Jackson County, Michigan

Tuesday! September 17. Senior Safety Seminar. Crouch Senior Center.

AARP Smart Driver Safety Course
Location: Crouch Senior Center
2 Day Class!
Wednesday & Thursday, Sept. 11 & 12
12 pm to 4 pm
CALL 768-8691 to Register or Email: [email protected]

Instructor: Terry Finch
Cost: $20 for AARP members
Cost: $25 for nonmembers

Cars have changed. So have traffic rules, driving conditions, and the roads you travel every day. AARP Smart Driver course is the nation's first and largest refresher course designed specifically for drivers age 50 and older.

Crouch Senior Center
Friday, August 30
Summer Music with Tom Embury
Lunch at 12 noon Call 768-8684

Senior Safety Seminar
Crouch Senior Center
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Free Shred Truck for Seniors, 1 pm to 3 pm
Call 517-768-8691

Fall Prevention Event at Crouch Senior Center
Monday, September 16, 1 to 3 pm
Host: WellWise Services, Area Agency on Aging

Friday, August 16
Crouch Senior Center
Senior Summit 11 am to 2 pm
Lunch 12 noon
Summer Music 12:30 to 1:30 pm
Make Your Lunch Reservation! 768-8684

Crouch Senior Center
Friday, August 2 and Friday, August 16
Summer Music with Steve Berkemeier
Lunch Served at 12 noon
Call 768-8691 for More Information!

Crouch Senior Center
NARCAN Training
Monday, July 29 at 1 pm
Conference Room 140

This training will empower interested individuals to carry Narcan with the knowledge and tools to potentially save a life during an opioid overdose emergency.

Presentation by: Drug Free Jackson, Home of New Vision
Call 768-8691 for more information or just show up.

Crouch Senior Center
Friday, July 5
"Bless You Boys!" Detroit Tiger Experience
Call 768-8691

Crouch Senior Center
Lunch and Summer Music
Entertainer: Tom Embury
Call 768-8691

Crouch Senior Center
Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
Guest Speaker: Nicole Hourani
Alzheimer's Association Michigan Chapter
Wednesday, May 29 at 10 am at Crouch Senior Center
Wednesday, May 29 at 12:30 at Spring Arbor Site

Jackson County Senior Volunteer of the Year Nominations Are Open for 2024. Nominations must be received by June 12, 2024.

The Jackson County Department on Aging and the Jackson County Fair join together to honor outstanding contributions made by Jackson County's older citizens. Nominate your outstanding Senior Volunteer!

Nomination Applications:
Dept. on Aging 768-8691; [email protected]

Department on Aging | Jackson County, MI The Jackson County Department on Aging offers a wide variety of services for Jackson County residents who are 60 years or older, a family member, caregiver, friend of a senior who needs assistance, or an adult 55 and over who is raising a grandchild.

SMP Presentation with Teresa, WellWise Services
Location: Crouch Senior Center
Thursday, May 23 at 11:00 am

JACKSON COUNTY SENIOR VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS FOR 2024

Contact the Department on Aging 517-768-8691 [email protected], or go to:
https://www.mijackson.org/619 for details.

Deadline for Nominations: June 12, 2024

Department on Aging | Jackson County, MI The Jackson County Department on Aging offers a wide variety of services for Jackson County residents who are 60 years or older, a family member, caregiver, friend of a senior who needs assistance, or an adult 55 and over who is raising a grandchild.

Crouch Senior Center
Music with Steve Berkemeier
Friday, April 12 at 12:45 pm

Advanced Care Planning Workshop
Crouch Senior Center
Thursday, April 18 at 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
Lunch Served at 12 noon
Call 768-8691 by April 17 or email [email protected]
Guest Speaker: Martha York, WellWise, AAA
Sponsored by: City of Jackson, WellWise Services, Dept. on Aging

Soup's On For Seniors
Meals On Wheels, Friends of Jackson Seniors
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, American 1 Credit Union Event Center
Tickets: www.MealsOnWheels-JacksonMI.com or call 517-788-4364

Crouch Senior Center
Leap Year Party!
Thursday, February 29, 2024
11:00 am French Quarter Band
Make A Reservation! Call 517-768-8691
Email: [email protected]

Jackson County Department on Aging
1715 Lansing Avenue, Jackson

Crouch Senior Center
Friday, January 19
Trop Rock, Jimmy Buffet Tribute with Musician Jay Hill
Lunch served at 12 noon
Music 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION at least ONE DAY IN ADVANCE
Call 768-8691 or email [email protected]

Crouch Senior Center
BALLROOM DANCE, The Basics of Swing
Free Class, Mondays, January 8 & 22 at 9:30 am
Call 517-768-8691 or email [email protected]

CONNECTION CAFE
Crouch Senior Center, Dining Room
Monday, December 18
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Meet people and enjoy a snack, topics and fun. December Topic: "Financial Security for Caregivers"
Martha York, WellWise Services, Area Agency on Aging
CALL 768-8691 to reserve a seat or email [email protected]

Department on Aging | Jackson County, MI The Jackson County Department on Aging offers a wide variety of services for Jackson County residents who are 60 years or older, a family member, caregiver, friend of a senior who needs assistance, or an adult 55 and over who is raising a grandchild.

Think Energy! Energy Smart Seniors. Consumers Energy.
Crouch Senior Center
Friday, November 3
12:45 pm, after lunch
Call 768-8691 for more information!

Become a Dementia Friend Lunch & Presentation
Crouch Senior Center
Thursday, November 9
Registration 11:30 am; 12:00 noon lunch; 12:30 presentation
Guest Speaker: Martha York, WellWise, AAA
Sign Up! 517-768-8691

Hosted By: Jackson County Department on Aging, WellWise Services, AAA and City of Jackson Michigan

Monday, October 16 at 2:00
AARP Smart Driver TEK Free Workshop
Crouch Senior Center, Jackson, Michigan
Call 517-768-8691

We're hiring! We are currently looking for a winter event Intern to help assist us with the development and planning of events and programming for special events at the American 1 Event Center and the Tower Ballroom.
If you or someone you know might be a good fit check out the full job description and apply online at: https://www.bsaonline.com/HrPositions/Details?SalaryRange=-&Title=False&MunicipalityFilters=388%3a%3aJackson+County&HideAppliedTo=False&uid=388&RecordKey=3248

Caregiver Education Seminar, Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Call the Jackson County Department on Aging at 517-788-4364 for more information.

🚨We're looking for additional trunk hosts!🚨 If your business or organization is interested in hosting a trunk at Halloween Town Trunk or Treat please call the Jackson County Parks office at 517-788-4320 or email [email protected]🎃👻🍬

Food Truck Fundraiser for Spring Arbor Library Branch
Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023
Time: 11 am to 3 pm
Location: 122 Star Road, Spring Arbor, MI JDL SA Branch

Help support the library while having fun! Local Food Trucks! Live Music! Corn Hole Tournament! Raffles and More...

Sponsored by: Friends of the Jackson District Library. In the event of rain, activities will be moved inside to the community room.

FREE CAREGIVER EDUCATION SEMINAR
Hosted by: Jackson County Department on Aging

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
9 am to 12 pm
Refreshments Provided

LOCATION: American 1 Credit Union Event Center-Keeley Park, Tremaine Room, 200 W. Ganson Street, Jackson
REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Oct. 5. Call 517-788-4364

Nurturing the Caregiver: Strategies for overcoming stress, burnout and isolation. Presenter: Dr. Colin King, a clinical and forensic psychologist with more than 24 years of experience.

FRAUD WATCH WORKSHOP
Thursday, September 28, 2023
11:30 Registration; 12:00 Lunch; 12:30 - 1:30 Presentation
SIGN UP for the meal 768-8691 by Sept. 27
Lunch 60+ $2.50 suggested donation; -60 $3.50

How to spot and avoid scams. Cybersecurity, ransomware, phishing links, spam, stalkerware presented by Roberta Sexton, AARP guest speaker.

Sponsored by: AARP, City of Jackson, WellWise Services, Dept. on Aging.

Location: Jackson County Dept. on Aging, Human Services Building, Room 005. Park In Lot A. 1715 Lansing Avenue, Jackson.
More Information: 768-8691
https://www.mijackson.org/619