Turner African American Services Council (TAASC)
The mission of the Turner African American Services Council (TAASC) is to serve as a liaison between the community and local health care providers by creating partnerships to increase and enhance access to wellness, health education, and health care for diverse and underserved older adults.
TAASC envisions a community in which underserved older adults of color can experience an improved quality of health care and achieve an optimal quality of life.
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Resource Guide
View our resource guide for a list and description of services for older adults in Washtenaw County.
Upcoming & Past Events
Check back often for information on upcoming events with the Turner African American Services Council.
Health in All Phases: Religion and Spirituality: What Role does Religion, Spirituality & Faith play in the healing process?
Saturday, November 15, 2025
1:00-3:30p.m.
Location: 300 W. Michigan Ave
TAASC & Limelight Production of Solo Acts: Solo Acts - A Theatrical Compilation on Aging was developed in 2023 through interviews and community conversation to affirm the experiences of those aging on their own, challenge perceptions of those aging solo and illuminate the uniqueness of the solo aging experience (October 15, 2025; November 21, 2025; January 23, 2026)
Turner African American Services Council Annual MLK Day Celebration: Strategies for Surviving Today’s Political Climate
Saturday, January 17, 2026
1:00-3:00p.m.
Location: Bethel AME Church
Panelists: Tiana Korley, MD, PhD; Frederick Korley, MD, PhD; Jamie LaLonde, MSW; Jimmy Wilson Jr.; Debbie Dingell - live music & dinner free event
Turner African American Services Council’s Seminar: Navigating Today’s Health Insurance Changes
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
1:00-3:00p.m.
Location: Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center
4135 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Discussion and Q &A Topics: Practical guidance for Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, & Advantage - eligibility, appeals, and resources.
Turner African American Services Council (TAASC) Senior Fun Day!
Saturday, August 15, 2026
1:00-3:30 p.m.
Ypsilanti Senior Center, 1015 Congress St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Turner African American Services Council’s Caregiving & Caregivers: Support and Resources
Ypsilanti Senior Center
1015 N. Congress St., Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
5:30 - 7:30pm
Discussion and Q &A Topics: Respite Care; Nursing Homes; Choosing Home Support; Financial Resources
- Rhythms Across the Continents: Kongo to Congo
- Big Hearts for Seniors
- Humor as a Coping Mechanism in African American Culture (October 2023)
- Alternative Medicine: Mind, Body, and Spirit (July 2023)
- How to Talk to Your Doctor (October 2019)
- The Fight for Voting Rights: Then and Now (June 2022)
Community Health Services & Geriatric Center Programs
Since 1997, Community Health Services has aligned community-based programs and services with Michigan Medicine and our community partners and offers a variety of programs to serve the needs of older adults. The Geriatrics Center also offers resources for older adults, including Social Work help.
A Community Health Services Program
Community Health Services: Building Bridges. Connecting Communities.
