Otsego County Commission on Aging

10/16/2026

Here's what happened today at your OCCOA . . . The Age-Tech Lunch & Learn participants learned more about Emojis, Genmogi, Memoji & Texting Etiquette. David Parrett, OCCOA technology services support, facilitated today's class, assisted by OCCOA Executive Director Dona Wishart and OCCOA volunteer Kathy Musto.

10/05/2026

Here's what happened today at your OCCOA . . . the agency hosted an immunization clinic in partnership with the Health Department of Northwest Michigan. Many thanks to the techs and nurses who assisted with the clinic.

10/02/2026

The OCCOA's October 2026 edition of its GOOD NEWS newsletter has been released!

The GOOD NEWS monthly newsletters are geared toward older adults and family caregivers and focus on OCCOA news, upcoming events, senior lifestyle, retirement issues, history, and nostalgia, among other topics.

The OCCOA's Ga***rd Meal Site menu and the Healthy Aging Activities & Events calendar are included in every issue. To read the entire newsletter, please visit:https://otsegocountycoa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Good-News-October-2026.pdf

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09/19/2026

09/18/2026

Here’s what happened today at your OCCOA … MSP Community Services Trooper Corey Hebner was on hand to present a very important presentation on Cyber Safety and Security. OCCOA Tech Services Support staff, David Parrett, facilitated the meeting.

The OCCOA extends a heartfelt thanks to Trooper Hebner, who has often presented at OCCOA educational programs, and who will soon be retiring. He was joined today by his replacement MSP Community Services Trooper Ryan Davis.

Participants had ample time during the meeting and afterward to talk with both troopers about their individual questions regarding cyber safety and security. Thanks to both troopers for sharing the gift of their time to help keep our community’s older adults safe on the Internet and while using their phones.

09/18/2026

Your OCCOA was one of the proud sponsors of the 2026 Northern Michigan Senior Expo that was held at the Ellison Center on Wednesday, October 16th.

Attendees had the opportunity to stop by the Commission’s booth and visit with staff about information on the more than 35 services, programs, and activities offered by the agency.

Thanks to all of the OCCOA staff for their assistance and thanks to all the attendees who stopped by our booth!

09/18/2026

Here’s what happened yesterday at your OCCOA … participants at Arts & Crafts with Wanda made Fall Lantern Centerpieces with the guidance of Facilitator Wanda Cherwinski. Many thanks to Wanda for sharing the gift of her time and talent!

09/15/2026

Here's what's happening today at your OCCOA . . . the Mind, Body & Spirit Connection will meet from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays effective with the September 15th Class.