AgeWell Services Announces Closure of Wellness Center and Driftwood Café to Sustain Core Programs
Muskegon, MI – AgeWell Services has made the difficult decision to close both the Wellness Center and Driftwood Café at Tanglewood Park, with final operations ending on May 22, 2025. This decision comes after a thorough evaluation of budget constraints, inflationary pressure, ongoing financial losses, and uncertainty surrounding federal funding.
“This was not an easy choice, but it is necessary to ensure the long-term sustainability of our vital meal and transportation programs,” said Kris VanderStelt, Executive Director of AgeWell Services. “We remain committed to serving older adults in our community in meaningful ways. While this chapter is closing, we are adapting to continue providing essential services to vulnerable seniors.”
What This Means for Participants
- The Driftwood Café will close, but the Driftwood Discount Dining program will continue on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 560 Seminole Rd. Norton Shores, MI 49444 from 4-6 p.m.
- Driftwood catering services will still be available through AgeWell Services.
- The Wellness Center will close, but Senior Center Activities will expand through our Lunch & Activity Centers and at other various partner locations throughout our service area.
- Support will be provided to help participants transition to other local programs.
“We deeply appreciate the support of our participants, volunteers, and donors over the years,” said VanderStelt. “Our focus remains on ensuring older adults have access to nutritious meals, social opportunities, and wellness resources.”
AgeWell Services is dedicated to adjusting and expanding other services to continue supporting older adults across Oceana, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties. We look forward to bringing the community new programing in the near future.
Founded in 1973, AgeWell Services of West Michigan is a private nonprofit that empowers adults 60 and older to redefine aging by providing vital connections that keep them nourished, engaged and living independently. We serve Oceana, Muskegon and Ottawa counties, offering essential programs including five food access programs (Discount Dine, Farm Fresh Bags, Healthy Harvest Kits, Lunch & Activity Centers and Meals on Wheels), SafeSeniors, Senior Center Activities and Senior Medical Transportation. With the support of a three-county Board of Directors, a programming advisory committee, 90 team members, and 300 annual volunteers, AgeWell Services supports over 10,000 older adults annually through our different programs that provide healthy, nutritious food, critical transportation, wellness opportunities and fosters community connections that enhance the quality of life for older adults.
For more information, visit www.agewellservices.org.
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