By Renovations complete at senior center
The Los Altos Senior Center, at 97 Hillview Ave., has a new look. Seniors are invited 4-7 p.m., Thursday, to see the improvements and enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres.
Make reservations to the event by calling 948-7483 or e-mailing alice.putman@ci.los-altos.ca.us.
Tax credits available
The Los Altos Senior Center, 97 Hillview Ave., has several assistance programs for seniors to help with getting tax credits and holding on to their money.
Homeowners/Renters Assistance (rebate program). The year 2000 program based on 2000 income will continue through June 30 at the Los Altos Senior Center.
Homeowners can receive a rebate check for up to $326.40; renters can receive up to $240 from the state. Assistance with the application is available at the Senior Center.
Appointments will resume this month. Call 948-7483 for an appointment.
The Senior Center also has city of Los Altos Library Tax and Utility Users Tax Exemption request forms available. Income guidelines must be met to qualify for these exemptions.
The Santa Clara Valley Water District offers low-income seniors an exemption from the $39 parcel tax that was approved by voters last year.
The Senior Center has the details regarding qualifications for this exemption, and the form needed to apply.
AARP driving courses scheduled
The next classes for AARP’s 55 Alive Mature Driving are scheduled for Aug. 6 and 8. The time for these classes is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.
You must complete both sessions of each class. Cost for the class is $10 per person.
Classes are limited to 30 people, and fill up quickly. You may send your check payable to AARP, and dated for the first day of the class for which you are registering, to the Senior Center, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos 94022.
Health insurance counseling
The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program is a non-profit consumer advocacy group that helps seniors and the disabled with Medicare, Medicare HMOs, supplemental insurance, long-term care insurance, and other related health insurance issues.
HICAP counselor Roy Ito will be available at the Los Altos Senior Center on the third Tuesday of each month.
Appointments are required.
Call 948-7483 for an appointment
