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Turner Senior Wellness Program promotes quality of life among older adults through social connection, wellness activities, health education and community resources.
The Turner Senior Wellness Program (TSWP), a program of U-M Health Department of Community Health Services, is a vital learning, health and wellness program enhancing quality of life for older adults and their families. Programs are provided in-person at the Turner Senior Resource Center, as well as virtually/hybrid. The program offers an array of high-quality, low-cost programs and resources. Some of the programs include:
- Healthy living presentations hosted by U-M Faculty, Fellows and other community experts
- Exercise classes including balance, yoga, tai-chi and movement to music for varying levels of mobility
- Healthy cooking/nutrition demonstrations and education
See below for links to our activities guide and calendar and to register for activities.
2401 Plymouth Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm
We are located between the Islamic Center and Key Bank. You may enter the parking areas from either Plymouth Road or Traverwood Dr. Handicap parking is available and an AATA bus stop is located nearby on Plymouth Road.
Discover the virtual, in-person and hybrid activities planned for Fall 2024 by clicking or tapping on the link to the right. You can sign up for activities by clicking on the Register for Activities card below.
Shannon Etcheverry, LMSW
Director
734-998-9350
[email protected]
Neysha Reviere
Assistant Director
734-998-9354
[email protected]
Randy Thackston
Program Assistant
[email protected]
Pictured left to right: Randy Thackston, Shannon Etcheverry, Neysha Reviere
Volunteers meet monthly with staff of Turner Senior Wellness Program to provide feedback on program experiences, to offer insight and suggestions for future activities and services including fundraising and development.
Volunteers visit older persons virtually through one-on-one phone calls for about one hour every week or two. Supervision is given by the program coordinator with opportunities for training and connection to other friendly visitor volunteers. This volunteer opportunity is perfect for someone who would like to make a huge difference in the lives of others and can be done almost 100% remotely.
Volunteers help plan and/or conduct special events or presentations that are sponsored by the Turner Senior Resource Center/Turner Senior Wellness Program, such as health talks, flu clinics, jewelry sales and other special events
Volunteers are needed to serve as front desk greeters; computer trainers and mentors; program assistants; older adult resource and information specialists; and members of the Art Gallery 55+ committee and other ad hoc committees.
Volunteers are needed to serve on various planning committees such as sponsorship, silent auction, marketing and others to assist in planning annual fundraising event.
Learn more about this friendly visitor program that is passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults.
Learn how you can support this annual event that benefits six Community Health Services Programs that provide a variety of mission-critical services to older adults in our community.
Volunteer with the Turner Senior Wellness Program, whether it be on the Advisory Committee, Connected Companions or at special events.
Since 1997, Community Health Services has aligned community-based programs and services with Michigan Medicine and our community partners and offers a variety of programs to serve the needs of older adults. The Geriatrics Center also offers resources for older adults, including Social Work help.
Community Health Services: Building Bridges. Connecting Communities.
- Healthy living presentations hosted by U-M Faculty, Fellows and other community experts
- U-M Healthy Aging Series recordings and healthy living presentation recordings
- Blood pressure screenings
- Exercise classes such as balance, yoga, tai-chi and movement to music for varying levels of mobility
- Healthy cooking/nutrition demonstrations and education
- Senior Cafe - Lunch twice a week for a suggested donation
- Technology/Computer classes and one-on-one mentorship
- Computers available for free usage
- Connected Companions - Volunteers are paired with older adults interested in companionship
- Social and cultural activities such as writing groups, social groups, meditation and weekly gaming groups (Mah-jongg, bridge, and euchre)
- The Pride in Aging LGBTQ+ Coffee and Chat is a recurring meet-up that allows older LGBTQ+ individuals to socialize, share stories, and meet friends within the LGBTQ+ community and its allies.
- Gallery 55+ - Exhibit of two-dimensional art created by gifted artists aged fifty-five and older. New artists show four times each year. The gallery welcomes community members of any age to view the art and to participate
- Resource Center is located in the Turner Senior Resource Center lobby with contact information for local agencies and organizations for older adults and caregivers
- Care Consultations - scheduled phone calls or in person meeting with a Social Worker to assist in navigating aging/caregiving and community resources
- Medicaid/Medicare Assistance Program - Medicare, Medicaid, health and prescription drug insurance, medical bills, and long-term care insurance counseling
- Support groups to support caregivers, individuals with low-vision and others
- Jewelry Sale
- Flu Clinic
- Tax clinic hosted by the Housing Bureau for Seniors/AARP
- Big Hearts for Seniors
Turner Senior Wellness Program promotes quality of life among older adults through social connection, wellness activities, health education, and community resources.
A community where the value and vitality of every older adult will be enhanced.
- We strive for a culture of warmth, vitality and belonging where all are welcome.
- We design programs that are informative, healthy and fun.
- We are quality-driven yet cost-conscious with our resources.
- We operate with empathy, respect and integrity.
- We encourage an environment where volunteers contribute, have fun and ‘do good.’
