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A&D Hospice Volunteers

A&D Hospice is seeking caring individuals to serve in their local community as hospice volunteers. Volunteers create their own schedule and may provide companionship through conversation, reading, puzzles, cards and similar activities. Contact Veronica Jiminez at 989-401-7510.

Become a Foster Parent

Children in foster care need supportive adults to provide loving homes until they can be safely reunited with family. For information, call 1-855-MICHKIDS or visit Michigan.gov/HopeForAHome.

SouthernCare Hospice Volunteers

SouthernCare Hospice is seeking volunteers for its volunteer program. Call 989-790-7533 for information.

Tuscola County Veterans Affairs Volunteer Drivers

Volunteer drivers are needed to take Tuscola County veterans to medical appointments in Ann Arbor, Detroit and Saginaw. Even one or two days a month can help. Call 989-673-8148.

Care Team Hospice Volunteers

Volunteers are wanted to provide comfort visits with hospice patients in Tuscola County. Contact Volunteer Coordinator Gail Makuch at 810-241-6201 or gmakuch@careteammi.com.

Mayville Area Share Shop Volunteer Drivers

Volunteer drivers with a large pickup are needed for donation pickup and towing the donation trailer. Gasoline is compensated. Call 989-843-5370.

Volunteer Singers for Assisted Living Centers

Volunteer singers are wanted for sing-alongs at assisted living centers in the Marlette and Sandusky area. Call Judy Gibson at 989-635-0536.

Focus Hope Food for Seniors

Adults age 60 and older living in Huron, Sanilac, Tuscola and Lapeer counties may sign up to receive a commodity supplemental food box. Call 313-494-4600 or email food@focushope.edu.

Caro Area District Library Chess Club

Chess club meets the first and third Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. Players of any skill level are welcome.

Vassar Seventh-day Adventist Community Service Rooms

Community service rooms are open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 5920 Frankenmuth Road for free clothing, shoes, bedding and other items. Donations are appreciated. Call 989-823-3069.

Sandusky Euchre

Euchre is held the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 145 Wedge Road, Sandusky. Bring a snack or dish to pass. Questions: 810-310-2715.

Mayville Hilltop Community Church Food Outreach

Free groceries and a free dinner are available the third Saturday of each month. Call 989-843-6151 for information.

St. Christopher Parish Food Pantry

The pantry at 910 W. Frank Street in Caro is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Tuscola County residents. Limit one visit per month. Call 989-672-2104.

Free Veterans Haircuts and Lunch

Held the second Monday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Vassar Eagles #2380 Hall, 651 State Road, Vassar. Organized by Strength in Numbers and sponsored by local businesses.

Marlette Free Community Lunch

Free community lunch is held the last Saturday of every month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Marlette. The building is handicap accessible.

Good Samaritans Food Pantry

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon at Caro United Methodist Church, 670 W. Gilford Road. Open to Tuscola County residents; ID is required.

Vassar Library Mah-Jongg

Games are held every Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Vassar Library. Free lessons are available for new players.

Opperman Memorial Library

Visit OppermanMemorialLibrary.com or the library's Facebook page for services and programs. The Kingston Enterprise archive from Feb. 7, 1941, through Dec. 27, 1979, is available online.

Veterans Coffee and Donuts at Caro Moose Lodge

Veterans and guests can enjoy free coffee and donuts the second Tuesday of every month from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Caro Moose Lodge.

American Legion Auxiliary #421

Meets the second Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. at the Unionville American Legion Hall.

American Legion Post #181

Meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at 248 W. Main Street, Mayville.

Blue Star Mothers Thumb Chapter

Meets the last Wednesday of each month, except July and December, at 5:30 p.m. at the Franklin Inn in Bad Axe. Dinner begins at 4:45 p.m. Email BSMthumb178@hotmail.com for information.

Caro American Legion Post #7

Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

Caro Chapter #96 Royal Arch Masons

Meets the second Thursday of each month at the Masonic Temple, 156 N. State Street, Caro.

Caro Lions Club

Meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. at the Brentwood. Call 989-673-5588 for information.

Cass City AAUW

Meets the second Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. at The Post in Cass City. Call 989-912-5656 for information.

Cass City VFW Post 3644

Meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at 4533 Veterans Drive, Cass City. Call 989-872-4934.

Cass River Genealogical Group

Meets the fourth Tuesday from 5 to 6:50 p.m., except June, July, August and December, at the James E. Wickson District Library Conference Room in Frankenmuth.

Experimental Aircraft Association

Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Harry Browne Airport in Saginaw. Contact Ken at 989-673-8242 or kennethhecht@hotmail.com.

Exchange Club of Caro

Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Brentwood. Call 989-551-4619 for information.

Kingston AMVETS

Meets the third Tuesday of each month at Meeting Place.

Marlette Sportsmen's Association

Meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 4260 White Creek Road, Marlette.

TOPS Club 1212 Vassar

Meets Wednesdays at Ivan Middleton Hall, 1007 Lane Street. Weigh-in is 8 to 9 a.m.; meetings run 9 to 10 a.m. Contact Shirley at 989-823-8607 or Diana at 989-225-3467.

TOPS Chapter 1627 Caro

Meets Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Brentwood in Caro. Call Cecelia at 989-673-6023 or Ann at 989-977-1182.

Tuscola Peer Center

Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed Thursdays, at 406 W. Frank Street, Caro. Call 989-589-5820.

Tuscola Peer Center Board

Board meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. at 406 W. Frank Street, Caro.

Vassar Friends of the Library

Meets the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the library.

Veteran to Veteran Meetings

Held the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Mayville Veterans You Are Not Forgotten Pavilion. Call 989-673-8148 for information.

Area VFW Monthly Meetings

VFW Post 4164 in Caro meets the second Monday at 7:30 p.m.; VFW Post 3644 in Cass City meets the second Monday at 7 p.m.; VFW Post 10884 in Mayville meets the second Monday at 2 p.m.; VFW Post 4837 in Marlette meets the third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

Al-Anon Family Group

Regular meetings are available in the Thumb area for people affected by someone else's excessive drinking. Call the MI Thumb Area AFG at 989-912-5478.

AA - Caro

Meetings are held Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 503 State Street, Caro.

AA - Reese

Meetings are held Mondays at 7 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in Reese.

Cakima Serenity Home AA Group

Meets at 3800 Lee Hill Road, Mayville, seven days a week at 7 p.m., with additional meetings Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11 a.m.

Celebrate Recovery

Faith-based recovery program meets Sundays at 6 p.m. at Caro Church of the Nazarene, 1494 Purdy Road, Caro.

Family Caregiver Support

Meets the third Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon at the Human Development Commission, 429 Montague Avenue, Caro. Call 989-673-4121.

Narcotics Anonymous

For information, call 800-230-4085.

Stepping Up AA Group

Meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Parish Building, 910 W. Frank Street, Caro.

Tuscola MS Support Group

Meets the second Monday of each month, beginning Nov. 9, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. in the Reading Room at Caro Area District Library, 840 W. Frank Street, Caro. For more information, call 810-272-0292.

Freedom AA Meetings

Meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Caro.