2025 BENEFICIARY:

MASON COUNTY SENIOR CENTERS

We are excited to announce that the four senior centers in Mason County (Free Soil, Ludington, Scottville, Tallman Lake) have been awarded the proceeds from the 26th Annual Ludington Lake Jump on April 26th, 2025. The senior centers are independently operated but work together to provide vital services to older adults in Mason County every day.

These funds will allow us to enhance and expand programs that encourage older adults in Mason County to enjoy the company and activities at their local senior center with a two-part focus on reducing social isolation & loneliness, and encouraging a healthy lifestyle.

You may know some of the programs we already offer:

• Support groups like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Grief, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.
• Technology assistance, Medicare and Medicaid assistance, expert speakers on legal, tax and financial topics
• Exercise programs such as Yoga, Tai Chi, Chair Exercise, Cardio Drumming, Zumba, and Walking. Kayaking is an occasional outing as well.
• Nutritious hot lunch programs at all four senior centers.
• Interest groups like Duplicate Bridge, Euchre, Set Back, Pinochle, Book Club, Carving Club,
• Pool/Billiards, Bingo
• Travel packages to local, national and international destinations.
• County-wide housekeeping, respite care, and medical transportation (Scottville Senior Center).
• “Rides to Wellness” medical transportation via the Ludington Mass Transit Authority (Ludington Senior Center).

While some of our seniors may not be jumping into Lake Michigan due to health issues, they are lining up to volunteer…..so we are optimistic that this Lake Jump will be the best one ever!

Thank you on behalf of our committee,

Andrea Morrell, Ludington Area Senior Center Director
Bill Kerans, Scottville Area Senior Center Director
Sandy Varnes, Tallman Lake Area Senior Services Director
Sherry Hasenbank, Free Soil Area Senior Center Director
Susan Evans, Mason County Senior Services Coordinator