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Thursday: Boomers & Beyond

Alzheimer’s Association stages Marquette events

MARQUETTE — While an Alzheimer’s Disease diagnosis can be a difficult and scary time for friends and family of those receiving the diagnosis, a supportive community can help to make things a bit easier and the Alzheimer’s Association of Michigan shown their support in the Upper Peninsula ...

Forget Florida – these are the 5 most age-friendly states for retirement

The quest for the perfect retirement destination is paramount for older adults seeking an age-friendly state that encapsulates their needs and desires. A recent study by Age Friendly has identified the most sought-after states for retirees. What makes a state age-friendly? One of the most ...

At a glance

Negaunee Senior Center Kristy Basolo, director seniorcenter@cityofnegaunee.com 410 Jackson St. Negaunee, MI 49866 Phone: 906-475-6266 Fax: 906-475-6291 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Senior Citizens Center | Negaunee, MI (cityofnegaunee.com) City of Negaunee Negaunee ...

Bat education in offing

MARQUETTE — Forest landowners are invited to join the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 15 in the Marquette Township Community Center, 1000 Commerce Drive, to learn about new bat conservation requirements that follow ...

Learning new high tech skills

MARQUETTE — Peter White Public Library is keeping Marquette-area senior citizens up-to-date with the latest technology during their weekly tech coaching sessions. The sessions, hosted by former teacher and librarian Christine Ault, are an informative way for area senior citizens to gain ...

Gardens can heal

MARQUETTE — Tucked away in the center of Michigan State University’s campus is the nation’s oldest university botanical garden — and a site of the emerging practice of horticulture therapy. “We have people laying in the garden, popup Pilates classes, tours, anything you can ...