Tri-County Office on Aging

September 2022 E-News

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Upcoming Health and Wellness Workshops

The following workshops have availability to attend this fall. Register today by calling 517-887-1465!

Diabetes PATH

Mondays, September 26 – October 31 from 1:00 – 3:30 pm at Alfreda Schmidt Community Center
Tuesdays, October 4 – November 8 from 1:00 – 3:30 pm via Zoom

Matter of Balance

Tuesdays, November 1 – December 20 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at Suntree Apartments in St. Johns

Visit tcoa.org/classesevidence-based-programs/ for more information on upcoming workshops.

Raffle Tickets Available Now!

As part of the 37th Annual Dinner and Auction, TCOA and Raffle Sponsor Delta Retirement Center are once again hosting the cash prize raffle! Proceeds benefit in-home supports, including Meals on Wheels, for older adults and persons with disabilities in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties.

Prizes

$1,000: Grand Prize

$500: 1st place

$300: 2nd place

$200: 3rd place

Cost to Enter

$5 for one ticket or $20 for a bundle of 5 tickets.

***Sell $400+ in Raffle Tickets by November 9 and receive TWO free tickets to the Dinner and Auction on November 16, 2022 at the Kellogg Center!***

How to Enter

1) Tickets may be purchased at TCOA and from Meals on Wheels offices (located in Charlotte, Mason, and St. Johns). To get tickets for you or your organization, call 517-887-1487 or email StohlinR@tcoa.org or contact your local Meals on Wheels branch.

2) Fill out your ticket stub(s) and return them to the TCOA office by November 9, 2022. If you are attending the Dinner and Auction event on November 16, you may also turn them in that evening.

We will select and announce the raffle winners at the Dinner and Auction event at approximately 8:00pm on November 16, 2022 at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing. Winners do not need to be present to win.

Any Questions? Call 517-887-1487 or email StohlinR@tcoa.org.

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Employment Opportunities

TCOA is hiring! View TCOA's open job opportunities and apply online.

Volunteer Opportunities

Deliver a meal and a smile to local older adults by volunteering with Meals on Wheels or the Senior Proxy Project, help with fundraising event planning, and more! Visit www.tcoa.org/volunteer to view all opportunities.

September is National Safety and Preparedness Month

2022 National Preparedness Month showing three people with their arms around each other

September is National Safety and Preparedness Month: An observance to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. This year’s National Preparedness Month campaign will feature a call to action for the Black and African American community with the "Protect Your Legacy" theme. Read More: https://www.ready.gov/september

Wellness with Pride Survey

The Golden Institute is an innovation hub that researches vulnerable populations and creates interventions to improve their health, wellness, and longevity. This year they are asking LGBTQ+ adults age 18+ to join the groundbreaking new project by completing a survey: Wellness with Pride: COVID-19 and LGBTQ+ Communities! Sharing experiences and needs will contribute to identifying our communities' strengths and challenges.

Take Survey

September Volunteer Spotlight: James White

Our volunteer spotlight for the month of September is James White, a driver for the Greater Lansing Meals on Wheels program. James has been volunteering for Greater Lansing Meals on Wheels for about a year, but he initially began volunteering for Meals on Wheels over 15 years ago in Redford, Michigan after hearing about the program through his father-in-law and sister-in-law’s service.

James generously continued driving with Meals on Wheels even after his recent move to the Lansing area, where he now delivers to participants around the capitol. His drive to volunteer is fueled by the reward that comes with community work and interacting with those in need, and he’s shown this motivation by taking on shifts and providing genuine care to the community members he serves. Outside of his volunteer work, James enjoys getting out and about and taking nature hikes in the Lansing area.

Thank you James for your incredible work!

SAVE THE DATE!

October 1: Healthy Aging Fair at the Lansing Mall from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
October 2: Walk to End Alzheimer's at the Lansing Capitol Building
October 2: Latino Health Fair at Cristo Rey Church from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
November 16: TCOA 37th Annual Dinner and Auction at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, East Lansing at 6:00 PM