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 […]
“Before coming to PACE, I wasn’t getting out of the house as much or socializing with other people. There was less interaction with the community and other people. As someone who loves meeting people, it was hard for me to be more isolated. I was born and raised in Michigan and used to travel a […]
Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC) resident RoseMary Hopp and her late husband, Tom, took up skiing as young parents. RoseMary recalls how the Detroit Free Press offered free lessons and use of ski equipment, so they decided to try it. They became hooked! The couple and their five children all learned to ski – both downhill […]
What could be better than cozying up with a good book on a cold winter’s day? Having a group of good friends to talk to about it! At The Pines Senior Apartments in Chelsea, a group of eight to ten residents meet each month to discuss their latest literary favorites. The group has been meeting […]
In 1991, Martha Hicks’ late mother, Edith Blackhurst, started a tradition. She gave Martha and her husband, Jack, five Dickens Village buildings. Inspired by the books of Charles Dickens, these miniature buildings, homes, and characters depict the setting of 19th century Victorian England. Over the last 27 years, Martha says their collection grew – from […]
