Goals

The Senior Center's goal is to help area Seniors remain healthy and active through participation in recreational, educational and leisure activities. The Senior Center and Commision on Aging encourage the community to share their skills and at the same time enrich their own lives by gaining knowledge through their volunteer experience.

Volunteer Opportunities

The following are areas where volunteers are needed:
Senior Center Host/Hostess	Theatrical, Musical
Educational Instructors	Medical Drivers
Craft Instructors	Senior Newsletter
Gift Shop Helpers	Tax Aides
Card Recyclers	Insurance Counseling
Kitchen Crew	Foster Grandparents
Grounds Maintenance	Senior Companions
Decorating Crew	Special Committees
	On-site Respite
	In-home respite
Volunteers positions are not limited to the above list. We encourage your creativity. If you have something to offer, we are interested in hearing from you!

Activities

The following are examples of programs the Senior Center offers:
Educational Classes	Reader's Theater Group
Nutritious Meals	Grief Support Group
Exercise Classes	Gift Shop
Enrichment Classes	Conference Rooms
Dancing	Game Room
Computer Classes	Dining Area
Card Recycling	Picnic Area
Art Classes	Pool Table
Card Games	Library
Quilting Classes	Pasties (Take Out)
Singing Grops	Monthly Bake Sales
Health Clinics/Classes
Each weekday, a nutritious, home-cooked meal is served by experienced cooks at the Mecosta County Senior Center, offering the perfect opportunity for seniors to meet with friends, participate in activities and enjoy a delicious meal! Dine-in meals are available to the general public and meal sites are also located in Big Rapids and Barryton!

Funding of Activities

The Senior Center is a service of the Commission on Aging. It is funded through Senior Center staffing funds of the Older Americans Act through the Office of Services to the Aging, Area Agency of Western Michigan, the County Senior Millage, the Senior Center Building Fund and Donations.