Tri-County Office on Aging

June 2023 E-Newsletter

Upcoming Health and Wellness Workshops

The Savvy Caregiver Program is an in-depth workshop for dementia caregivers (the person with dementia cannot live in a 24/7 care facility)

Wednesdays, June 21 – July 26 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at Delta 39’ers Enrichment Center in Lansing

Powerful Tools for Caregivers helps caregivers take better care of themselves while caring for someone else

Tuesdays, August 8 – September 12 from 1:00 – 3:30 pm at Sparrow Health Center in Lansing

Diabetes PATH is a workshop to help individuals manage symptoms and improve quality of life

Tuesdays, July 11 – August 15 from 9:00 – 11:30 am at AL!VE in Charlotte

Matter of Balance is a fall prevention workshop for anyone concerned about falls and/or wants to prevent falls

Wednesdays, July 12 – August 30 from 10:00 am – 12 noon at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Haslett

For a full list of workshops visit www.tcoa.org/classesevidence-based-programs. To register, call TCOA at 517-887-1465 or email Christine at histedc@tcoa.org.

Updated Non-English TCOA Brochures Now Available

TCOA is pleased to share that we have updated agency brochures now available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Nepali. We have a limited quantity of print copies available. Please contact 517-887-1377 to make a request.

All brochures are also available online at www.tcoa.org/documents.

Translation and printing of the Non-English brochures were produced with funding from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services through a grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund.

Volunteer Opportunities

From checking-in on local older adults to preparing meal bags and boxes, volunteers are critical in supporting our mission. Visit our online volunteer application to join our volunteer team!

Employment Opportunities

TCOA is hiring! View TCOA's job postings and apply online at tcoa.org/employment.

TCOA will be closed on June 19, 2023 in observance of Juneteenth, the day commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.

Learn more about Juneteenth and see local celebrations.

Join TCOA and Platinum Sponsor, Jackson National Life Insurance Company®, for a day of golf to benefit Meals on Wheels and in-home supports for older adults in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties.

35th Annual Meals on Wheels Charity Golf Outing : Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Registration opens at 8:30 AM, and Golf begins at 9:00 AM at Forest Akers West Golf Course in Lansing. Registration ends June 6!

Golfers play 18 holes in this scramble event. Registration includes grilled lunch at the turn, swag bag filled with goodies, and post-game social hour: mingle with other golfers after play and enjoy a cash bar and complimentary snacks as you browse our silent auction items.

There are several opportunities to win prizes on the course with fun games like Beat the Pro, and contests including Longest Drive, Longest Putt, and Closest to the Pin for Women, Men, and Senior (65+) categories. Golfers are also invited to bid in the online mobile auction, open in the days preceding the event. You don’t want to miss this fun-filled day!

Sponsor a $300 Hole Sign
Register online as a single golfer, twosome, or foursome or by returning this form
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Contact Casey to learn more or to donate an auction basket or item:

CooperC@tcoa.org or 517-887-1377. See you at the tee!

TCOA Annual Report Fiscal Year 2022

The Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Report is now available! Review financial data, read about TCOA Boards and Councils, join us in thanking our sponsors and donors, and learn about our impact on the community.

June Volunteer Spotlight: Susanne Mannino

This month's Volunteer Spotlight shines on Susanne, TCOA Advisory Council member and Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) counselor. In her own words:

"Hi, my name is Susanne. Last year, I retired after working for the same company for 43 years. I was a systems analyst in computer programming and I really loved my job but it was time to do something else. I now exercise, play tennis and I volunteer a couple of days a week at the Library of Michigan. I also like to bike (when the weather is nice). Last year, the government gave me a birthday present - Medicare!!! I was so confused and stressed. I called MMAP and asked a lot of questions. After that experience, I hope that I can help others with their Medicare questions."

Susanne is a tremendous support to TCOA in many ways, and we appreciate the time and care Susanne puts in on behalf of local older adults. Please join us in celebrating Susanne!