Have you visited TCOA.org lately? You may have noticed something different—our website has a brand new look! TCOA is thrilled to officially announce that the site has launched!

Along with a modern, easy-to-use design, the new site includes features to make finding resources simpler than ever:

• Clear dropdown menus for quicker navigation
• An interactive map of Senior Congregate Dining Sites
• A navigation panel in Health & Wellness Workshops to help you jump to specific workshop information.
• A "Print & Share" Feature under Resources to help you build your own custom list of resources to print or share with others.
• ...and more!

Take a tour of the new site today!

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) or join us for a Community Conversation.

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

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

TCOA is hosting a free Lunch & Learn for Caregivers at the Tri-County Office on Aging in Lansing on Tuesday, September 16.

An Occupational Therapist will share helpful insights on:

• Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
• Using DME to make your life easier
• Basic transfer safety

Enjoy a complimentary lunch, a free giveaway, and a chance to connect with fellow caregivers.

Location: TCOA Main Office, 5303 S. Cedar St., Building #1, Lansing, MI

Date: September 16, 2025

Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

RSVP by September 9 at https://forms.office.com/r/yReLr5WKHG or by calling 517-887-1418 or emailing austernk@tcoa.org.

Learn more about this event - and other upcoming events for Caregivers - in the below interview with TCOA's Christine Histed on Fox 47's Morning Blend.

The Volunteer Spotlight for August is... Kelly Zarka - a State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Counselor!

About Kelly:

"I have worked at Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties since 2011. In 2024, I transferred to the Health Coverage Eligibility unit.

As a Health Coverage Eligibility Counselor, I assist people with their Medicaid Applications, Marketplace enrollments, and recently became a certified SHIP counselor though TCOA. Adding the SHIP counseling to my other duties makes sense as it is another avenue to assist people with enrollment and understanding the programs they need.

In my spare time, I enjoy walking. I have been a runner and run a couple marathons and many half marathons, but in recent years we have decided to walk our races. I am currently in the process of walking a 10k or half marathon in all 50 states. We are still at the beginning of this journey but excited for all the places we’ll go."

Thank you, Kelly, for helping older adults in the Tri-County area better understand Medicare/Medicaid and access the healthcare they need!

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

Part-Time Positions:

Dining Site Coordinator - Grange Acres

Dining Site Coordinator - Serenity Place

Dining Site Coordinator - South Brook Villa

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