Hancock County Agency on Aging, Inc.

Welcome to The Senior Center!

Mission: To enhance and support the quality of life of and respect for older adults by promoting independence, personal growth and community connections.

For the current edition of the Senior Savvy, click on the link below:
Senior Savvy Newsletter - July-Sept 2010

The Senior Center Building Fund
We need YOUR help: learn more,   tell your friends and
                         make a contribution or pledge.

Every gift, large or small will take us closer to our goal and is greatly appreciated. Contributions to the Building Fund are tax-deductible.   Additional information is available in the July 2010 issue of the Senior Savvy (click on link above). Or, call John Urbanski at 419-423-8496 to discuss a gift or pledge or to learn about naming possibilities.
Click here for a downloadable information sheet and pledge form.

Hancock Senior Leadership Class Now Forming
Now in its second year, Hancock Senior Leadership (HSL) is a community awareness program designed to develop informed, motivated and committed retired and semi-retired persons to assume leadership roles within the Hancock County community. It is co-sponsored by the Hancock County Agency on Aging and Findlay/Hancock County Chamber of Commerce and is patterned after the highly popular and successful Hancock Leadership and Hancock Youth Leadership programs. For more information, click below:
Click here for the Hancock Senior Leadership brochure
Click here for the Hancock Senior Leadership application form
Click here for a news release about Hancock Senior Leadership

Special Events
Mark your calendars for the following events and programs. Additional information is in the current issue of the Senior Savvy (click link above).

Talking with the Food Lady: July 14, 21 & 28 at 12:30 pm
Patti Koester with OSU Extension will present fun and tasty presentations on fun food for summer (food samples--yum!). Programs are FREE, pre-registration is requested. Call Patti at 419-423-3851.

Cars Against Cancer Cruise-In: July 24 11 am-4 pm
Whether you want to enter your "baby" or just like to look at great cars, this is sure to be a fun event. Check out www.carsagainstcancer.com for registration details.

Ballroom Dancing Lessons for Beginners: Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24
Ed & Kathy Stefan will teach the basics of the waltz and rumba in this 4 session course. Classes are 5:30-6:30 at The Senior Center. Pre-registration required by July 30. Course fee is $30 per couple; credit card payment available. To register, call Betty at 419-423-8496.

Family Fun Fest: August 21 from noon to 4pm
Good old fashioned family fun will be on the menu at our Family Fun Fest-- an Official Pit Stop for Car Tunes on Main. Activities include: Celebrity Dunk Tank (stay tuned for celebrities), corn hole, pong bounce, pickleball, egg & spoon race, water balloon toss and more. Buttons the Clown will be on hand to entertain the kids of all ages. Click here for Family Fun Fest flyer.

OktoberFest: September 25 from 1-9 pm
Featuring music by Squeezebox and the Duane Malinowski Orchestra. Click here for a flyer with more details.

New Fitness Classes
For details, click on "Fitness" listed under "Activities"

Also--click on "Activities" & "Trips" to see what else is happening!

Introduction to Our Programs and Services

The Hancock County Agency on Aging offers programs and services to support senior adults in remaining independent and in their own homes as well as to enrich the quality of their lives. Our services are available to any senior living in Hancock County, age 60 or better, regardless of income, health or other circumstances. We also partner with area non-profits and businesses to offer a wide range of support and enrichment programs to expand the options and opportunities for our seniors to enjoy.

Senior Cafe: The Senior Cafe offers tasty meals Monday through Friday 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Open to all Hancock County seniors 60 or better and their guest. Lunches are $4 per person. Click here for this Week's Menu

Click Here for Holiday Closings
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We invite you to browse through this website to learn more about our offerings which include:

Activities: a wide variety of social activities, wellness programs, enrichment and educational programs

Outreach: caregivers support groups, caregivers training series, counseling about and liaison with assistance programs like pharmaceuticals, medical assistance, housing, transportation, and in-home counseling

Chore: home repairs and maintenance, lawn mowing, snow removal, yard work, heavy cleaning, painting, window washing, moving, and grocery delivery service

Mobile Meals: delivers nutritious, home delivered meal service delivered to enrolled seniors.

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