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Thursday: Boomers & Beyond

Tasson receives 2020 U.P. Service Award

ISHPEMING — Dennis Tasson has worn many hats over the years. A longtime teacher, school administrator and volunteer, the Ishpeming native has certainly made his mark on the community. That’s why he was recently recognized as one of the recipients of Grow & Lead: Community and ...

Smart 911

What is it? Smart911 is a service that allows residents to create a free Safety Profile for their household that includes any information they want 9-1-1 and first responders to have in the event of an emergency. Then, when anyone in that household dials 9-1-1 from a phone associated with ...

Senior centers in Marquette County

Forsyth Township senior center Brian Veale, director fsc@forsythtwpmi.org 165 N. Maple P.O. Box 668 Gwinn, MI 49849 Phone: 906-346-9862 Fax: 906-346-5913 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Service areas: Forsyth Township Ewing Township Sands Township Skandia ...

VR triggers happy memories for seniors

LAKE CHARLES, La. — Virtual reality isn’t just for gamers. The same technology that lets users battle monsters in mythical worlds is proving useful for local residents diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Katrina Dunn, executive director of The Verandah Retirement Community, ...