Hard times ahead for many auto industry retirees in Michigan

Fact: Ford retirees who “banked” on built-in health insurance are now facing severe cuts.

Most people probably think of mushrooms as a tasty topping for pizza or an ingredient in creamy soup. Lately, though, the slippery veggies have been getting attention for their antioxidant qualities.

Some might call Freeman Thomas visionary and edgy, but he has a better self-description.

Erickson Retirement Communities, a network of 20 retirement campuses spanning 11 states, where more than 20,000 people call home, has expanded its wings even more. This May, the company developed Erickson Realty and Moving Services which is being implemented in phases throughout all Erickson communities.

Dearborn community goes Caribbean for a night

Dressed in Hawaiian shirts, flowery leis, and grass skirts, Henry Ford Village community members left their passports at home and walked only a few steps to “travel” to the islands.