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Category: Be Prepared

The Census: It Counts!

April 3, 2020April 10, 2020 ~ sailmadison ~ Leave a comment

Hey there SAIL Blog readers! We hope you've gotten a chance to take a walk or sit in the sunshine this week! SAIL Member Pat Kreuger shared the following important information about making sure to get your 2020 census filled out. A reminder to all SAIL members to respond to the official Census Bureau mail … Continue reading The Census: It Counts!

Important voting information for seniors

September 12, 2019September 11, 2019 ~ sailmadison ~ Leave a comment

Election season is coming up! Hopefully we're all getting ready to exercise our democratic right to select who represents us. SAIL is here to make sure you have all of the information you need to be a prepared and informed voter. SAIL Member Gail Bliss, who volunteers with the League of Women Voters, shared a … Continue reading Important voting information for seniors

Be Prepared: How this applies to hospital visits

August 5, 2019August 29, 2019 ~ sailmadison ~ Leave a comment

By SAIL Member Christine Klotz SAIL has a new Be Prepared workgroup focused on preparing guidelines to help SAIL members get prepared for life’s emergencies. The group is focusing on the times when you leave your home in an urgent or unplanned way on short notice -- or none at all. The objective of this … Continue reading Be Prepared: How this applies to hospital visits

Avoiding Baggage Fees, and Other Advice For Flying

July 30, 2019August 27, 2019 ~ sailmadison ~ Leave a comment

By SAIL Marketing Coordinator Meghan Randolph I don't know about you, but I hate flying. When I was on a national tour, I flew every week, and I didn't seem to mind it as much then, but now, taking the occasional flight stresses me out considerably. The money, the time, the inconveniences. Ugh. When I'm … Continue reading Avoiding Baggage Fees, and Other Advice For Flying

Getting the proper ID for flying

April 18, 2019August 27, 2019 ~ sailmadison ~ 1 Comment

by SAIL Member Pat Krueger I recently learned I cannot use my new driver’s license as ID for flying.  The driver’s license must have a star in the upper right corner.  On my license in that place it states “Not for federal purposes” - which means that it cannot be used as ID for flying. … Continue reading Getting the proper ID for flying

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