Michigan is known for its beautiful nature: the lush forests, sandy beaches, pristine lakes, and rugged wilderness of the Upper Peninsula. As Michiganders, we take pride in our diverse seasons from our refreshing springs, to hot summers, colorful falls, and chilly winters—usually with lots of fresh snow. We love living here, but sometimes, it’s hard […]
Imagine you reconnect with an old friend, and friendship turns to love. Love turns to marriage. You marry the love of your life, only to be separated a few months later. Imagine worrying about his/her safety as he/she is living in unstable territory, defending our county. You then discover you are having a baby. Could […]
It was October of 1942, and Bertha’s fiancé and love of her life, a U.S. Marine, was fighting in World War II. Until, during the Battle of Guadalcanal, he was killed in action. He was a Marine Corps Hero, earning the honor of the Navy Cross, and even had a destroyer named after him: The USS […]
From the breathtaking vistas and rugged terrain of Alaska, to the sandy coasts and sunshine found in Florida, to the flashy attractions of Las Vegas, Heidi Guy has lived all over the United States. Her husband served in the United States Air Force for 14 years, and they moved bases every two or three years. […]
As the year is coming to a close, we asked our residents, staff, and volunteers to share some of their best memories from 2016. Happy New Year from United Methodist Retirement Communities!
Rosemary Alexander-Jones “Music is the most meaningful part of the holiday season,” Rosemary said. “I just love it!” Rosemary has cherished music since she was a young girl. She grew up with a father who was a Methodist Minister, who often took Rosemary to the church with him, allowing her to spend time listening to […]
Carol & Carl Reed Favorite Christmas Memory: It was a snowy night on Christmas Eve in 1946. Carl’s parents didn’t have enough money for presents for their children that year. His dad was sick and unable to work, and his mom was busy taking care of five kids—including Carl. On Christmas Eve, his mom […]
“We were at his house just talking in the front yard, when suddenly, he took off running right in the middle of a sentence,” Jodie McEwan said. “But then I understood why —to help a neighbor who was cutting down a tree that would have fallen down on top of him. He saw it happening […]
“What we learn with pleasure we never forget.” – Alfred Mercier When someone says “thank you,” you would usually say “you’re welcome,” right? Wrong—at least here at UMRC. Instead, we respond with “my pleasure” because serving our residents brings us joy. It is our delight to help others. For Jourdan Larmee, serving residents is her […]
“We are thankful for each other and for Chelsea Retirement Community bringing us together.” – Elmer & Ollie “I am thankful for health and good fortune. I am 99 years old and still healthy and happy, and I am thankful that I am able to help other people by volunteering […]
