senior citizens
Encore hosts free luncheon to talk retirement honestly, without shame
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 08-29-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
Encore, an engagement program for people in their 50’s and beyond by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation is hosting an event, “We Are the Experts of Us” aimed at "anyone thinking about, preparing for, or in the midst of...
Holiday music and punch & cookies with Santa on Dec. 4
by (Covenant Villag...)
Submitted 11-16-2016 under
Area families are invited to a holiday Hymn & Carol Sing, followed by punch and cookies with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, at Covenant Village of the Great Lakes. The music program begins at 5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Santa...Savvy Caregiver
by (kimsmith)
Submitted 10-03-2016 under
The Savvy Caregiver is an evidence-based educational program designed for persons caring for a loved one with dementia living at home. This class meets for two hours, once per week for six weeks and will help...Community Resource & Senior Volunteer Fair
by (grpl)
Submitted 07-17-2015 under
Are you interested in learning about volunteer opportunities? Join us at the Community Resource & Senior Volunteer Fair. This open house event will bring together over 25 local organizations and feature information on community resources and...Resource Roundtable Volunteer Event
by (grpl)
Submitted 08-15-2014 under
Join nationally recognized gerontologist, author and speaker, Dr. Henry Holstege, to learn how you can make a difference in your community. Dr. Holstege's inspirational keynote address will be followed by a resource roundtable session designed...
Are Your Prescription Drugs or Medicare Premiums Costing Too Much?
by (Area Agency on Aging)
Submitted 11-01-2013 under NONPROFITS
The rising cost of health care has many people scrambling to pay co-pays and prescription costs, but for older adults on Medicare, there may be some relief. The Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) wants seniors to know if they are...
Lovin' the hubbub over senior lipdub
by (headbloom)
Submitted 07-17-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
The attention just keeps on coming for the seniors at Clark Retirement Community. Less than one week after launch of the first all-senior lipdub video, view totals on Vimeo and YouTube have gone over 300,000. As their video goes viral,...
University students help seniors showcase life in twilight years
by (headbloom)
Submitted 07-12-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Octogenarians and twenty-somethings. Tuxedos, feather boas, and Michael BublĂ© crooning. How do we live out our retirement years? If you’re a resident of Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids, it’s “Feelin’ Good.”...