Manchester residents attend historic Women’s Marches
On Saturday, Jan 21, women, men and children traveled from Manchester to the Women’s March on Washington in Washington D.C. and multiple sister marches held across the country and state joining between 3 and 5 million others marchers. The Blumenstein family marched in a crowd of 11,000 in Ann Arbor. Kim Blumenstein stated, “The march, was electrifying and […]
Manchester got a little lighter, loses 300+ lbs!
A health survey completed by Manchester residents in 2015 revealed that 68% of Manchester residents were overweight or obese and only 55% get the recommended 150 minutes of exercise per week. Using these statistics as a starting point, the Manchester Wellness Coalition proposed a program call MMLB to encourage residents to move more and lose weight. The […]
Korean War veteran presented with his MHS diploma sixty years after missing graduation
Last Monday, at the Manchester Community Schools’ monthly board meeting, Manchester resident Gary Brokaw was presented with a high school diploma. Brokaw served in the Navy in Korea from April 1956 until January 1962 and missed his Manchester High School graduation in 1957.
Galen & Rhonda Kenyon honored for tree planting
A Manchester Township couple, Galen and Rhonda Kenyon, were honored for their tree conservation on the evening of January 19th at the Washtenaw County Conservation Distrct’s Annual Meeting. The Washtenaw Conservation District reports that the Kenyons planted 700 trees in 1991 when they first bought their 80-acre Manchester property, found it overwhelming, and took a […]
“Life is Changed, Not Ended” – St. Mary inviting public to special forum
Winter is the season that in literature may serve as a symbol for “death” with the following season of spring symbolizing new life. Death brings to mind deep and sometimes difficult thoughts and yet is ever a part of life. In this midwinter period, the people of St. Mary Manchester Church are hosting a forum […]
Cardio Beats comes to Manchester
Manchester Community Education is bringing a new type of work out to Manchester on Monday evenings, “Cardio Beats.” Work up a sweat in this full-body workout that combines cardio, strength, conditioning, yoga and Pilates movements designed to tone your body while jamming out and finding your inner rock star! The first class will be held […]
School Board recognized by district in honor of School Board Recognition Month
January is School Board Recognition Month and Manchester Community Schools is joining 540 local and 56 intermediate school districts across the state to thank these community volunteers for their untiring dedication to public education. School board members, Chris Fegan, Mike Austin, Rebecca Harvey, Dara Psarouthakis and newly elected Tom Mann, Jeremy Koch and Karen Rothfuss, received […]
Wellness Coalition Seeks Proposals for Programs to Help Kids Reduce Screen Time
Did you know that according to the Manchester Wellness Coalition, 55% of the youth in Manchester get TOO MUCH Screen time outside of school? This is even more stark when you compare that number to the 18% of kids who get too much screen time county-wide. Too much screen time leads to poor social interaction skills, […]
Manchester homeschooling families invited to meet with superintendent
Manchester Community Schools’ superintendent Cherie Vanatter is inviting local homeschool families, with students of any age, along with other families living in the school district whose children do not currently attend Manchester Schools, to come to an informal conversation with the superintendent and administration on February 6 at 6 pm. This event is planned to discuss parent needs […]
2017 Senior Resource Guide to Washtenaw County now available
The 2017 Washtenaw County Senior Resource Guide is now available online and in print. The free guide provides information for a variety of services, particularly for low-income seniors. Services include everything from housing information and chore and maintenance help to substance abuse support and emergency services. The 2017 guide is made possible through the continuing partnership […]
