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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Calling all pool players, age 60 and older! The OCCOA pool hall is open Monday – Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the Upper Level of the OCCOA, located at 1165 Elkview Ave., in Gaylord. First come, first served!

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 […]

The OCCOA knows how important social interaction and learning new things are for older adults in promoting healthy aging. Although the agency currently hosts Euchre on Fridays, there are many people who have never learned, or who would like to brush up their skills or play at a little slower pace. To address the need, […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

Calling all pool players, age 60 and older! The OCCOA pool hall is open Monday – Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the Upper Level of the OCCOA, located at 1165 Elkview Ave., in Gaylord. First come, first served!

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 Otsego County Commission on Aging (OCCOA) sponsors a monthly support group, Cancer & Friends.  The group meets on the last Tuesday of the month and welcomes and assists cancer patients, survivors, spouses, friends, family members, and professional and unpaid caregivers.  2026 Cancer & Friends Support Group Meeting Schedule Flyer - Updated 02-12-2026 The Cancer […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Calling all pool players, age 60 and older! The OCCOA pool hall is open Monday – Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the Upper Level of the OCCOA, located at 1165 Elkview Ave., in Gaylord. First come, first served!

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 […]

The OCCOA knows how important social interaction is for older adults in promoting healthy aging and hosts pinochle games at its Gaylord Meal Site every Wednesday. Come for lunch and stay for cards! All are welcome!

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

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 […]

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 and abilities! Facilitator/Coach Carey Korson, CrossFit Level-1 Coach Big North Barbell Owner Big North Boomers Flyer

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 […]

Calling all pool players, age 60 and older! The OCCOA pool hall is open Monday – Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the Upper Level of the OCCOA, located at 1165 Elkview Ave., in Gaylord. First come, first served!

Arts & Crafts with Wanda is a program generally scheduled twice a month at the Gaylord Meal Site. The instructor is OCCOA Meal Program Coordinator Wanda Cherwinski. There is sometimes a small fee to cover the cost of materials. Registration is required beforehand.  Bear Silhoutte

The Otsego County Commission on Aging sponsors a Parkinson Support Group which generally meets on the fourth Thursday of the month to provide supprt and education to people living with Parkinson disease, as well as their care partners. People living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners are invited to attend.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Calling all pool players, age 60 and older! The OCCOA pool hall is open Monday – Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the Upper Level of the OCCOA, located at 1165 Elkview Ave., in Gaylord. First come, first served!

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 […]

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 […]