When we have news to share, we let local outlets know by disseminating press releases. Learn about what’s happening at the Council on Aging as we announce new programs and services.
2025
May 5, 2025 – Communities Across Central Oregon Rally to Strengthen Nutrition Services for Older Adults
March 5, 2025 – Council on Aging of Central Oregon Launches 2025 with Significant Funding to Enhance Senior Nutrition Services
February 19, 2025 – The Council On Aging Of Central Oregon Invites Public Input On Area Plan Findings
January 27, 2025 – Free Tax Preparation Services Available for Low-Income and Older Adult Taxpayers in Central Oregon
January 14, 2025 – Council on Aging of Central Oregon Closes 2024 with Major Grants to Support Senior Nutrition
January 13, 2025 – Special Screening of No Place to Grow Old to Address Senior Homelessness Crisis
2024
October 8, 2024 – Medicare Open Enrollment Begins Next Week, Important Changes Ahead for Central Oregon Residents
September 19, 2024 – The Council on Aging of Central Oregon Launches Critical Survey to Shape the Future of Senior Services
2023
August 16, 2023 – The Summer Celebration Returns Thanks to a New Partnership with Home Instead
July 19, 2023 – Council on Aging of Central Oregon Named Recipient of Prestigious Aging Innovations Award from USAging
June 19, 2023 – Council on Aging of Central Oregon Receives $20,000 from the Ronald W.
Naito MD Foundation to Support Meals on Wheels
May 25, 2023 – Council on Aging of Central Oregon Receives Grant from the Washington Federal Foundation to Help Sustain Meals on Wheels Programming
May 2, 2023 – The Council on Aging of Central Oregon Announces New Executive Director
March 24, 2023 – Council on Aging of Central Oregon Cuts the Ribbon on the New Senior Services Center
February 14, 2023 – The Council on Aging of Central Oregon Expands Its Meals on Wheels Pet Pals Program
January 13, 2023 – Council on Aging of Central Oregon Receives Grant for its Vital Meals on Wheels Program in Deschutes County
2022
November 16, 2022 – Council on Aging of Central Oregon Welcomes Seniors Back for In-Person Dining in Bend
November 4, 2022 – Council on Aging of Central Oregon Receives New Matching Grant to Finalize
Build Out of New Senior Services Center
October 28, 2022 – Directions 2022-2024: The Resource Guide for Older Adults in Central Oregon
Now Available
May 5, 2022 – In-Person Community Dining Returns to Sisters on Tuesdays in Support of Local Older Adults
April 12, 2022 – The Council on Aging is Looking for Volunteers to Help Us Keep Local Seniors Safe, Fed, and Connected
March 21, 2022 – The Council on Aging and Its Partners Celebrate 50 Years of Delivering Meals on Wheels
March 9, 2022 – The Council on Aging of Central Oregon Welcomes Ray Miao to its Board
February 22, 2022 – Council on Aging Awarded $20,500 in Grants To Support Meals on Wheels Program
2021
December 29, 2021 – Three Amazing Organizations Make the Holidays Brighter for Seniors
December 7, 2021 – The Council on Aging is Seeking Volunteers to Join Us in Support of Local Seniors
November 18, 2021 – Council on Aging Welcomes Senator Ron Wyden to Informal Town Hall
November 8. 2021 – Council on Aging Announces Appointment of Chief Financial Officer
November 3, 2021 – Council on Aging Hosts Spooky and COVID Safe Halloween for Local Seniors
September 28, 2021 – Council on Aging Offers Free Medicare Open Enrollment Counseling from October 15 through December 7
September 13, 2021 – The Council on Aging Inaugurates New Meal Transport Van with Generous Support from Robberson Ford
August 19, 2021 – PacificSource Meals on Wheels Volunteer Team Celebrated for 20 Years of Service
August 9, 2021 – Council on Aging of Central Oregon Takes Home Four National Mature Media Awards
Aug 2, 2021 – The Council on Aging of Central Oregon Applauds Sunriver Women’s Club Continued Support
July 27. 2021 – The Council on Aging of Central Oregon Announces Two New Board Members
June 29, 2021 – Council on Aging’s Caring Connections Program Featured on OPB’s Think Out Loud
June 24, 2021 – The Council on Aging of Central Oregon Has Earned Their SAGECare Credential
June 7, 2021 – Peak Posse Fundraiser Supports Keeping Central Oregon Seniors Fed, Safe and Connected!
May 26, 2021 – Senator Merkley Presents U.S. Flag Flown over Capitol to Council on Aging for
Exceptional Service during the COVID-19 Pandemic
May 24, 2021 – Central Oregon Health Council Awards $137,837 to the Council on Aging to
Address Social Isolation and Loneliness
March 24, 2021 – Council on Aging Expands Leadership Team to Support the Growing Needs of Central Oregon Seniors
February 16, 2021 – Piper Joins Council on Aging Board
January 28, 2021: Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation Awards Grant for Meals on Wheels Program in Deschutes County
January 21, 2021: Council on Aging of Central Oregon Announces Caring Connections, a Program Supporting Isolated Seniors in Central Oregon with Weekly Phone Calls
2020
December 21, 2020: The Council on Aging Receives Over $25,000 in Grants from the St. Charles Foundation
December 16, 2020: Holiday Scammers Targeting Seniors at Higher Rates Due to COVID-19
August 26, 2020: Renovations Begin on the Council on Aging of Central Oregon’s new Senior Services Center.
March 17, 2020: Council on Aging Moves to Implement Modified, Safer, Approaches to Delivering Services to Seniors Due to COVID-19
March 12, 2020: Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant to Council on Aging to Feed Homebound Seniors
January 21, 2020: Council on Aging Expands Leadership Team to Support An Aging Central Oregon
2019
November 15, 2019: Holiday Meal Events to Provide Festive Fun and Food for Local Older Adults
October 8, 2019: Council on Aging Offers Free Medicare Counseling To Support Older Adults During Open Enrollment
August 20, 2019: Council on Aging Hosts Free Medicare 101 Classes
August 15, 2019: Nonprofit Tunes Concert to Benefit Central Oregon’s Older Adults
July 31, 2019: Council on Aging Recognizes Outstanding Volunteers for Improving the Lives of Older Adults
July 10, 2019: The Council on Aging of Central Oregon and Local Meal Site Partners To Host Summer Luau Lunches for Older Adults
June 1, 2019: Council on Aging of Central Oregon Expands Free Information and Referral Services to Madras Senior Center. (photo)
May 21, 2019: Free Lunch Service in Bend for Adults Aged 60+
May 1, 2019: High Desert Corvettes Selects Council on Aging of Central Oregon as a 2019 Beneficiary (photo)
Feb. 28, 2019: Meals on Wheels to Resume Thursday Thanks to Volunteers & Community Members
Feb. 27, 2019: Nutrition Services for Seniors in Deschutes County Continue To Be Impacted By Snowstorm
Feb. 26, 2019: Nutrition Services for Seniors in Deschutes County Impacted Tuesday Due To Heavy Snowfall
Feb. 25, 2019: Tri-County Nutrition Services for Seniors Impacted Monday and Tuesday Due To Heavy Snowfall
Feb. 18, 2019: AT&T Awards $10,000 to Address Shortfall in Programming for Older Adults at Nutritional Risk in Central Oregon
Feb. 11, 2019: Council on Aging of Central Oregon to Promote Age-Friendly Communities and Connect with Younger Generation at Winterfest 2019
Jan. 11, 2019: Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation Awards Grant for Meals on Wheels Programming in Deschutes County (photo)
2018
Nov. 13, 2018: Free Holiday Meal Events Give Seniors a Chance to Celebrate the Season Together
Oct. 12, 2018: 2019 Medicare Enrollment Period Opens Next Week
Sept. 28, 2018: MDU Resources Foundation and Cascade Natural Gas Award Grant for Meals on Wheels Programing in Tri-County Area
