As “Jaques,” one of her most cherished roles performed with the Michigan Shakespeare Festival, Janet Haley was honored to deliver one of the most iconic speeches of The Bard’s literary career. “All the world’s a stage” it begins and for Haley, the line couldn’t be truer. For her, the stage is anywhere and everywhere there’s a story to tell. From childhood puppet shows in her garage to today’s historic places and iconic stages in the city of Flint that she has always called home, Haley finds purpose in the art of the show. “Theatre feeds my sense of imagination, storytelling and sharing and that’s what brings me a sense of joy,” she states. “For me, it was never about money or being famous. It was about telling stories together with people and for people.”
During the 1970s, forested areas around his Flushing home beckoned a young Bill Thompson.
On May 13 (5.13) of 2021, Tavé Kuckhoff and Alex Grimes made a decision. “That was the day we officially decided to make it happen,” Kuckhoff remembers. “We saw the gaps that existed in the recovery process after treatment or incarceration of those dealing with addiction or mental health,” states Kuckhoff. “We wanted to fill those gaps and build a community of support.” Seven months later in December 2021, 513 Recovery Clubhouse became an official non-profit 501(c)(3) with the mission “to provide trauma-informed care by providing resources from multiple pathways.” The program is free of charge for any person struggling with addiction or mental health who desires a better and brighter future for themselves.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. It is estimated that one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease. The number continues to climb as American lifestyles continue to be less healthy as the years go by. How do we stop the heart disease epidemic?
At Skaff Furniture Carpet One, it’s all about the customer experience and giving back to the community, according to CEO/President, Dick Skaff. The business has been serving customers in the Greater Flint Area for 112 years.
The lowest point of Nic Matiere-Bey’s life is forever etched in his memory, a measuring stick of how far he has come.
When Vedant Gupta holds up the golden mic and asks his first question, he is doing more than conducting an interview with an idol or celebrity. He is proving a point. “What I do doesn’t make me any different from anyone else,” he says. “I want everyone to know that any kid can do this. In this day and age, it is not possible to be without a platform to prove what you can do. Just get started and make it happen.”
Known as a champion for both his family and the entire community, Flint’s “Gentle Giant” Bryant “BB” Nolden, passed away on December 7, 2022 at age 57.
When Rob Coheen accompanied his friend, Charlie Sheridan, as a guest to a meeting of the Retired Men’s Fellowship of Greater Flint (RMFGF), he was intrigued. After his next couple of visits, he was hooked. “For me, it was the fellowship aspect of the group,” he says, “then afterward, meeting for lunch at the Masonic Temple or the White Horse. Lunch is always a highpoint of my day; there is something about breaking bread with folks.” Five years after his first meeting, Coheen is an active member of the group, taking the role of monthly program chair this January and working as a kind of group historian looking into its past while at the same time, contemplating its future.
Every two seconds, someone in the United States is in dire need of blood or platelets and one donation can save up to three lives. That’s three lives saved for just over an hour of your time. Seems worth it, right?
Gally, people over 65 years of age are considered senior citizens. They are a useful part of our society and have served in every walk of life. The increased rate of population has a severe effect on a higher proportion of elderly people. For many, aging leads to decreased physical activity and breakdown and thereby changes the nutritional requirements of older adults in a negative manner. This article will look deeply into their nutritional needs and deficiencies.
