DEARBORN, Michigan - Dearborn resident Mary Ann Zawada spent many years counseling adults, serving as former head of Counseling at the University of Michigan-Dearborn and later as executive director of the Dearborn Pastoral Counseling Center. This may be why she was quick to follow her own counsel when she began to have concerns about safety and living … [Read more...]
Chef at Oakwood Common Reveals Residents’ Tastes
DEARBORN, Michigan - British born Chef Pearse Tormey recently revealed some of the favorite menu selections of residents at Oakwood Common, where he has served as executive chef for nearly three years. “Our residents have very specific tastes but they’re not unlike most people who want their food to taste and look good,” said Chef Tormey, who has … [Read more...]
Grosse Pointe Farms Resident Moves to Dearborn
DEARBORN, Michigan – For years, Betty Swanson, a 65-year resident of Grosse Pointe Farms, had heard there was a difference between “Eastsiders” and “Westsiders” in metropolitan Detroit. Since 1946, Swanson lived in three different houses in the beautiful suburban community of Grosse Pointe Farms, along the shores of Lake St. Clair, where she raised her … [Read more...]
Bob Rock Maintains Woodcarving Skills with Daily Routine
DEARBORN, MI — When longtime Dearborn residents Bob and Sylvia Rock moved from their Dearborn Hills home to Oakwood Common four years ago, Bob didn’t leave his woodcarving hobby behind. Indeed, Rock admits it was his longtime hobby which helped him through the early transition to their new residence. Retired from the Bell System companies in 1982, Rock … [Read more...]
Residents Reveal Oakwood Common’s Special Appeal
DEARBORN, Michigan - Oakwood Common recently invited several residents to share their experiences on camera about the benefits of independent living in the retirement community located at 16351 Rotunda Drive in Dearborn. The video testimonials are currently available on Oakwood Common’s new website. “While we welcome and encourage prospective … [Read more...]
Oakwood Common Unveils Major Renovation
Dearborn, Michigan - Oakwood Common recently celebrated the completion of a major renovation--unveiling the retirement community’s trendy new bistro, an inviting lounge with cherry wood wine cabinets for residents’ social hours, a newly decorated entry way, parlor and salon along with an expanded fitness area, billiard room and new outdoor … [Read more...]
Oakwood Common Launches New Website
DEARBORN, Michigan - Oakwood Common has launched a new website at www.OakwoodCommon.org to feature the retirement community’s wide variety of lifestyle options and special amenities for active seniors and others who need more personalized care. The new website showcases video and written testimonials of current residents, a photo gallery of special events … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Tea at Oakwood Common – Happy Tradition
DEARBORN, Michigan - Nearly 200 residents, family members and guests of Oakwood Common were recently treated to the elegance of Ms. Sue’s English Tea, in honor of Suzanne Couch, a retired administrator. The tradition of hosting an annual Mother’s Day Tea dates back to 1993 when High Tea was served to the ladies of Oakwood Common. Since then, the event has … [Read more...]
Oakwood Common Partners With Adult Community Ed
DEARBORN, Mich. - Beginning this spring, Oakwood Common will host daytime classes for mosaics, stained glass and watercolor acrylic painting. The classes are offered through Dearborn Public School’s Adult and Community Education program and are open to the community as well as Oakwood Common residents. The daytime enrichment classes are part of a renewed … [Read more...]
Oakwood Common Schedules Sunday Nite Live Event on April 17
DEARBORN, Michigan - Each month Oakwood Common hosts a free Sunday Nite Live series that welcomes residents and others in the community to participate in a variety of inspirational, fun and enriching discussions. On Sunday, April 17, 2011, the program will begin at 6 p.m. with the video, “Surviving Grief: A How-To Session,” featuring renowned therapist … [Read more...]