The Van Wert County Council on Aging has started its day bus trips again for adults in the community after halting them last year. The trips are open to anyone 18 and older, and travel to various tourist locations in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and Indiana. Each excursion is rated a level 1 through 4 walking level, to give travelers a heads up on how active they will be. The first trip last week to The Ark Encounter in Kentucky was a hit. Brenda DeLong is on the council's travel committee and says this is the perfect opportunity for those that want to travel but don't want the hassle of planning.

Van Wert Council on Aging has recently teamed up with area businesses and organizations to help provide seniors in need with gifts to help get them through the holiday season. Student volunteers from Vantage Career Center helped sort close to a thousand items for the Snowflakes for Seniors project. Those items include cleaning supplies, clothing, hygiene items, and toiletries. These items were collected by area businesses like Tracy's Auction Barn. Through this project, the Van Wert Council on Aging is looking provide these items to 150 senior citizens, which is 50 more than last year.

Tuesday, senior citizens in Van Wert got the chance to get into the holiday spirit with some holiday music, food, and fun. 

The Van Wert Council on Aging held their first Thursday chair Zumba class.

The Van Wert Council on Aging invited area seniors to get up and shake it Thursday afternoon.