New senior activity center opens in Casco Township

The $500,000 facility provides a gathering space for local seniors near South Haven.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 11:00pm

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A softly focused, abstract photograph depicting a group of seniors engaged in conversation and activities at a community center, with the background blurred into warm, colorful shapes.The new senior activity center in Casco Township provides a welcoming space for local seniors to gather, socialize, and participate in enriching programs.South Haven Today

A new senior activity center has opened in Casco Township, Michigan, providing a dedicated space for local seniors to gather for activities like cards, bingo, cardio drumming, and chair yoga. The $500,000 facility was funded in part by a $200,000 state allocation secured by State Representative Joey Andrews and is operated by Senior Services of Van Buren County.

Why it matters

The new center fills a need for a local gathering space for seniors in the Casco Township area, who previously had to travel to the senior center in nearby South Haven to participate in programming. The facility's opening reflects an effort to better serve the senior population in the region.

The details

The new senior activity center is located in a previously vacant fire station space at the Casco Township Hall. The 6,000-square-foot facility features cafe tables and chairs, an open area for activities, and ADA-accessible doors and restrooms. Construction took place between September 2025 and April 2026.

  • The dedication ceremony for the new center is planned for April 20, 2026.
  • Senior Services of Van Buren County began providing programming at the Casco Township Hall in 2024.

The players

Julie Cowie

A member of the Van Buren County Senior Services Board.

Joey Andrews

A state representative who secured a $200,000 state allocation to help fund the new senior activity center.

Senior Services of Van Buren County

The organization that operates the new senior activity center and has provided programming at the Casco Township Hall since 2024.

Casco Township

The township where the new senior activity center is located.

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What they’re saying

“A couple years ago, in 2024, Casco Township voted to have their senior programming delivered by Senior Services of Van Buren County, because Casco Township is technically in Allegan County, but we've had a voted senior millage since the mid-90s and we've had various forms of programming at the Casco Township Hall led by senior staff over the years.”

— Julie Cowie, Member, Van Buren County Senior Services Board

“It's a wonderful large space and now it's carpeted. There are cafe tables and chairs for the seniors to use. They gather for cards once a week. There's a large open area for cardio drumming and chair yoga. They gather for bingo. And so it's just got a really nice space for them.”

— Julie Cowie, Member, Van Buren County Senior Services Board

What’s next

The dedication ceremony for the new senior activity center will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Casco Township Hall.

The takeaway

The opening of the new senior activity center in Casco Township reflects an effort by local officials and senior service providers to better serve the needs of the area's growing senior population by creating a dedicated community space close to home. The facility's amenities and programming aim to promote social engagement and healthy lifestyles for local seniors.