The Tri-County Office on Aging is conducting a needs assessment to reach Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham County residents.

The goal is to connect with our community to discuss the availability of programs and services for older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers at a local level. This information will help shape the agency’s Multi-Year Plan objectives and activities for 2027-2029.

We welcome residents to share their opinions, interests and needs related to issues such as transportation, housing, daily needs, and access to information and resources.

Share your thoughts through the survey (open through November 15).

Details, Community Conversation dates, and additional surveys are posted on our website: tcoa.org/about/.

Join us online or in person! TCOA will be hosting Community Conversations on the following dates:

October 8, 2025 at 2PM on Microsoft Teams with call-in option

October 9, 2025 at 5:30PM at Tri-County Office on Aging: 5303 S Cedar St, Bldg 1, Lani

Contact Kate Long for a link to join TCOA's virtual conversation on Microsoft Teams, or if you have a special accommodations at LongK@tcoa.org or 517-887-1348.

Michigan’s Aging, Community Living, and Supports Bureau is also facilitating a series of community conversations and wants to hear from you!

They are developing Michigan’s State Plan on Aging and want your feedback on what it’s like to be an older adult living in Michigan. The goal is to learn about the individual and community needs and experiences of those age 60 and older so programs and services are better able to support the health and wellbeing of Michigan's older adults and caregivers.



Please join us on Monday, October 13 at 1:30 PM at Tri-County Office on Aging (5303 S. Cedar Street, Building 1, Lansing 48911) to share your voice.

Door prizes will be available. Please RSVP to 517-243-3460 or online.

Above Video: Check out Heather's interview on Morning Blend discussing the upcoming event!

Join us for the 40^th Annual Dinner and Auction- Harvest Circle: Where Community Gathers, hosted by Tri-County Office on Aging and Jackson National Life Insurance Company®.

Enjoy an elegant meal with silent and live auctions, games, and a cash bar in support of programs that honor the dignity and independence of older adults and adults with disabilities in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties!

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Kellogg Center, East Lansing

Registration at 5:30 PM | Event begins at 6:00 PM

✨ The Harvest Circle reflects the bounty and joy present when our community joins in support, solidarity, and safety. Rooted in the spirit of the season, we gather in celebration of living, giving, growing, growing older, and thriving together. Help us build a world where everyone can age with safety, dignity, and connection. Warmth, generosity, and care will be abundant in this space.

🎟️ Individual Tickets – $85

🤝 Sponsorships Available

Reserve your place at the table:

🔗 tcoa.org/tcoa-events

For questions, contact Heather at febres-corderoh@tcoa.org or (517) 881-8258.

1. To get tickets for you or your organization, contact Kayla at NicholsK@tcoa.org or 517-887-1487. If you are a Meals on Wheels volunteer, you may also obtain tickets by contacting your MOW supervisor.
2. Fill out your ticket stub(s) and return them to TCOA's office by November 6, 2025. If you are attending the Dinner and Auction on November 20, you may also return them that evening.

Winners will be selected and announced during TCOA's 40th Dinner and Auction at approximately 8:00 PM EST on November 20, 2025 at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing. Winners do not need to be present to win.

Questions? Email Kayla at NicholsK@tcoa.org.

License: R81803

The Volunteer Spotlight for October is... the Virtual Connections Volunteer Team!

In 2024, the Tri-County Office on Aging began a partnership with the MSU School of Social Work to offer workshops that helped older adults build confidence with their smartphones—opening a whole new world of connection for those who need it most.

Though this grant-funded project has recently come to a close, we want to recognize the dedicated volunteers who made it such a success. These volunteers shared their time and expertise at each workshop, guiding participants through new ways to stay connected, even when leaving home is a challenge.

From protecting against cybersecurity threats, to making video calls with loved ones, to preparing for telehealth visits, their support gave older adults the tools to access “the world in their pocket.”

A heartfelt thank you to the many volunteers who helped this program flourish—you’ve made lasting connections possible.

For more information about volunteering please contact us at volunteer@tcoa.org or apply at tcoa.org/volunteer.

We have a lot of options coming up this Fall!

These workshops are FUN and provide education and support!

Check out TCOA's website for details. Pre-registration is required to attend these workshops. Please call Tri-County Office on Aging at 517-887-1465 or email TCOA's Evidence-Based Programs Manager, Christine, at HistedC@tcoa.org. 

We are looking for individuals to fill the positions below! Come work at Tri-County Office on Aging and join our mission to promote and preserve the independence and dignity of the aging population in Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties. Currently, we are accepting applications for the following positions:

Full-Time Positions:

Social Work Supervisor

Nurse Case Manager

Kitchen Porter

Community Resource Navigator

Part-Time Positions:

Dining Site Coordinator - Grange Acres

Dining Site Coordinator - Serenity Place

Dining Site Coordinator - South Brook Villa

Community Nutrition Operations Assistant

Full-Time positions offer comprehensive benefits, including––but not limited to––medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, generous time off, and 100% employer-paid pension. We are committed to a respectful, inclusive, and supportive work environment for all employees.

Tri-County Office on Aging

5303 S Cedar Street, Bldg 1

Lansing, MI 48911