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Director

George Samra

Board of Directors

Sherry Kohl - President

Wendy Cramer - Vice President,

Kalitta Air

Pattie Fraser - Secretary-Treasurer

Audubon Society

Ann Victoria Hopcroft ,

Attorney at Law

Belle Flora -

Huron Tent & Rental

Brianne Becker -

Oscoda Area Schools

Jennifer Jackson -

Huntington Bank

Stacy Rich -

Pete's Party Store

HIGHSCHOOL POOL - Door 12

Lap Swim ($4)

Water Exercise ($6)

Open Swim ($4)

Contact: communityeducation@oscodaschools.org

CARDIO DRUMMING (Low impact), Tues & Thur 9-10 am at the Oscoda-AuSable Senior Center. Questions? Gaylynn 989-305-2959

LINE DANCING

From Huron Out: Fridays, 7-9pm

Oscoda Senior Center: 10:30 am on Tuesdays, Wednesdays (Intermediate Level), and Thursdays

VFW Hall: Thursdays, 6-8pm (contact: (989) 305-2959)

Vista Lanes: Fridays, 5-8pm in the Lounge/Dance area

CARDS

-Oscoda Senior Center:

Bridge - Mondays 9:30am

Cards - Thursdays 12:30pm

Pinochle - Thursdays 6pm

Euchre - Sundays 5pm

CORN HOLE - Fridays, 6pm, Eagles Club

BINGO - American Legion, Sundays Noon

FISHING - Watch Wellman's Fish Report

Mi State Weekly Fishing Report

CANOEING - Visit our local rental establishments and enjoy the water.

CAMPING - Many camping facilities available in our area. Stop into the Chamber office for literature!

HIKING - Trails nearby. Visit the Chamber office for maps

CONCERTS on the BEACH (BANDSHELL) - Finished for the season, watch for 2024 schedule

LIBRARY - Robert J Parks Library

MOVIES at the PIER - Wednesdays at Dusk until Aug 16 (come 30 min prior)

PARKS/BEACHES - Swimming and playgrounds at the Public Beach.

IOSCO COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR CENTER

THEATER - Shoreline Players

BOWLING - Vista Lanes Bowling

YOGA

a. To the Moon & Back - classes $10 each

b. Villages Clubhouse - Wed 5:30pm, $5

c. Harrisville Yoga - www.harrisvilleyoga.com

GREAT NEWS!

The Farm Market is now open, and there is always room for more vendors. Please contact Stephanie Wentworth at 989-909-3193 to secure your spot and enjoy the joy of serving your community.

MICHIGAN LINKS

Mid-Mih Dist. Health Dept #2

Michigan DNR News

Michigan Dept of Health & Human Services (MDHHS)

Michigan Works 7B

Michigan Dept of Labor and Economic Opportunity

Dept of Environment, Great Lks, & Energy

MEDC Michigan Econ. Development Corp

LARA Licensing & Regulatory Affairs

LOCAL LINKS

AuSable Township

Oscoda Township

Iosco Arenac Library

Huron National Forest/USFS

Oscoda Area Schools

Alpena Community College

Oscoda CVB

Wurtsmith Air Museum

Develop Iosco

Food Distribution Locations

The Iosco County Commission on Aging

Oscoda Senior Center,

653 State Street S.W., Oscoda

(989) 739-3668.

www.ioscocoa.org

Meet new friends and socialize

with friends and neighbors.

ACTIVITIES

Anytime: card games, board games, pool tables, check/checkers, electronic dart board, nature walks

Mondays

9:30am - Bridge

5:30pm - Cardio Drumming

Tuesdays

9-10am - Cardio Drumming

10:30am - Line Dancing

Wednesdays

10:30am - Intermediate Line Dancing

Thursdays

9-10am - Cardio Drumming

12:30pm - Cards

1:15pm - Crafts

6pm - Pinochle

Fridays

10:30am - Relaxation Coloring

Sundays

5pm - Euchre Night

MEALS Suggested Donation:

60+ : $4.00

<60 : $7.50

Call to Make Reservations one day in advance.

Oscoda Center: (989) 739-3668

Hale Center: (989) 728-4251

Sand Lake Center: (989) 469-9361 Tawas Center: (989) 362-6892

Jeneane: (989) 728-2206

Janice: (989) 739-3781

*** All Meals are subject to change due to the availability of food. ***

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Youth Scouting Opportunities



Young people interested in scouting on the Sunrise Side can participate by joining a local scouting unit. In Oscoda, the available units include:

Troop #7G is for girls who have turned 11 or completed the 5th grade. Contact Dr. Pete Mapes at (937) 212-8435.

Troop #959B is for boys who have turned 11 or completed the 5th grade. Contact Mr. Alan Avery at (989) 820-5035.

Crew #7 is for young men and young women who have turned 14 or completed the 8th grade . Contact Dr. Pete Mapes at (937)212-8435.

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Veteran's Assistance Programs

Do you know of a local veteran who might need a helping hand? Then please contact Ron Whitney (CW5 Retired), Veteran Service Officer at (989) 362-6571 or at rwhitney@ioscocounty.org.

The Food Pantry for the Veteran's Assistance Program is available on Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Food Pantry Available at the

United Methodist Church

If there is someone out there that you know who is in need of food, there is a free food pantry available at the United Methodist Church in Oscoda. Located by the entry doors nearest to the church parsonage.

The Pantry is available 24 hours per/day, 7 days a week, 365 days.

Items Free to those who need them.

Pantry refilled by community donations.

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Baby Needs

If anyone is in need of free supplies for babies or toddlers, such as diapers, pullups, wipes and rash cream, these are available through Iosco County MDHHS.

You must be a resident of Iosco County to qualify.

Iosco County MDHHS

2145 East Huron Road

East Tawas, Michigan 48730

Ask the front desk staff at MDHHS for more information!!

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FISH

Friends Instantly

Sharing Help

FISH Inc., Oscoda is a group of Christians from many local churches who want to put their faith into action by expressing love and concern for our neighbors.

FISH volunteers are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

Contact (989) 254-9187

FISH is always looking for volunteers.

If you are interested and can help