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SENIOR CENTERS Last Update: 1/30/2008 BATH
CHARTER TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER Hours: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday; Potluck every 3rd Tuesday of each month 12:00 noon Services: Activities available including large book selection, cards, board games and music by senior band. Provides meals on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and meals are delivered to homebound seniors. Surplus food distribution, information and referral, blood pressures taken and income tax services. Call for information on trips. Eligibility: Age 50 and over. Must be 60 for meals. Cost: None. $2.00 suggested donation for meal. EAST
LANSING PRIME TIME Website: www.ELPrimetime.com Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Services: Annual health screening, chore service, transportation, information and referral, intergenerational programs, monthly foot clinics, bimonthly blood pressure checks, community dances, tax assistance, travel program, small appliance clinic (electrical repair), enrichment classes, recreational opportunities, quarterly newsletter. Tri-County Office on Aging senior dining site at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays. Reduced taxi transportation program is also available. Eligibility: Open to any interested persons. Cost: Varies by class or activity. Donations requested for lunch. Cost of mailing the quarterly newsletter to residents outside of East Lansing is $5.00 per year. For other East Lansing Prime Time servicesCLINTON
COUNTY SENIOR CENTER Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday. Services: A multi-purpose center offering a variety of services to older persons in Clinton County. Planned programs and activities include a Tri-County Office on Aging lunch program on Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday's at noon, weekly potlucks, bingo, exercise classes, senior bookworm study group, euchre tournaments & occasional day trips. In addition seniors can come & just sit back and socialize, listen to occasional guest speakers, do arts and crafts, play pool, work out in the exercise room or check out large print books or video tapes. Eligibility: Any senior citizen.Monthly calendar of events available. Cost: A $2 per person donation is encouraged for the Tri-County nutrition meal-please call and reserve a lunch the day in advance. Minimal cost for bingo, euchre, day trips and fundraising lunches. CRISTO
REY SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAM Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday, Wednesday & Friday. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday Services: Provides a variety of services to senior citizens including those who only speak Spanish. These services include Information and Referral on topics such as Social Security, SSI, Medicaid, Medicare, Food Stamps, housing, health programs, property tax assistance and utility assistance. Emergency prescription help may be available depending on funding. Outreach service is provided to Spanish speaking senior citizens to inform them of services and programs available to them. The program also provides advocacy on behalf of senior citizens to insure that they are receiving benefits they are entitled to. The Center also provides other activities such as meals, arts and crafts, music and educational classes (i.e. English as a Second Language). Transportation is provided to medical appointments, social services, nutrition program and grocery shopping. Bilingual staff available. Eligibility: Spanish Speaking senior citizens age 60 and over. Cost: None. Donations accepted. Other services provided by Cristo Rey: Guidance and counseling services, employment; emergency assistance with clothing, food, housing. Other
Community Services EATON
AREA SENIOR CENTER Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Services: Established to promote and provide, in a comfortable and friendly setting, social, educational, economic and recreational programs that will enrich the lives of seniors in the greater Eaton County area and encourage a real sense of belonging o the community. Various activities, games, speakers. Meal site Tues.-Thurs. at 11:30 am. Facility available to rent for private functions. Eligibility: Seniors 55 and older in greater Eaton County. Associate memberships for those 55 also available. Fees: Membership available. Annual dues $24 EATON
RAPIDS SENIOR CENTER Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Services: The Eaton Rapids Senior Center offers Tri-County Office on Aging nutrition meals on Monday, Tuesday and Fridays. The center is a source of information, referrals, outreach access to legal services, socialization, recreation, educational services, and individual counseling. It is a warm, friendly place for seniors 60 and above to enjoy and feel welcome. Eligibility: Persons 60 and over living in Eaton Rapids and surrounding area or anyone interested in aging programs. Cost: Donations encouraged for meals. LEDGES
YOUNG AT HEART Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday. Services: Offers a variety of services including information and assistance in the areas of Social Security, housing, Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance. Assistance with property tax and utility rebate forms is available. Advocacy on behalf of older adults to insure they are receiving benefits of programs which they are entitled, is also available. Eligibility: Persons 60+ in the Grand Ledge School District area and Eaton County. Cost: None. Lunch is $1.50 donation. MERIDIAN
SENIOR CENTER Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Services: Offers a wide variety of programming for older adults. Bridge, exercise, tap and line dancing classes, craft classes, bingo and special programs on foot care, life enrichment, trips, tax service and more. The Tri-County Office on Aging provides meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. Reservations should be made no later than noon the day before. Transportation is available for those in Meridian Township. Call Linda Thomas at 349-2209 ext. 2885 (or press 8) 394-4178 to reserve a meal or request transportation. No residency requirement Membership fee is $10.00 a year. Monthly newsletter is published. WILLIAMSTON
AREA SENIOR CENTER Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Services: Information and assistance, leadership and volunteer opportunities, legal assistance, socialization and recreation. Enrichment classes; health, wellness and blood pressure clinic. Tri-County Office on Aging senior dining site provides the meals. Tuesday's lunch is held at the Methodist Church. Annual Spring Dance, holiday parties and special Veteran's Day program. Eligibility: Seniors 60+ in Williamston area and outlying communities. Cost: Donation only for meals. Cost for some classes. |
