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St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to host Christmas meal
CHELSEA, Michigan (Dec. 11, 2019) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, located at 775 S. Main St. in Chelsea, will open its doors to the community on Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25) for anyone that cannot afford a meal or for anyone that would otherwise be alone during the holiday. Food will be served from 11:30 […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to host free 16-week Diabetes Prevention Program beginning February 17
Free informational session scheduled for February 10 CHELSEA, Michigan (Dec. 9, 2019) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, located at 775 S. Main Street in Chelsea, will host a free Diabetes Prevention Program inside the hospital’s Atrium Conference Room on Mondays beginning February 17 from 2 to 3 p.m. For those interested in learning more, a […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to offer free Senior Fit classes in Manchester from January 6 through April 30
CHELSEA, Michigan (Dec. 9, 2019) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will offer Senior Fit classes at Emanuel United Church of Christ, located at 324 W. Main Street in Manchester, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Senior Fit is a FREE exercise program for people age 55 and over that encourages senior […]
Small Business Saturday, a burst of activity in the community
by Diane Rockall Opportunities for shopping and beginning the Christmas season close to home were everywhere in Stockbridge on Nov. 30, Small Business Saturday. I began my adventure at 11 with the Open Air Market goes indoors at Stockbridge Presbyterian Church. Joan Tucker covered that event in a separate article. So I will just add […]
Eighth Annual Festival of Lights Brings Cheer and Joy to Stockbridge Residents
article and photos by Hope Salyer Christmas music flows through the breeze of the crisp winter air in downtown Stockbridge. The Stockbridge Township Hall is lit up with white Christmas lights. The smell of freshly made kettle corn travels through the air as residents from all around fill the streets awaiting the highly anticipated eighth […]
Celebrate the Holidays with the Panther Cubs and Start the New Year by volunteering
November 19th – Sorry this is reaching everyone too late- PTO Parent Meeting potluck was held in the Heritage Cafeteria starting at 6:00 p. M. November 30th– The One Stop Holiday Shop returns for its second year. The show this year will take place at the junior/senior High School. The show starts at 10 am and […]
Sky Theater Variety Show Full of Laughs and Music
If you get a chance, stop by the Stockbridge Town Hall Sunday afternoon for the last showing of the Sky Theater Variety Show for lots of laughs and some good musical numbers by local Stockbridge kids. The show is set up a lot like the old Muppet Show with some comedy skits, lots of jokes, […]
Community Thanksgiving speaks volumes about the big heart that is the Stockbridge community
by Roberta Ludtke and Mary Jo David Community Thanksgiving in Stockbridge and neighboring communities has been happening for so many years, it might not seem like a big deal to those who live here. After all, last year the dinner celebrated its 25th year and is still going strong. But the oversized commitment of those […]
Facing a Blue Christmas?
by Diane Rockall Christmas songs are starting to make their way into the stores, along with decorations and sales, and while many look forward to the holidays as a time of gathering with friends and families, there are those for whom the holidays are a dreaded time of year. Crossroads Community Church wants to offer […]
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System to host health ministry seminar in Manchester on October 15
CHELSEA, Mich. (Oct. 3, 2019) – Saint Joseph Mercy Health System will host a gathering of faith leaders and a national expert in Manchester on October 15 to explore the concept of Health Ministry. Attendees of the event, which will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., will have an opportunity to learn how […]