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Brunch benefits programs of Lutheran Community Services Northwest
Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) is seeking sponsors, table hosts and volunteers for its South Puget Sound Fund-raising Brunch March 16 at Landmark Convention Center in Tacoma.
With the title “New Horizons,” the annual brunch is LCSNW’s largest fund-raiser for the Tacoma area. Proceeds benefit the organization’s programs such as Home Care, Senior Companion, Senior Media Services (Senior Scene, Where to Turn and seniorscene.org), Meals on Wheels and Support U.
Bishop Rick Jaech of the Southwestern Washington Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will serve as serve as master of ceremonies for the event.
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Tax-Aide is free for 60-and-older tax filers
Starting Feb. 1, AARP Foundation will provide free income tax preparation and electronic filing through its Tax-Aide program.
in its 45th year, Tax-Aide – offered in conjunction with the IRS – is the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation service, giving special attention to filers who are 60 and older. Filers don’t need to be an AARP member or retired to use the service.
The IRS tax-certified volunteer preparers can handle most common tax returns for employed or retired individuals, which include earned and retirement income, investment income (Schedule D), and various education, child and earned income credits.
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Lifestyles
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Senior Eats
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Senior Adventures
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Health
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