From Staff Reports 

Late summer and early fall dates for free Medicare Choices Made Easy semseminars were recently announced by the Council on Aging of Buncombe County, in conjunction with Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program,.

The classes explain how Medicare works, the enrollment process, how to avoid penalties and ways to save money. 

The information sessions are free and open to the public. 

Those who are new to Medicare, caregivers and others who help senior citizens with their Medicare insurance should consider attending this informative class, the event organizers noted, adding that the information presented is unbiased and accurate. No products are sold, recommended or endorsed.

To register for the town hall meeting or for any of the class sessions listed below (each class offers the same information), visit the Council on Aging of Buncombe County website at coabc.org or call 277-8288. 

Classes are offered as follows:

• Aug. 21: 2-4 p.m., South Buncombe Library, 260 Overlook Road, Asheville.

• Aug. 22: 1-3 p.m., Blue Ridge Community Health Center, 2579 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville.

• Aug. 23: 2-4 p.m., A-B Tech, Madison County campus, 4646 U.S. 25/70, Marshall.

• Aug. 29: 2-4 p.m., at Black Mountain Library, 105 Dougherty St., Black Mountain.

• Sept. 13: 9:30-11:30 a.m., Reuter Family YMCA, 3 Town Square Blvd., Asheville.

• Sept. 19: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Woodfin YMCA, 40 N. Merrimon Ave., Ste 101, Woodfin.

• Sept. 19: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Woodfin YMCA, 40 N. Merrimon Ave., Ste 101, Woodfin.

• Sept. 25: 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Blue Ridge Community College Health Services, Community Room, 2579 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville.