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Upcoming events and presentations

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Location: Impact NW Multicultural Senior Center Dining Room, 4610 SE Belmont St Portland OR 97215

Registration: Please RSVP by calling 503-721-6760

Description: Join Multnomah County SHIBA to learn the ​basics of Medicare, how to get the most from your plan, and how SHIBA can help during Fall Annual Enrollment. Please RSVP in advance.

Location: West Linn Public Library, 1595 Burns St, West Linn

Registration: Registration not required.

Description: Are you new to Medicare, or do you already have Medicare and have questions about your coverage?  Clackamas County SHIBA Counselors will explain:

  • Medicare eligibility and enrollment
  • Parts A, B, C, and D
  • Covered services
  • Optional coverage choices
  • Financial assistance programs
  • Medicare fraud prevention tips

Location: Milwaukie Community Center, 5440 SE Kellogg Creek Dr., Milwaukie​

Registration: Registration not required. 

Description: Are you new to Medicare, or do you already have Medicare and have questions about your coverage?  Clackamas County SHIBA Counselors will explain:

  • Medicare eligibility and enrollment
  • Parts A, B, C, and D
  • Covered services
  • Optional coverage choices
  • Financial assistance programs
  • Medicare fraud prevention tips​


Location: Gresham Senior Center 600 NE 8th St, 1st Floor, Gresham OR 97030​

Registration: Registration required. Call 503-988-4860 or email info@greshamseniorcenter.org

Description: Join Multnomah County SHIBA to learn the basics of Medicare, how to get the most from your plan, and how SHIBA can help during Fall Annual Enrollment. ​​

Location: Molalla Adult Community Center, 122 Grange Ave, Molalla

Registration: Registration not required.

Description:  Are you new to Medicare, or do you already have Medicare and have questions about your coverage?  Clackamas County SHIBA Counselors will explain:

  • Medicare eligibility and enrollment
  • Parts A, B, C, and D
  • Covered services
  • Optional coverage choices
  • Financial assistance programs
  • Medicare fraud prevention tips


Location: Samaritan Center for Health Education, 740 SW 9th St, Newport, OR 97365

Registration: Registration required. Call 541-812-0849 or 541-574-2684.

Description: Medicare 101 courses are designed for anyone who will be eligible for Medicare within a few months or is new to Medicare. Current beneficiaries who would like a better understanding of their benefits and options will also find this course valuable. Spouses and family members are encouraged to attend to gain knowledge about Medicare and the options available for their loved ones! Due to limited class size, advanced registration is required for all classes​.

Location: Canby Adult Center, 1250 Ivy St., Canby​

Registration: Registration not required.

Description:  Are you new to Medicare, or do you already have Medicare and have questions about your coverage?  Clackamas County SHIBA Counselors will explain:

  • Medicare eligibility and enrollment
  • Parts A, B, C, and D
  • Covered services
  • Optional coverage choices
  • Financial assistance programs
  • Medicare fraud prevention tips

Location: Community for Positive Aging, 1820 NE 40th Ave, Portland OR 97212

Registration: Registration required. Call 503-288-8303 or email staff@communityfpa.org​​

Description: Join Multnomah County SHIBA to learn the basics of Medicare, how to get the most from your plan, and how SHIBA can help during Fall Annual Enrollment. ​

Location: Forest Grove Library, 2114 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove, OR 97116

Registration: Registration not required.

Description: Medicare 101 courses are designed to cover the basics of Medicare, including Parts A, B, C, and D. This class will also cover enrollment facts, federal and s​tate programs that help low-income individuals cover Medicare costs, and tips on protecting your Medicare number.

Location: Cedar Mill Library, 1080 NW Saltzman Rd, Portland, OR 97229

Registration: Registration not required

Description:  Medicare 101’s are designed to co​ver the basics of Medicare, including Part A, B, C, and D. This class will also cover enrollment facts, basics around federal and state programs designed to help low-income individuals cover the costs of Medicare premiums, and some tips on how to keep your Medicare number safe.


Location: Online v​​ia Zoom

Registration: Registration is required. Register on the Mt. Hood Community College web​site​.

Description: Medicare doesn't have to be confusing. This course will help participants understand Medicare basics and make informed choices. ​Topics: Medicare eligibility and enrollment; Parts A, B, C and D; covered services; Medicare insurance policies; and problem ​resolution. This free c​ourse is taught by trained volunteers in cooperation with Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services.

Taught via Zoom. Must have a computer with camera and microphone, smartphone or tablet to take this class. Zoom instructions will be included in your registration confirmation email. Instructor will email your Zoom class meeting link within 24 hours of the start of your first class session.​

​Location: Lake Oswego Adult Community Center, 505 G Ave, Lake Oswego​

Registration: Registration not required.

Description: Bring your laptop (or simply watch our demonstration) and learn how to use the Plan Finder tool on Medicare.gov to compare Medicare Advantage plans, Part D Prescription Drug Plans, and Medigap Plans.​

Location: Happy Valley Library, 13793 SE Sieben Park Way, Happy Valley

Registration: Registration not required.

Description:  Are you new to Medicare, or do you already have Medicare and have questions about your coverage?  Clackamas County SHIBA Counselors will explain.

  • Medicare eligibility and enrollment
  • Parts A, B, C, and D
  • Covered services
  • Optional coverage choices
  • Financial assistance programs
  • Medicare fraud prevention tips

Location: Lincoln City Senior Center, 2150 NE Oar Pl, Lincoln City, OR 97367

Registration: Must register through Lincoln City Parks and Rec 541-994-2131.

Description: Medicare 101 courses are designed for anyone who will be eligible for Medicare within a few months or is new to Medicare. Current beneficiaries who would like a better understanding of their benefits and options will also find this course valuable. Spouses and family members are encouraged to attend to gain knowledge about Medicare and the options availa​ble for their loved ones! Due to limited class size, advanced registration is required for all classes. Call 541-574-2684 with any questions.​​

Location: Pioneer Community Center, 615 5th St, Oregon City

Registration: Registration not required.

Description: Are you new to Medicare, or do you already have Medicare and have questions about your coverage?  Clackamas County SHIBA Counselors will explain:

  • Medicare eligibility and enrollment
  • Parts A, B, C, and D
  • Covered services
  • Optional coverage choices
  • Financial assistance programs
  • Medicare fraud prevention tips

Location: West Linn Adult Community Center, 1180 Rosemont Rd, West Linn

Registration: Registration not required.

Description:  Are you new to Medicare, or do you already have Medicare and have questions about your coverage?  Clackamas County SHIBA Counselors will explain:

  • Medicare eligibility and enrollment
  • Parts A, B, C, and D
  • Covered services
  • Optional coverage choices
  • Financial assistance programs
  • Medicare fraud prevention tips

Location: Samaritan Center for Health Education, 740 SW 9th St, Newport, OR 97365

Registration: Registration required. Call 541-812-0849 or 541-574-2684.

Description: Medicare 101 courses are designed for anyone who will be eligible for Medicare within a few months or is new to Medicare. Current beneficiaries who would like a better understanding of their benefits and options will also find this course valuable. Spouses and family members are encouraged to attend to gain knowledge about Medicare and the options available for their loved ones! Due to limited class size, advanced registration is required for all classes​.​

Location: Elsie Stuhr Center, 5550 SW Hall Blvd., Beaverton, OR 97005

Registration: ​Registration not required​

Description: ​Medicare 101’s are designed to cover the basics of Medicare, including Part A, B, C, and D. This class will also cover enrollment facts, basics around federal and state programs designed to help low-income individuals cover the costs of Medicare premiums, and some tips on how to keep your Medicare number safe.​​

Location: Bethany Library Annex, 4888 NW Bethany Blvd Ste k-2, Portland, OR 97229

Registration: Registration not required

Description: Medicare 101’s are designed to cover the basics of Medicare, including Part A, B, C, and D. This class will also cover enrollment facts, basics around federal and state programs designed to help low-income individuals cover the costs of Medicare premiums, and some tips on how to keep your Medicare number safe.​

Location: Online v​​ia Zoom

Registration: Registration is required.
Register on the Mt. Hood Community College web​site​.

Description: Medicare doesn't have to be confusing. This course will help participants understand Medicare basics and make informed choices. ​Topics: Medicare eligibility and enrollment; Parts A, B, C and D; covered services; Medicare insurance policies; and problem ​resolution. This free c​ourse is taught by trained volunteers in cooperation with Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services.

Taught via Zoom. Must have a computer with camera and microphone, smartphone or tablet to take this class. Zoom instructions will be included in your registration confirmation email. Instructor will email your Zoom class meeting link within 24 hours of the start of your first class session.​

Location:  Lake Oswego Adult Community Center, 505 G Ave, Lake Oswego

Registration:  Registration not required.

Description:  Learn about Medicare prescription drug coverage, how to manage those costs, and financial assistance programs that you might be eligible for. Medication organizers and other items will be available while supplies last.

Location: Online v​​ia Zoom

Registration: Registration is required.
Register on the Mt. Hood Community College web​site​.

Description: Medicare doesn't have to be confusing. This course will help participants understand Medicare basics and make informed choices. ​Topics: Medicare eligibility and enrollment; Parts A, B, C and D; covered services; Medicare insurance policies; and problem ​resolution. This free c​ourse is taught by trained volunteers in cooperation with Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services.

Taught via Zoom. Must have a computer with camera and microphone, smartphone or tablet to take this class. Zoom instructions will be included in your registration confirmation email. Instructor will email your Zoom class meeting link within 24 hours of the start of your first class session.​

Location: Lake Oswego Adult Community Center, 505 G Ave, Lake Oswego

Registration: No registration required.

Description: Medicare fraud is estimated to cost Medicare $60 billion annually.  How does this affect you, and how can you help stop it?  The SHIBA (Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance) program will educate you about how to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse. Free My Health Care Tracker booklets will be available while supplies last. ​

Can’t make it to a Medicare class?

Watch a video that covers Medicare options during open enrollment. All information is current as of November 2024.

 Watch this video on YouTube


Watch a video that covers Medicare eligibility and enrollment; Parts A, B, C and D; covered services; Medicare insurance policies; and problem resolution. All information is current as of December 2023 and subject to change with Medicare rules.

 Watch this video on YouTube


Oregon SHIBA offers events and presentations for groups that work with people who are eligible for Medicare. This includes retirees who want help with Medicare choices. Organizations that have found our presentations helpful include the following:

  • Hospital and clinics
  • School districts
  • County health departments
  • State agencies
  • Chambers of commerce 
  • Human resource and payroll professionals
  • Senior and retiree groups
  • Businesses
  • Oregon Health Plan/Marketplace community partner organizations
  • Other volunteer organizations

Request a speaker

Fill out the speaker request form.

Email shiba.oregon@odhs.oregon.gov.