Programs and Services for Older Adults and Caregivers
The OCCOA’s Walk Michigan adult walking program encourages area older adults to get outside and enjoy healthy exercise while exploring several parks and trails in Otsego County. The walkers meet on Mondays, […]
Functional fitness program designed for adults 55 or older to help with life vitality, coordination, endurance, pain management, posture, flexibility, strength, and balance. Beginners welcomed! Optimal for all fitness levels […]
Stay fit and fabulous after 50! Make time to exercise outside to increase your longevity and boost your quality of life! Gentle aerobics and the use of light bands for all ages. Certified instructor and assistants provide the leadership for this program Weather can affect class for any particular day. Please call the weather hotline […]
Functional fitness program designed for adults 55 or older to help with life vitality, coordination, endurance, pain management, posture, flexibility, strength, and balance. Beginners welcomed! Optimal for all fitness levels […]
Life truly is a balancing act for many of us, and it can be hard to maintain good habits. In attending SAIL: Life is a Balancing Act classes, participants learn how to achieve and maintain balance – physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. There is no charge to attend.* For additional information, please call (989) 732-1122. […]
Functional fitness program designed for adults 55 or older to help with life vitality, coordination, endurance, pain management, posture, flexibility, strength, and balance. Beginners welcomed! Optimal for all fitness levels and abilities! Facilitator/Coach Carey Korson, CrossFit Level-1 Coach Big North Barbell Owner Big North Boomers Flyer
Essentials of Balance (formerly known as Stay Active and Independent for Life) is a balance and fitness program for older adults (age 60 and older) that will appeal especially to those with mobility issues and/or a history and/or fear of falling. Participants will learn exercises that can be done from a seated or standing position. […]
This unique class integrates the therapeutic modalities of sound therapy, meditation, and somatic body movements, offering a profound journey toward inner peace and holistic well-being. Whether you seek to reduce stress, enhance body awareness, or cultivate a deeper spiritual connection, this class provides the tools and techniques to support your path. Embark with us on […]
The OCCOA’s Walk Michigan adult walking program encourages area older adults to get outside and enjoy healthy exercise while exploring several parks and trails in Otsego County. The walkers meet on Mondays, […]
The Otsego County Commission on Aging (OCCOA) is teaming up with the Health Department of Northwest Michigan, Delta Dental, and the Charlevoix County Community Foundation to offer the Senior Smiles Program on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the OCCOA Salon (located on the lower level). The program will include […]
Functional fitness program designed for adults 55 or older to help with life vitality, coordination, endurance, pain management, posture, flexibility, strength, and balance. Beginners welcomed! Optimal for all fitness levels and abilities! Facilitator/Coach Carey Korson, CrossFit Level-1 Coach Big North Barbell Owner Big North Boomers Flyer
Stay fit and fabulous after 50! Make time to exercise outside to increase your longevity and boost your quality of life! Gentle aerobics and the use of light bands for all ages. Certified instructor and assistants provide the leadership for this program Weather can affect class for any particular day. Please call the weather hotline […]
Chair Yoga is brought to you by the Otsego County Commission on Aging, in partnership with Yoga~45 Studio. Sessions will focus on the basics of yoga to allow students the opportunity to increase their strength, flexibility, and balance. Students will blend mind, body, and breath, together in slow movement. YOGA Flyer
Gentle Yoga is the “next step” after Chair Yoga for those would like to explore poses more fully. Students learn to blend mind, body, and breath, together in slow movement. […]
Functional fitness program designed for adults 55 or older to help with life vitality, coordination, endurance, pain management, posture, flexibility, strength, and balance. Beginners welcomed! Optimal for all fitness levels and abilities! Facilitator/Coach Carey Korson, CrossFit Level-1 Coach Big North Barbell Owner Big North Boomers Flyer
Life truly is a balancing act for many of us, and it can be hard to maintain good habits. In attending SAIL: Life is a Balancing Act classes, participants learn […]
Functional fitness program designed for adults 55 or older to help with life vitality, coordination, endurance, pain management, posture, flexibility, strength, and balance. Beginners welcomed! Optimal for all fitness levels […]
The OCCOA’s Walk Michigan adult walking program encourages area older adults to get outside and enjoy healthy exercise while exploring several parks and trails in Otsego County. The walkers meet on Mondays, […]
Vinyasa Yoga is an arm of yoga that links breath in a continuous flowing sequence. Participants will move from one pose to another in a smooth, almost dance-like flow. The pace […]
Stay fit and fabulous after 50! Make time to exercise outside to increase your longevity and boost your quality of life! Gentle aerobics and the use of light bands for all ages. Certified instructor and assistants provide the leadership for this program Weather can affect class for any particular day. Please call the weather hotline […]