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Thursday: Boomers & Beyond

Retirees: Is it time to downsize, even in this real estate market?

Your home is your sanctuary, but it’s also one of your biggest budget items. And after you retire, it may feel like more house than you need. But in this housing market, when a smaller home with upgraded features may be about as expensive as the one you’re selling, is it still smart to ...

Older US adults should get another COVID-19 shot

NEW YORK (AP) — Older U.S. adults should roll up their sleeves for another COVID-19 shot, even if they got a booster in the fall, U.S. health officials said recently. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Americans 65 and older should get another dose of the updated vaccine ...

New resource centers for LGBTQ+ seniors said to be ‘welcoming’

LANSING — Two new Metro Detroit senior centers are focused on older LGBTQ+ residents, filling what advocates say is a need for services they otherwise may not get. The staff and programming at the new centers are primarily funded by MiGen, a Ferndale nonprofit that supports older LGBTQ+ ...

Bingo on tap at VFW

ISHPEMING — There will be bingo at the Ishpeming VFW on Sunday, March 19. Doors open at noon. There will be sandwiches, snacks and beverages available. There is a handicapped entrance in the back of the building.

Mobile food pantry coming

MARQUETTE — Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift, located at 219 Silver Creek Road in Harvey, are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host a Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry on March 14. Distribution of food will begin at 10 a.m. and continue while supplies last or ...