May 08, 2025

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Howard S. Holmes II Donates Car Simulator to Chelsea Hospital’s Newly Expanded Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit

Chelsea Hospital, a joint venture hospital between Trinity Health Michigan and University of Michigan Health, announced it received a TRAN-SIT Car Transfer Simulator, which will help patients in the newly expanded Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit reclaim independence by allowing them to practice getting in and out of a vehicle safely within a controlled environment. The generous ...

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Local Nonprofit Lori’s Hands Expands Volunteer Base

By Maddi Riemenschneider As a nonprofit, Lori’s Hands bridges the gap between college students and individuals living with chronic illnesses, fostering meaningful relationships. Student volunteers provide practical support, such as grocery shopping and household tasks, while also forming deep, lasting bonds with the clients they serve. Lori’s Hands creates a meaningful impact by enhancing the ...

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March 8 Chelsea Expo: Family Friendly & Interactive

Chelsea Expo is a month earlier this year. Don’t miss this fun family-friendly event on March 8. It is a great opportunity to ask questions of local businesses and nonprofits, buy goodies at the “best-ever” bake sale, and enjoy a musical performance by CHS Theatre Guild. Some businesses will also have goods for sale. Chelsea ...

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Eastern Michigan University professor leads effort to better characterize the impact of protein on lifespan

New publication explores protein’s role beyond muscle health, addressing cardiometabolic health, frailty, bone strength, and weight management By Melissa Thrasher Eastern Michigan University School of Health Sciences professor John Carbone, Ph.D., is the lead author of a newly published article examining the broader effects of dietary protein on health across the lifespan. The article, titled “Exploring Opportunities ...

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Wing Classical Academy Re-opens Enrollment With Early Success

Community News Wing Classical Academy’s first school year is off to a successful start for its students and staff. The new private school located between Chelsea and Dexter provides a rigorous classical education encased in Christian values. Classical education integrates study in the liberal arts, mathematics, and sciences with the cultivation of moral character, critical ...

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100 Women Who Care’s Impact Award Reaches New High

Members of 100 Women Who Care – Chelsea Area met Tuesday night to select a nonprofit recipient for their Impact Award. This was the largest-ever membership event.  The Chelsea Depot was filled with excitement and a high level of engagement!  After extending the time for members to question nonprofits, a vote was held and Mikey ...

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SRSLY Partners with Chelsea High School Athletics for First Autism Awareness Night

Announced today, SRSLY Chelsea has formed a partnership with Chelsea Athletics designed to improve autism awareness, while creating a culture where athletes and students of all abilities are supported and accepted. “By partnering with SRSLY Chelsea to promote autism awareness, we can create a more compassionate world where everyone is valued and supported,” said Andrea ...

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Wing Classical Academy Battle of the Books

The Battle of the Books is a voluntary reading competition for local students in 3rd-5th grade. Students read books from the official list, demonstrate their abilities and test their knowledge of the books they have read in a competitive area-wide competition! Teams will consist of 3-4 students. If a child does not have a team, ...

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Main Street Park Kicks Off 2025 Construction Campaign

2024 was an exciting year for Main Street Park Alliance! The blighted buildings were torn down, 191 double gravel trainloads of contaminated soil (9,000 tons) were removed from the site, construction documentation was completed, and significant progress was made towards the funding of the park. In December, the Michigan DNR Trust Fund board recommended that ...

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Rotary Club Fights Child Hunger 100,000 Meals at a Time

The Rotary Club of Ann Arbor is partnering with Food Gatherers, Washtenaw County’s food bank and food rescue program, to launch Rotary Fights Child Hunger, their annual spring food and fund drive. From March 3rd to March 14th, local businesses and organizations are invited to collect funds and non-perishable food items. This year, Rotary Club ...

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Brio Living Services Earns Highest Ratings for Excellence from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Brio Living Services (formerly UMRC & Porter Hills) recently announced that it has once again earned the highest possible ratings for its three skilled nursing centers following the latest review from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). These include Kresge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center at Chelsea Retirement Community in Chelsea, Michigan; and the Health ...