Published August 4, 2023
STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights Senior Center has a brand new spot for seniors who want to work out among their peers.
Read MorePublished July 26, 2023
STERLING HEIGHTS — As a retiree from a past career of clinical therapy and social work, Sterling Heights resident James Schmittdiel says he often spends his days going to the gym, bike riding, walking and running.
Read MorePublished June 20, 2023
OAKLAND/MACOMB COUNTIES — Since 1974, the Area Agency on Aging 1-B, based in Southfield, has aimed to assist older adults and people with disabilities, as well as providing support to family caregivers in Southeast Michigan.
Read MorePublished June 19, 2023
METRO DETROIT — Karyn Curro, the CEO of Interfaith Volunteer Services, said she first noticed the need while working with people in nursing homes over 31 years ago.
Read MorePublished May 9, 2023
BIRMINGHAM — The Adopt-A-Senior program has been a valuable resource to Birmingham seniors for nearly 25 years, and Birmingham police are reminding the community that the program is available for senior residents who could benefit from someone to talk to or a helping hand.
Read MorePublished April 26, 2023
TROY — Changes may be coming to some of Troy’s programming aimed at senior citizens, but some seniors are saying that far more is needed far sooner.
Read MorePublished April 15, 2023
WEST BLOOMFIELD — For nearly three years, the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission has been trying to secure a facility to hold events for the community’s seniors.
Read MorePublished April 10, 2023
WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Township Parks and Recreation Commission has secured a temporary facility to house all senior programming, according to a press release.
Read MorePublished March 22, 2023
NOVI — Scientists from around the world flocked to Ann Arbor March 16 to honor Novi resident Wilbur Bigelow, a professor emeritus at the University of Michigan, with a surprise 100th birthday party.
Read MorePublished March 22, 2023
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Senior Center has announced its featured artist for March and April.
Read MorePublished March 8, 2023
ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Older Persons’ Commission is giving the senior community a chance to ‘Spring into Action’ this month with a variety of classes and programs March 13-17.
Read MorePublished March 4, 2023
ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores Senior Activity Center gained 450 members since this time last year, according to Senior Center Coordinator Matthew Hubinsky.
Read MorePublished February 8, 2023
SOUTHFIELD — The City Council approved funds through the Oakland County Senior Centers Matching Grant Program Jan. 23.
Read MorePublished February 8, 2023
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Longtime Shelby Township resident and Korean War veteran William B. Harrell, 91, was the recipient of an Honor Flight in November to visit the national war memorials in Washington, D.C.
Read MorePublished February 8, 2023
METRO DETROIT — Seniors from across the state will go head-to-head in the 2023 Michigan Senior Olympics Winter Games, which will be held mainly throughout March and April at various locations throughout Oakland County.
Read MorePublished November 7, 2022
MOUNT CLEMENS — On Oct. 25, Macomb County officials welcomed three guests of honor at its Department of Roads and COMTEC Center in Mount Clemens.
Read MorePublished October 26, 2022
METRO DETROIT — Those age 50 and older are racking ’em up more and more as billiards gain popularity among the age group.
Read MorePublished October 12, 2022
MADISON HEIGHTS — For more than 20 years, a program at the Active Adult Center in Madison Heights has been helping people complete their taxes. Last year, four volunteers completed returns for more than 100 clients. In years prior, up to seven completed returns for 300-400 clients.
Read MorePublished October 5, 2022
BIRMINGHAM — Join Birmingham Next in enjoying the music, food and ambiance of the big band era at Birmingham’s Big Night Out.
Read MorePublished September 22, 2022
SOUTHFIELD — As classes are back in session for young students, a few schools will be welcoming back their senior class assistants.
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