Greeting excited seniors at Washington Life Center
The Washington Life Center in Marine City is now in operation. The grand opening for the newest facility in the St. Clair County Council on Aging was held Friday. Numerous public officials as well as happy seniors were on hand for the traditional ribbon cutting ceremony. President Deem Boldyreff and COA Executive Director Laura Newsome presided over the event.
The Agency is a non-profit corporation created to provide programs and services to county seniors. Its vision is to see that all senior citizens shall be able to live in their homes as long as possible. In addition, the four centers do their best to see that seniors have opportunities to participate in activates which will enhance their lives and that no senior in the county will ever feel that he/she is alone. What a great vision!
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ashington Life Center was formerly housed in the Cherry Beach facility. Although that facility served the senior community well for many years, it lacked the space and versatility that the former Washington Elementary School provides. Because of declining enrollment in the East China School District, the building came available. Through the cooperation of the school district and the COA as well as other community groups, a win-win situation was realized.
For more information regarding the COA and services it provides to deserving seniors, check out www.thecouncilonaging.org.
