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Look below to keep up to date on all the news about Friendship Village in Kalamazoo, Michigan. You’ll also find informative blog posts on topics of special interest to seniors and their families. Check back often!

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February 19, 2018 | The Villager

Friendship Village’s Executive Chef Nicole Hassen Participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Bake-Off Benefit!

  Our Executive Chef, Nicole Hassen, will be one of the participating chefs in the Girl Scout Cookie Bake-off Benefit…

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February 6, 2018 | The Villager

Staff Spotlight: Meet our Director of Administrative Services, Teresa Snook

Teresa Snook is a good example of how hard work pays off. When Teresa was hired 8 1/2 years ago to work with Life…

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February 6, 2018 | The Villager

Coming in 2019 to Friendship Village – New Aquatic Center!

  EXCITING NEWS the planning committee has released a sneak peek of the new Aquatic Center planned for Friendship…

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February 5, 2018 | The Villager

Friendship Village a Partner in the Kalamazoo Public Library “Reading Together” Program

Friendship Village is excited to be a partner with the Kalamazoo Public Library’s Reading Together Program!  We will be…

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January 23, 2018 | The Villager

Staff Spotlight: Meet our Director of Sales & Marketing, Maryl Petrie

We are so lucky to have a little "firecracker" in our Director of Sales & Marketing. Maryl Petrie is a real "gem." Maryl…

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January 16, 2018 | The Villager

Planning Committee for New Aquatic Center at Friendship Village Busy with Behind-the-Scenes Details

The Aquatic Center, featuring an exercise pool and sauna, is quickly becoming a highly anticipated new addition to the…

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January 2, 2018 | The Villager

Aquatic Center Planned for Friendship Village is Making a Splash

We've spent nearly three years exploring an Aquatic Center here at the Village. We've consulted with experts, held town hall…

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December 12, 2017 | The Villager

“Smart” Technology Coming to Senior Living, Bit by (Giga) Bit

Imagine waking in the middle of a dark night and wanting a drink of water. The moment that your feet hit the floor, soft…

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November 27, 2017 | The Villager

Super Foods With Health Benefits for Seniors

Super foods. The name alone evokes images of capped heroes, swooping in to save the day. But are these foods really worthy…

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