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Rep. Fritts Hosts Medicare 101 Event

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Join the Office of State Representative Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) and the Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging for a FREE, informational Medicare 101 event. The event will specifically focus on individuals who are thinking about or currently in the process of retiring.

Local residents can attend this event on Monday, November 17th, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the Hub City Senior Center, located at 401 Cherry Avenue in Rochelle.

“I invite all local residents who are thinking about or currently in the process of retirement to attend this informational event about Medicare,” said Rep. Fritts. “This is a great opportunity for us to offer a service to our senior community members, and I look forward to engaging with those who are able to attend.”

Representative Fritts also reminds constituents that his office is available for assistance with state agencies or programs at any time. His district office can be reached at 815-561-3690.

For more information about Representative Fritts, visit RepFritts.com.

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