Roaring ’20s

January 30, 2020

By JACKIE JAHFETSON Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE — Smooth saxophone notes played with the help of a trumpeter imbued feelings of yesteryears. A Swedish treat of cardamom bread laid bonny on a silver platter, ready to be engulfed by many Scandinavian descendants. From jazz to heritage desserts, a group of seniors gathered at the Roaring ‘20s social hour to relive the stories and experiences of long ago. The community event took place Friday afternoon at the Marquette Senior Center with special host, Brookridge Heights, there to cater the event with fresh berry ...

Senior events

January 23, 2020

MONDAY CHATHAM noon-Senior Dining, Chatham Manor, call 228-6522 before 9 a.m. GWINN 8:30 a.m. Aerobics 10 a.m. Aerobics/chair 10 a.m. Yoga Chair noon Senior Dining, Congregate Meal 1 p.m. Bridge Club 1:15 p.m. Tai Chi 2:30 p.m. Archery Gym 3:30 p.m. Teen Room Open ISHPEMING Open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday for more information call 204-5681. 10:30-12:30 p.m. Indoor Walking noon Meal 1:30 p.m. Tai Chi LOST CREEK noon-Senior Dining, Community Building, 228-6522 before 9 a.m. MARQUETTE 8:45 a.m. ABC Fitness-LVA 9 a.m. HI LOW Fitness 10:15 a.m. ...

Crafting for a cause

January 23, 2020

By JACKIE JAHFETSON Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE — Afghans, Hummel collectable figurines, homemade earrings and other crafty, gift items laid sprawled out on tables, showcasing more than their quality. The cause and fight to end Alzheimer’s disease is a continuing uphill battle, but with many small individual efforts, people can make a difference. To kick off the Alzheimer’s Association 2020 fundraising season, the Mill Creek Senior Living Community hosted its second annual craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, with several different tables filled with homemade items ...

Senior events

January 16, 2020

MONDAY CHATHAM noon-Senior Dining, Chatham Manor, call 228-6522 before 9 a.m. GWINN 8:30 a.m. Aerobics 10 a.m. Aerobics/chair 10 a.m. Yoga Chair noon Senior Dining, Congregate Meal 1 p.m. Bridge Club 1:15 p.m. Tai Chi 2:30 p.m. Archery Gym 3:30 p.m. Youth Room 7- Lions ISHPEMING Open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday for more information call 204-5681. 9 a.m. GICOA MTG 10:30-12:30 p.m. Indoor Walking noon Meal 1:30 p.m. Tai Chi LOST CREEK noon-Senior Dining, Community Building, 228-6522 before 9 a.m. MARQUETTE 8:45 a.m. ABC Fitness-LVA 9 a.m. HI LOW ...

From firewood to refurbished canoes

January 16, 2020

By JACKIE JAHFETSON Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE — Chiseled cedar ribs, fainted varnish and a busted stern don’t appear to leave much of an opportunity to set sail in any kind of waters. However, where some may see rustic wood for a bonfire, local craftsman Craig Kitchen sees a historical story to tell. For the past 10 years, Kitchen has spent his free time saving wooden canoes — that some might call firewood — in order to preserve the rich history. “Wooden canoes are silent, and that’s one of things that’s so neat about them is that you can paddle the things ...

Senior events

January 9, 2020

MONDAY CHATHAM: noon-Senior Dining, Chatham Manor, call 228-6522 before 9 a.m. GWINN: 8:30 a.m. Aerobics 10 a.m. Aerobics/chair 10 a.m. Yoga Chair noon Senior Dining, Congregate Meal 1 p.m. Bridge Club 1:15 p.m. Tai Chi 2:30 p.m. Archery Gym 3:30 p.m. Youth Room Open ISHPEMING: Open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday – Friday for more information call 204-5681. 9 a.m. Legal Clinic 10:30-12:30 p.m. Indoor Walking noon Meal 1:30 p.m. Tai Chi LOST CREEK: noon-Senior Dining, Community Building, 228-6522 before 9 a.m. MARQUETTE: 8:45 a.m. ABC Fitness-LVA 9 ...