Seniors

Published May 21, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Reaching through the generations to find common ground

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At the end of the year, many schools celebrate sunshine and athletic abilities with field days.

Published May 15, 2018

Southfield Sun

John Grace slated for affordable senior housing

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution May 6 to turn the John Grace Community Center into affordable senior housing. Formerly John Grace Elementary School, the school, located at 21030 Indian St.Read More

Published May 10, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Renovations begin at Martha T. Berry Medical Care Facility

MOUNT CLEMENS — Ground was broken May 4 at the Martha T. Berry Medical Care Facility, 43533 Elizabeth St., commencing construction on a new addition as well as major renovations.

Published May 7, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Next gets moving this summer with fit park, more pickleball

BIRMINGHAM — If there’s one thing you could say about the members of Next, Birmingham’s center for people over 50, it’s that they certainly don’t sit still for long.

Published April 27, 2018

Madison - Park News

Councilman invites senior citizens on free trip to Lansing

MADISON HEIGHTS — On May 16, senior citizens from across the state will descend on the Capitol building in Lansing to mingle with lawmakers and senior advocates, drawing attention to needs such as health care, home care and more.

Provision Living West Bloomfield, a senior assisted living facility, is on track to open in November. The $23 million, 90,000-square-foot facility is located at the site of the former Ealy Elementary School and will accommodate up to 126 residents.

Published April 24, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield fields senior living developments

WEST BLOOMFIELD — One new senior living community is on track to occupy a former elementary school, and a second senior housing project may be reworked for another former school site in the township.

Published April 24, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Walk to benefit senior center moves to spring

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Last September, 90 folks of all ages took to the safety paths that wrap around the township campus.

Published April 10, 2018

Troy Times

Presentation to give facts on Alzheimer’s, dementia

TROY — The warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease are often dismissed as the normal effects of aging.

Published April 10, 2018

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Meals on Wheels needs volunteers

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb Community Action’s Office of Senior Services is seeking 130 volunteers to help with a special delivery for the Meals on Wheels program on Saturday, April 14.

Conductor Larry Huntington coaches members of the Heritage Concert Band through a March 21 rehearsal.

Published March 27, 2018

Troy Times

Heritage Concert Band keeps the beat

TROY — The Heritage Concert Band, the adult group that practices twice a month at the Troy Community Center, is looking for musicians — especially a drummer.

Published March 26, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Student helps senior citizens experience afternoon of nostalgia

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Utica Community Schools student brought a blast from the past to the senior residents at Pine Ridge Villas in Shelby Township March 23.

Published March 7, 2018

Southfield Sun

Adult coloring books help spread cheer to local seniors

SOUTHFIELD — Coloring has come a long way since grade school. In fact, it’s become a growing trend for a number of adults these days.

Shelley Provenza, left, and Kay Hendershot, right, of Quirky Girls Coffee and Bake Shop, hold up the cake they made for Dorothy Parpart, of Fraser, on her 100th birthday celebration Feb. 12 at the Fraser Senior Center.

Published March 7, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser woman celebrates 100th birthday

FRASER — It’s been a long journey for Dorothy Parpart, and the 100-year-old is showing no signs of slowing down.

Published March 2, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Furniture order could wrap up renovations at senior center

ST. CLAIR SHORES — With the approval of the purchase of new furniture for the St. Clair Shores Senior Activity Center, the renovation and expansion project there is nearly complete.

Published March 1, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

Low-income senior housing proposed for Eagle Elementary site

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A new senior housing project proposal has drawn criticism from residents recently.

Published January 23, 2018

Rochester Post

Seniors warm up for MSO Winter Games

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Joseph Grazioli, of Royal Oak, started playing ice hockey at the age of 12 in a homemade rink in his backyard.

Published January 9, 2018

Rochester Post

OPC program helps seniors follow their passions in retirement

ROCHESTER — Retirement is something that most people look forward to, but when the time actually comes to stop working, it can easily leave some feeling a little lost.

Published December 22, 2017

Rochester Post

OPC keeps seniors savvy with free monthly program

ROCHESTER — Growing older or caring for a loved one at the end of their life can be confusing and overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be.

Published December 8, 2017

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Carports to be installed at Lakeshore Senior Living in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — As construction gets closer to a conclusion at Lakeshore Senior Living, 28801 Jefferson Ave., the developer came back before City Council to ask for covered parking for future residents.