Group to discuss Social Security, Medicare at library

Submitted by Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans

The Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans will offer “Setting the Record Straight: Preserving Social Security & Medicare” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 22 at Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave. in Elgin.

As the national debate about America’s most successful retirement security programs heats up, it is important to know the facts about Social Security and Medicare. Join the group’s an educational program that will discuss the myths surrounding Social Security; explain the proposed cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security; outline solutions to strengthening these programs; and give you tools to join the campaign to preserve America’s retirement security programs. They also will discuss state programs that impact retirees. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. This event is free.

To RSVP, contact Emily Stuart at (312) 427-2114, ext. 207 or illinoisara@gmail.com.

The Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to protect and strengthen retirement security for current and future generations to ensure that all citizens retiree with dignity and economic security. For information, visit www.illinoisretiredamericans.org.

The Gail Borden Public Library District provides library meeting space as a community service. The library neither sponsors nor endorses this event nor the presenting individuals or organization.