September at the Cass County Council on Aging
Published 9:42 am Tuesday, August 25, 2009
CASSOPOLIS – The following activities are scheduled the Cass County Council on Aging in September:
Sept. 2, Wednesday: Lunchtime Little Theater. The Misfits return for a fun-filled musical experience starting at noon in the dining room. Entertainment is free; lunch may be purchased for about $5.
Sept. 2, Wednesday: Low Vision Support Group. Learn from and share with others who are living with low vision. 1-3 p.m.
Sept. 3, Thursday: Medication Drop-off. Bring in unused, expired or unwanted medications for proper disposal from 10 a.m. to noon. Medications must be in their original, labeled containers and signed in when dropped off.
Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24, Thursdays: Any Body Conditioning Class. Work on strength and toning using free weights with instructor Ron Christopher. 6 p.m.
Sept. 4, 18 and 25, Fridays: Knitting Club. Knitters of all skill levels are invited to join the group to share techniques, stories and fun while knitting items to donate to charity. 10 a.m.
Sept. 5, 12, 19 and 26, Saturdays: Yoga. Stretch and strengthen with registered instructor Margaret Filchak from 9 to 10 a.m. $8 per class.
Sept. 7, Monday: COA closed for Labor Day.
Sept. 11, Friday: Senior Health Fair. Free health fair includes tests, activities and screenings for better health. Some tests require appointments; call (800) 323-0390 or (269) 445-8110 for more information. 8 a.m. to noon.
Sept. 14 and 15, Monday and Tuesday: Brain Aerobics. “Fitness for your Mind” exercises the brain and stimulates neurons. This is a free class, but you must register due to space limitations. This class is open to everyone. Monday at COA in Cassopolis, Tuesday at Lincoln Community Center in Dowagiac. 10 a.m. to noon.
Sept. 14, Monday: Movies for Grown-ups. First in a film series, “Frost/Nixon” was voted by AARP as the best movie for grown-ups in 2008. Enjoy the film and free popcorn beginning at 1 p.m.
Sept. 21, Monday: Cancer Support Group. The Cancer Support Group at the COA is led by a registered nurse at the COA. Open to anyone looking for support during the journey of cancer treatment. 1 p.m.
Sept. 22 and 29, Tuesdays: Computer Class. In this free class for beginners through experienced users, instructor Tim Wiggins answers questions and demonstrates computer techniques.