Update as of December 15, 2020
Hello BASC Friends, at the December Board meeting, the BASC Board of Directors decided to reopen BASC on Monday, January 4th. I am happy to report that our employee with COVID is feeling well during quarantine and suffering no major complications. We are very happy about that, and we are happy to report that no other employee or Board member has tested positive to COVID. During our closure, we will continue to offer the following:
1. Senior Nutrition Services/Meals on Wheels and daily pick-up of lunches for congregate diners.
2. Medical Transportation
3. Compassionate Callers Club
4. Food commodities
5. Appointments for special needs that cannot wait until Jan. 4th. Please call us at 269-695-7119, Mon-Fri, 9 am to 5 pm, and we will arrange an appointment.
In the meantime, we wish you a wonderful holiday season, and we look forward to a very Happy New Year with the COVID vaccine on the horizon!
If you are over 65 and want to get the
COVID-19 vaccination at the BASC,
please call 269-695-7119 to get on the list.
We are taking reservations while we work with
the county health department
to set a date for a vaccination clinic at our center.
If you are anxious to get the vaccine and
don't want to wait for the clinic at the BASC,
you may put your name on a waiting list at
We promote physical, social and mental
well-being
Buchanan Area Senior Center is a community focal point on aging, where area older adults come together for services, programs and activities that reflect their experiences and skills, respond to their diverse needs and interests, enhance their dignity, support their independence and encourage their involvement with the community and this daytime senior community center. The Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving older adults living in Buchanan City, Buchanan Township and Niles Township west of the US31 Bypass, Bertrand Township, Galien Township east of Cleveland Ave. Membership is free and most services are provided at no cost, however contributions are greatly appreciated.
Happy
Buchanan Area Senior Center provides a complete facility, a friendly and efficient staff, and active volunteers that enhance the quality of life of seniors in our community. We offer programs and services designed to promote physical, social, and mental well-being, including exercise, recreation, and crafts, as well as Senior Nutrition Services, food commodities, and a Senior Community Garden.
Active
Senior Centers offer the opportunity for older people to stay connected, informed, and actively engaged in charting their own course in the self-management of chronic conditions, long term care, health maintenance, and as contributing members of the community through civic engagement and volunteer opportunities
Living
Currently the Center is supported by county millage, a transportation grant from Region IV Area Agency on Aging, contributions, fundraising projects, pledges and many wonderful volunteers who we greatly appreciated.
