Tri-County Office on Aging

January 2023 E-Newsletter

Upcoming Health and Wellness Workshops

To help accommodate participants who would like to avoid winter weather driving, TCOA will be offering the following workshops online starting in January:

Diabetes PATH
Mondays, January 23 – February 27, 2023 from 5:30 – 8:00 pm via Zoom
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Wednesdays, January 18 - February 22, 2023 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm via Zoom
Matter of Balance
Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 12 – February 9, 2023 from 10:00 am – 12 noon via Zoom

To register for a workshop call (517) 887-1465 or email Christine at histedc@tcoa.org.

Volunteers Needed!

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to lead Diabetes PATH in the community. If you possess good listening and interpersonal skills, are comfortable speaking in front of a group, and can serve as a role model for healthy behaviors, consider becoming a leader. We are also striving to offer the workshop in Spanish, therefore, if you are bilingual and interested in being trained, let us know! Contact Christine Histed at histedc@tcoa.org or click here for more information.

Join us in Our Mission!

Are you or your organization looking to build community connections, increase exposure, or support older adults and persons with disabilities? We'd like to partner with you! Our 2023 Sponsorship Opportunities Booklet is now available, illustrating our funding options and the benefits that donors receive in return for their support. Visit tcoa.org/events for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities

Is your New Year's Resolution to engage with your community? With several opportunities available, we'd be happy to help you achieve those goals! Visit tcoa.org/volunteer to apply!

Job Opportunities

Looking to support older adults or work for a nonprofit organization? TCOA is hiring! View TCOA's open job opportunities and apply online at tcoa.or g/employm ent.

Raise Your Voice to Improve Aging and Disability Services!

The Bureau of Aging, Community Living, and Supports in the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is conducting a Needs Assessment to inform the development of Michigan’s State Plan on Aging for Fiscal Years 2023-2026. The voices of Michigan’s older adults are critical to the plan, and the Bureau will be distributing surveys and conducting community conversations both online and in-person at locations across the state during January and February.

Sam Corey Senior Center (2108 S. Cedar St., Holt) is pleased to host a Community Conversation on Wednesday, January 18th at 12:15 PM. Please be sure to RSVP to participate in the Community Conversation by calling 517-694-1549. If you would like to have lunch, please plan to arrive no later than 12:00 PM. To receive lunch as part of the regular dining site, please call ahead to 517-268-0096. There is no cost to a dining site meal for those 60 and older.

To learn more about the statewide needs assessment and planning efforts, please contact State Assistant Administrator Tammy Lemmer at 517-230-9707 or via email at LemmerT1@michigan.gov

January Volunteer Spotlight: Clifford Pettit

Clifford Pettit has volunteered with Tri-County Office on Aging to deliver meals for about two years. Clifford started volunteering during the COVID-19 pandemic to help get food to those who could not leave their homes, and he has helped almost every week since then. Clifford is eager to pick up extra shifts as needed, and he has great communication with TCOA staff whenever he has a concern about a client. It is a pleasure to work with Clifford, and many seniors compliment his dedication to volunteering. Clifford says he enjoys helping people, and volunteering helps him as well. Clifford remembers going with his father to help seniors as a boy. Clifford has always enjoyed hearing their stories. When Clifford is not volunteering, he enjoys camping and attending concerts and festivals. Thank you for your volunteer support, Clifford!