Seniors

Farmington resident Peter Lichtenberg received an Exemplary Service Award “for his years of extraordinary contributions to aging services in Michigan.”

Published September 17, 2021

Farmington resident wins award for senior services work

FARMINGTON — During a Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging meeting this past June, Farmington resident Peter Lichtenberg learned some news that he said came as a “total shock” to him.

Published September 9, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Social square dancing to debut at Royal Oak senior center

ROYAL OAK — The Leo Mahany/Harold Meininger Senior Community Center will offer a new recreational activity: social square dancing, so grab your partner and do-si-do.

Published August 13, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Playing for the love of the music

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Walking by the Blossom Heath Beach House on a Thursday afternoon, visitors could be forgiven for thinking they’ve taken a step back in time.

Published August 12, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak couple to celebrate 70th wedding anniversary

ROYAL OAK — Joseph and Lois Golden wed in 1951 at the ages of 18 and 19, respectively, and moved into their current home in northern Royal Oak three years later.

Published August 11, 2021

Metro

Experts offer safety tips for seniors, those with mobility issues

METRO DETROIT — As humans age, they become frailer and more prone to serious injury or worse in the case of a fall.

Published July 28, 2021

Madison - Park News

Work begins on new senior living community

MADISON HEIGHTS — City officials in Madison Heights recently marked the groundbreaking for a major new senior living community, named The Reserve at Red Run.

Published July 13, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Helm bocce ball court to be named for board chair

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Visitors to The Helm at the Boll Life Center at 158 Ridge Road in Grosse Pointe Farms will soon have new activities to enjoy.

Published May 7, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling centenarian celebrates birthday with country music

STERLING HEIGHTS — After a year where life has been precarious and unpredictable for many, Sterling Heights resident Anthony Leonard recently celebrated reaching the age of 103.

Published May 3, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Senior Center, local organizations get boost from federal grant money

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Organizations that help local seniors, children, the homeless and more will benefit from money allocated to different public service organizations through the Community Development Block Grant program administered by St. Clair Shores.

Published April 22, 2021

Woodward Talk

Berkley woman to celebrate her 100th birthday

BERKLEY — A Berkley woman is celebrating a personal milestone at the end of April: her 100th birthday.

Farmington Class of 1946 still as close as ever

Published April 8, 2021

Metro

Farmington Class of 1946 still as close as ever

FARMINGTON — Though the class size has dwindled over the years, the bond of the Farmington High School Class of 1946 has never wavered.

“Gray Matters: Laughter and Brain Health” is the title of a free virtual lecture for Michigan seniors aimed at helping them find the brighter side of life by exploring the benefits of laughter on the brain, particularly zduring current stressful times. JVS Human Services have teamed up with Jewish Family Services to provide monthly lectures for local seniors.

Published March 25, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield groups offer virtual brain health lecture for seniors

SOUTHFIELD — Local seniors are invited to take place in a monthly virtual lecture administered by Mind University.

Published March 24, 2021

Rochester Post

OPC resumes adult day services program

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Older Persons’ Commission resumed its adult day services program this month, nearly a year after it halted the program due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published March 24, 2021

Rochester Post

OPC building open by appointment only

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Older Persons’ Commission is now buzzing with activity, albeit by appointment only, and at a reduced capacity.

Published March 24, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Heights holds fairy garden workshops as city plans trail

STERLING HEIGHTS — A short path near the Sterling Heights Senior Center will be transformed in the coming months into a fairy garden — a space with carefully arranged plants and decor that evoke a sense of wonder by suggesting the presence of gnomes and other magical folk, hidden among the underbrush and in the treetops.

The Helm raises money for Meals on Wheels with virtual walk

Published March 19, 2021

C&G Newspapers

The Helm raises money for Meals on Wheels with virtual walk

HARPER WOODS/GROSSE POINTES — The Helm at the Boll Life Center, which serves senior citizens in Harper Woods and the Grosse Pointes, is raising money to benefit its local Meals on Wheels program.

Published March 17, 2021

Metro

Senior leaguers get ready to play ball in Warren

METRO DETROIT — If you ask Bob O’Brien how long he’s played ball, he’s quick to tell you.

Waltonwood Royal Oak resident Julia Weeks, left, and marketing manager Andrea Batten, right, participate in Read Across America Day March 2. Weeks donned elephant ears and filmed herself reading Dr. Seuss’ “Horton Hears A Who!” for Shrine Catholic Grade School students.

Published March 11, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Seniors virtually celebrate Read Across America Day with Shrine students

ROYAL OAK — March 2 was Read Across America Day, and to celebrate, seniors from Waltonwood Royal Oak senior living community videotaped themselves reading their favorite Dr. Seuss books for students from Shrine Catholic Grade School.

Published March 8, 2021

Warren Weekly

Warren to offer COVID-19 vaccine at City Hall March 10-12

WARREN — The city of Warren will partner with McLaren Health System and Walgreens to deliver COVID-19 vaccinations at City Hall for residents according to current priority phase guidelines by appointment only March 10-12.

Published February 22, 2021

Advertiser Times

The Helm welcomes 2 new board members

HARPER WOODS — The Helm at the Boll Life Center, which serves senior citizens in the Harper Woods and Grosse Pointe communities, has named two new members to its board.