FARMINGTON — Megan Saunders was named the Farmington Public Schools 2024-2025 Senior Extraordinaire and presented with a star trophy during the district’s annual senior breakfast on Oct. 17.

CLAWSON — Through the Senior Planet licensing program, seniors in Clawson are going to have more access to technology and learn about how it can enhance their lives.

BIRMINGHAM/SOUTHFIELD — Father Chris Yaw, the rector at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Southfield, said that his 88-year-old dad has a great sense of humor. When asked how many children he has, he’ll respond, “Four ... so far.”

METRO DETROIT — For those looking to move or for those who have lost someone and are interested in downsizing their possessions, estate sales professionals can provide assistance as individuals and families navigate through these issues.

SOUTHFIELD — For the past 10 years — “minus COVID” — state Sen. Jeremy Moss has held the Annual Senior Summit in Southfield.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Macomb County prosecutor has been holding special events and providing booklets for seniors to learn about scams.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — September is National Senior Center Month, and Bloomfield Township Senior Services officials said they would like to remind the public about the valuable programs and services that they offer year-round.

NOVI — People’s Express, which on July 1 took over in Novi as the provider of curb-to-curb transit services, will be housed at the Novi Civic Center until the end of the year as part of an agreement with the city.

CLAWSON — The city of Clawson has received grant funding in the amount of $30,000 from Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency to provide lawn cutting and snowplowing services to seniors and people with disabilities.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Meals on Wheels has been delivering food to people in need for around seven decades, and one of its outreach directors is seeking help from residents to assist in the nonprofit’s local efforts.

NOVI — A heat wave nearly caused the cancellation of the annual Alzheimer’s disease Longest Day Walk June 20 at Rose Senior Living in Novi. However, thanks to the determination of Director of Life Enrichment Monique Furniss and her staff, the event was quickly rebranded to include a variety of indoor activities that gave residents and guests a better understanding of what it is like to have the disease.

TROY — The Friends of Troy Seniors’ annual Used Jewelry and Purse Sale attracted over 100 shoppers to support seniors June 13.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Kids and seniors bonded over the universal thrill of yelling “bingo” and picking out prizes June 6 at The Helm at the Boll Life Center in Grosse Pointe Farms.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Dozens of residents visit The Helm at the Boll Life Center every day, and now they’ll be able to see the couple who made the Grosse Pointe Farms-based senior center possible.

WARREN — Nearly 50 area seniors gathered for a visit to the Detroit Institute of Arts on May 30 and enjoyed a Motown concert followed by a self-guided tour of the museum. The free event was hosted by the Warren Civic Center Library and sponsored by the DIA.

ROYAL OAK — “One kind word can change a life,” was the inspiration behind the colorful rock garden now located at Oak Ridge Elementary School on 13 Mile Road. The garden was created by both Oak Ridge Elementary students and Waltonwood senior residents.

NOVI — In a turn of events, the Novi City Council reconsidered its previous decision and unanimously voted to fully subsidize the costs of People’s Express transportation services for older adults and people with disabilities during its regular meeting May 6.

SOUTHFIELD — Growing up, Lydia Teasley couldn’t comprehend the importance of her last name, and who could blame her?

WARREN — Ed Malaga was “a dancin’ man.” On the late afternoon of April 24, he boogied onto the dance floor to the Bee Gees’ disco hit “Stayin’ Alive” during the Fitzgerald High School “senior” prom.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A springtime tradition is returning to Madison Heights. For six years prior to the pandemic, the city would send interested seniors on a bus ride to the state capital in Lansing for Older Michiganians Day.