Community Village

Senior Assisted Living

Updates

Summer Projects: Working Together Feels So Good


Are you doing a stay-cation this summer and trying to find a few unique things to do? Maybe you know someone who’s looking for a way to give back with their time? We’ve got a nice variety of summer projects that could use your specialized help. Take a look at our list, find what interests you most, find some friends to join you, and give us a call (989.792.5442) to set up a time that works for you. We are so keenly aware that it’s kind-hearted people like you who help us keep our rates affordable for the people who need it the most. Thank you so much for caring!

Summer Projects

  • Landscaping
  • Remodeling Restroom
  • Painting
  • Library Sorting of Donated Books
  • Assistance with Picnic Days
  • Activity Assistant for Indoor Games

The Priceless Sister

Rumor Had It

Rumor had it a nun was moving into Community Village. I couldn’t wait to talk to her. I was no Catholic, but I had known a nun or two in my past.

When I met Sister Laurene, I couldn’t have liked her more. She has the kind of smile that floods her face and makes her eyes sparkle and has the most wonderful sense of humor! As she does with so many, we hit it off right away. So approachable that I found the nerve to ask her a question I had wanted to ask any nun since the early 1990s: “Have you ever seen the movie Sister Act?” “Why, yes”, she said (for the record, she liked it very much)!

After Sister Laurene moved into Community Village, I visited her room often. Such a merciful addition to our census; always humble and kind and a true servant of Christ. One morning, I came to work feeling quite sad about a personal matter. I felt the urge to go to Sister’s room and hastily made my way there. We talked for a minute and through my tears I told her what was bothering me. She so graciously took my hand in hers and began to pray. She told God that because I was such a nice person on the outside, I must be a diamond on the inside. I think it was the kindest prayer ever uttered for me. I dried my tears and held her close before making my way to start my day’s work. These days, I don’t get the opportunity to visit Sister Laurene as much as I would like, but I know if I need her, she’s right down the hall. She gave me a teardrop diamond cut crystal (it’s plastic) which I keep in my jewelry box. It has no monetary value at all, but – just like her – it’s priceless.

Contributor: Bonnie Rowley, Activities Director

Randy’s Salsa Factory

This time of year you’ll find Randy – our resident gardener – outside digging in the dirt getting his “salsa factory” up and running once again. And he loves every bit of it! His sister always helps him with the plant shopping, making sure he’s got at least one of each favorite pepper (Randy’s got several of those)! From Cayenne to Jalapeño and even the Habanero! Sizzle! Keith – our grounds guru – works up the plot of garden… then Randy’s in his glory. The very hardest part is waiting. And waiting some more.

Finally, when all that green starts turning red, Randy dons his chef hat and creates his very own salsa concoction that he’s always happy to share.

Fair warning, though: make sure you know if it’s his hot or mild version before you taste test!

How You Can Help: May 2018


Community Village is operated for the purpose of making assisted living affordable to frail elders with limited means. Supplementing the modest resident fees, Community Village is sustained by charitable gifts from churches, businesses, professionals, community groups, and generous people like you.

Pantry Products We Could Use

  • Peaches
  • Rice
  • Spaghetti Sauce
  • Cream of Chicken Soup
  • Desserts (e.g., cake mixes)

Thank you for caring!

You are Beautiful!

Tim is a very intelligent man, always a hard worker, and successful at every endeavor. Being a sociable guy who enjoys interacting with residents and other Daycare participants, Tim always carries a deck of cards in his pocket to never sit idle – unless he wants to take a nap. Then he turns off his hearing aid and tunes out as he catches some zees. Ask anyone at Community Village what they like the most about Tim: his compliments. No matter who steps into his path, Tim tells that person how beautiful they are… and he means it! His sense of humor brightens our daily routine and he helps others whenever he sees a need. Several years ago, Tim suffered a brain aneurysm that caused him to need help in his activities of daily

living. His wife, Sue, enrolled Tim in our Adult Day Care and we are blessed to have him as part of our extended family.

Tim, you are beautiful!