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Medicare Open Enrollment
Have you booked your free appointment with TCOA's Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program yet to ensure you have the best Medicare plan?
Open Enrollment for Medicare opens in two weeks on October 15 and runs through December 7, 2024. Please reach out to TCOA's MMAP team to schedule your one-on-one
appointment now!
Contact MMAP at 517-887-1416 or email TCOA's MMAP Coordinator, Madison Miller at MillerM@tcoa.org.
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Mark your calendars for the 39th Annual Dinner and Auction! Join TCOA on November 21, 2024 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing for an evening of dining, live and silent auctions, games, drinks, and many opportunities to network and socialize with TCOA's community supporters. Proceeds benefit TCOA's programs and services for Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham county seniors, caregivers, and persons with disabilities.
Registration opens at 5:30 pm, and the event begins at 6:00 pm.
Special thanks to Event Sponsor Jackson National Life Insurance CompanyⓇ!
Tickets for $75.00 each are available online.
Visit tcoa.org/tcoa-events for more information or to learn about sponsorship opportunities.
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As part of the 39th Annual Dinner and Auction, TCOA and Raffle Sponsor Dart Bank are teaming up to host the cash prize raffle! All proceeds will benefit in-home supports, including Meals on Wheels, for older adults and persons with disabilities in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties. | |
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Prizes
Grand Prize: $1,000
First Place: $500
Second Place: $300
Third Place: $200
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Cost to Enter
$5.00 = one ticket
$20.00 = five tickets
If you sell $400+ by November 7, 2024 you will earn two free tickets to the event!
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How To Enter
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To get tickets for you or your organization, contact Heather at Febres-Corderoh@tcoa.org or 517-881-8258. If you are a Meals on Wheels volunteer, you may also obtain tickets by contacting your MOW supervisor.
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Fill out your ticket stub(s) and return them to TCOA's office by November 7, 2024. If you are attending the Dinner and Auction on November 21, you may also return them that evening.
Winners will be selected and announced during TCOA's 39th Dinner and Auction at approximately 8:00 PM EST on November 21, 2024 at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing. Winners do not need to be present to win.
Questions? Email Heather at Febres-Corderoh@tcoa.org or call 517-881-8258.
License: R76768
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Tri-County Office on Aging is excited to announce a new partnership with the MSU School of Social Work to host workshops designed to help older adults master their smartphones.
From basic navigation to managing telemedicine appointments, our dedicated volunteers will cover it all. We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join us as volunteer coaches to support this important initiative!
If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of older adults by helping them gain valuable digital literacy skills, please fill out a volunteer application at tcoa.org/volunteer.
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Volunteer Opportunities
TCOA is looking for people like YOU to volunteer! TCOA feeds nearly 500,000 people each year through our Nutrition Programs. This amazing number would not be possible without volunteers like YOU.
To complete TCOA's volunteer application and view all available opportunities, please visit: tcoa.org/volunteer/.
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Employment Opportunities
Are you or someone you know looking for a rewarding new job? Consider applying for a position at TCOA! We are accepting applications for the following positions:
Dining Site Coordinator
Human Resource Coordinator
Meals on Wheels Support
Nutrition Operations Assistant
Van Driver
Full Time positions offer comprehensive benefits, including––but not limited to––medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, generous time off, and 100% employer paid pension. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
TCOA is a qualified employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
View TCOA's open job opportunities and apply online.
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TCOA has several Wellness and Caregiver workshops starting soon. See the list below and reserve your spot today!
Diabetes PATH (topic: diabetes management)
- Virtual via Zoom starting Monday, October 7, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Walk with Ease (topic: walking program that includes stretching, health information, and motivational strategies)
- Meridian Mall in Okemos starting Tuesday, November 13, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Dementia Caregiver Series (topic: basic dementia education)
- Prime Time Seniors Program in East Lansing starting Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Powerful Tools for Caregivers (topic: self-care for caregivers)
- Virtual via Zoom starting Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Register now! Call TCOA at 517-887-1465 or email TCOA's Evidence Based Programs Manager, Christine Histed, at HistedC@tcoa.org.
Click here to learn more.
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October Volunteer Spotlight:
Danielle Lee
This month, we’re thrilled to spotlight Danielle Lee. Since her teenage years, Danielle has found joy in giving back, currently serving as a volunteer through TCOA's Meals on Wheels program.
For the past decade, Danielle has also been an active member of the committee for TCOA's annual Golf Outing and Dinner and Auction events, bringing fresh ideas to help raise funds and bring awareness to TCOA.
Danielle believes in the power of community service, saying, “Being part of TCOA and seeing the positive impact we make is incredibly rewarding. Every hour counts, and no effort is too small!”
We encourage you to join Danielle and explore the various volunteer opportunities available at TCOA. Together, we can make a meaningful difference!
Thank you Danielle for your continued
support of TCOA!
For more information about volunteering please contact us at volunteer@tcoa.org or apply at tcoa.org/volunteer.
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TCOA's 39th Annual Dinner and Auction
Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center
219 S. Harrison Road
East Lansing, MI 48824
Thursday, November 21, 2024
6:00 – 8:30 PM EST
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TCOA's mission is to promote and preserve the independence and dignity of the aging population.
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Tri-County Office on Aging
5303 S Cedar Street, Bldg 1
Lansing, MI 48911
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