Dexter, Missouri - Missouri's State health Insurance Assistance Program is sponsoring a FREE informational session on MEDICARE Benefits at the Dexter Senior Center on Wednesday, August 17th from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

The MEDICARE Benefits session will be presented by APPLE Project of Southeast Missouri State University.

After the presentation there will be a Question and Answer session.  The public is encouraged to attend.  This is not a sales presentation.

"APPLE Paperwork Service is a senior adult outreach program of the Human Environmental Studies Department in the College of Health and Human Services at Southeast Missouri State University," stated Jean Gooden, Director of APPLE Project.  "APPLE services are funded by client contributions and grants from the Cape Girardeau County Senior Citizens' Services Fund Board, United Way of Southeast Missouri and the Southeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging."

Also on Wednesday the Dexter Senior Center will be serving Taco Salad with seasoned beef, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes, corn and black beans, tortilla chips, and apples plus a drink.