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Back to the Future

By on July 2, 2013 in Resources

“They say there are no ‘do-overs’ in life. Tell that to physician Ronny Schmier, BA ’71, a master’s candidate in U-M’s new program in health informatics. Last fall he returned to campus with his wife, Ellen, BA ’71. They rented an apartment on Huron Street and, four decades after the fact, re-immersed in college life. It was all good—until one of Schmier’s classmates called him ‘sir.'”

Read the full article here.

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New contact for St. John/Providence speakers

By on July 2, 2013 in Educational Workshops, Health Screenings/Topics

Hi all,

I spoke with Lea Anne Ivory at St. John Carelink today, and she said that her position has been eliminated. Anyone wishing to schedule a speaker through St. John Providence should call St. John Providence SeniorLink at 1-888-751-5465.

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Double Up Food Bucks Is Back!!!

By on July 2, 2013 in Food, MiCafe, Resources
The 2013 Double Up Food Bucks season starts today! Double Up Food Bucks matches the value (up to $20) spent on fruits and vegetables using a Bridge Card at participating farmers’ markets throughout Michigan.

Fair Food Network announced recently a pioneering initiative that will double the value of SNAP benefits when used for fresh produce in participating Detroit groceries. The project builds on Fair Food Network’s successful Double Up Food Bucks program, which doubles the value of SNAP benefits at farmers’ markets throughout Michigan.  The grocery project will operate in three independent stores-Honey Bee Market, Metro Foodland and Mike’s Fresh Market – between July 1 and Oct. 31, 2013. This pilot phase is expected to increase access to healthy food for 5,000 low-income Detroiters.

 

Click here to find participating markets by county!

 

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Wii Bowling Tournament

By on July 2, 2013 in OTHER resources, Resources

For those of you with avid Wii Bowlers at your Village, you may want to consider entering them in the 2013 National Senior League Will Bowling Championships being held from August 12 through October 18th.  The NSL is an internet Wii bowling league, so teams play at their own communities. No travel is involved.  There is a $150 community registration fee that allows you to enter as many teams in the tournament as you would like.  For more information follow this link: http://www.nslgames.com/.

 

Sincerely,

Tom Wyllie

Director of Wellness

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan

26200 Lahser Rd.

Suite 300

Southfield, MI 48033

248-281-2047

twyllie@pvm.org

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Eat Smart Live Strong Series at Hazel Park Manor

By on July 1, 2013 in Educational Workshops, Food/Cooking/Nutrition Topics

Hazel Park Manor Co-op is hosting a series of nutritional workshops starting on Wednesday, July 24th. Please see the attached flyer for the dates and additional details.

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Conflict Resolution Workshop at Hazel Park Manor

By on July 1, 2013 in Educational Workshops, OTHER Educational Workshop Topics

Hazel Park Manor Co-op is hosting the Oakland Mediation Center on July 17th for a basic conflict resolution skills workshop. Please see the attached flyer for additional details.

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