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Senior Neighbors Enhancing the Lives of Older Adults in Kent County, MI Senior Neighbors is here to remind seniors that they are no longer alone.

Since 1972, Senior Neighbors has been committed to providing services to at-risk seniors in Kent County, Michigan. Every year we serve over 4,000 older adults by providing services which support appropriate individual self-sufficiency. Through our case work program, our various other programs, and our five senior centers, we are able to aid seniors in their social, physical, and economic needs.

It's Kathy's turn in the Spotlight! Four cancers in, Kathy Kooienga took her IV pole down the row of chairs and asked wh...
10/16/2026

It's Kathy's turn in the Spotlight!

Four cancers in, Kathy Kooienga took her IV pole down the row of chairs and asked what a snack cart should carry. She built it herself. Since January 2024 The Lemonaid Cart has served more than 40,000 patients, families, nurses, and doctors at The Cancer & Hematology Centers, and a second cart opened in Holland this June. “Kickin' those lemons to the curb.”

Be part of the celebration! Join us on November 18 to honor Kathy, and all of our other 16 Over 60 Honorees.

Get your tickets today: https://bit.ly/getyour2026galatickets

Meet Carl, our next 16 Over 60 honoree! Carl Johnson has taught more than sixty woodworking workshops since 2017 for ove...
10/14/2026

Meet Carl, our next 16 Over 60 honoree!

Carl Johnson has taught more than sixty woodworking workshops since 2017 for over 400 Girl Scouts and other young people, each of whom goes home with a birdhouse or toolbox she built herself. A Certified Urban Forester and a mentor to high school students. “The adults who invested time in me when I was young helped shape the course of my life.”

Join us on November 18 to celebrate Carl, and our other 16 Over 60 honorees who continue to make lasting impact in our community.

Get your tickets today: https://bit.ly/getyour2026galatickets

As the weather gets colder, it's important to take action to prevent falls! See our September newsletter for more in-dep...
10/13/2026

As the weather gets colder, it's important to take action to prevent falls! See our September newsletter for more in-depth tips on staying steady and preventing falls.

Go to page 2 in October’s newsletter for more information on staying safe during fall: https://seniorneighbors.org/newsroom/

Say hello to Kathi Harris, another of our incredible 16 Over 60 honorees! Kathi Harris founded The PROACTIVE Project in ...
10/12/2026

Say hello to Kathi Harris, another of our incredible 16 Over 60 honorees!

Kathi Harris founded The PROACTIVE Project in 2004 and runs it from a storefront on South Division where fifteen to twenty neighbors a day walk in for help with housing, jobs, IDs, or a chair out of the cold. Nonpartisan voter education is still its first work: 300 volunteers and 25 partners worked the last election with her. “Keep praying and keep moving.”

Get your tickets today: https://bit.ly/getyour2026galatickets

It is our pleasure to introduce Max Gibbs, our next 16 Over 60 honoree! Max Gibbs joined the Roger B. Chaffee Scholarshi...
10/09/2026

It is our pleasure to introduce Max Gibbs, our next 16 Over 60 honoree!

Max Gibbs joined the Roger B. Chaffee Scholarship Fund board 53 years ago and has not left. He packs at Kids' Food Basket every week, serves lunch at Matthew's House every week, and advises The Salvation Army on four of its councils. “Giving is better than receiving. Give of your time.”

Join us in celebrating Max, and our other wonderful 16 Over 60 honorees on November 18.

Get your tickets today: https://bit.ly/getyour2026galatickets

We’re so excited to attend the Apple C***r Senior Social! We’re looking forward to connecting with community members, me...
10/09/2026

We’re so excited to attend the Apple C***r Senior Social! We’re looking forward to connecting with community members, meeting fellow organizations, and celebrating the resources available to support older adults and caregivers. We hope to see you there!

A huge thank you to , a proud sponsor of this year's 16 over 60 celebration! Their generosity helps us celebrate 16 in...
10/08/2026

A huge thank you to , a proud sponsor of this year's 16 over 60 celebration! Their generosity helps us celebrate 16 incredible seniors who continue to make meaningful impact in our community.

Say hello to Derrick Collins, another of our fantastic 16 Over 60 honorees! Derrick Collins came home to Grand Rapids in...
10/07/2026

Say hello to Derrick Collins, another of our fantastic 16 Over 60 honorees!

Derrick Collins came home to Grand Rapids in 2009 to serve the place he grew up. At Disability Advocates of Kent County he connects hundreds of people a year to housing, rides, health care, and benefits, and he founded the Black & Brown Community Partnership Breakfast so the agency's help would reach the neighborhoods it was missing. “Do not let a number decide your life.”

Come and celebrate Derrick and the other incredible members of our 16 Over 60 honorees on November 18.

Get your tickets today: https://bit.ly/getyour2026galatickets

Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15! If you are in need of help with your Medicare/Medicaid plan, we have resourc...
10/06/2026

Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15! If you are in need of help with your Medicare/Medicaid plan, we have resources available!

We are holding presentations and counseling sessions with state certified Medicare/Medicaid counselors who are here to help you.

For more information, visit: seniorneighbors.org

Introducing Cathy, our next 16 Over 60 honoree! In 2013, Meijer asked Cathy Cooper whether a golf tournament could feed...
10/05/2026

Introducing Cathy, our next 16 Over 60 honoree!

In 2013, Meijer asked Cathy Cooper whether a golf tournament could feed families. “I will figure it out and find a way.” Eleven tournaments later, the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give has sent more than $13 million to food pantries across the Midwest, and Cathy still runs it as executive director. Her father served on the Senior Neighbors board when she was a girl.

Help us honor Cathy and our other outstanding 16 Over 60 honorees on November 18.

Get your tickets today: https://bit.ly/getyour2026galatickets

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