Ishpeming Multi- Purpose Senior Center

Where every senior feels at home, every day.

Dedicated to the seniors on the West End of Marquette County — providing nourishing meals, meaningful activities, wellness support, and a place to belong, day after day.

A Place to Call Home

Since 1982, the Greater Ishpeming Commission on Aging (GICOA) has provided a warm, supportive home for seniors in West Marquette County. Our mission is simple: to help our residents live independently with dignity as they age in place in their community.

In 2021, we moved into a brand-new 3,000-square-foot facility on Greenwood Street — purpose-built for accessibility and comfort. Made possible by a $1.9 million grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the generosity of our neighbors, this space was designed with our residents in mind.

We serve adults 60 and older in the City of Ishpeming and the townships of Ishpeming, Tilden, Ely, Champion, Humboldt, Michigamme, and Republic. From daily activities, weekly meals and casework services that keep body and mind engaged, we're here to make every day a good one.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we're supported by the Marquette County Senior Millage, the Upper Peninsula Area Agency on Aging, United Way, and caring people like you.

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Special Events

Highlighted activities and gatherings happening soon at the center.

This Week

Coffee and Socialization

Fri, Sep 25 · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · The Great Room

coffee social

Chair Yoga

Fri, Sep 25 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

None

Chair Yoga (10:30-11:30)

Fri, Sep 25 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

None

Coffee and Socialization

Mon, Sep 21 · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · The Great Room

coffee social

Low Impact

Mon, Sep 21 · 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM · Back Activity Room (Double Doors)

Low Impact Aerobics (10:30)

Mon, Sep 21 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

Everyone welcome, volunteer coordinated. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Workouts focused on elevating your heart rate as you follow along to video instructions.

Class of 1956 IHS

Mon, Sep 21 · 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM · The Great Room

Ishpeming High School class get together for those that graduated in 1956! Bring a lunch or goodie to share!

Mexican Dominoes

Mon, Sep 21 · 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM · Back Activity Room (Double Doors)

dominoes

Euchre

Mon, Sep 21 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

Euchre is a fast-paced, trick-taking card game played in partners, using a reduced deck and a unique trump system! Open to anyone 60 and older experienced or beginner!

Coffee and Socialization

Thu, Sep 24 · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · The Great Room

coffee social

Asahi

Thu, Sep 24 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

Senior Center Lunch

Thu, Sep 24 · 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM · The Great Room

Every Thursday at Ishpeming senior center, meals rotate through the month. $8 donation, must call and sign up the Monday before.

Republic Meal

Thu, Sep 24 · 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM · Off Site

Parkinsons Wellness

Thu, Sep 24 · 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

Coffee and Socialization

Today · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · The Great Room

coffee social

Diabetes Support Group

Today · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

Instructor lead support group for individuals living with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or looking to learn more about eating healthy and being active!

Mahjong

Today · 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM · Great Room

Pinochle

Today · 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM · Great Room

None

Coffee and Socialization

Wed, Sep 23 · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · The Great Room

coffee social

Strong Body

Wed, Sep 23 · 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

Strong Bodies (10:30 Class)

Wed, Sep 23 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

None

Elevate Fitness Class

Wed, Sep 23 · 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

Help seniors build confidence through strength. All fitness levels encouraged to participate.

Later This Month

Coffee and Socialization

Fri, Sep 11 · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · The Great Room

coffee social

Foot Care Clinic

Fri, Sep 11 · 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Conference Room

Nail Cutting

Chair Yoga

Fri, Sep 11 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

None

Chair Yoga (10:30-11:30)

Fri, Sep 11 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

None

Coffee and Socialization

Fri, Sep 18 · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · The Great Room

coffee social

Chair Yoga

Fri, Sep 18 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

None

Chair Yoga (10:30-11:30)

Fri, Sep 18 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

None

Blood Pressure Clinic

Fri, Sep 18 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · The Great Room

Get your blood pressure checked

Bell Bingo

Fri, Sep 18 · 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM · The Great Room

women playing bingo

Coffee and Socialization

Fri, Sep 4 · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · The Great Room

coffee social

Foot Care Clinic

Fri, Sep 4 · 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Conference Room

Nail Cutting

Chair Yoga

Fri, Sep 4 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

None

Chair Yoga (10:30-11:30)

Fri, Sep 4 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

None

knit and crochet club

Fri, Sep 4 · 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Great Room

Coffee and Socialization

Mon, Sep 14 · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · The Great Room

coffee social

Legal Clinic

Mon, Sep 14 · 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Conference Room

None

Low Impact

Mon, Sep 14 · 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM · Back Activity Room (Double Doors)

Coffee and Socialization

Mon, Sep 28 · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · The Great Room

coffee social

Low Impact

Mon, Sep 28 · 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM · Back Activity Room (Double Doors)

Low Impact Aerobics (10:30)

Mon, Sep 28 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

Everyone welcome, volunteer coordinated. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Workouts focused on elevating your heart rate as you follow along to video instructions.

Mexican Dominoes

Mon, Sep 28 · 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM · Back Activity Room (Double Doors)

dominoes

Euchre

Mon, Sep 28 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

Euchre is a fast-paced, trick-taking card game played in partners, using a reduced deck and a unique trump system! Open to anyone 60 and older experienced or beginner!

Casual Crafters with JoAnn Manty

Mon, Sep 28 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

None

Coffee and Socialization

Mon, Sep 7 · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · The Great Room

coffee social

Low Impact

Mon, Sep 7 · 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM · Back Activity Room (Double Doors)

Coffee and Socialization

Thu, Sep 10 · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · The Great Room

coffee social

Asahi

Thu, Sep 10 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

Coffee and Socialization

Thu, Sep 17 · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · The Great Room

coffee social

Asahi

Thu, Sep 17 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

Senior Center Lunch

Thu, Sep 17 · 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM · The Great Room

Every Thursday at Ishpeming senior center, meals rotate through the month. $8 donation, must call and sign up the Monday before.

Parkinsons Wellness

Thu, Sep 17 · 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

Coffee and Socialization

Thu, Sep 3 · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · The Great Room

coffee social

Asahi

Thu, Sep 3 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

Library Book Club

Thu, Sep 3 · 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Conference Room

None

Class of 1967 IHS

Thu, Sep 3 · 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Great Room

None

Coffee and Socialization

Tue, Sep 1 · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · The Great Room

coffee social

Ukulele

Tue, Sep 1 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

Ukulele Lessons

Mahjong

Tue, Sep 1 · 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM · Great Room

Pinochle

Tue, Sep 1 · 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM · Great Room

None

Coffee and Socialization

Tue, Sep 15 · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · The Great Room

coffee social

Ukulele

Tue, Sep 15 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

Ukulele Lessons

Mahjong

Tue, Sep 15 · 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM · Great Room

Pinochle

Tue, Sep 15 · 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM · Great Room

None

Coffee and Socialization

Tue, Sep 29 · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · The Great Room

coffee social

Ukulele

Tue, Sep 29 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

Ukulele Lessons

Mahjong

Tue, Sep 29 · 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM · Great Room

Pinochle

Tue, Sep 29 · 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM · Great Room

None

Coffee and Socialization

Tue, Sep 8 · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · The Great Room

coffee social

Mahjong

Tue, Sep 8 · 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM · Great Room

Pinochle

Tue, Sep 8 · 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM · Great Room

None

Coffee and Socialization

Wed, Sep 16 · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · The Great Room

coffee social

Strong Body

Wed, Sep 16 · 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

Strong Bodies (10:30 Class)

Wed, Sep 16 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

None

Champion Meal

Wed, Sep 16 · 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM · Off Site

Estate Planning Seminar

Wed, Sep 16 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Great Room

Coffee and Socialization

Wed, Sep 2 · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · The Great Room

coffee social

Strong Body

Wed, Sep 2 · 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

Strong Bodies (10:30 Class)

Wed, Sep 2 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

None

Coffee and Socialization

Wed, Sep 30 · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · The Great Room

coffee social

Strong Body

Wed, Sep 30 · 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

Strong Bodies (10:30 Class)

Wed, Sep 30 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

None

Elevate Fitness Class

Wed, Sep 30 · 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

Help seniors build confidence through strength. All fitness levels encouraged to participate.

Coffee and Socialization

Wed, Sep 9 · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · The Great Room

coffee social

Strong Body

Wed, Sep 9 · 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

Strong Bodies (10:30 Class)

Wed, Sep 9 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · Front Activity Room(Sink)

None

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Meal Sites

*All site meals, you must be signed up to receive a meal or there won't be one available to you.

Ishpeming Senior Center

Upcoming Meals

Thursday, September 17th at 12:00 PM

Menu: Baked Tilapia, Rice Pilaf, Mixed Veggies
Thursday, September 24th at 12:00 PM

Menu: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Cheesy Garlic Bread, Broccoli
Thursday, October 1st at 12:00 PM

Menu: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Roasted Yukon and veggie
Thursday, October 8th at 12:00 PM

Menu: Lasagna, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread
Thursday, October 15th at 12:00 PM

Menu: Pork Loin with Pineapple Salsa, Au Gratin Potatoes, Veggie
Thursday, October 22nd at 12:00 PM

Menu: Chicken Wings, Ham/Cheese Sliders, Veggie Pizza
Thursday, October 29th at 12:00 PM

Menu: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Veggie and dinner roll.

Notes

Call 906-485-5527 to sign up.

Michigamme Meal Site

Michigamme Town Hall

Regular Schedule

Congregate Meal

Every Tuesday @ 12:00PM

Notes

Call Nancy 906-869-1557 to sign up. Cost is $7 for members and $8 for nonmembers.

Humboldt Meal Site

Humboldt Township Hall

Upcoming Meals

Wednesday, October 14th at 12:00 PM

Menu: Pork Loin with Pineapple Salsa, Au Gratin Potatoes, Veggie

Notes

Call 906-485-5527 to sign up.

Champion Meal Site

Champion Township Hall

Notes

Champion and Humboldt meals have merged together at Humboldt Township on the second Wednesday of each month.

Republic Meal Site

Bethany Lutheran Church

Upcoming Meals

Thursday, September 24th at 12:00 PM

Menu: Spaghetti and Meatballs, Cheesy Garlic Bread and Broccoli
Thursday, October 22nd at 12:00 PM

Menu: Chicken Wings, Ham/Cheese Sliders, Veggie Pizza

Notes

Call 906-485-5527 to sign up.

Volunteer Opportunities

Help support our residents and programs. Every hour makes a difference in someone's day.

No volunteer opportunities available at this time. Check back soon — new opportunities are added regularly.

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