Grace turns 100 years old
Grace Kenyon turned 100 years old in June and the COA staff and her fellow knitting club members celebrated her with cupcakes and flowers! She was featured in our November 2020 Messenger as our own local "Rosie the Riveter" because of her work at a General Motors plant in Grand Rapids where she... (read more)
Firework Displays
Several Fourth of July Firework displays are planned throughout our community. Here is a list of some neighboring Fireworks shows: Cassopolis – Diamond Lake - July 3 https://dlacassopolis.org/fireworks/ Dowagiac – Russom Park – July 2 https://m.facebook.com/events/220646353154764 Edwardsburg... (read more)
What Is Caller ID Spoofing?
Caller ID spoofing is when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity. Scammers often use neighbor spoofing so it appears that an incoming call is coming from a local number or spoof a number from a company or a government agency... (read more)
5 Reasons to Work with a Personal Trainer
What comes to your mind when you think of personal trainers? If you’re like most people, you think of personal trainers as individuals who take pleasure in yelling at and pushing their clients to their absolute breaking point. While this may be true of a very small minority, the majority simply... (read more)
Long-lost friends, Navy veterans reunite after 58 years
DOWAGIAC — Longtime Dowagiac resident Walter Swann had some extra pep in his step Thursday afternoon — and for good reason. The Navy veteran was overjoyed to meet with his old Navy friend Francis Demaio in person this week for the first time in 58 years. “We just grabbed each other and hugged... (read more)
Diabetes Support Group - Guest Speaker - Spectrum Health Lakeland
Monique Miller, a dietitian from Spectrum Health Lakeland, will be the guest speaker at the Diabetes Support Group on June 4. Learn about the Free Medicare Part B weight loss program and individual counseling that has strong insurance coverage. Monique will also inform you about a Free ... (read more)
Cass County Public Transportation Seeking Input
Cass County is taking a deeper look into its residents’ transportation needs. Cass County Public Transportation, 400 E. State St., Cassopolis, is currently hosting a community survey to collect resident input on county transit needs and how the department can adapt to meet those needs. The survey... (read more)
Vaccinations for Homebound Seniors
Since COVID vaccines first arrived in Michigan, the vast majority of people over 65 have received at least one dose, thanks to policies that prioritized seniors. But quietly left behind are hundreds of isolated Cass County seniors that live alone or with family, but are unable to travel. ... (read more)
FEMA Funeral Assistance
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. FEMA's mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. They are dedicated to helping ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus. Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental... (read more)
Laminate your COVID-19 Vaccination Card for Free
Right now, a piece of paper is all the proof you have that you’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19. That’s why Office Depot/Office Max and Staples are helping to keep those vaccination cards safe by laminating them for free. The Office Depot offer is available at both Office Depot and Office... (read more)