Woodhaven Profile - Winter 2023

If you’re determined to stick to your New Year’s resolutions, then we’ve got you covered with our Who’s Who in Wellness section where we introduce the area’s best fitness and medical professionals so you can find the right one to meet your goals.

In this issue we also compiled an extensive list of the best local Senior Living Communities to help you or a loved one plan for the future. From the accommodations and levels of care, to food and activities, each facility is unique ensuring that you can find a safe and comfortable home in your area.

Speaking of planning for the future, we chatted with E. Ann Redfield of Century 21 Riverpointe who shared with us her exciting plans for the real estate business as well as what’s happening in the market with her tips on navigating it.

Lastly, don’t miss the message from the superintendent of the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District on everything happening this coming year.

There’s a lot to look forward to and it’s all here for you!

OUT ABOUT

Ro’s Beauty Corner

THE AAUW (WyandotteDownriver branch of the American Association of University Women) is offering a $2,500 scholarship in 2023, through its foundation, for all eligible applicants. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2023.

“The intent of this scholarship is to provide financial support, including tuition, fees, books and supplies to a Downriver native who is currently enrolled fulltime,” said Sheila Blair of Southgate, the Scholarship Committee Chair for the Foundation. The scholarship is for the Fall Semester of 2023, and will be paid directly to the chosen college or university on behalf of the student.

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in any of the following communities: Allen Park, Brownstown, Ecorse, Flat Rock, Gibraltar, Grosse Ile, Huron Township, Lincoln Park, Melvindale, New Boston, River Rouge, Riverview, Rockwood, Romulus,

Southgate, Taylor, Trenton, Woodhaven or Wyandotte.

They also must have earned a minimum of 12 college credits and be currently enrolled as a fulltime undergraduate student.

All interested students who wish to apply for this scholarship should send an email with the subject: “Academic Scholarship 2023” to aauwwd@gmail.com to receive the application form and guidelines.

The completed application, required essay and a copy of the applicant’s transcript must be sent to AAUW-WDF, 12883 Plum, Southgate, MI 48195, or via email to scholarship committee chair, Sheila Blair, at: aauwwd@gmail.com by the deadline date of March 31st. •

AAUW Wyandotte-Downriver supports leadership, education, and economic security for women through scholarships, training and political advocacy.

WINTER SKIN… SOS!

It’s back! That time of year when the weather turns cold and nature’s moisturizer “humidity” is almost non-existent. So what does this mean for your skin?

As cold air moves in and humidity moves out, the hydration levels of your skin drop dramatically, and can cause damage to the skins’ barrier. When the barrier wall is dehydrated it creates damage and accelerates the aging process. Now ladies, I know this is exactly what we are trying to prevent, am I right?

So, what happens to our skin when hydration levels drop?

DAMAGE TO THE BARRIER WALL = DULL SKIN

The absence of moisture in the air is the primary cause of dull skin in the winter months. Moisture is required for the skin barrier to function properly and to create lipids. Dry skin = NO GLOW!

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FINE LINES + DEEP WRINKLES

When the barrier wall is dehydrated it is forced to collapse affecting the elasticity in the skin, resulting in fine lines + wrinkles, superficial + deep.

BREAKOUTS

When you lose hydration in the skin, your body naturally produces more sebum to compensate, causing your skin to breakout even more.

INFLAMMATION

People who suffer from Rosacea know that cold weather and dry air is one of the most common triggers of Rosacea’s flare-ups. So the question is… How can we have HEALTHY + GLOWING skin during the winter months? It is easier than you think, just pick up the phone.

CAMILLE’S RECOMMENDATIONS

DermaGlowFacial Never been dermaplaned before? Winter is the best time to start! Your dehydrated skin will absolutely GLOW after this treatment. This customized facial includes: a cleanse, dermaplaning, red light therapy, glycolic or lactic peel, a customized mask, vitaminrich serums and hydration. NO TWO FACIALS ARE EVER THE SAME!

20% or 30% Glycolic Peel Peels have come a long way since Samantha Jones and her beehive hat! Glycolic peels work by weakening the bonds that hold dead, damaged cells on the surface of the skin, in turn improving cell renewal rate, and the appearance of skin tone + texture. Glycolic Acid has also been proven to support the skin’s production of structural proteins needed for skin health. These peels work at the molecular level with no flaking or downtime.

Red Light Therapy Treatment RLT

Treatments aren’t only good for the antiaging process, it’s good for the soul as well! LightStim is a medical grade red light that strengthens the barrier wall, produces collagen, improves fine lines + wrinkles, and tightens the skin. It also gives you 30 minutes all to yourself, to relax, feel the warmth, and enjoy that light we so crave during the winter months.

LET’S TALK ‘AT HOME’ REGIMENS

Your best defense is taking care of your skin at home by using high quality, low # of ingredients, medical grade products. It’s true what they say… you get what you pay for.

CAMILLE’S FAVORITES!

Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 #1 seller at Downtown Beauty Bar and my absolute favorite product OF ALL TIME! This anti-aging moisturizer is full of Cholesterol, Ceramides and Fatty Acids to replenish essential skin lipids and support healthy skin barrier function. For all skin types. I also use it for my eye cream, 2 in 1.

HA Intensifier This miracle worker amplifies the skins hyaluronic levels by 30% and strengthens the barrier wall. I layer it under my Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 in the winter months for additional hydration. For all skin types.

Retinol Simply put, retinol is your secret weapon in complementing skin’s natural renewal process, allowing radiant-looking new skin while sloughing off dead skin. This derivative from Vitamin A works by boosting the skin’s surface renewal process and helps to strengthen skin’s foundation to minimize the appearance of age spots, improve skin texture, fine lines + wrinkles.

Gentle Cleanser This cleanser is calming to our winter skin, yet affectively removes surface debris and long lasting make-up. It has a 3% concentration of allantoin, glycerin, and orange oil, to keep our skin barrier intact and retain moisture. For all skin types.

I absolutely loved writing this “Winter Skin” column for you. I have such a deep passion for helping my clients look and feel beautiful and to help you achieve your skin goals. Remember… glowing skin doesn’t happen by chance, it happens by appointment!

Happy New Year to you and your families and to a GLOWING 2023!

Downtown Beauty Bar is located at 2620

W. Jefferson Ave., Trenton. Call ahead for a complimentary consultation at 734-307-3400, or book an appointment online at downtown-beautybar.com

Century 21 Riverpointe

Knowledge. Caring. Integrity ... ALWAYS !

EDIT BRENDA BATTEL PHOTOS TRACIE SEELEY

WITH DECADES IN the business, managing Century 21 Riverpointe since 1984 and purchasing the company in 1995, E. Ann Redfield loves what she does!

“Our whole culture is about service,” she said. “If people want to succeed in this business, they have to make it about the people, not the money”. Ann says she believes that

when you do the right thing and take care of your clients, the money will follow. Building relationships and trust are so important. Our clients refer their friends and

Photo above (L to R): Tashia Redfield-McEady, Trista Cortis-Redfield, and E. Ann Redfield

relatives to us because of the great experience we give them. She is very dedicated to the focal point of her profession: the people she serves.

Redfield made sure to set a good example for her kids with her dedication and work ethic. “I still do with my grandchildren,” she noted.

“I think that they have a lot of respect for my sense of business and how hard I work,” Redfield explained. “Real Estate was always a topic of conversation in our household.”

Today, Redfield’s daughters are both managers at the business. They both worked in the office as teenagers and during college. They have worked their way up

“We want clients to feel confident that we have the knowledge and experience to send them in the right direction.”

to the positions they are in and are both associate brokers.

Not only does Redfield trust her daughters with the daily office operations, but she also knows they can field any questions from our agents. “They have gained so much respect in the business from our agents as well as the other offices and our clients. They are educated in our industry and technology, and on top of their other duties, they give classroom and one-on-one training to our agents,” said Redfield.

Redfield’s husband of neary 53 years, Craig, is retired from Verizon, but he also has his real estate license and helps at the office. Redfield has three grandchildren, Bailey, Kayley and Charlie, and a great-grandson, Noah. •

Century 21 Riverpointe is located at 8173 Macomb St., Grosse Ile. For more info please call 734-671-3020 or visit them at Century21Riverpointe.com

Molnar Funeral Homes

■ If a business is only as good as the team that runs it, then Molnar Funeral Homes is top tier.

As the leading funeral service Downriver and in the surrounding area, Molnar is dedicated to providing exceptional service to every family that entrusts them with their loved ones. Since its founding in 1923 by Hungarian immigrant, John Molnar Sr., Molnar Funeral Homes has been owned and operated by the same family.

Following the untimely death of both John Molnar Sr. and his son, John F. Molnar in the late 50’s, the business has experienced tremendous growth and flourished to acquire their third and fourth locations in 2016.

Today, Molnar is led by licensed funeral directors, Angela M. Molnar-Ferguson, of the 4th generation, and her husband, Larry A. Ferguson. Although in semi-retirement,

Dedicated to providing exceptional service since 1923

HILSINGER // PHOTOS JANE FIJAL

“We are an integral part of the communities we are located in, and fortunate to have several employees involved in both civic and community organizations.”

– Angela Molnar-Ferguson

John S. Molnar, of the 3rd generation, remains a steadfast presence in the daily operations.

In its near century since opening, Molnar has not only grown from a home-based funeral home to four unique and beautifully appointed chapels, but they have also expanded their services and cultivated a team of compassionate professionals who are proud to serve families during a difficult time. Molnar offers burial services, on-site cremation, preplanning services, and a one of a kind graphic design center. They have the ability to make custom keepsakes for families, ensuring memorable celebrations of life. All of this has been made possible with the help of the talented Molnar team.

The Molnar team consists of 15 licensed funeral directors including John, Angela, and Larry; two pre-need specialists; and many team members including graphic designers, administrative assistants, support staff, and maintenance that help the business thrive. While not all from the Downriver area, Angela says “We are an integral part of the communities that we are located in, and fortunate to have several employees involved in both civic and community organizations.”

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RIVERVIEW FOREST COLONIAL

FEATURES

This Riverview Forest colonial has been loved by the current family for 41 years. The lucky buyer will enjoy the mostly perennial landscape and park-like back yard which is partially fenced. There is so much room in this home and the basement is yours to create your own space if you choose to - so many possibilities for a media room, pub, game room or workshop. The 1st floor laundry is a huge convenience right off the kitchen, and large enough to create a mud room area. Riverview residents love the municipal boat ramp just off the toll bridge and enjoy a discount with proper photo ID. This home is within walking distance to Forest Elementary as well as bus stops to the middle and high school. $275,000

MOVE IN READY RIVERVIEW

FEATURES

Riverview Ranch on a quiet, well maintained street. This is a probate sale and subject to court approval, the process has been initiated and letters of authority are expected soon; the buyer will get immediate occupancy upon closing. All big ticket items are done for you! The roof is approximately 10 years old and the City of Riverview Certificate of Occupancy is complete - see documents. This home has been in the family since 1955, it is well loved and maintained. schedule your showing soon and you could be enjoying the holidays on Marsha Street. $176,500

In its near century since opening, Molnar has grown from a homebased funeral parlor to four unique and beautifully appointed chapels.

Molnar is looking forward to many more years of growing and serving the community as they have done for generations.

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Several team members have even been with Molnar Funeral Homes for over 25 years, and because of their varied talents and experiences, the team is well equipped to assist families with whatever they may need. In many ways the team is an extension of the Molnar family. They’ve always fostered an environment where team members can come to work and make a difference. At the end of the day, they truly care about one another in the same way any family would by being there for each other through life’s biggest milestones. Even as the business has grown exponentially over the years, a strong foundation ensures their promise to each and every family remains the same –they are with you every step of the way.

“‘We are with you every step of the way’ means being with a family from the moment they call us to handle services for their loved one, during the time they are with us, and even after services are completed,” explains Angela. “Our commitment to the families we serve never ends and we are always here.”

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Following a loss, knowing that your loved one’s arrangements are being handled empathetically is a relief. The Molnar team uses decades of experience to help families grieve by removing the stress of uncertainty. Rather than pushing cut-and-paste options, each family is presented with a wide variety of funeral services and merchandise that allows them to create a unique service that best honors their loved one while remaining within their means.

Molnar is looking forward to many more years of growing and serving the community as they have done for generations. •

Molnar Funeral Homes offer four different locations from which families can choose: Southgate Chapel, Brownstown Chapel, Nixon Chapel, and The Thon Center. To learn more about the state-of-the-art facilities, call 734-284-1600 or visit molnarfuneralhome.com

ABOUT TOWN

Faith and Blue 2022

“Faith and Blue has shown that officers are just regular people who just happen to have a badge on their chest. It’s built these relationships between the officers and everyone within the community and we are proud of that !”

EDIT TRACY HECK

LT. ANDREW STARZEC has been proudly serving the Brownstown Police Department for almost nineteen years and was promoted to Lieutenant in 2020 where he has continued to stay active within his community through his work with the Woodhaven-Brownstown Rotary.

Today, he also runs the Brownstown Police Department chaplain group and Honor Guard and is a key figure in running the now annual Faith and Blue event for Brownstown.

“It’s an exciting event that started in 2020 and was a program put on by the Office of Com-

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munity Oriented Policing. They’re the ones who through the Department of Justice really try to get agencies to work better with the community and have better relationships with everyone,” Lt. Starzec explained.

He went on to share, “They came up with the program and the plan was to simply have the police agencies interacting in some form or fashion with a faith-based organization within their jurisdiction to touch base with as many people as possible. It wasn’t about the religious aspect, but just having that base that they believed was a good way to get the conversation going.”

The Brownstown Police Department learned of the event in early 2021 and held their first event then. They invited every single religious organization within Brownstown to come out to essentially a potluck with everyone bringing a dish they loved or one that represented their culture.

The event was such a huge success that the National Faith and Blue Group selected the event as their spotlight of the year. Lt.Starzec also went on to speak about the event at the Taking Action For Peace Conference.

The Brownstown 2022 Faith and Blue event was even larger, and the department has already secured the community center for next year’s event and is looking into starting another event that would include the fire department and local politicians as well.

Says Lt. Starzec, “Faith and Blue has shown that officers are just regular people who just happen to have a badge on their chest. It’s built these relationships between the officers and everyone within the community and we are proud of that!” •

Faith & Blue was started by MovementForward, Inc., working with the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services at the U.S.Department of Justice.

WHO’S WHO IN WELLNESS

KETURA BRANDES

9Round Kickboxing Fitness

For those looking to get in shape while also learning defensive martial arts, there’s likely no better place to go than one of 9Round Kickbox ing Fitness’s nine locations in the Detroit area. 9Round’s location in Woodhaven is owned by Ketura Brandes, a health and fitness extraordinaire and mother of five who also owns Enviro-Master of Metro Detroit North with her husband Corey.

“I didn’t find 9Round, 9Round found me,” said Brandes. She was drawn to the 9Round family by how easy it was to fit 9Round training into her busy schedule compared to other fitness locations, with new workout rounds starting every three minutes.

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Tired of driving to Dearborn for training, Brandes finally opened a Downriver 9Round location in 2019 as a family-owned business. “Friends and families that kick together stick together,” she said. “It’s an all-encompassing kind of fitness.”

Brandes and her staff train in kickboxology, jiu-jitsu, and more every month so that they always have something new to teach members, be they long-time kickboxers or beginners. T Avery

9Round Kickboxing Fitness is located in Woodhaven at 23230 Allen Rd. If you’re new, you can schedule your introductory workout by calling or texting 734-544-5425.

You’ll punch. You’ll kick. And you ’ll sweat. Then you’ll walk away ready to tackle anything.

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SILVIA COUNTS

Wellness Rising Health Coaching

Wellness Rising Health Coaching is a health and wellness program dedicated to setting clients down a personalized, health-focused path in ways most physicians and doctors simply can’t.

“It really is a passion to help people become the happiest, healthiest, highest versions of themselves,” shared Silvia Counts, creator of Wellness Rising and Master Certified Transformational Health Coach.

Having worked in pharmaceutical sales for 20 years, Counts already has a history in

the health industry, though perhaps on the opposite end of the scale. After realizing her path, purpose, and calling was to lead other people to wellness, Counts returned to school for her health and life coach certification and continues to educate herself in wellness today.

Wellness Rising’s 12-week program is designed to be more hands-on than similar wellness programs. Counts personally spends an hour with clients every week over the phone or over Zoom in order to narrow down on their goals, blockages, and self-limiting beliefs. Rather than simply giving clients “how-to” and “to-do'' lists, her program focuses on three levels of self (behavior, belief, and identity) to help clients form healthy and permanent habits.

“It’s a habit-change methodology that helps them change,” said Counts. “It’s not like a quick ‘lose weight in 60 days’ challenge, it’s a lifestyle change for them.” Sundra Hilsinger

You can begin your personal journey at Wellness Rising by visiting wellnessrisinghealthcoach.com

Silvia Counts helps you become the happiest, healthiest, highest versions of yourself

Fitness should be fun !

f you’re a fan of Pilates and live Downriver, you’ve probably already visited (or at least heard of) Body Energy Fitness in Woodhaven. This dynamic fitness and Pilates studio was first opened in 2013 by fitness extraordinaire Tracy Pighin, who has spent years creating a welcoming and safe atmosphere for people to work out, socialize, and better themselves.

“We try to have as much fun here as possible. Fitness should be fun,” said Pighin. “Sometimes Pilates in general has an ‘oh, I can’t do that’ kind of attitude, but when you come here, you learn very quickly that is not the case. Pilates is fitness for everyone.”

Pighin has dedicated herself to being the best trainer she can since 2006 and continues to further educate herself on fitness, Pilates, and health techniques today. At Body Energy Fitness, she does group and personal training and enjoys teaching both equally. “I love the one-on-one where you can break things down, but I also love when you get a group of people and everybody’s there to have a good time,” Pighin shared. “Our studio is really about ‘come as you are’ …We’d like for you to work hard and smart.”

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Body Energy Fitness Pilates Studio is located at 22321 King Rd., Woodhaven. Please call 734-288-3236 for more information.

TRACY PIGHIN

Body Energy Fitness

SHERBROOK

No Sugar Momma

Looking for a way to cut down on her carbs and gluten but unable to find any health-focused bakeries for hundreds of miles, Jennifer Sherbrook decided to start baking her own sugar-free recipes while working at Wayne State University. In 2021, she opened No Sugar Momma, a bakery dedicated to providing sugar-free and other healthy treats that still taste delicious.

“It’s a lot of trial and error with glutenfree and low carb recipes without sugar,” shared Sherbrook. “My daughter had the idea of posting them on Facebook Marketplace… We had an unbelievable amount of orders. Like, one thousand dollars worth of orders on the second weekend.”

Following her online success, Sherbrook picked up sugar-free baking as a part-time weekend gig. She eventually branched out to farmer’s markets until finally finding a storefront in Trenton that her baked goods could call home.

No Sugar Momma’s most popular treat was originally Sherbrooks’ chocolate chip cookies, though her cupcakes are now the number one seller. Other unique treats include sugar-free peanut butter bars that taste almost like Reese’s, seasonal items like pumpkin bars, and their styled cakes that can be special-ordered for almost any diet.

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No Sugar Momma is located at 2029 West Rd. in Trenton, and can be reached at 734-307-3022.

Dedicated to providing sugar-free and other healthy treats that still taste delicious JENNIFER

Hampton Manor of WOODHAVEN

22125 Van Horn Rd | Woodhaven, MI 48183

Office: (734) 496-0182

www.woodhavenassistedliving.com

Hampton Manor of TRENTON

5999 Fort Street | Trenton, MI 48183

Office: (734) 496-7405

www.trentonseniorliving.com

VELI SIPILA

OrthoSport Physical Therapy

Having helped patients and athletes around the world, Veli Sipila, PT, ONT, CIDN, and his wife SapuPaivi “SP” Sipila, PT, ONT, are well-versed in sports-related physical therapy with a combined 80 years of experience. They opened OrthoSport Physical Therapy’s Grosse Ile location seven years ago and have been helping athletes and residents of the Downriver community ever since.

“When I studied physical therapy, my main interest was in spine issues because those seemed to be more complicated,” shared Veli Sipila. Today, Sipila regularly teaches continuing education courses on weekends for other therapists. “Part of the business here is to educate your patients to take care of themselves after the therapy, but also to educate your staff to provide the best possible care.”

When he isn’t practicing, studying, or teaching, Sipila can often be found jogging his dog around Grosse Ile in the morning or visiting his five grandchildren.

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OrthoSport Physical Therapy is located at 8950 Macomb St., Grosse Ile. You can book a consultation by calling 734-307-7037 or at orthosportonline.com

MWhen searching for in-home care options individuals and families are looking for quality, accountability, communication, flexibility, and compassion. Comfort Keepers strives to be the care partner you can rely on.

Comfort Keepers In-Home Care

Empowering seniors to maintain their independence

Quality in-home care options provided by Comfort Keepers are companion care, personal care, respite care, transportation, 24/7 care, and end of life care. With their family portal technology, families can be involved in the care of their loved ones providing transparency and direct communication with the office. Veterans can find the respect and recognition they deserve through Comfort Keepers’ partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

What sets Comfort Keepers apart is their communicative, attentive office staff and caring and compassionate caregivers. Since bringing joy and elevating the human spirit of their clients is an important factor, each caregiver is bonded, insured, screened for empathy, trained for compassion, and matched for client compatibility.

Comfort Keepers instills the mindset that “Care is a relationship, not a task.”

2836 W. Jefferson Ave. #104, Trenton // 734-676-6643 // comfortkeepers.com

Bryan Dunn, Owner

SERVING DOWNRIVER 50+YEARS

Rivergate Health Care Center and Rivergate Terrace

Where skill always meets compassion

M As our loved ones navigate the long road of life, many paths present themselves. It can be intimidating to know which direction to go. With all the care options and quality of life concerns to consider there are a few paths that present the best combination of care.

Rivergate Health Care Center and Rivergate Terrace, owned and operated by Life Care Centers of America, have been honored to serve Downriver for over 50 years. Featuring stunning views, elegant furnishings, and true luxury with warm inviting ambiance.

Rivergates’ commitment to the community focuses on inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation with 24-hour skilled nursing care. Whether a patient is visiting for short-term rehab and recovering from a surgery or illness, or transitioning into long-term care, Rivergate strives to provide the same excellent level of care and service to everyone.

All Life Care facilities are designed with the patient in mind. Each Life Care facility maintains a unique ambiance which creates a warm, welcoming environment. Rivergate prioritizes offering amen-

ities that represent the needs and interests of the local population. Among the many services and amenities offered include: 24-hour security and fire safety systems; beauty salon and barber shop; bedside and bathroom call lights; certified dietitian; community re-entry program; complimentary wireless internet; daily activity schedule; family/resident councils; fine dining program; flat-screen TVs; flexible visiting hours; full-time, certified activity director; homelike setting; housekeeping and laundry services; landscaped grounds and courtyards; library; non-smoking facility; pet visitors allowed; private and semi-private rooms; private bathrooms; religious services; patient/family education programs; telephone and cable television; and transportation services.

Rivergate is honored to partner with residents, medical professionals, patients, and their loved ones to navigate this emotional chapter of life. Each guest’s journey is unique, and it is their goal to create a positively unforgettable experience for each individual while they transition in their levels of care.

Associates of Rivergate Health Care Center and Rivergate Terrace, known as the Rivergate Campus, are true Champions of Care. Collaboratively, the Rivergate Campus offers a shared community and one of the largest employee bases in Riverview. Certified, highly skilled nursing and rehab teams are devoted to making every individual feel safe and at home while helping meet goals through quality of care on a larger scale. ◆

Island House Senior Living

Senior residence in serene and beautiful Grosse Ile

M The hardest part of sourcing quality care for your loved ones is finding the right place that feels like home. Island House offers a practical place to go after home care and remain through full care and end of life. Offering itself as a home away from home residents can find the authentic comforts of home for an exclusive number of six residents.

Offering 24-7 care in a spacious, private cottage-style home featuring a large, safely enclosed courtyard for enjoying the Michigan seasons. Conveniently located downtown for visiting, activities or appointments. Island House offers individualized care by a staff boasting 20 years of experience with dementia, incontinence care, medication monitoring as well as many other vital skill sets. Additionally, your loved ones receive a level of companionship care that feels like part of a family.

This makes Island House the best option for your loved ones to be greeted and treated by staff who say, ‘welcome home.’

8504 Macomb St., Grosse Ile // 734-7714004 // islandhousegi.com

Symphony Applewood

Innovative provider of skilled nursing and long-term care

M Symphony Applewood takes the difficulty out of finding just what you need by offering a diverse range of care options.

Post-acute rehabilitation, on site dialysis, transitional care, physical therapy, long term care and memory care are among the many options guests can find at Symphony Applewood to make their journey to recovery as comfortable as possible. Guests can find an eloquent balance of comfort and practicality with functional floor planning in every furnished room. Cable TV, wifi and fine dining by a private chef that can be enjoyed in one of many unique dining rooms make for many options to change scenery whenever desired. The activities department is dedicated to keeping a full schedule of entertaining programs and activities welcome to both guests and their families such as arts, crafts, trivia, music, exercise class, religious services, and many outings into the community.

18500 Van Horn Rd., Woodhaven // 734-676-7575 // symphonyapplewood.com

Hampton Manor Premier Assisted Living

M When it’s time to enjoy the fruits of a life well lived, you want your loved ones to enjoy every moment. They’ve worked hard and now it’s time to relax, live in comfort, with dignity while having their needs met by professional, courteous, skilled, experienced, and compassionate staff. That is what Hampton Manor strives to offer.

A one-of-a-kind exquisite resort-style independent, assisted living or temporary living facility designed for every aspect of health and hospitality. Specializing in cognitive care, with programs for daily physical fitness and extra care given to social as well as spiritual care. Residents can find amenities such as fine dining geared for nutritional health, social events full of cultural and recreational activities; salons or quiet libraries, spacious rooms and luxuriously decorated outdoor gardens and patio areas all designed with seniorfriendly floor planning. Hampton Manor provides a sense of duty and dignity towards providing the highest quality of care with an unmatched diversity for your loved one’s quality of life. ◆

Woodhaven location: 22125 Van Horn Rd., Woodhaven // 734-4960182 // woodhavenassistedliving.com – Trenton location: 5999 Fort St., Trenton // 734-496-7405 // trentonseniorliving.com

Eldercare Home Care Group

Serving your loved ones throughout Southeast Michigan since 1989

M All care isn’t equal, there are countless elements to providing quality in big and small ways. When your needs are unique you want to seek out unique care. Eldercare is a longstanding family-owned care agency serving the entire Downriver community since 1989 with experience, dedication and compassion in mind.

Offering a wide range of quality care such as personal grooming and hygiene, incontinence care, mobility care, laundry, housekeeping, errand running, meal preparation, medication monitoring as well as supervision, companionship and many more unique services. As little or as much as needed with both 24/7 and hourly options available. Making it easy for you to care for your loved ones with ease and flexibility.

Eldercare is located in Grosse Ile, and proudly serves the entire Downriver area. Make life simple, call today to hear more about how Eldercare can help you meet your needs, both big and small. ◆

8504 Macomb St., Grosse Ile // 734-671-6518 // eldercaremi.com

Enjoy the highest quality of care you deserve

BBR Realty

Brooke Brock –Broker/Owner/Realtor ®

M Transitioning to senior living isn’t as easy as packing a bag and finding a place to call home. It’s many more obstacles such as saying goodbye to your family home, considering a total location change for things like warmer weather or handling your real estate so you can start this new chapter right. This is where a BBR Realty SRES agent can help you flourish. Your estates are precious and should be handled with your best interest. A Senior Real Estate Specialist offers specialty licensing, education, testing and practical application working with the 50+ community as their key elements of expertise. SRES agents don’t just handle real estate, they offer knowledgeable consultation on pensions, IRA’s, retirement savings, reverse mortgages, Medicare, and social security. BBR Realty’s SRES also has access to a nationwide database of contacts to help you find your new home; working with you on both ends of this emotional, exciting journey by offering assistance with saying farewell to the last page and hello to the new beginning. ◆

2615 W. Jefferson Ave., Trenton // 734301-3350 // brooke@gowithbrooke.com

The Bellaire Senior Living

Offering a full range of living options and personal care services

M Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood, the breathtaking beauty of Bellaire Senior Living can be best seen in its shared spaces for socializing in a newly renovated living room, library, dining room, outdoor gazebo and beauty salon. There’s no question as to why The Bellaire was the winner of the Best Assisted Living award for Riverview. With full apartments, one bedroom and studio apartment options for seniors to create a place to call home. Residents can find full amenities with three meals a day provided in the dining room, housekeeping, laundry service, 24 hour emergency call services and weekly bus trips where seniors can enjoy the community and have fun.

An age in place community, offering fully staffed 24/7 onsite Private Duty care through a third party that is ready to assist with medication, bathing, grooming, comfort care, general companionship for all residents with a focus on affordability, The Bellaire offers the best value Downriver while also helping maintain the independent spirit and the reassurance of assistance. ◆

12621 Hale St., Riverview // 734-283-8000 // thebellaire.com

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The StoryWalk Project

The idea of Wegienka Elementary's StoryWalk began when Sarah Noto, Wegienka’s speech pathologist, was walking in downtown Wyandotte and noticed the framed reading stations displayed around the area.

Noto realized that an actual storybook was contained in the frames, and thought it would be a great enhancement to Wegienka’s walking path. She shared the idea with colleague Stephanie Guimond and once both did some research, they discovered that the frames were actually part of The StoryWalk Project.

Noto and Guimond presented the addition of the StoryWalk displays to the walking path to Principal Michelle Briegel. Their thought was this would be a great way to bring families together for some exercise and at the same time help build literacy in our community.

Briegel agreed with Noto and Guimond’s idea and applied for a grant from a local philanthropic foundation. Their efforts paid off, and Briegel received word in August 2022 that Wegienka Elementary would be being awarded a grant to add the StoryWalk to Wegienka’s walking path.

What is StoryWalk?

StoryWalk combines physical activity with literacy; it’s an innovative way to get people of all ages out walking while reading children's picture books – pages of a book are transfered to signs that are placed on a trail inviting people to follow the path of the pages. The goal of StoryWalk is to help build children’s interest in reading while encouraging healthy outdoor activity.

WBSD’s Support Services Department spent time in late September, 2022 installing the StoryWalk frames along Wegienka’s walking path. Wegienka Elementary hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrate the display install. Briegel told those in attendance, “I’m excited that this is a permanent installation to encourage the love of reading.”

The entire school participated in the ceremony and Briegel acted as Master of Ceremonies. Student Council members read a poem and both Noto and Guimond spoke about the journey. Students enjoyed walking the path, and reading the story before heading back to their classes.

Look for a new story each month on Wegienka's walking path. You won't want to miss it! l

W No staked tents or inflatables without prior approval of Woodhaven Rec. Dept. Renter will be held liable for any damage to underground utilities due to staking of such tents or inflatables.

W The pavilion fees are applicable to all groups/organizations wishing to use the Park Pavilion. There will be no waiving of these fees.

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W There will be a non-refundable fee to reserve the Park Pavilion on a Saturday or Sunday.

W The Rental Party of this agreement hereby waives any and all claims against the City of Woodhaven, its agents or employees and assumes the responsibility of defending any claims of third parties as a result of rental party’s conduct.

W NO Fires; NO Alcoholic beverages; and NO parking on the grass.

W Pavilion opens at 8:00 a.m. and closes at 10:00 p.m.

Reservation requests for the Park Pavilion begin the first Monday in April for Residents, and the first Monday in May for Non-Residents.

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WOODHAVEN • PARK PAVILION 24135 HALL

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W Security Deposit is non-refundable if a cancellation is made less than 30 days prior to the event

W Reservations must be confirmed 30 days prior to reservation date w/ rental fee paid in full at that time.

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