/Floyd county border to Mitchell. It will connect with eight communities Clark, Washington, Orange and Lawrence counties.
In addition to the beautiful scenery that will be encountered along the trail, it has been reported that there will be connections to state parks, recreation facilities and other destinations.
The public is invited to attend.
Also, there will be a ground-breaking ceremony for the trail at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, in Borden.
Turning 65 soon? Retiring after the age of 65? These are just a few life events that can make you eligible for Medicare.
SHIP, the State Health Insurance Assistance Program, wants to help people with Medicare, including people under 65 with disabilities, get more value from their health insurance dollars. SHIP provides consumers with free, impartial and confidential health insurance counseling regarding Medicare, Medicare supplement insurance (Medigap), Medicare Advantage Plans, Long Term Care Plans, and finding help with prescription costs. We can also help you enroll in the program(s) of your choice. SHIP counselors can assist with low-income assistance applications, as well as referrals to other similar programs.
SHIP has more than 147 sites and over 463 trained and certified counselors throughout Indiana. Our counselors can assist you in person, by phone, or virtually. Look for a SHIP site near you at www.in.gov/ship/find-anindiana-ship-location.
SHIP offers presentations and educational events throughout Indiana. Look for a SHIP event near you at www.in.gov/ship/ship-presentations-and-events.
What else can SHIP do to help you?
- Help you evaluate the various Medicare Part D, Medicare supplement insurance policies (Medigap), Medicare Advantage, and Long Term Care Insurance policies currently available in Indiana.
- Help you enroll in the plan(s) of your choice.
- Help with applications for assistance programs that help pay for uncovered Medicare costs.
- Inform you of your rights as a Medicare beneficiary or health insurance policyholder.
- Provide educational videos, webinars, materials, and brochures.
- Educate you to understand Medicare, file claims, and appeal Medicare decisions.
- Refer you to appropriate agencies where you can get help with other needs.
- Provide speakers to make presentations to groups.
Learn more about what SHIP can do to help your transition to Medicare at www.Medicare.in.gov. You can also find us on Facebook, YouTube, X, and LinkedIn. Contact SHIP directly during standard business hours at (800) 452-4800.
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