News
New to Medicare classes Ongoing!
The Council on Aging of Buncombe County, SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program), the UNCA College for Seniors, and Goodwill Industries are joining forces to sponsor regular educational classes on Medicare.
Sisters of Mercy Renews Grant
Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Foundation has renewed the grant for Community Risk Coordination, which is a part of Project Continuum CARE.
Internet Search to Aid COA
The Council on Aging can now earn a donation every time you search the Internet AND earn a percentage of every purchase you make online – here is what it is:
Project EMMA Promotes 'Active Aging'
In observance of 'Active Aging Week', September 21-27, we recognize Project EMMA with a two-year report as it continues to promote 'healthy and active aging'.
Project Emma
PROJECT EMMA (Eat better, Move More, Age well) renewed- The Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC Foundation has renewed support for a second year for Project EMMA, a collaboration between COA, the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project, and the YWCA of Asheville-Buncombe County.
Call-A-Ride program needs help!
Call-A-Ride or CAR, is the Council on Aging of Buncombe County's volunteer transportation program that provides rides to seniors who can no longer drive or use public or community transportation (Mountain Mobility).
AARP Driver Safety Classes Announced
The AARP Driver Safety Class 2010 spring schedule with contact information has been announced.
