5 Things: It's Another Election In Belmont, Medicare Workshop at the Beech

1. Today are the primaries in the Special Election for US Senate in Massachusetts. Stop by your polling station in your precinct – all the information you need to vote is in an accompanying articles on Belmont Patch – and cast a ballot. 

2. The free workshop "Planning for Medicare — Countdown to 65" will be held between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the 266 Beech St. Understand the coverage options available as you approach Medicare eligibility. The program is a presentation and discussion led by a representative from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Topics can include:

• Explanation of Medicare and Medicare Parts A and B

• Medicare enrollment timeline

• Medigap plans that help supplement Medicare coverage

• Medicare Advantage plans, such as HMOs and PPOs

• Medicare Part D prescription drug plans

• Plans and programs available to early retirees, such as COBRA

This workshop is open to everyone in town.

3. It's Storytime at the Belmont Public Library: Story time for 2's and 3's, songs and movement are part of the story time experience for children ages 2 and 3, will be held at the Belmont Public Library's Children's Room. The fun begins at 9:30 a.m. and then again (for you late risers) from 10:30 a.m. Storycraft for 4's, 5's, and 6's will be held at 3:15 p.m. 617-489-2000.

4. Benton Library's Pre-school Story Time is a 45-minute program geared toward children between 3 and 5. It features a variety of stories, as well as music, finger plays and/or a craft. Parents and caregivers must remain with their preschooler during the program. Sign up is not required. The program begins at 10 a.m.

5. Drop-in yoga classes, taught by professional instructors in the Vinyasa style – flowing with the breath – will be held in Gardner Hall (enter via Alexander Street) of the Plymouth Congregational Church, 582 Pleasant St., beginning at 9:15 a.m. All levels welcome. Bring your own mat. Childcare is available for $6 per child with a $12 family maximum. There is also free parking on Pleasant and Leonard streets and behind Macy's. All proceeds benefit Plymouth Nursery School.