Senior Health Information and Insurance Education — a program funded by the state Department of Social Services — will host a Medicare Part D open enrollment event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Aberdeen Area Senior Center, 1303 Seventh Ave. S.E., Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Oct. 16.

 Volunteers will assist individuals with questions and help fill out paperwork. The annual open enrollment period for Part D is from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. The program is free for eligible seniors.

 For more information on program or open enrollment: 605-224-3212 or www.shiine.net.