In Memory of Frannie Stites
Frannie Stites was instrumental in creating and building our extensive fitness program in Dowagiac. She taught classes for the COA at several locations throughout Dowagiac and even helped campaign and raise funds to build Front Street Crossing. She was also a talented musician that played many... (read more)
Fall Festival at The Newton House
Fall Festival at The Newton House Sunday, October 3 1:00-4:30 pm The Newton House 20689 Marcellus Highway (east of Decatur Road) Free event for families and history buffs of all ages. Featuring: Music by Old Country Hayrides through Russ Forest Craft demonstrations Yard games and... (read more)
Challenge Your Balance
Balance is important for everyone. Whether walking along the sidewalk, working in the garden, or driving down the street, balance is key. So here are some fun balance exercises to keep you moving and grooving towards a more balanced life! Exercises are listed in order of difficulty. If unable to... (read more)
Rake A Difference
On November 11, the United Way of Southwest Michigan will be sending volunteers to three area counties to make a difference with the use of a rake. This service is for seniors, age 60 and older, who are physically unable to perform yardwork and can’t afford to pay for services. Those eligible... (read more)
Season for Half & Half
Each mid-September we greet the fall season with the arrival of the fall or autumnal equinox while our neighbors below the equator welcome in the spring or vernal equinox. So what exactly is the equinox? It is the point at which the sun’s rays directly hit the equator because the Earth’s axis is... (read more)
Are you 55 or older and raising a grandchild or child close to you?
Kinship care or 'relative care' is the full time parenting of children by grandparents, other extended family members, or adults with whom they have a close family-like relationship. The Area Agency on Aging seeks to assist kinship families though offering access to resources and supplies.... (read more)
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)