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Special Events and Activities
OCCOA offers special events and activities throughout the year and all over Otsego County - from the “Young at Heart” exercise program at the Power House Gym, to computer lessons at the Alten Zimmer Center, to “Tuesdays at the Movies” at the local cinema. We sponsor monthly dances, potlucks, pizza parties and regular ice cream socials.During the summer, older adults can take a monthly fishing trip to the Otsego Lake State Park, ride in the Alpenfest Parade, or take in a Tiger baseball game. Beautiful nearby Aspen Park provides a peaceful setting for our weekly walking program, and the community garden allows those with green thumbs to grow their own vegetables. Older adults in Otsego County have come to look forward to such annual events as the Christmas Bazaar, Mother/Daughter Banquet, Irish Party, Garage Sale, and Talent Show.
Educational Breakfasts are offered every other month at the University Center in Gaylord, and feature presentations by experts on such topics as chronic disease, losses of aging, vision/eye care, loneliness, spirituality and safety in the home. The goal of the Breakfast Series is to help older adults improve independence and make healthy and informed decisions. Blood pressure and foot care clinics are also available at the senior center in Gaylord, and a variety of games and fellowship are offered at the senior centers in Elmira, Gaylord, Johannesburg and Vanderbilt.
No matter what your interest or need, OCCOA has something for everyone!
Two friends share a song at the annual talent show. |
The Walking Wonders meet every Wednesday morning. |
An OCCOA-sponsored trip allowed participants to pick blueberries. |
A volunteer conducts two computer classes at the Alten Zimmer Center on Tuesdays. |
OCCOA is able to offer affordable trips through a partnership with the Evangelical Free Church. |
Older adults enjoy an outing at the Otsego Lake State Park |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What activities do you offer?
A monthly Activities Calendar listing activities and special events sponsored by the OCCOA, is available on this website, at the business office, and all the senior centers.
When is the Activities Calendar published?
The Activities Calendar is available the week before the new month.
What is the next up-coming trip?
You may call the office at (989) 732-1122 to obtain information on trips, as well as other activities sponsored by the OCCOA.
Special Events and Activities Staff:
Michelle Dunkelberg – Programs Assistant
Beth Burghdorf – Vanderbilt Meal Site Coordinator
Mary Highland – Johannesburg Meal Site Coordinator
Karen Less – Elmira Site Coordinator
“When we give ourselves something to look forward to, no matter how great or small the event, we are giving ourselves the gift of hope. And where there’s hope built into tomorrow, there are all kinds of possibilities for overcoming whatever obstacle we face today.”
~ Ruth Senter ~
~ Ruth Senter ~
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