seniors

Senior Artie Smith grateful for good food, good friends

by (Feeding America...)

Submitted 07-25-2014 under NONPROFITS

After her husband passed away, Artie Smith moved in with her daughters in Grand Rapids. Three years ago, she made the transition to Ransom Tower Apartments, a facility for low-income seniors run by the Grand Rapids Housing Commission. At 80 years...

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Becoming Fit Just Became More Fun!

by (Area Agency on Aging)

Submitted 06-26-2014 under NONPROFITS

Are you an older adult looking for an opportunity to get fit outside of a gym? EnhanceFitness (EF), a class designed specifically for older adults, makes getting (or staying) fit more fun! You can recognize an EF class by the relaxed atmosphere and...

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The Beacon Hill at Eastgate 11th Annual Golf Classic

by (ElainaB)

Submitted 06-13-2014 under

The Beacon Hill at Eastgate 11th Annual Golf Classic Fundraiser Each year, Beacon Hill at Eastgate holds a golf tournament to raise funds for the Mary and Martha Benevolent Care Fund to provide senior residents with quality Christian health care....

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Looking for Organizations and Volunteers!

by (Area Agency on Aging)

Submitted 07-19-2013 under NONPROFITS

  Are you a good communicator? Do you have a passion for older adults? The Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan needs you!  Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan (AAAWM) is looking for volunteer leaders for two healthy aging...

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Medicare Shopping Season Started October 15-Are YOU ready?

by (Area Agency on Aging)

Submitted 10-30-2012 under NONPROFITS

Are you ready to start shopping for Medicare Part D coverage? Think you don’t need to do anything because you were happy with your plan last year? Medicare Part D shopping season starts October 15th and experts advise all beneficiaries to do...

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Weekly volunteer opportunities for November 7-11

by (Heart of West M...)

Submitted 11-07-2011 under NONPROFITS

Each week, our Volunteer Center highlights three high-need opportunities in the areas of education, income and health: the building blocks for advancing the common good. This week, we share some great opportunities from the Specialized...

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