A fun senior exercise program to start the New Year
Each Tuesday morning at 10:30 seniors can join a free and fun exercise program called Movin’ n Groovin’ in the Village Room on the lower level at 912 City Road, below the Manchester Library. This is the second year that teacher, Sarah Eckart, has been leading the class. Everyone remains seated as Sarah gets all […]
Library Hosts Local Art and Craft Show
Submitted by Tamara Denby Christmas in the Village may be over, but if you’re still on the hunt for a special one-of-a-kind gift, handmade by a local artist, you’re in luck! The Manchester District Library is hosting the work of some of Manchester’s most recognized artists. Scattered around the Library’s main floor, you will find […]
Civic Club Student of the Month
Submitted by John Korican The December 2017 Civic Club Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Dominic Bargardi. Dominic, the son of David and Kim Bargardi, is the 500th student to be recognized by the Manchester Civic Club. He is a member of the Manchester High School National Honor Society and Student […]
Group seeks older participants for study
The Community Resource Center of Manchester (CRC) is partnering with Jewish Family Services and the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation to conduct a study of quality of life for vulnerable older adults in Washtenaw County. These groups are looking to conduct individual interviews with about 30 older adults, and can meet them wherever is most convenient — […]
Turkey Trot accomplished; Reindeer Run ahead!
The Walk to School group, coordinated by Klager teacher Kathy O’Mara, which meets Mondays and Wednesdays throughout town, hosted a “left-over” Turkey Trot last Wednesday. The event was postponed from the previous Monday, when school was closed. Despite the cold, more than 85 kids and adults participated in the walk, nearly covering up the inflatable […]
Free horse-drawn carriage rides next weekend – CANCLED
12-4-2017 Editors note: Unfortunately, Adiska Family Dental has had to cancel this event. The Adiska Family Dental office in Manchester will be hosting free horse drawn carriage rides on Friday, December 8, from 6-8 pm. The rides will begin and end at the dental office location at 500 Galloway Drive. Visits with Santa Claus will be held indoors, […]
Manchester Family Service Christmas Shop Adoption Program and Gift Giving
Manchester Family Service (MFS) exists to provide aid to many families and individuals in the community. As the holiday season approaches, they seek ways to brighten lives through their annual Christmas Project. Through the project, MFS coordinates the efforts of persons, organizations and businesses in our community to provide gifts, food, warm clothing and other […]
Community provides great support for Riverfolk concerts
Two music-filled weekends in November helped to fill the coffers of the Riverfolk Music and Arts Organization (RMAO), as well! A fund-raising House Concert at the home of Mark & Carol Palms on November 18 raised $1,000 to benefit the RMAO. About 35 musicians and attendees enjoyed an evening that included performers from a wide […]
SJMH Chelsea celebrates 30 years of charity with St. Louis Center
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital-Chelsea (formerly Chelsea Community Hospital) was the place to be on the evening of Saturday, November 11, as the 30th Annual St. Louis Center Fall Dinner Auction was held once again in the hospital’s fine dining room. Initiated in 1987 by retired Chelsea Hospital CEO Willard Johnson, the event was meant to […]
Food for Fines a success this year
The Manchester District Library would like to thank all of its patrons for their generous donations to the Food for Fines campaign. “It was the best food drive we have ever held,” said Tamara Denby, library volunteer. As a result of the community’s benevolence, the library will be delivering several large boxes of food to the CRC for […]
