Medication Take-Back Day 2024
Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands—which is dangerous and often tragic. That’s why the Crawford County Commission on Aging, Region 9 Area Agency on Aging, and Crawford County Sheriff’s Department is hosting a Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The Crawford County Sheriff’s Department will be on site at the COA to take back the medication for safe disposal. Don’t let unused or expired medication fall into the wrong hands, properly dispose of these medications.
In addition to the Drug Take-Back, Jan Williamson, RN, will be onsite to conduct free medication reviews. The review will include all of the medications you are currently taking. This includes prescription medication, over-the-counter, herbal medicines/supplements, all creams/liquids/etc.
For more information, call 989-348-7123.
It’s Time to “Fall” in Love with Some New Activities!
Brown Bag Medication Reviews
September 5th & 18th & 25th, 11:00 am—1:00 pm
By appointment only. The review will include all of the medications you are currently taking. This includes prescription medication, over-the-counter, herbal medicines/supplements, all creams/liquids/etc.
Art Class with Clare Spaulding
September 6th, 10:00 am—12:00 pm
Clare Spaulding will be conducting a jewelry making class. The class is acrylic paint jewelry, necklaces and or bracelets. The estimated class time is 2 hours, and the cost is $35 per person.
Housing Counseling
September 10th, 9:00 am—2:00 pm
Have questions about your mortgage? Need advice on finding housing? Have questions about credit? Schedule an appointment to meet with Laurie Jamison today by calling 989-348-7123.
Grandparent’s Day Special Dinner
September 12th, 4:00 pm—6:00 pm
Dinner will be fried chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, fresh green beans & bacon, fresh roasted mushrooms, a biscuit, and blackberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream.
Trip to the Fly Fishing Museum
September 20th, 12:00 pm—3:00 pm
Register for a special trip out to the Lovells Fly Fishing Museum! Registration is $15.00 per person for those in county, and $20.00 for those out of county, not including the cost of lunch. The bus leaves at 11:30 am. Lunch will follow the tour at the Lovells Riverside Tavern. Lunch is an on your own cost.
Blood Drive
September 23rd, from 11:30 am—3:30 pm
Versiti is back and ready to help you make a life-saving difference. If you’re 18 years or older and in good health, this is your chance to step up and donate. Every pint of blood collected can be the difference between life and death for someone in need.
Vaccine Clinic
September 24th, 2:00 pm—4:00 pm
Yuck! Winter and Flu season are almost here. The weather is getting colder, the sun is starting to hide, and while we can’t prevent snowfall, we hope to help you prevent yourself from catching the flu… with all of this in mind, stop by the COA on September 24th between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm to get up to date. Limited quantities of vaccines are available. Flu 65+, regular Flu, and some COVID-19 vaccines will be available. No appointments required. Please bring a copy of your insurance and an ID.
Straightforward Bluegrass Band Concert
September 26th, 6:00 pm—7:30 pm
This month’s concert is the Straightforward Blue Grass band. Tickets to the event for those in county are $10.00 per person, and $15.00 for those out of county. Dinner is served from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Dinner will be Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Brussels Sprouts, and Strawberries. The cost for dinner is $8.00 for those under 60, but is only a recommended donation of $4.00 for those over age 60.
The Commission on Aging has Some News that will “Leaf” you Wanting More!
Pickle Ball Courts, Coming Spring 2026!
The City of Grayling has been awarded $713,000 in state grant funding to support the development of new outdoor recreation facilities and trail networks. This funding comes from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Spark Grant Program, which aims to boost public health, introduce new experiences, build on existing infrastructure, and improve access to recreation.
The awarded projects, collectively known as the Rayburn Community Connector Project, will include the construction of new outdoor pickleball courts at the Crawford County Commission on Aging (COA), the development of a single-track trail for mountain biking and a pavilion at the Grayling School Forest, and the design of new trail connections. These trails will link the City of Grayling, COA, Rayburn Tract, and Grayling School Forest to the existing Grayling Bicycle Turnpike trailhead and the Iron Belle Trail.
Construction activity is expected to begin this year with trail building at the Grayling School Forest. Feasibility and design for connector trails will take place later this year, with the construction of the pickleball courts at the Commission on Aging planned for 2025.
Light Bites (June 1st – October 1st):
Since its refreshing kickoff on April 15th, our Light Bites sessions have been making waves, offering nutritious snacks and delightful conversation to nourish both body and soul. Join us as we continue to ripple health and happiness with each tasty treat. Interested in seeing what all the splash is about? Check out the current menu below!
Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center serves:
LUNCH: Monday to Friday: 11:30am – 12:30pm
DINNER: Monday to Thursday: 4:30 – 5:30 pm.
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