Thank You Elaine Foster
As Elaine Foster’s time on the COA’s Board of Directors has drawn to a close, we express our sincere gratitude for her service. Elaine performed her role as Board President with active and dedicated leadership as a judicious steward of our organization. Her contributions to this organization have... (read more)
Dueling for Dollars benefit for Meals on Wheels
Bad luck on Friday the 13th? Not for the COA! On Friday, May 13 the Cass County COA hosted it’s first annual Dueling for Dollars benefit for Meals on Wheels. This one-of-a-kind Dueling Piano concert entertained over 260 community members grossing more than $35,000. Summer like weather graced... (read more)
May Anniversaries
The Cass County COA would like to recognize the following employees that have work anniversaries this month: Rosemary Gillam Fitness 16 Years Taylor Lee Fitness 6 Years Christian Jones Food Services 3 Years Katherine Wilson Food Services 1 Year
Senior Project Fresh
Summer is almost here and that means it’s getting close to fruit and vegetable season. In order to allow seniors access to all the good and local produce, the COA is once again offering Senior Project Fresh. This is where Cass County seniors are given coupons that are used like cash to buy... (read more)
Go Take a Hike!
Join us in the COA Fitness Center during the month of May as we hike the US for the “Go Take a Hike!” fitness challenge. This is a mileage based challenge focusing on incline and climbing instead of solely concentrating on distance. Mileage and incline will be taken from real hiking trails across... (read more)
Household Hazardous Waste and Tire Collection
Bring in your Household Hazardous Waste for safe disposal to: Cass County Road Commission 340 N. O’Keefe St. Cassopolis, MI 49031 Wednesday, April 27, 2022 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m Accepted items: Aerosols 2-cycle gas mixes Adhesives & Cements Algaecides Disposable propane cylinders less... (read more)
Meals at Your Door
If you are an older adult or looking to support a senior family member, a meal delivery service might be a life changing resource for you and your family. Sometimes the process of shopping for food or cooking food can get in the way of eating a regular healthy meal. Thankfully, meal delivery... (read more)
The Benefit of Exercise
About 4 months ago, a man by the name of Bill came into Front Street Crossing. He was recovering from a stroke and was about to finish rehab. At first he was only able to walk from one light pole to the next and then went home exhausted. His left side had been affected by the stroke, but there was... (read more)
A Superhero in You
Have you ever thought of someone as a superhero? Technically speaking, a superhero is a fictional character with superhuman powers, but is that the only thing that makes someone a superhero? I can honestly say I don’t read comic books but of the more famous superheroes that come to mind, not all... (read more)
Save the Bees
In recent years more people have become aware that honey bees are in big trouble. Honey bee colonies have been decreasing in what has been called “Colony Collapse Disorder.” It could be due to a combination of factors including diseases, nutrition, stress, pesticides, drought, habitat destruction,... (read more)