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Williamston Area Senior Center

It's time to update your vision of the WASC, it’s not what it used to be!  It’s become a vibrant,
action-packed combination of dining, special events, and daily activities that make it a fun place to be.

 

The WASC goes beyond card games and bingo!  We have expanded our programs to include:
crafts, live entertainment, travel, fitness, education, and special events.

Join the WASC, become a member and/or volunteer and make new friends.

Come as guests, stay as friends!

Williamston Area Senior Center
201 School St., Williamston, MI 48895
517-655-5173
Email:  williamstonseniorctr@gmail.com
Hours:  Monday - Thursday 9am - 3pm

Membership: $12 a year

About Us

Everyone ages. It is an inherent property of life. As our bodies and minds develop over time, we adapt to these changes by modifying our decisions and actions. The later years of life can be especially challenging, but the Williamston Area Senior Center is here to help. At the Williamston Area Senior Center, we listen to the needs of our members in order to understand their limitations and discuss potential solutions. We work with our community members to customize options that will help them lead the lives they want.

Family Visit

Socialization

Our hearts and brains are constantly changing, and just like the muscles in our body, they can lose strength if we don’t exercise them enough. It is especially important for seniors to stay physically and mentally active on a daily basis, which is why we offer a variety of classes to help get your body and mind moving. They’re fun and enjoyable for everyone, and a great way to meet our members.

Art Class

Arts & Crafts

Fun and Engaging

Peer Networking

Social Interaction

Senior Citizen Exercise Class
Playing Cards

Cards & Computer Games

Stay Sharp

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ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE

September 2023

  • Monday, September 4th, 2023:  CLOSED for Labor Day

  • Tuesday, September 5th, 2023:  Euchre 9am-Noon, and Break in the Bag with the Williamston Library at 12:30pm

  • Wednesday, September 6th, 2023:  Euchre 9am-Noon, Read a Book Day with Author, Lyssa Adams at 12:30pm, and Needle Work Group 1pm-3pm

  • Thursday, September 7th, 2023:  Euchre 9am-Noon, September Birthday Bash, Lunch provided by American House and Presentation at 12:30pm

  • Monday, September 11th, 2023:  Bike Club 9am, Euchre 9am-Noon, Blood Pressure at 11am, and 911 Remembrance Video at 12:30pm

  • Tuesday, September 12th, 2023:  Euchre 9am-Noon, Massage at 10:30am, Chocolate Milk Shake Day, and Board Meeting at 1:00pm

  • Wednesday, September 13th, 2023:  Euchre 9am-Noon, Family Feud at 12:30pm, and Needle Work Group 1pm – 3pm

  • Thursday, September 14th, 2023:  Euchre 9am-Noon, Celebrate Grandparents Day with Little Leap Learning / Ride the Williamston School Bus

  • Monday, September 18th, 2023:  Bike Club 9am, Euchre 9am-Noon, Flu Shot Clinic 11am-Noon, Lunch Provided by Brookdale and Presentation/Health Talk at 12:30pm

  • Tuesday, September 19th, 2023:  National Cheeseburger Day, Summer Picnic at Williamstown Township, Car Show at Noon.  Senior Center will be CLOSED.

  • Wednesday, September 20th, 2023:  Euchre 9am-Noon, Book Club at 10am, National Pepperoni Pizza Day / National Punch Day, Basket Making with Pat at 12:30pm, and Needle Work Group 1pm-3pm

  • Thursday, September 21st, 2023:  Euchre 9am-Noon, Tech with Drew, and Drum Circle with Ian at 12:30pm

  • Friday, September 22nd, 2023:  Santa’s Sewing Workshop, making placemats for Meals on Wheels for their recipients at Christmas, 10am-3pm

  • Monday, September 25th, 2023:  Bike Club 9am, Euchre 9am-Noon, make coffee candles with Nikki at 12:30pm

  • Tuesday, September 26th, 2023:  Euchre 9am-Noon, Mind Benders with the Library

  • Wednesday, September 27th, 2023:  Euchre 9am-Noon, A Year in Alaska with Barb Bridges at 12:30pm, and Needle Work Group 1pm-3pm

  • Thursday, September 28th, 2023:  Euchre 9am-Noon, Wii Bowling at 12:30pm
     

October 2023

  • Monday, October 2nd – Bike Club 9am, Euchre 9am-Noon, Blood Pressure Screening at 11am, OCTOBER FEST, Bingo with Care Patrol at 12:30pm

  • Tuesday, October 3rd – Euchre 9am-Noon, Break-in Bags with the Williamston Library at 12:30pm

  • Wednesday, October 4th – Euchre 9am-Noon, HOMEMADE COOKIES DAY, Cookie Recipes with Nikki & Pat (bring in your favorite recipes) at 12:30pm, Needle Work Group 1pm-3pm

  • Thursday, October 5th – Euchre 9am-Noon, WASC 31st BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION, October Birthday Bash, Music by Billy McAllister, Sinatra Tribute Show, Frankie and the Crooners

  • Monday, October 9th – Bike Club 9am, Euchre 9am-Noon, American Senior Benefit at 11am, CHILI COOK-OFF BY BOARD MEMBERS, Craft with Pat Cookingham at 12:30pm

  • Tuesday, October 10th – Euchre 9am-Noon, ANGEL FOOD CAKE DAY, Lunch with a Board Member at Noon, Michigan Award-winning Photographer of Nature, John Diephouse at 12:30pm

  • Wednesday, October 11th – Euchre 9am-Noon, TEDDY BEAR DAY, Brain Busters-Pets Game at 12:30pm, Needle Work Group 1pm-3pm

  • Thursday, October 12th – Euchre 9am-Noon, Tech with Drew at Noon, WIFI Bowling at 12:30pm

  • Monday, October 16th – Bike Club 9am, Euchre 9am-Noon, Chair Massage at 10:30am, potato bar with Brookdale at Noon, Fire Prevention Month with NIESA, Deputy Chief Drent

  • Tuesday, October 17th – Euchre 9am-Noon, WEAR SOMETHING GAUDY DAY, Penny Bingo at 12:30pm

  • Wednesday, October 18th – Euchre 9am-Noon, Book Club with Mickie at 10am, Fall Wreath Making with Nikki & Pat at 12:30pm, Needle Work Group 1pm-3pm

  • Thursday, October 19th – Euchre 9am-Noon, MSU-UofM TAILGATE PARTY, Tailgate games at 12:30pm

  • Saturday, October 20th – Meals on Wheels Holiday Placemat Workshop at Senior Center 10am-3pm

  • Monday, October 23rd – Bike Club 9am, Euchre 9am-Noon, FUDGE DAY, Author Visit – Rod Sadler “GRIME PARADISE: The Cold Case Search for the Mackinac Island Killer” at 12:30pm

  • Tuesday, October 24th – Euchre 9am-Noon, CANDY CORN DAY, Mind Benders at 12:30pm with the Williamston Library

  • Wednesday, October 25th – Euchre 9am-Noon, BUS TRIP TO BARKHAM FARMS for cider & donuts at 10am, Needle Work Group 1-pm-3pm

  • Thursday, October 26th – Euchre 9am-Noon, PUMPKIN PIE DAY, Drum Circle at 12:30pm

  • Monday, October 30th – Bike Club 9am, Euchre 9am-Noon, Pumpkin Craft with Nikki & Pat at 12:30pm

  • Tuesday, October 31st – Euchre 9am-Noon, HALLOWEEN DAY PARTY, let's wear a costume, enjoy music by Glen Coleman at 12:30pm

Elderly Woman at Gym

LUNCH MENU

The WASC provides hot lunches by the Tri-County Office on Aging Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Cost for lunch is a recommended donation of $4 per person paid directly to Tri-County Office on Aging
via their self addressed stamped envelope. 


Mondays are our opportunity to provide lunches catered by local area restaurants.
Cost for lunch is a $4 per person.


Please call 517-655-5173 a day a head for lunch reservations so we can have the right number of luncheons on hand. 
 

Newsletter & Updates

WASC Newsletter

September - October 2023

Attached is our Bi-Monthly Newsletter.
Click on link below.

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2023 Older Adult Survey for State Plan on Aging

Introduction

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Bureau of Aging, Community Living, and Supports would like to hear from you! We would like to learn about your community and what you feel you need as you get older to help you maintain your independence. Your views are important, and we would really appreciate your participation in this survey. All of your responses will be kept private and will be used to inform the State Plan on Aging developed by the Bureau. This plan will go into effect beginning in October of 2023. If you have questions about this survey, please contact Tammy Lemmer at 517- 230-9707 or LemmerT1@michigan.gov.
 
This survey will take about 20 minutes to complete.

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Become a Member, Volunteer
Make a Donation, Honorarium, Memorial

Make an Impact

Cheerful Seniors

Donation

No matter how big or small of a contribution you can afford, we appreciate them all. By making a donation, you will be supporting our efforts to bring health, joy, and fulfillment to the lives of our senior community. If you’d like to make a donation today, you can get our donation form below, click the Donate Now button.

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Honorarium Memorial

There are many ways for you to give and make a positive impact on the lives of seniors in your community.  Honor a friend or family member by making a memorial donation to the Williamston Area Senior Center.

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Become a Member and Volunteer

Seniors at Williamston Area Senior Center often describe their experience with us as an incredible way to live their lives. Become a Member and your commitment to volunteer will be used to support the staff, services, and facilities we provide to all of our Senior Center members. If you’d like to become a member click on the link below and we're always looking for volunteers, let us know how you'd like to help.

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WASC Board Members & Staff

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Ann Lemmen

Board President

Karleen Dimick

Board Vice President

Marilyn Thompson

Board Secretary

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Ray Lemmen

Board Treasurer Ex-Officio

Julie Rudd

Executive Director

TBD

Activities & Events Coordinator

email:

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Mickie Manley

Kitchen Coordinator

Dawn Harris

Administrative Support

Karen Bollman

Trustee

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Sharon Basil

Trustee

Beth Zetterholm

Trustee

Mark Steinberg

Trustee

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Drew Danowski

Trustee

City and Township Officials:  
City of Williamston Representative - Tammy Gilroy

Leroy Township Representative - Wilma Whitehead

Wheatfield Township Representative - John Allen

WASC Quarterly Board Meetings Schedule:
@ the Senior Center, 201 School St., Williamston, from 1-2pm

 

June 14, 2022 / Click here for  Approved Meeting Minutes

September 20, 2022 / Click here for  Approved Meeting Minutes 

December 13, 2022 / Click here for Approved Meeting Minutes

March 14, 2023 / Click here for Approved Meeting Minutes

​May 16, 2023 - Annual Mtg / Click here for Approved Meeting Minutes

June 13, 2023 / Click here for Approved Meeting Minutes 

September 12, 2023 / 

December 12, 2023 /

WISHLIST 2023

Cases of Bottled Water
Maxwell House Original Roast Coffee
 (Regular and Decaf)
Folgers Classic Roast Coffee (Regular and Decaf)
Chinet Dinner Plates
Quart Size Storage Bags
12oz. Plastic Cups
12oz. Foam Coffee Cups
9-Volt Batteries
White Card Stock Paper
Small & Large Foam to-go Containers
Vanity Fair Dinner Napkins 15"x17"
Copy Paper
Postage Stamps
Coffee Mate Liquid Creamer
Gift Cards: Amazon, Meijer, Walmart,
Dollar Tree, Staples, Hobby Lobby,
Michaels, & Joann Fabrics
Scotch Thermal Laminating Sheets
Mod Podge
Clorox Wipes
Bic Wite-Out EZcorrect
Post-its
File Folders
Scotch Thermal Laminating Sheets

Bingo Prizes

Contact Us:

For more information about the Williamston Area Senior Center, directions, newsletter, or calendar of events, please contact us!

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