The new Barry County Commission on Aging Activity and Resource Center is officially open. On Tuesday, a ribbon cutting was held at the facility located at 2625 East M-79 Highway on the Thornapple Manor campus adjacent to Harvest Point. Afterward an open house was held giving the public an opportunity to tour the 16,600 square foot facility.

 

During the ceremony, COA Executive Director Courtney Ziny, Barry County Chamber and EDA president Jennifer Heinzman, Board of Commissioners Chair David Jackson, Thornapple Manor and Harvest Pointe Administrator Rebecca DeHaan and others thanked all who were involved and commented on the long process of planning, funding, and getting the new facility built, and the positive impact it will have on county residents for years to come.

Ziny said:

 

Former COA Director Tammy Pennington, who retired after leading the COA for over 35 years, said: