Jigsaw Puzzles
The OCCOA knows how important social interaction is for older adults in promoting healthy aging and now offers a place for them to gather to work on jigsaw puzzles, individually […]
The OCCOA knows how important social interaction is for older adults in promoting healthy aging and now offers a place for them to gather to work on jigsaw puzzles, individually […]
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, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (October through May) and 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (June through September). Monday walks are scheduled […]
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 will be fairly slow. Poses are held at least 3-5 seconds and sometimes longer. Flows will incorporate Sun Salutations A, B, and C, Warriors I, […]
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 […]
Age Tech Lunch & Learn is a monthly educational program exploring the world of technology for social engagement and life-long learning. Do you have any interest in learning about what is new in today’s technology? If so, please join us for our monthly Lunch & Learn Sessions! Lunch is provided afterward, on us, at the […]
The OCCOA hosts congregate meals, four times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) at the Gaylord Meal Site, which is located at the Otsego County Commission on Aging (lower level, dining room). Registration is required for new meal participants. The meals are open to all, and the charge for meal is as follows: Adults […]
The OCCOA Age-Tech Department offers Smartphone Assistance Training every Monday and Friday for older adults who are struggling to use their smartphones or who would like to get better use out of them. Trained volunteers are on hand to provide assistance with the following: answering calls, listening to voice mails, making and answering video calls, blocking unwanted […]
The OCCOA knows how important social interaction is for older adults in promoting healthy aging and hosts euchre games at its Gaylord Meal Site every Friday. Come for lunch and stay for cards! All are welcome!
The OCCOA provides nutritious meals for Otsego County older adults in congregate meal settings and to home-bound older adults (age 60 and older). The Dining Out program model is recognized as one possible type of congregate meal setting. Operating Standards from the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging help ensure that this valuable program […]
The OCCOA knows how important social interaction is for older adults in promoting healthy aging and now offers a place for them to gather to work on jigsaw puzzles, individually or together. The agency invites puzzle enthusiasts to come, or meet up, daily, on the upper level at the OCCOA in the multipurpose room, to […]
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, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (October through May) and 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (June through September). Monday walks are scheduled […]
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 […]
Find relief from stress, fatigue, and anxiety with this gentle modality! Therapeutic Touch Massage is offered with hands moving close to the body by Suzanne Lindbert, LPN, LMT. Gentle touch is used with permission, safely, and respectfully. Therapeutic touch is used for self-care, to boost immunity, and to create mind, body, and spirit balance. […]
The staff at Gaylord Eye Care Center volunteer their time four times a year to provide Eye Glasses Cleaning & Adjustment Clinics at the Otsego County Commission on Aging for the older adults of Otsego County. The service includes cleaning, adjusting, and tightening your eye glasses. Gaylord Eye Care Center Eye Glasses Cleaning & Adjustment […]
The OCCOA hosts congregate meals, four times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) at the Gaylord Meal Site, which is located at the Otsego County Commission on Aging (lower level, dining room). Registration is required for new meal participants. The meals are open to all, and the charge for meal is as follows: Adults […]
The OCCOA Age-Tech Department offers Smartphone Assistance Training every Monday and Friday for older adults who are struggling to use their smartphones or who would like to get better use out of them. Trained volunteers are on hand to provide assistance with the following: answering calls, listening to voice mails, making and answering video calls, blocking unwanted […]
Board Games – The OCCOA knows how important social interaction is for older adults in promoting healthy aging and hosts weekly board games (UNO, Dominoes, Rummikub, Scrabble, Skipbo, and Sorry as well as decks of cards for such card games as Rummy 500). Players gather for board games on Monday afternoons at the OCCOA Gaylord […]