Washington County Council on Aging

Washington County Council on Aging EMPOWERING OUR AGING COMMUNITY!

Washington County Council on Aging, Inc is located in Chipley, FL and is a non profit organization focusing on the health, education, and connections of our aging community since 1973.

Hotdogs, watermelon, worm dirt, and fish stories… a few things great memories are made of! 🎣Fishing with Friends at Blue...
05/22/2026

Hotdogs, watermelon, worm dirt, and fish stories… a few things great memories are made of! 🎣

Fishing with Friends at Blue Lake was a great day!

Thank you to Innovations FCU, Joey Tharp (EMS) for manning the grill, Wausau Bait & Tackle for the wigglers, and our friend Stacey for the extra poles and helping keep everybody baited up and fishing!

Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed the day! We will see you next week!

Don’t forget we are closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day!

Aging Like a Pro is always a fresh, informative program each month, and we are so thankful for the time Tamekia McKinnie...
05/21/2026

Aging Like a Pro is always a fresh, informative program each month, and we are so thankful for the time Tamekia McKinnie spends with us making sure we have the resources, tools, and encouragement to do life, and to do it well.

This month, we focused on mental health and the resources available right here in our area.

Mental health is such an important starting place because our emotional well-being can impact every part of life, from our physical health and daily routines to our relationships, confidence, and overall happiness.

Thank you, Tamekia, for pouring into our community and reminding us that taking care of our minds matters just as much as taking care of our bodies.

The garden is growing and we have the most beautiful green beans…. if we do say so ourselves! 🙂From the first seed to th...
05/21/2026

The garden is growing and we have the most beautiful green beans….
if we do say so ourselves! 🙂

From the first seed to the first harvest, this garden has been a reminder that good things grow when a community comes together. 🌱

Thank you again…

Washington County Sheriff's Office
Surplus & Salvage of Chipley
Maphis Nursery & Tree Farm
Southpoint Contracting
Chipley Garden Club
D & J Nursery
Board President Tricia Dedge

05/20/2026

Grab your pole and come kick off Memorial Day weekend at Blue Lake! 🎣☀️

Our Fishing & Friends Day is happening this Friday, May 22nd at 10:00 a.m. and we would love for you to join us for a day of fishing, laughter, fellowship, and good food by the water.

Lunch will be hot off the grill at 11:30 a.m. thanks to our wonderful crew at Washington County EMS! 🌭🍔

Not much of a fisherman? That’s alright too. Come sit under the pavilion, enjoy a few games, visit with friends, and serve as an official witness when next week’s stories start sounding like:
“Now I’m telling ya… that fish was THIS big!” 🐟😂

We’ll have games and fellowship under the pavilion, and if you plan to fish along the waterline, feel free to bring a chair.

A special THANK YOU to our friends at Innovations FCU for sponsoring this special day for our seniors and community. We are also grateful to the Washington County Board of County Commissioners for helping make sure beautiful Blue Lake is ready and looking perfect for us to enjoy together.

And a huge shoutout to Wausau Bait & Tackle for donating the wigglers… ALL 1,000 of them! 🪱 Now if the fish aren’t biting, we may just have to start naming the worms. 😂

If possible, give us a quick call so we can get a head count for lunch, but everyone is welcome and we’d love to see you there! 💙

Also... We will have a couple of extra poles if you need one!

We are still enjoying some of the beautiful flowers Mrs. Lillian cut fresh from her yard for us. 🌸A sweet little reminde...
05/20/2026

We are still enjoying some of the beautiful flowers Mrs. Lillian cut fresh from her yard for us. 🌸

A sweet little reminder that sometimes the smallest things brighten a whole room... and a whole day.

“Take time to stop and smell the flowers.” 💛

Also happening at The Hive today:
• Aging Like a Pro with Tamekia, focusing on Mental Health
• IMPORTANT: Balance & Movement Class has been moved to TOMORROW at 9:30 a.m. this week only!

We’ll save you a seat.

The community is invited to join us Monday, May 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a FREE Legal Clinic at The Hive h...
05/17/2026

The community is invited to join us Monday, May 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a FREE Legal Clinic at The Hive hosted by Legal Services of Northwest Florida.

We are excited to now host this free legal clinic monthly on the third Monday of each month.

Come learn about legal resources and how Legal Services of Northwest Florida may be able to assist eligible individuals with matters such as wills, advance directives, housing and landlord issues, consumer concerns, public benefits, family law matters, and more.

The clinic and information session are free and open to the community. Legal representation and services are available to those who meet eligibility requirements.

Washington County Council on Aging
1348 South Blvd
Chipley, FL 32428

We hope to see you there! 💙

Send Me Back Saturday 🎂Taking a trip down memory lane landed on our April Birthday Party and this fantastic crew! Hope y...
05/16/2026

Send Me Back Saturday 🎂

Taking a trip down memory lane landed on our April Birthday Party and this fantastic crew!

Hope you guys are having a great weekend!

It’s FRIDAY y’all and we ended a great week with a special visitor! 💙Our Florida SHINE Program Liaison, Chris Polzer, st...
05/15/2026

It’s FRIDAY y’all and we ended a great week with a special visitor! 💙

Our Florida SHINE Program Liaison, Chris Polzer, stopped in today to visit with some of our seniors and share important information about the free SHINE program and the many resources available to older adults in our community.

From Medicare questions to prescription coverage and benefits guidance, SHINE provides invaluable support and education for seniors and families navigating important decisions.

We are thankful for partnerships like these and appreciate Mr. Polzer taking the time to spend with us here!

A special thank you as well to Advantage Aging Solutions for helping support programs and services that make a real difference for older adults across our community. We are grateful for partners who continue working to connect seniors with resources, education, and support. 💛

He’ll be back again, but in the meantime if you have questions about Medicare, insurance options, or benefits, let us know and we’ll help point you in the right direction.

You can also contact SHINE at 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337) for free assistance and information.

We hope you have a great weekend!

Phones are back! Call us if you need us..._______________________________☎️ Oh dear… have you been trying to call us? 😅I...
05/14/2026

Phones are back! Call us if you need us...

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☎️ Oh dear… have you been trying to call us? 😅

If you’re getting a busy signal, don’t give up on us just yet. Our phone lines are temporarily down and acting about as dependable as the Florida weather during summer.

Please send us a Facebook message or stop by and see us if you need us. We’re still here, the phones are just having a moment. 💛

We’ll let everyone know as soon as they’re back up and running!

Washington County Council on Aging
1348 South Blvd
Chipley, FL

Two days away! 🩺Pathway to Care Training Center will be at WCCOA this week offering:✔️ CNA Prep Express Class✔️ BLS / CP...
05/11/2026

Two days away! 🩺

Pathway to Care Training Center will be at WCCOA this week offering:

✔️ CNA Prep Express Class
✔️ BLS / CPR Certification Class

📍 Classes held at the Washington County Council on Aging
1348 South Blvd
Chipley, FL 32428

📞 Contact Pathway to Care directly at 850-659-1676 for registration and information.

No cost for approved eligible students.

WCCOA is proud to partner in bringing this opportunity to our community!

** Please note - The BLS Certification Class can be attended separately on Wednesday.

💐We hope everyone had a beautiful weekend celebrating the mothers, grandmothers, and special women who mean so much to u...
05/11/2026

💐We hope everyone had a beautiful weekend celebrating the mothers, grandmothers, and special women who mean so much to us all. We are looking forward to seeing everyone back at The Hive this week!

Here’s what’s coming up at WCCOA:

Monday: NO Exercise Class at 9:30 AM @ First Baptist Chipley
Art Class at 1:30 PM

Tuesday: Line Dancing @ 9:30
and Nutrition with Judy 11:30

Wednesday: Balance & Movement Class at 9:30 AM with Staci
Lunch & Learn with Melonie Wood at 11:30- RSVP NEEDED for lunch and learn

Thursday: NO Exercise Class at 9:30 AM @ First Baptist Chipley
Bingo at 1:30 PM with the Northwest Florida Community Hospital Senior Enrichment
Intermediate Line Dancing from 6 - 8 PM

Friday: Lunch & Learn with Florida SHINE Program to learn more about Medicare updates, changes, and helpful information!! RSVP NEEDED for lunch and learn

🌱 Golden Gardeners is hard at work throughout the week, so come check out the garden and see what’s growing!

☕ Every morning, join our crew for coffee, games, conversation, and fellowship at The Hive.

See you soon! 💛

Address

1348 South Boulevard
Chipley, FL
32428

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18506386216

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