Our services
The following is a list of services to the Cheboygan County senior citizens available through both of our centers.
Home delivered meals
Each year, more than 40,000 hot, nutritional, frozen, and liquid meals are delivered to the homebound seniors unable to prepare their own meals. As the meals are delivered each day, it allows us a way of checking on the frail and elderly to make sure they are safe.
Congregate meals
More than 50,000 nutritionally balanced meals are provided each year to senior citizens in Cheboygan County through our (2) senior citizen centers located in Cheboygan and Wolverine. Each center provides an opportunity for seniors to socialize and participate in various programs, activities and services while enjoying a delicious meal. Meals are offered five days per week for a suggested donation.
Personal care, in home service
An aide will help a client with personal grooming such as hair washing, bathing, dressing, simple meal preparation, changing bed linens, and laundry.
Housekeeping
Housekeeping services are provided to seniors unable to perform household tasks such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, and shopping.
Respite care
Respite services are provided to relieve a caregiver for two or three hours during the day to give the caregiver a chance to provide for themselves.
Senior companion program
A senior companion volunteer will visit, play cards or games, make telephone calls, write letters, start a meal, and take a client shopping or to the senior center for various activities.
M.A.P.P.
What is MMAP? The Michigan Medicare/ Medical Assistance Program is a program for Medicare beneficiaries and their families when they need help understanding Medicare and Medicaid eligibility, enrollment and coverage, medical bills, Medicare supplemental and long term care insurance. MMAP counselors provide information about benefits and help people solve problems with health benefit programs and related insurance products. A Medicare Part D workshop is offered at the Cheboygan Senior Center every Wednesday between 9:00 am and 11:00 am. For more information, please contact Earlene Chasse at (231) 627-7234 ext. 16.
Computer class
Classes designed to teach seniors the basics of using the computer including how to access valuable resources on the web. There is a senior computer lab set up at both senior center locations with internet access. Seniors are encouraged to use the computers whenever the centers are open. Class schedules fluctuate based on instructor availability. Contact the Site Manager, of the center you would like to enroll at, for current class schedules. Wi-Fi is now available at the Wolverine Senior Center.
Yoga class
Experience the joy and freedom of flexibility gained through guided yoga poses geared for seniors every Wednesday mornings at 10:00 am at the Cheboygan Senior Center.
Ceramics class
Open class from 9 am until 12 pm every Wednesday at the Cheboygan Senior Center. Have fun Socializing while learning a new skill. Let Doris Berden, who has been volunteering her time to teach ceramics for 25 years, help you achieve a work of art. Projects and supplies are available for a nominal fee through Ardith Nedwid. Ardith will deliver your projects and supplies for no extra charge. This class is free, however, donations are greatly appreciated to help cover the cost of firing the Kiln.
Craft class
Open class from 9 am until 12 pm every Tuesday at the Cheboygan Senior Center.
Exercise class
This class is designed for 60-, 70- and 80-yearold people and will offer light exercises on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:00 am. at the Sand Road Senior Center. The 30 min exercise will be followed by a nutritious lunch.
Tuesdays and Thursdays are the days for low-impact exercise classes at the Wolverine Senior Center. Come and join our simple, invigorating exercise program at 10 am, designed for men and women 55 years and older. All equipment is provided and the program is free of charge. Please call the Wolverine Senior Center for details.
Euchre club
Do you love euchre and making new friends? Then our euchre nights at the Cheboygan Senior Center are for you. Wednesdays at 6:00 pm and Fridays at 1:00 pm you will have a chance to meet new people as you try your hand at cards. Ten games of eight hands are played and you change tables every eight hands. At the end of the night, prizes are awarded to the best players.
Bridge Club
Every Wednesday from 1:00 pm til 4:00 pm
Commodities (CSFP-TEFAP)
The NEMCSA utilizes our facilities to distribute commodity foods. The distribution for CSFP is held one Friday per month at the Cheboygan Senior Center and the Wolverine Senior Center. The TEFAP distribution is also held every three months at both the Cheboygan and Wolverine Senior Centers. For Specific distribution dates look in the Cheboygan Daily Tribune and/or the "Senior Living" section of the Cheboygan Daily Tribune. You may also call one of the senior centers.
Pinochle
The Wolverine Senior Center has a lively group of pinochle players on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 1 pm until 4:30 pm. Come in and meet some new and interesting people, have fun playing pinochle and enjoy a homecooked dinner after the games.
Foot care
Foot care services are available the second Friday of every month from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Cheboygan Senior Center. For an appointment call Judy Dempsey at (231) 597-0201.
Hearing clinic
Hearing services are available the third Thursday of every month at the Cheboygan Senior Center.
Birthday Mondays
Celebrated the first Monday of every month. Special lunch, Cake and Ice Cream and live music!!
Casino trips
Call 231-627-7234 for casino trip details.
Summertime Tuesdays
Every Tuesday beginning in May and running through the summer, the Wolverine Senior Center is cooking out on the grill. Whatever is on the menu for the day, be it chicken, bugers, ribs or other, will be cooked on the grill and served with delicious summer sides. Come in early to join the open jam session. Bring your instrument and join in or just come to listen. Everyone is welcome.
Vision screening
Vision screening is scheduled periodically only. Please check Upcoming Events area of our website for definite dates and times.
Wii Bowling
Every Tuesday following lunch. Tournaments throughout the year with other Senior Centers.
Medical equipment loan closet
The loan closet is available to seniors for medical equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes, etc. This helps to avoid having to purchase these items when needed only for a short period of time. Equipment is available at the Cheboygan and Wolverine Centers.