Mason County Senior Services

05/25/2026

First come first served!

Reed City Area Public Schools is sharing this important opportunity for our families! Remote Area Medical (RAM®) is coming to Big Rapids to provide FREE healthcare services to those in need.

No insurance or ID is required. All services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

🗓️ When & Where:
Dates: May 30–31, 2026
Location: R.L. Ewigleben Sports Complex (Ferris State University)
Address: 210 Sports Drive, Big Rapids, MI 49307
Timing: Parking lot opens at 11:59 P.M. on Friday; Clinic opens at 6:00 A.M. on Saturday and Sunday.

Take advantage of these high-quality services right in our backyard. Please see the flyer for more details or visit ramusa.org to learn more!

05/18/2026

Look up the DHD #10 Food Inspection Report for your favorite local place to eat!

05/17/2026

Not sure how to plan for future healthcare decisions? You're invited to attend a free event to discuss what matters most. Join us as we review the Advance Care Planning process, help you reflect your goals and values, and make plans about your current and future health care.

You'll have the opportunity to complete a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care (DPOAH) and Treatment Preferences document during the workshop.

Upcoming Workshop:
Date: Wednesday, June 10th
Time: Noon-2 pm
Location: Lakeshore Resource Network - 920 E. Tinkham Ave, Ludington, MI 49431

To sign up:
▪️Log into MyChart
▪️Call: 616.774.7615
▪️Or visit: Corewellhealth.org/advancecareplanning

05/17/2026

The Veggie Van is coming!

Thanks to our partnership with YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, we are providing free healthy foods and nutrition information to our communities.

Stop by and pick up your free bag of fruits and vegetables!

May 21:
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Longfellow Towers, 301 E. Court St. Ludington

July 21:
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Tallman Lake Senior Center 6765 E. Marshall Fountain

August 6:
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Scottville Senior Center, 140 S. Main St. Scottville

For more information, visit: grymca.org/ymca-veggie-van

05/06/2026

Senior Project Fresh is now open! 

04/29/2026

04/12/2026

Knowing where to start as a caregiver can be overwhelming and confusing. We're here to help! This month's Caregiver University session is coming up on, Tuesday, April 14th, at 10:00 am. Join us as we learn caregiving tips and tricks from Dementia Specialist and Author, Lois J. Thomas, BSN, RN, CDP.

Caregiver University is a virtual program available to all different types of caregivers—personal and professional. Please come join us to learn more about what it takes to build your supportive caregiving village. You can register today by calling us or visiting www.aaawm.org/event/caregiver-university.

04/01/2026

APPLY NOW! Mason County has received additional grant funds from MSHDA to assist homeowners with home repair work. See application packet link for income requirements. Deadline 4/30. Call Senior Services at (231) 316-6523 if you have questions or need assistance.

03/31/2026

This is your friendly reminder that our next Caregiver University session is Tuesday, April 14th, at 10:00 am via Zoom!

Titled "Caregiving Takes a Village... What Does That Mean?", we'll learn from Lois J. Thomas, BSN, RN, CDP, about what tips and tricks are useful for caregivers and how to build an individualized village of support.

Open to all types of caregivers, you can register by visiting www.aaawm.org/event/caregiver-university or calling (616) 456-5664.

03/16/2026

The Mason County Courthouse is closed today due to weather but the Senior Services department is still available by phone at (231) 316–6523.