Updates

Monte and Mark were born and raised in Saginaw County. However, after their parents died, life took them on separate paths and they rarely saw each other during the intervening 25 years.

Monte moved to Community Village in 2019 and this year Mark’s guardian, noting the way Monte thrived, made arrangements for Mark to share a room with his brother.

The two men are inseparable and have surprisingly similar affinities for activities, friends, and even favorite meals. They quickly agree that Irma, Chantell, Kim and Sabrina are their favorite caregivers. Monte enjoys a daily game of “Sorry” with another resident, but both Mark and Monte like playing BINGO and enjoying a weekly movie with popcorn. They agree that their favorite meals are chicken quesadillas, spaghetti, and tacos.

When she moved into Community Village in 2016, Pat was not enthused about needing assisted living as a relatively young person. Yet she now readily appreciates Community Village and how the staff desires her independence and freedom just as much as she does. “Sure, there was a time when I had full mobility. I used to manage the housekeeping staff for a nursing home, but today I’m happy with the independence I have here. The Great Lakes PACE program addresses all of my health needs as I see a physician whenever I need and they coordinate my medications and daily care needs with Community Village staff. I’m free to participate in activities, take advantage of the paved walking path, enjoy some reading time, talk on the phone with my sister, and basically enjoy life.”

We love enjoying life with you, Pat!