Culinary Services Team Wins Top Honors at Local Chef Competition

Friendship Village Kalamazoo Culinary Services team of Executive Chef Nicole Hassen, Rachael Peters, Catering Manager Kellie Miller and Director of Culinary Services Craig Fowler competed against top southwest Michigan restaurant chefs on Thursday, February 21 in the Girl Scout Cookie Bake-Off to benefit the Girl Scouts of SW Michigan.

9 Questions to Consider Before You Decide to Age in Place

Today’s senior living communities offer more services and amenities than ever, with perks that range from the convenient (like on-site healthcare facilities, transportation, and home maintenance) to the luxurious (like on-site 5-star dining options and indoor pools). Yet, despite the seeming allure of many senior living facilities, surveys reveal that older adults still have a… Continue reading 9 Questions to Consider Before You Decide to Age in Place

Welcome to Friendship Village’s New Life Enrichment Coordinator

Growing up while her father was in the Air Force, Ashley Barry experienced a wealth of cultures and travel before her family settled in Portage in 2005. She said her favorite country to live in was Belgium, and she enjoyed the many trips her family took to the surrounding countries.

Friendship Village Welcomes New Fitness Center Manager Alecia Dennis

With her sparkling smile and vivacious personality, Alecia Dennis has captured the hearts of Friendship Village’s residents in just the few short weeks since she arrived. Growing up in Marshall, Alecia graduated with a Bachelor of Exercise Science, Summa Cum Laude, from Olivet College.

Altoid Can Flashlights – Now that’s Cool!

Now this is cool!  Mr. Ken Mills has a long history of creating unique items out of unusual things. His latest creation is a flashlight using empty Altoid cans! He has made many of these flashlights with students who visit Friendship Village, expanding his love of technology to the next generation.

Staying Fit While You Age— State-of-the-Art Wellness and Fitness Center

State-Of-The-Art Fitness Center Key to Senior Health at Friendship Village The Oslo University Hospital in Norway recently studied 5,700 men, age 68-77, who exercised 30 minutes a day, six days a week. The study concluded that, on average, this exercise regimen helped add more than 5 years to the lives of the participants. Encouraging news,… Continue reading Staying Fit While You Age— State-of-the-Art Wellness and Fitness Center