LOCAL 2911, UAW Retiree Bulletin

DIPLOMAT PLAZA, P.O. BOX 6056

FORT WAYNE, IN 46896-0056 September, 2006

Local 305 Officers: Local 2911 Officers:

Jeanette Gaffer Chairperson Dan Alter

Barb Parrott Vice Chairperson Sandra Poling

Hazel Sitko Recording Sec. Barb Gibson

Carol Davis Financial Sec. Steve Bell

Dorothy Ward Sgt. of Arms Don Steffen

Insurance Dan Alter 461-1383 and/or 918-4094 (Ft. Wayne #)

Chapter Meetings:

Chapter 305 1^st Thursday of the month @ 1:00 PM at the Local 2357 office on Pontiac Street.

Chapter 2911 2^nd Thursday of the month @ 5:00PM at the Local 2357 Rec. Hall on Horman road.

Greetings Retiree’s and Spouses:

Upcoming Events and Activities:

Wednesday, September 13 2006,

UAW Area 4 Retiree Picnic Free 12:00 Noon

Come Early for better parking ..…There will be a big crowd

@ UAW Recreation Center on Horman Rd. Catered Meal by Chorushi’s

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Retiree Chapter 305 & Chapter 2911/Society of Engr. Retiree Luncheon:

Thursday, October 5, 2006 American Legion Post 47, on St. Joe Road

(Across from Shoaff Park)

We eat lunch at noon $5.00 per person (the rest is paid by the retiree chapter)

We invite ALL retiree’s and spouses to attend this luncheon, which is followed by a short meeting.

Come out and visit with your fellow retired workers and their spouses. Enjoy a nice meal and good company.

Send the registration form found below, along with your check.

Check made out to: UAW Local 2911 Send to: Jeanette Gaffer

3420 Hobson Road

Fort Wayne, IN 46805

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October 5, 2006 Chapter 305 & Chapter 2911 Luncheon RSVP form (Please return by September 28, 2006)

Enclose $5.00 per person- Make check payable to: Local 2911

Return to: Jeanette Gaffer

3420 Hobson Road

Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Name:____________________________________ Telephone Number:___________________________

Address:__________________________________ Number Attending:_______ Amount Enclosed: $___________

2006 Organized Labor Senior Health Fair

Friday, October 20^,, 2006

Location:

Turnstone Center for Disabled Children & Adults

3320 North Clinton, Fort Wayne

Time:

8 a.m. to Noon

Sponsored by:

Parkview Hospital and United Way of Allen County

Screenings-Parkview Hospital

• Blood Pressure Screening FREE
• Health Fair Panel 17 Blood Draw $17.00 per person

Includes blood sugar level, cholesterol, triglycerides, liver and kidney functions, and other blood screenings.

**MUST FAST 12 Hours before blood test. Normal medications should be taken with small sips of water.

Please do not fast if you have a medical condition, which makes fasting unreasonable.

A detailed report will be sent to you.

Immunization-Parkview Home Health and Hospice

Flu Vaccine will be available ….. Free if 65

If not 65 years old Flu shot will cost $35.00

Pneumonia Vaccine will be available at no charge if you have your Medicare Insurance Card. For all others there will be a $35.00 fee.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention typically recommend a 0ne-time pneumonia vaccine for adults age 65 and older. Check with your primary care physician to see if you have had this vaccine.

Osteoporosis Detection Screening- Fort Wayne Radiology

· $ 5.00 –Test is done on the heel

Information booths:

· Parkview Hospital-Cancer Center Free Blood Stool Test Kits

· Visiting Nurses & Hospice Care

· Wayne Township Trustee

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