Seniors

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.

Published November 29, 2017

C&G Newspapers

Sterling Heights woman celebrates 100th birthday

STERLING HEIGHTS — Mary Licavoli will celebrate her 100th birthday with 100 guests at a party at the senior living facility where she lives.

Published November 16, 2017

C&G Newspapers

Seniors sought for tutoring and mentoring at local schools

OAKLAND COUNTY — A local organization is bridging the generation gap between seniors and children, and it is looking for more volunteers to help make a difference.

Published November 1, 2017

Farmington Press

School district awards two seniors for heart, volunteerism

Published October 27, 2017

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Seniors celebrate with the taste and sounds of the season

Published October 16, 2017

Shelby - Utica News

‘Fill the Trailer’ for low-income seniors with pets

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The township is partnering with Macomb County Animal Control, the Macomb Food Program, Clinton Township and Pet Supplies Plus to help elderly pet owners living in county-subsidized senior housing complexes.

The initiative kicked off when township employees heard from Meals on Wheels volunteers that seniors were sharing delivered meals with their furry companions. There are seven such complexes in the county that allow pets.

Published October 11, 2017

Southfield Sun

Seniors discuss local youth at On the Table event

SOUTHFIELD — Across southeastern Michigan, residents were invited to discuss challenges that young people face in their community over a meal recently.

The discussions were part of a community engagement event called On the Table, organized by the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

Published October 9, 2017

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township amends purchase agreement for Shelby Manor

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The sale of Shelby Manor has a firm new sell-by date: Dec. 15, 2017.

Township Attorney Rob Huth has been working with the purchaser to find a favorable compromise for both parties. Two new developments recently approved by the Board of Trustees include lowering the purchase price to $14 million and extending the due diligence period another 30 days.

Published September 26, 2017

West Bloomfield Beacon

Retiree group helps seniors stay social

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Seniors in West Bloomfield can attend lectures, make new friends and learn new things with the Jewish Community Center’s Institute for Retired Professionals, or IRP.

“You don’t need to be retired. You don’t need to be a professional,” said Sharon Levine, director of the program. “Some people are still working too.”

Published September 26, 2017

C&G Newspapers

Hudson’s memories, health screenings on tap for Senior Expo

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Take a walk down memory lane and get tips and information for your life now at the 2017 Senior Expo.

Open 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at Assumption Cultural Center, 21800 Marter Road, the 24th annual Senior Expo has exhibits and giveaways, complimentary lunch, raffles, entertainment, and plenty of information for older adults and caregivers.

Published September 20, 2017

Southfield Sun

COSA to host community conversation on senior living

SOUTHFIELD — In the next step toward becoming an Age Friendly Community, the Southfield Council on Senior Adults will host a community conversation on senior living 6-8 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road.

In June, the city, along with officials from AARP, hosted a kickoff event to launch a five-year project to become an AARP-designated Age Friendly Community, making Southfield a welcoming place for seniors.

Published September 15, 2017

Warren Weekly

Fresh produce rolls in for Center Line seniors

CENTER LINE — The delivery was delayed an hour by traffic on the freeway Sept. 12, but eventually, two trucks rolled into the parking lot at the Center Line Park Towers, where dozens of seniors waited to receive fresh produce, milk, bread and food safety tips.

Published September 13, 2017

Southfield Sun

City shimmies out new senior dance events

SOUTHFIELD — May we have this dance?

Whether you’re a ballroom beginner or hustle extraordinaire, the Southfield Human Services Department is inviting seniors to strap on their dancing shoes and head over to the Parks and Recreation Building, 26000 Evergreen Road, at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14 for a Senior Dance and Soiree.

Human Services Department office coordinator Rhonda Terry said the event will feature beginner, intermediate and advanced dance instruction from Maurice Adams, of Mr. Smooth Ballroom Co., and a live DJ.

Published September 13, 2017

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Baking up memories, and funds, in a new kitchen

An important part of the renovations at the St. Clair Shores Senior Activities Center is complete, just in time for the center’s biggest fundraising project of the year.

Senior Center Director Carly Podzikowski said that the renovated kitchen passed inspection Sept. 6, allowing the center to reopen after six months for lunches for members of the center Sept. 7, just in time for the annual sale of homemade apple pies.

“Pretty much everything’s back to normal,” she said Sept. 12.

Published September 12, 2017

Rochester Post

New UV systems provide healthier water at OPC pools

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Swimmers who do laps, exercise classes or therapy sessions at one of the two pools at the Older Persons’ Commission are now swimming in healthier water, thanks to two new ultraviolet filtering systems.

“We wanted to provide the best water and air quality possible, and it turns out that the ultraviolet disinfection system is just the way to do that. It provides cleaner water, cleaner air, and it will ultimately save us on some of our chemical costs,” said Victor Dorer, head of facility operations at the OPC.

Published September 5, 2017

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Township senior center to raise money with all-ages 5K

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Grab your sneakers, your water bottles and your walker, if you use one. The first-ever 5K Compassion Walk to benefit Bloomfield Township Senior Services is just around the corner.

The family-friendly event aims to raise money for the center’s Meals on Wheels services, as well as the Friendship Club Adult Day Service program.

Bloomfield Township Senior Center Director Christine Tvaroha said she’s really excited for the event, which she hopes will become a fall tradition.