Calendar of Events

Use your creativity and craft to spread kindness around Martin County by knitting or crocheting items to be donated. The current project is making walker-bags and beanie hats for the community.

Beginners and advanced are welcome and we have patterns available for those that cannot make it in person. All materials are provided.  

As we continue our Adult & Caregivers Connection:

Join us for an informational presentation on Medicare’s changing landscape for seniors.

During this session, you’ll learn:

Types of Medicare Plans – including coverage options, copays, and deductiblesWhat is Medigap? – and why many people pair it with Original MedicareMedicare Enrollment Periods – when you can enroll or make changes to your coverageComparing Plans – understanding the differences between Medicare Advantage plans and Original MedicareAdditional Benefits – how dental, vision, and hearing coverage can fit into your Medicare plan

This presentation is designed to help seniors and their families better understand their options and make informed decisions about their healthcare coverage.

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Committee recommends specific actions or initiatives to encourage or facilitate affordable housing while protecting the ability of the property to appreciate. Evaluate the incentives contained in the Martin County local housing incentive plan and make recommendations for its amendment as needed to encourage or facilitate the creation or maintenance of affordable housing. Review the Martin County Local Housing Assistance Plan (SHIP) before its submission for adoption or amendment to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). Review applications for SHIP funds by community-based organizations or eligible sponsors and provide recommendations for funding of these applications to the BCC. Function as the review committee set forth in the local housing assistance plan to advise and monitor the SHIP program, evaluate requests for exceptions from the regulations in accordance with the procedures set forth in the local housing assistance plan, and to hear appeals from decisions made by the SHIP program administrator.

Recommended for individuals who have submitted their application for naturalization, or who are in the process of doing so. Comfort with the English language is required. Registration required.

Study and practice for the 100 questions of the U.S. Citizenship Test, and what to expect at the interview! This class will help you understand the process of applying to become a naturalized citizen of the U.S. and provides an opportunity to study citizenship test questions in a positive learning environment. We will review the requirements to qualify for citizenship, provide information on what to expect during your interview, and introduce government resources for obtaining application materials.

Overview of Lessons:1. What does it mean to be a U.S. Citizen?  2. What are the rights and responsibilities of citizenship?3. Do I qualify to apply for citizenship?4. What does the application process include?5. Test preparation.

THIS IS NOT AN ENGLISH CLASS. The class is taught in English and participants are expected to be comfortable with English before attending. 

You must take the U.S. Citizenship Test in English unless you meet one of the following requirements:A. You are 50 years of age or older and you have lived in the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident for periods totaling at least 20 years.B. You are 55 years of age or older and you have lived in the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident for periods totaling at least 15 years.C. You are 65 years of age or older and you have lived in the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident for periods totaling at least 20 years.

If you meet one of these requirements, you may be eligible to take the civics portion of the U.S. Citizenship Test in your native language. For more information on exemptions and accommodations, please visit the USCIS exemptions and accommodations site.

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