Director -- Claudia Lenon
Activity Coordinator -- Beth Whyte

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Senior Center, 12954 80th Avenue,
Mecosta, MI 49332

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 Commission 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
Greeting Card Recyclers	Insurance Counseling
Kitchen Crew	Fund Raising
Grounds Maintenance	Meals on Wheels Delivery
Decorating Crew	Special Committees
Board Members
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	Friends Sharing Loss
Exercise Classes	Gift Shop
Enrichment Classes	Conference Rooms
Line Dancing	Game Room/Wii Games
Computer Classes	Dining Area
Card Recycling	Picnic Area
Art Classes	Bingo
Card Games	Library
Harmonica Classes	Pasties (Take Out)
A Matter of Balance	Low Vision Support Group
Health Clinics	Massage Therapy
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 Board and Donations.