Making Spirits Bright
The holiday season is upon us. For many, it is a festive time of year to celebrate cultures, traditions, or rituals as people gather together and to create memories for years to come. However, for others this time triggers grief, loss, feelings of sadness, despair, hopelessness, anxiety, and/or... (read more)
DUHS Senior Luncheon
Dowagiac Union High School Senior Citizen Luncheon Thursday, March 13 Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Menu: Chicken Salad sandwich Side Salad Dessert is Chocolate Pudding or Pistachio pudding. Foyer of the high school gymnasium: 701 W. Prairie Ronde St. Cost: Luncheon is free for all senior... (read more)
Free Fitness Classes
Taylor Lee and Ky'sha Johnson have created two FREE fitness classes to help you prepare for the weather cooling down and the holidays coming up. Ky'sha Johnson’s BRAIN & BODY will help keep your mind and body connected to maximize your everyday living experience, and Taylor Lee’s FIT 30 will... (read more)
Gratitude Can Change Everything
Each holiday season comes with high expectations for a cozy and festive time of year. However, for many this time of year is tinged with sadness, anxiety, or depression. And honestly, most of us have moments where we just feel lost, overwhelmed, or down during this busy time. Luckily, one aspect of... (read more)
Home Safety Tips
Getting to enjoy retirement in your own house is the dream for many seniors. Unfortunately, age can bring with it both physical and cognitive changes, making it more challenging to stay in your home. As eyes and body begin to fail and memory starts to lapse, all of a sudden that familiar house is... (read more)
Woodcarving Show
The Fruit Belt Woodcarvers are having their 41st annual Woodcarving Show Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Constantine American Legion (65079 US 131 N). The show features all types of woodcarvings and burnings. Vendors will demonstrate,... (read more)
COA Fitness Partners with Renew Active
Renew Active™, the gold standard in Medicare fitness programs for body and mind is now accepted at both COA fitness locations. The program is available at no additional cost with UnitedHealthcare® Medicare plans. With Renew Active™, you’ll receive a one-on-one session with a personal trainer to... (read more)
November Anniversaries
The Cass County COA would like to recognize the following employees that have work anniversaries in November: Vickie Williams Home Care 24 Years Ken Schult Administration 20 Years Bobbie Krynicki Administration 6 Years Ky'sha Johnson Fitness 4 Years Jan... (read more)
Cass County Underground Railroad Site Driving Tour
The Underground Railroad Society of Cass County (URSCC) has created a driving tour of 20 sites in Cass County that are important to the origins and activities of the Underground Railroad in Cass. Learn more about the Underground Railroad Society of Cass County (URSCC) Download the driving tour... (read more)
Cass County homeowners in need of financial assistance are encouraged to apply for a grant
Cass County homeowners in need of financial assistance are encouraged to apply for a grant. Homeowners struggling to pay bills may have an opportunity to get help through a fund established by the state of Michigan earlier this year. The Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund uses federal resources... (read more)