Active Living Clubs & Activities


Active Living at the COA includes engaging activities, events and programs designed to keep you healthy, active and involved.  You can enjoy a weekly card game, mah jongg, chess, or bingo.  There are Bridge tournaments that feature fun and prizes.  You can join knitting and quilting groups as well as dancing and sing-a-longs.

 

Some of our current Active Living activities include: Bingo (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays), Cass Area ArtistsCeramicsChampagne FlutesChess ClubDance And Social Club, Euchre Club (Tuesdays and Thursdays), Fruitbelt WoodcarversFSC MusiciansKnitting & Crocheting ClubMah JonggPinochle ClubQuilting Club and Sing Along

 

Active Living coordinates a number of intergenerational programs including Pen Pals, Camp Safe Kids, Etiquette,(life skills)and the annual Grand Festival .  The COA also participates in many local events such as the Dowagiac Candle Light Christmas Parade, Harvest Festival, Summer in the City, Cass County Fair, Dowagiac Concert Series, and the annual Dogwood Fine Arts Festival.

 

ACTIVE LIVING CONTACT INFORMATION
For information on a specific program, please contact: Kelli Casey at at the COA.  Call (269) 445-8110 or email KelliC@casscoa.org.

Upcoming Activities


Quilting
Monday, April 1
Lowe Center - Cassopolis
All quilters and learners are welcome to join. The group creates and teaches


Chess (FSC)
Monday, April 1
Front Street Crossing - Dowagiac
That’s right chess lovers, it’s back! Whether you are new to the game or an expert, join in the fun... (learn more)


Bingo (FSC)
Monday, April 1
Front Street Crossing - Dowagiac
Follow the lunch hour with this fun and engaging game that provides some healthy competition with a... (learn more)


Mah Jongg
Monday, April 1
Lowe Center - Cassopolis
Originated in China this fascinating rummy-like game uses tiles rather than cards. Join the fun... (learn more)


Bingo - Monday Night
Monday, April 1
Lowe Center - Cassopolis
Day BINGO step aside as BINGO Night steps into the spotlight with its bigger and better prizes.  ... (learn more)


The Stormy Night Writers Society
Tuesday, April 2
Lowe Center - Cassopolis
We all have stories to tell. Come join the group and share your tales. Everyone has a chance to... (learn more)


Read and Share Book Club (Lowe)
Tuesday, April 2
Lowe Center - Cassopolis
The COA has partnered with the Dowagiac District Library to host a monthly Book Club.      April's... (learn more)


Visual Arts Class
Tuesday, April 2
Lowe Center - Cassopolis
All ages and skill levels are welcome to join in the Tuesday Visual Art Class, from 1 pm to 3 pm.... (learn more)


Hand and Foot (FSC)
Tuesday, April 2
Front Street Crossing - Dowagiac
If you enjoy the rummy-type game of Canasta, then be sure to come and play this easier popular... (learn more)


Euchre (Lowe)
Tuesday, April 2
Lowe Center - Cassopolis
Euchre is a fun, social card game, simple in concept but with a high degree of subtlety in the play... (learn more)


Line Dance
Tuesday, April 2
Lowe Center - Cassopolis
Enjoy a fabulous mind-body workout while dancing your way to better health!  You’ll boost your... (learn more)


Bingo (FSC)
Wednesday, April 3
Front Street Crossing - Dowagiac
Follow the lunch hour with this fun and engaging game that provides some healthy competition with a... (learn more)