Stockbridge Area Senior Center
Active Aging: Expanded hours for WAVE shuttle service benefit area residents
by Sasha Grifka It’s been over four years since the WAVE shuttle service has been available to residents in the Stockbridge area. To enhance accessibility and connectivity across Western Washtenaw County, the WAVE has announced an extension of its door-to-door service hours starting May 13. This move aims to better serve residents in Stockbridge, Chelsea, […]
Active Aging: 3-Week Dementia Caregiver Series begins in June at SASC
by Christine Histed, Tri-County Office on Aging Have you ever wondered what the difference is between dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease? According to the Alzheimer’s Association, and simply put, dementia is an overall term for a group of symptoms related to memory difficulties. Meanwhile, Alzheimer’s Disease is a specific disease that causes brain changes that result […]
Active Aging: Let SASC help you to reimagine what the word ‘senior’ means
by Dana Blaszkowski In education, “senior” is used to specify a higher level of knowledge and growth and reserved to designate the highest classes for those in high school and college. In the corporate world, “senior” signifies advanced experience and expertise and is often considered a career goal, as in “senior executive.” Likewise, I use […]
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Grow while serving your community: Become a board member by Stacey Glemser Recently, I was asked to volunteer my time to the Stockbridge Area Senior Center by serving on the Board of Directors. I thought to myself, “What better way to give back to my community?” At the same time, I was nervous, as I […]
State Representative Julie Brixie visits Stockbridge Area Senior Center
On Feb. 1, 2024, Michigan State Representative Julie Brixie visited the Stockbridge Area Senior Center where she spoke with area residents.
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Take care of your devices to ensure longer technology life by Kenny Minger Did you know your device’s batteries typically drain faster in the winter? Did you also know keeping your phone plugged in overnight can cause the battery to lose life? With so many wires and little pieces to your computer and phone, the […]
Community Resource Guide coming in February
by Kayla Fletcher For the seventh year, the Stockbridge Community News is planning a Community Resource Guide for groups and resources in the Stockbridge area. It will appear in the February 2024 print edition and sometime in late December on SCN’s webpage at stockbridgecommunitynews.com. This message is your chance to edit or alter the information […]
Fun for all ages at a combined gathering of Stockbridge-area teens, seniors, and Masons
by Dana Blaszkowski On Wednesday, December 6, amidst the hustle and bustle of the lead-up to the holidays, the Stockbridge Teen Center, Stockbridge Area Senior Center and many of our Stockbridge Masons made time for a terrific meet-up at the Teen Center. Teen Center Director Bonnie Davidson and Senior Center Director Dana Blaszkowski had been […]
Active Aging: Driving tips for all ages when the weather turns frightful
by Mandy Bartus One of my favorite parts of living in Texas was the warm weather and sunshine. At the slightest dusting of snow, the whole state would shut down for the foreseeable future. When we moved back to Michigan, I knew those days were coming to an end. I would need to bust out […]
Active Aging: Gift an aging senior with your time this holiday season
by Stacey Glemser ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro’ the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Well, thank goodness for that—nobody wants to see a mouse loose in the house! But during the holidays we do want to see our loved ones, and that includes our gracefully aging seniors. […]