2016 Directory of Services for Seniors in Washtenaw Available On-line
The 2016 Senior Resource Guide is now available both online and in print. The free guide provides contact information and phone numbers for a variety of services in Washtenaw County, particularly for low-income seniors. These include everything from housing information and chore and maintenance help to substance abuse support and emergency services. Access the on-line version […]
Dexter and Chelsea Trails Receive $250k to Connect to State Trail System; Manchester Trail Remains Isolated
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System (SJMHS) has pledged $125,000 and an additional $125,000 in matching funds to complete a looped bike and pedestrian trail across western Washtenaw County that will ultimately connect to the statewide Iron Belle Trail. Led by the Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative (HWPI), this circular trail called “The Loop” will tie the […]
Senior Citizens Council in Financial Crisis – Future of Senior Bus Uncertain
Unless you are over 55, you may not be familiar with Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council. This group, made up of citizens 55 and older, meets monthly, puts out a monthly newsletter, runs the twice-weekly senior lunch, delivers lunch to the homebound, and runs the senior bus which takes seniors to the meals, events and to […]
CRC to Receive $40,000 Gift from St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea (SJMC) has announced it is giving $150,000 in community benefit funds to partner organizations in Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester and Stockbridge to support basic needs – including housing, utilities, food, transportation, dental care, and access to mental health services. SJMC chose the Community Resource Center (CRC) in Manchester as the […]
Micropile Phase of Bridge Work Nears Completion
As of Wednesday, Dec. 16, bridge contractor Spartan Specialties had just 12 of the 76 pilings remaining to be finished before this phase of construction will be done. “Hopefully, with weather holding and the holiday schedule, (they) should be completed by the end of the year,” said Village Manager Jeff Wallace in his report to […]
Klager Senior Luncheon a Success
Klager Elementary School held their Annual Senior luncheon earlier this month, opening their doors to area senior citizens and providing an opportunity for 3rd & 4th graders to take leadership roles planning and carrying out the event. Students acted as guides, giving tours of the school while other students acted as room ambassadors, presenting information […]
Luminarias to Return on Christmas Eve
Each year since the late 1970s Manchester has turned into a village of lights as residents of the community light their luminaria at sunset on Christmas Eve. At dusk, on Thursday, Dec. 24, residents will place their luminaria along their walkways as a symbol of holiday peace. This year, the Lions will be selling luminaria kits with […]
Men’s Club Hopes to Sell Out of Trees This Week!
Down to 40 … make that 39 … trees on Saturday afternoon, the Manchester Men’s Club expects to sell out its entire stock of 240 locally-grown Christmas trees sometime this week. This year’s tree lot was set up with the assistance of the Manchester High School boys’ soccer teams and coaches Mark Davis and Marty Tungate. John […]
Expanded Mental Health Services Near Manchester
At the November 24th Manchester Wellness Coalition Meeting, Ashley Tomasi representing the 5H Towns Foundation presented a first look at HIP Survey results (click HERE for more information on HIP), and one of the starkest statistics coming out of the results was the state of mental health experienced by the adult population of the Manchester […]
MHS Forming Robotics Team – Need Sponsors & Mentors
Manchester High School is starting a FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics team. High schools from around the country build their own robot and then use the robot to compete against other schools in local tournaments. Manchester Community Schools will be considered a rookie team this season as this is the district’s first season competing. The team […]
