Newsletter: Connecting Seniors with Health Care Resources
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It was another productive week across the Tenth District. We had a packed house at our health care forum for seniors in Grayslake to help residents learn about Medicare and what resources are available in our community. Earlier in the week, we held an information session in Mundelein for high school students and their parents to learn more about attending a U.S. military service academy after graduation. I was honored to be joined by former Navy Captain and NASA Astronaut Jim Lovell, who shared stories of his experience attending the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. Thank you also to everyone who attended our open house at our Satellite Office in Round Lake Park.
Please read on for aditional information on these events and more, as well as an invitation to our upcoming Job Fair in North Chicago in September.
CONNECTING SENIORS WITH HEALTH CARE RESOURCES
On Thursday of last week, I hosted a health care forum in Grayslake for area seniors. This event was an opportunity to learn more about Medicare, including eligibility, enrollment, and choosing a plan. In addition, we discussed what health care resources are available for Tenth District seniors.
We were joined by a number of great loca organizations, including the AARP, Alzheimer's Association Greater Illinois Chapter, Catholic Charities, Family Service of Lake County, and Northeastern Illinois Agency on Aging.
Our office is here to help with any issues you may have involving the federal government. We've already helped more than 100 Tenth District residents resolve problems with the Social Security Administration, Medicare, Veterans Administration, and more.
If you need help, don't hesitate to contact our office here.
NOMINATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF SERVICE ACADEMY GRADUATES
Last week we also held an information session for students and families interested in learning more about attending the U.S. Military Service Academies, as well as ROTC and direct enlistment options. More than 200 people turned out to Mundelein High School to hear from representatives from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marines.
We were also joined by a very special guest – former Navy Captain and NASA Astronaut Jim Lovell. Students and their families had the honor to hear from the Apollo 13 commander about his formative experience at the U.S. Naval Academy and the doors it opened throughout his career and life.
Our office is accepting applications for service academy nominations up until October 15.
Learn more about how to apply on our website.
TENTH DISTRICT PHOTO CONTEST
I'm holding a contest to replace the cover photo on my Facebook and Twitter profiles. Submit your original, high-quality photos to TenthDistrictPhotoContest@gmail.com. Please include your name and the location of the photo, which must be inside the Tenth District. The deadline to submit is this Wednesday, August 30!
Contest Rules:
- Photos must be high-quality and taken in Illinois' 10th District (check here: /about/our-district).
- Photos must be taken by the person submitting the photo.
- By submitting your photo to the contest, you give permission for Congressman Schneider to post the picture with credit to his Facebook page, Twitter page, and website.
More information is available on our Facebook post.
HOSTING A JOB AND RESOURCE FAIR
Our hiring event this spring was such a success, we've decided to do it again. I'm hosting a Job and Resource Fair with State Representative Rita Mayfield in North Chicago on Friday, September 15.
More than 40 area employers and social service organizations will be on hand to meet with attendees.
Learn more and RSVP on the Eventbrite page.
WEEKLY WRAP-UP
Love the message on this backpack! It was great to be at WJ Murphy Elementary School last week to greet the students and families starting a new school year. Due to a tremendous effort to recover from last month's flooding by the staff and teachers at Round Lake Area Schools CUSD #116, schools opened on-time.
Charles Karp lives in Northbrook and is a World War II veteran who was wounded in Germany and earned the Purple Heart. After returning from the war, he gave his medals to his mother. When his daughter recently found out her dad didn't have the medals he had earned, she contacted our office, and working with the Army and National Archives, we were able to confirm his record and secure replacements. It was such an honor to present these medals to Charles and his family, listen to his stories, and thank him for his service.
Enjoyed the conversation at our Neighborhood Office Hours in Glenview Park Center last week.
Our first responders are hard at work everyday to keep our communities safe. Glad to spend time with local chiefs at the Lake County Fire Chiefs Association meeting.
Speaking out against reckless concealed carry reciprocity with Moms Demand Action. We need commonsense reforms to reduce gun violence - this dangerous legislation would undermine local safety laws and force states to accept the concealed carry standards of every other state.
Chatting with the folks who dropped in to our open house at the Avon Township building. If you ever need assistance, we operate a satellite office there in Round Lake Park every Monday from 8:30am - 4:30pm and Tuesday 8:30am - 12:30pm. More details on our website.
Participating in a candle lighting ceremony in solidarity against hate at B'Nai Jehoshua Congregation in Deerfield. I visited to discuss my trip earlier this month to Israel with 50+ other members of Congress.
Meeting with the League of Women Voters at our Lincolnshire Office.
These are just a few of the stops and visits during a very active week in the District. Visit our Facebook and Twitter pages for more photos and updates.
As always, please continue to stay in touch and share your thoughts, either by calling our DC office at (202) 225-4835 or emailing via our website.
Thanks for reading!