Seniors

Clinton Township Senior Center Garden Club gardeners plant kale seeds May 29. The volunteers meet weekly to help the garden thrive.

Published June 11, 2019

Senior garden club in Clinton Township is labor of love

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Words that adorn a sign at the entrance of the Clinton Township Senior Center Garden read, “We plant, water and sow; love makes it grow.”

Published June 11, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Appraisal event promises to unearth hidden ‘Treasure’

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Is Grandma’s glass bowl a kitschy classic or a source of cash? Is that old painting in the attic a masterpiece masquerading as discount store décor? Get the answers to questions like these during Treasure Uncovered, an appraisal event from 3 to 7 p.m. June 20 at The Helm at the Boll Life Center in Grosse Pointe Farms. Attendees are invited to bring up to three items to be evaluated, at a cost of $7 per item, with proceeds supporting the work of the nonprofit Helm, formerly Services for Older Citizens.

Beyond Self Storage is under construction and located on the east side of Hayes Road, a quarter mile north of 22 Mile Road. On May 21, the Planning Commission determined a ground sign meets the size requirements.

Published May 28, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Rezoning requests approved for possible senior living center

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — An independent living community, as well as an assisted living community, may be coming to Macomb Township.

Published May 15, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Local woman speaks out about scam that took her mom’s life savings

METRO DETROIT — Throughout her life, Warren resident Barbara Young was a saver. She was determined to have enough money to hire help and live out her days in her own home, and Young’s children estimate that she saved somewhere around $100,000. But when she passed away a few years ago, that savings was gone.

Published May 14, 2019

Woodward Talk

Huntington Woods looking to get concepts for senior housing

HUNTINGTON WOODS — For more than a year, Huntington Woods has been wanting to increase its housing options, with senior housing being the focus. The City Commission met for a study session May 9 to further discuss its options with senior housing.

Oakleigh of Macomb Assisted Living and Memory Care, a senior living facility, is under construction and scheduled to open in November.

Published May 7, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Senior community facility under construction in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Construction continues at the site of Macomb Township’s newest senior living community.

Published April 26, 2019

Madison - Park News

Councilman invites senior citizens on trip to Lansing

MADISON HEIGHTS — In his first year on the Madison Heights City Council, David Soltis arranged for a bus trip to Lansing for a rally on the lawn of the Capitol building, where senior citizens could enjoy a free boxed lunch, meet other seniors from across the state, tour the historical buildings and sit in on a legislative session, making themselves seen and heard by the policymakers whose decisions impact their quality of life.

Published April 24, 2019

Rochester Post

650 Players’ spring variety show coming to the OPC

ROCHESTER — “The Magic of Movies” will come to the stage of the Older Persons’ Commission next week as the 650 Players perform song-and-dance numbers from some of cinema’s greatest hits.

Published April 16, 2019

Troy Times

Seniors get grounded at Community Garden in Troy

TROY — Troy resident and master gardener Craig Smith, whose garden has been featured on the Troy Garden Club Garden Walk, has a lot of shade in his yard.

Provision Living is one of numerous senior living facilities in West Bloomfield. Provision Living representatives said more modern senior living options were needed in the area.

Published April 4, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

Study: West Bloomfield oversaturated with senior housing

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A housing market study finalized in March reveals that the township of West Bloomfield has become oversaturated with senior living facilities.

Published March 29, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Harrison Township awards bid for work at senior center

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — While remodeling work continues at the Tucker Senior Center in the kitchen area, township officials have taken it upon themselves to solicit bids to have two aging doors at the center replaced. This latest project comes after township officials and members of the Board of Trustees were informed by some concerned residents in early March that the work to improve the kitchen area left much to be desired.

Published March 26, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township residents voice concerns with proposed senior community facility

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Around a dozen Macomb Township residents voiced their opinion on whether or not a senior housing community should be developed in the southern part of the township.

Published March 26, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Senior wellness expo returns to Macomb County

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The 16th annual Macomb County Senior Wellness and Retirement Expo is coming back with a slew of vendors from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 5, at the Macomb Intermediate School District building, 44001 Garfield Road in Clinton Township.

Published March 26, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Widows find friendship in grief

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — On a damp, cloudy Thursday afternoon in late March, Nancy Hauge, 90, and Thelma McCrary, 93, made their way down the stairs of Samaritas Senior Living of Bloomfield Hills to the dining room.

Published March 22, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Work continues at senior center after renovations

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The work done to improve the kitchen area at the Tucker Senior Center in Harrison Township has gotten mixed reviews. Some have made complaints about issues such as a busted garbage disposal, freezing water pipes, unfinished walls and countertops, mismatched tiles, and rust and burn marks on a new stainless steel restroom grab bar.

Published March 18, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Utica to sell Riverside 175 senior housing

UTICA — The city of Utica decided to sell its Riverside 175 senior housing complex at the March 12 City Council meeting, and the building will be put up for bids.

Published March 13, 2019

Rochester Post

OPC, Neighborhood House team up to help low-income seniors

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — A new partnership between two local nonprofits is benefiting low-income seniors in need. Thanks to a grant from an anonymous donor, low-income seniors serviced by the Rochester Area Neighborhood House are now able to exercise, eat a healthy lunch, socialize and get involved with the community at the Older Persons’ Commission.

Published February 19, 2019

Farmington Press

Aging Mastery program helps seniors ease into age

FARMINGTON HILLS — A local group wants senior citizens to be aware of resources that can help people older than 60 learn about aging gracefully.

Published February 18, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Senior housing proposed for 14 and Telegraph

BINGHAM FARMS — Developers aim to construct senior housing on 9 acres of vacant land at the southeast corner of 14 Mile and Telegraph roads.

Wayne Kuptz and Alex Bolen, both of St. Clair Shores, get Valentine’s Day lunch at the Senior Activity Center Feb. 14. The center contracted with Crank’s to cater the lunch that day, while other local businesses have stepped up to provide lunches recently with the kitchen closed due to the air makeup unit being repaired.

Published February 15, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Businesses step up after senior center kitchen shuts down in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A “catastrophic failure” of the air makeup unit at the St. Clair Shores Senior Activity Center meant that daily lunch would become a daily hassle.