The Fulton County Council on Aging is the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce’s June Member of the Month. Shown from left are Lisa Byers, Kathy Hawk and Doug Beller with the Council on Aging; Amber Basham, Life Care Center of Rochester; Kendra Chudzynski and Hillary Tilden, Smith Sawyer Smith Agency; Mona Elsea and Rusty Moore with the Council on Aging; Jessica Riffle, Purdue Extension; Justin Brady, Edward Jones & Co.; Todd Montel, Council on Aging; Lindy Breeden, First Federal Savings Bank; Taylor Showley, Outlet Youth Center; and Jillian Smith, chamber executive director. Photo provided by the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce.

News Release

ROCHESTER — The Fulton County Council on Aging is the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce’s June Member of the Month.

It’s celebrating its 50th year.

Located at 625 Pontiac St., Rochester, the council offers activities for seniors, including: bingo on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays; chair volleyball on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; euchre and dominoes on Tuesdays; craft classes on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; bridge on Thursdays; and chair yoga on Thursday mornings.

The council is involved in the community through Transpo, which runs 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. It also offers live entertainment and serves lunch supplied by the Area Five Agency.

The council’s staff includes: Transpo Transportation Supervisor Rusty Moore; Lisa Byers, who handles activities and AR/AP payroll; Mona Elsea, who handles activities; Crafting Director Kathy Stephens-Hawke; and Executive Director Doug Beller.

The council is seeking volunteers, with people able to learn more by calling the council at (574) 223-6953.