Michigan Association of Senior Centers

The 2009 Conference November 4 through 6 Brochure Room Reservation Forms Conference Registration (If you have problems viewing these links, please download the latest version of Adobe Reader here) Cruise Photos: click here Day 1   Day 2 Benefits of Membership The purpose of the Michigan Association of Senior Centers is to promote and strengthen the profession of senior center management and senior centers within the aging network. The Association...       Advocates for Senior Centers on the state and national level Promotes Senior Center visibility statewide Educates Members about pertinent legislation Develops and promotes Senior Center standards Provides networking opportunities for Senior Center staff throughout Michigan Publishes a quarterly newsletter Provides an annual conference To become part of this growing organization and to experience the benefit of membership, print and complete the application. Send the application along with your check payable to Michigan Association of Senior Centers to: C/o Sue Koivula, Membership Chair City/Township of Northville 303 W. Main Northville, MI 48167   Vision "Michigan Association of Senior Centers is a dynamic network of senior centers committed to growth, excellence, and strategic partnerships." Mission Statement "To promote the growth, development and expansion of senior centers and to advance professional senior center leadership"

Governor Granholm Honors MASC Governor Granholm recognizes MASC and proclaims September 2008 as Senior Center Month. Senior Centers in the News New York Daily News New York Council Members Campaign to Save 110 Senior Centers The Epoch Times David Paterson proposing to cut state funding for city senior centers, city council members, seniors, and advocates alike launched the Save Our Centers ... Gov. Paterson suggests $25M cut for senior centers, seniors protest at City HallNew York Daily News Save our centers, seniors crySILive.com City Council Launches Campaign to Save City Senior Centers From Albany Budget CutsDNAinfo The Jewish Week -WNYC all 7 news articles » All senior centers to remain open Houghton Lake resorter The Roscommon County Commission on Aging has reached a consensus not to close any senior centers for now. County Commissioners Pam Stephan and Marc Milburn ... Obscure Budget Proposal Threatens Senior Centers New York Times The Bloomberg administration is scrambling to come up with contingency plans to close as many as one-fifth of the city's 321 senior centers ... Budget Cuts Could Force Closure of 75 Senior CentersWNYC all 7 news articles » Letters from Resident readers San Jose Mercury News Unfortunately, within the 16 or so senior centers, only five have a fitness center and one has an "open gym." A senior on limited income pays about $100 a ... Wallingford Senior Center to stay open, thanks to new fundraising Seattle Times Unlike other senior centers, the Wallingford center is not affiliated with other agencies. And unlike many senior centers, it has to pay rent, ... A Stronger Wallingford Community Senior Center Will Rise from the PancakesThe SunBreak (blog) Senior Center Verdict Reached: It's a Go!Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) all 4 news articles » Virtual Senior Center Connects Homebound Seniors to Community and Family PR Newswire (press release) "Senior centers are the social hub for many older New Yorkers, and this new model — the Virtual Senior Center — has shown us that technology will help ... Microsoft creates virtual senior center showcaseInternational Business Times Australia all 18 news articles »