EK TOWNSHIP & LIFEWORKS ERIE
HEALTH SCREENINGS AT THE MILLCREEK MUNICIPAL BUILDING
Lifeworks Erie will conduct health screenings at the Municipal Building on the second Monday of each month from 10:00am to 11:00am . Screening dates are : December 12 January 9 February 13 Free services will include blood-pressure screenings and individual health counseling provided by a registered nurse .
Also available will be a blood sugar test for $ 5 ( two-hour fast from food and drink required ) and a cholesterol check for $ 10 ( no fast required ). No registration is required . For more information contact Lifeworks Erie 814.459.4132 .
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MILLCREEK TOWNSHIP NEWS
FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION
The Millcreek Municipal Building will continue to be one of the many sites for AARP free income tax preparation again in 2017 . We have expanded the tax service to two days this coming year .
The IRS sponsored TCE Program ( Tax Counseling for the Elderly ) along with AARP offer the tax preparation program for those with low to middle income ( generally $ 49,000 and below ) with special attention to those 60 years of age and older .
Tax preparation will be held every Monday and Friday at the Municipal Building beginning February 6 , 2017 and continuing through April 14 , 2017 .
Items to bring for your appointment :
• Driver License or photo ID
• Social Security Number for filer and dependents
• All income documentation ( example : W2 ’ s , 1099 ’ s , interest , Social Security statement )
• Paid property tax receipts
• Last years income tax return
Appointments are necessary . For more information or to schedule your appointment , contact Judy AFTER JANUARY 1 , 2017 in the Public Service Department at 814.833.1111 Ext . 329 .
AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM
If you are 50 years of age and older , you know that cars have changed as well as traffic regulations , driving conditions , and the roads we travel on every day .
The AARP Driver Safety Program is hosted at the Millcreek Municipal Building throughout the year .
First-time attendees MUST attend an eight-hour , two-day course ( 4 hours each day ). If you have previously attended the course , you are eligible to take a four-hour , one-day “ refresher course .” The course is open to all Millcreek and non-Millcreek residents .
In these classes , you will learn :
• defensive driving techniques , new traffic laws and rules
• how to deal with aggressive drivers
• how to handle problem situations , such as right-of-way and blind spots
• how to safely use anti-lock brakes , air bags and seat belts
Best of all , those who complete the course can earn a discount on their auto insurance . ( Please consult your insurance agent .)
Cost for the program is $ 15 for AARP members and $ 20 for non-members .
Registration is required . For any questions or to register for the course , call the Public Service Department at 814.833.1111 .
Upcoming classes will be held on : March 16 Refresher Course 9 AM-1 PM
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