It’s been at least five years since the Dexter Lions Club have done what was always a fun project in November. The Lions are bringing back their Stuff the Seniors project, which they haven’t done since COVID in 2020. The club will again be doing their annual free Thanksgiving dinner for all Dexter area seniors. ...
Photo: Dexter Senior Center Board members with political and civic leaders at the official groundbreaking of the new Dexter Senior Center. Dexter Senior Center Facebook. The Dexter Senior Center celebrated the open house of its new facility on Friday, August 22, 2025. The bright and welcoming building is the product of years of effort from ...
Dexter Senior Center has been awarded $200,000 from Washtenaw County through the Older Persons Services Millage. This funding will help support programs and services that keep older adults in Washtenaw County active, connected, and independent. The Older Persons Services Millage, approved by county voters in 2024, provides resources for services that promote healthy aging, reduce ...
At the Dexter Forum’s first meeting in its new Senior Center home, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell warned of looming budget battles, a divided government, and the erosion of democratic freedoms. Photo: U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell speaks at the Dexter Forum on August 2, 2025. Photo by Doug Marrin. U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6) attended the Dexter ...
Hansen and fellow co-founder Karl Fink were honored for fostering a space for respectful community discussion. Photo: John Hansen receiving one of several recognitions. This one from the State of Michigan presented by Michigan State Senator Sue Shink (L) and State Representative Carrie Rheingans. Photo by John Scharf. The Dexter Forum held a special session ...
After years without a permanent home, the Dexter Senior Center officially opens today in a brand-new facility at 2740 Baker Road. The move marks a major milestone for the organization, which serves older adults across the Dexter area. The new center is part of a larger multigenerational complex that also includes the Dexter Wellness Center. ...
Photo: Dexter Area Senior Center Executive Director Anna Pekrul speaks to a full house at the center’s January luncheon. Photo by Doug Marrin. On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, the Dexter Area Senior Center hosted its monthly birthday luncheon to honor members celebrating January birthdays. The event also marked an introduction to the center’s new Executive ...
New facility and name will reflect a modern, multi-generational approach to community wellness and engagement By Doug Marrin As the Dexter Senior Center prepares to open its new facility, a vision overhaul is well underway. Scott Hauman, a consultant helping to shape the center’s future, recently outlined exciting changes in the works. “It’s a perfect ...
Long awaited and much needed, the official groundbreaking for the Dexter Senior Center was held on July 27, before a crowd of gathered community members, elected officials and local senior citizens and older adults. Construction of the senior center, which is located at 2810 Baker Road, has already begun, but this was the official groundbreaking ...
Updates on the future Dexter Community Center and Senior Center went out on April 26, with one big one being that Dexter Community Schools have officially purchased the Wellness Center. DCS Superintendent Chris Timmis sent out the updates to the community through his regular message, and said, “On Friday, April 26th Dexter Community Schools closed ...
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