TIPS FOR LAUNCHING YOUR OWN DINNER CLUB GATHER, SAVOR, REPEAT
Although the holiday season often enables us to reconnect with friends and loved ones in person, maintaining that spirit of tangible togetherness all year can often be a struggle. Sure, social media is fine for “likes,” but nothing beats sitting down with people whose company you enjoy. If you’re looking for a new way to stay connected with family members, friends from college, old work colleagues, or anyone else within a reasonable travel distance, starting a dinner club may be perfect! CONCEPTUALIZING YOUR CLUB There are no hard-and-fast rules to creating and maintaining a dinner club. You could start by giving your club a fancy name and deciding how often it
should meet. From there, think about the people you want to invite. For example, maybe you know people who share a particular interest you also love (classic movies, model airplanes, etc.), or you have a group of old friends you’d love to catch up with over a great meal. The trick is to be mindful of your club’s membership size. Ideally, it should be large enough for guests to connect with several friends or new people but small enough to ensure intimacy. CHOOSING YOUR DINNER DESTINATION Determining the best settings for your dinner club gatherings is key to their success. For example, hosting them at members’ homes on a revolving basis (with the host or other members doing
the cooking) would help the invitees avoid cramming into a noisy restaurant and having to shout at each other while seated at a long table. MATCHING MOOD AND MENU Coming up with interesting themes for each meal adds a thrill to the festivities. Maybe one of your members would like to give cooking a vegan meal a try. Perhaps another member would love to share an amazing recipe they picked up while vacationing in Mexico. The possibilities are endless! No matter how you structure your dinner club, the goal is to have fun and spend time with wonderful people. Bon appétit!
THE 2025 MEDICARE ANNUAL ELECTION PERIOD IS HERE!
Wow, is this year ever exciting? At Omaha Insurance Solutions, we are staffed
limits, and fewer extra benefits like dental, vision, hearing, or OTC items.
AI can make mistakes!), we’re dedicated to ensuring everything is buttoned up by Dec. 7 , the final day of the Medicare Annual Election Period. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND REFERRALS! We know this is a busy time, and we’re grateful for your understanding as we help a growing number of clients. And speaking of help — thank you for your referrals! So many Medicare beneficiaries lose their agent over time, leaving them in the dark. Your referral is a gift to them and to us, especially in this year of unprecedented change. WHAT’S NEXT? If you haven’t already, please send us your updated medication list , along with your doctors and favorite pharmacies. We’ll take care of the rest! Let’s make this Annual Election Period smooth, simple, and successful — together! –Omaha Insurance Solutions
up and ready to help, but Medicare changes have hit like a tidal wave! Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) , it’s a new era, bringing both opportunities and challenges.
EVERYONE’S SHOPPING AROUND! With all these
changes, we’re seeing a surge in people exploring new options. And guess what? It all starts with your medications — that’s the one consistent cost each month.
WHAT’S NEW? The best news is the elimination of the dreaded drug doughnut hole! Plus, out-of-pocket expenses for prescriptions now have a $2,000 cap — hooray for more predictable costs! However, to cover this, insurance companies and the rest of Medicare beneficiaries (yep, that’s you!) are sharing the cost. This means Part D premiums are up , deductibles increased, and some were even added. Plus, resources were taken from Medicare Advantage plans, so you may see higher copays, maximum out-of-pocket
That’s why we ask for your prescription drug list with dosages — it’s the key to finding the Medicare Advantage/Part D plan that works best for you. We use advanced software to figure out your best fit, but remember — there are always trade-offs with benefits. We’ll help you navigate these choices! WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED. From start to finish, we’re here to complete the paperwork and track your application. With so many moving parts and hands involved (even
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