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Attracting All Ages
Wednesday, March 01, 2006


PianoIf there’s one thing that drives Henry Ford Village Retirement Counselor Kristine Anderson crazy, it’s the words, “I don’t want to live with a bunch of old people.” Now Kristine wants to set the record straight.

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The Best Neighbors You’ll Ever Find
Wednesday, February 01, 2006


Saldeensm.jpgHenry Ford Village is filled with nearly 1,200 people just like you— accomplished, interesting, and involved. Each of these unique individuals brings their experiences and passions to this Erickson community, resulting in the inspiring, dynamic community that it is today.

The people who live at Henry Ford Village can’t help but become friends through sharing hobbies and exploring new interests together. Those with special talents gladly share their time, skills, and knowledge, helping others gain a new understanding of something they’d never tried or learned before.


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The Many Lives of Gene Fette
Friday, July 01, 2005


The photos are startling in their composition, clarity, and drama: red-tailed hawks on the roofs of Henry Ford Village, amid the remnants of a recent Michigan snow.

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She wore tennis shoes with her ball gown
Wednesday, June 01, 2005


Her citation on the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame website (hall.michiganwomenshalloffame.org) identifies Doris DeDeckere’s areas of achievement as labor, philanthropy, and volunteer work. It goes on to say “Throughout public and private life, Doris DeDeckere’s philosophy has been to assist institutions and individuals to stand on their own. She has always been an advocate of human rights and charity.”

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Pet Community Thriving at Henry Ford Village
Sunday, May 01, 2005


Henry Ford Village’s expanding pet population is well represented by an assortment of friendly companions from the animal kingdom who share apartment homes throughout the community.

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A Tip of the Hat to the Ladies of Red Hat Society
Sunday, May 01, 2005


What’s the Red Hat Society all about? Perhaps the welcoming words from the group’s website (www.redhatsociety.com) say it best:

“Welcome to the Red Hat Society, where there is fun after fifty (and before)for women of all walks of life. We believe silliness is the comedy relief of life and, since we are all in it together, we might as well join red-gloved hands and go for the gusto together.”


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Making a difference
Friday, April 01, 2005


A premature baby is brought home wearing a distinctive knitted cap. A woman leaves a leading Detroit-area hospital in a wheel chair, warmed by a handmade lap robe. A destitute man finds some comfort in a homeless shelter under a donated blanket. A kid in inner city Detroit breaks out in a grin when she opens up her new school kit.

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When Does “Retirement” Include a 40+ Hour Work Week?
Tuesday, March 01, 2005


It’s obvious that the concept of an easy-going, “kick back and smell the roses” type of retirement and how Eric Lange likes to spend his time are really not very similar—in fact, just the opposite.

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“Live from Henry Ford Village...It’s Saturday Night Live!”
Tuesday, February 01, 2005


It started about five years ago, as Laurice Cutajar, a former piano teacher, was tickling the ivories on an old, upright piano in the lobby of the St. Clair restaurant.

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Sylvia Pressman does it all.
Saturday, January 01, 2005


All aboard the bus . . . the tour of Dearborn is about to begin!  Up front is Sylvia Pressman, ready to show off the city she loves to her fellow Henry Ford Village residents.

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