1635 76th Street
South Haven, MI 49090
866-627-8904
drigozzi@ss-vbc.org
How does your address affect your Services provided by Senior Services of Van Buren County?
Where you vote determines the services available.
Funded Areas
These areas include:
Arlington Township
Bangor City
Bangor Township
Bloomingdale Township
Columbia Township
Covert Township
Decatur Township
Geneva Township
Gobles City
Hartford City
Porter Township
South Haven City
South Haven Township
Non-Funded Areas
These areas include:
Almena
Antwerp
Hamilton Township
Hartford Township
Keeler Township
Lawrence Township
Lawton Village
Paw Paw Township
Pine Grove Township
Waverly Township
Membership Rates
60 and older in one of the Funded Areas
FREE (No Membership Fee)
50-59 years in one of the Funded Areas
$250 Membership Fee
60 and older in a Non-Van Buren County Area
$350 Membership Fee
50-59 Years in a Non-Van Buren County Area
$450 Membership Fee
The Casco Township Senior Millage Explained
Currently, Casco Township has two Senior millages:
The first millage is for .50. It goes directly to Allegan County to cover seniors with needs such as Transportation services, Home-delivered meals, In-Home care, Personal emergency response devices, and outreach and assistance. This is a countywide millage that goes to Allegan County Senior Services to help seniors with home-based needs throughout all of Allegan County.
The second millage is .25, which goes to your township for local activities such as Cards, cardio drumming, and other exercise programs.
The proposed millage on May 7, is for an additional .25 mil, which, along with the current .25 mil that goes to your township, will make .50 mil. This .50 mil will go to Senior Services of Van Buren County (SSVBC). SSVBC will continue all existing programs that are already provided at the Casco Township Hall. The additional millage will allow everyone in Casco Township, 60 and older, to experience any of SSVBC’s nine activity centers, including the new one in South Haven, with NO MEMBERSHIP FEES. So you would be able to enjoy daily meals or salad bar, pickleball, trips, extensive exercise programs, card games, computer/cell phone instruction, special programs, and health/vaccination clinics, Tai Chi, Yoga, Cornhole, Artist groups and more.
What does .25 mil mean to you in dollars and cents? For a $200,000 home with a taxable
value of $100,000, you will pay an additional $20-$25 per household per
year. If it passes, EVERYONE in Casco Twp 60 and over will automatically be eligible for free membership to Senior Services of Van Buren County and your local Casco Senior programs.
Senior Services of Van Buren County encourages you to attend our South Haven Senior Center anytime between now and May 7 at no cost to see what we are all about. We will offer guided tours and informational question-and-answer sessions at 11 am on Wednesday, April 10, Tuesday, April 16, and Tuesday, April 30. We look forward to showing you all we have to offer!
Services
We provide services to help make sure seniors can live comfortably and safely in any place they call home—whether that’s their own home or apartment, an assisted living facility or with family caregivers. Our services are not income-based.
Programs and Activities
We provide a variety of activities including Fitness, Crafts, Card games, live music and much more! Check out our Newsletter or Calendars for our monthly activities. You are sure to meet new friends and find something you enjoy.
Volunteer Coordination
You can help improve lives. Make volunteering your second act! Whatever your background, we’ll try to match you with a volunteer opportunity that matches your interests, skills, and availability.
Meals
We can arrange to bring meals to seniors at home. Our Dining Programs are held at the centers and provide a low-cost, nutritious meal and a chance to connect, have fun, and socialize.