Sixty-five years ago the first Cub Scout Pinewood Derby was held in California. This racing event gained traction and is as popular today as ever among Scouts who, with the help of parents and friends, build their own cars from blocks of pine. Last month, the Chelsea Cub Scouts brought the Pinewood Derby races to […]
On Saturday, March 31st, the Chelsea Kiwanis Club, in conjunction with the Chelsea High School Key Club, welcomed children to the 25th Annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC). CRC residents volunteer each year with the event, filling over 2,500 colorful plastic Easter eggs for youngsters to find. “It’s a lot of […]
Catie Doman, RN, BSN, CHPN, CDP brings 15 University of Michigan School of Nursing students each week to visit the residents of UMRC’s Glazier Commons Assisted Living and Towsley Village Memory Care Center. This week, the students are sharing their knowledge and compassion for older adults by hosting a Book Sale and Health Fair on […]
In celebration of National Women’s History Month, United Methodist Retirement Communities (UMRC) is proud to introduce you to Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC) resident, Dr. Peggy Cudkowicz. Peggy’s sister-in-law says this about her: “She didn’t just open doors for women. She battered them down. She was a pioneer in her field.” Margaret “Peggy” Raimes Cudkowicz (née […]
Cross Sewing Bee Shares God-Given Gifts with CRC Residents Members of Cross Lutheran Church in Clinton Township have been helping older adults in their local community for many years. When asked if they could make a walker bag for a senior with mobility challenges, the Cross Sewing Bee was born, says member Elaine Wagner. A […]
Max Ryan’s love for skating began quite by accident, says his grandfather and CRC Nurse Bob Ryan, BS, RN. “We were looking for a summer day camp for Max and found one at a local ice rink.” It was only for a week, but the 8-year-old was hooked. “Max asked us for ice skates and […]
Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC) resident and Pontiac native, Jean Ketcham, started quilting about forty years ago at the encouragement of her daughter, herself a quilter, while living in North Carolina. A graduate of Michigan State’s home economics department, Jean was a natural and joined an active group of 250 quilters. One of her favorite projects […]
Before being a recipient of PACE services, Kathy did not have access to medications. Her recovery from a stroke episode was slow. Kathy had few social supports and was often isolated and alone. Since becoming a PACE participant, she has the healthcare she needs. Most important, Kathy feels welcomed and loved. “Everyone is like a […]
Alberta Richardson is a woman of faith. For over 45 years, she has attended Elyton Missionary Baptist Church in Detroit. “I go every Sunday,” says Alberta. A deacon picks her up from her home at Thome Rivertown Neighborhood in Detroit. Alberta came to live at Thome Rivertown Assisted Living four years ago at the suggestion […]
Marion Griffiths says she has always had a camera. “I never took a photography class,” says Marion. “I just like to play around with taking pictures.” Then a friend of Marion’s traveled to Africa and showed Marion her photos of the natural landscape and wildlife. “They were amazing,” says Marion. “I wanted a camera like […]
