NIAGARA, Wis. — Home ownership has long been a part of the American dream and an indicator that one has become a responsible adult putting down roots, ready to raise a family and be a productive member of a community. Studies have been done that show the advantages to children who have been ...

By The Golden K For The Daily News KINGSFORD — Mondays are the best mornings of the week for retirees or those over 55 who enjoy fellowship and being with other like-minded senior volunteers. If this sounds like something for you — join the Dickinson area Golden K Club from 10 to 11 a.m. ...

NIAGARA, Wis. — I have discovered that the entrance into the ranks of “senior citizenship” also makes one a target for scams. Apparently, scammers do not agree with the phrase “with age comes wisdom.” They count on us being too polite to hang up on them or too easily confused to ...

ESCANABA — Navigating Medicare can be tough for many seniors. From prescription drug plans to private health plans, it’s not surprising that people with Medicare are confused about their health insurance and their options. Fortunately, an organization exists where they can turn to for ...

NIAGARA, Wis. — I know I am not the only one who makes New Year’s resolutions. Every year I give it the old college try and make a list of about five things I would like to do better in the coming year. They usually center around having healthier eating habits or exercising more or getting ...

KINGSFORD — The Dickinson Area Golden K welcomed a bright, sunny morning, even as they braved a zero-degree temperature Monday. They were happy to warm up by singing some golden oldies before the start of the meeting. Bringing the ivory piano keys to life was Alyce Derwinski, with Jim ...

Residents at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers celebrated Mardi Gras with gusto on Fat Tuesday this week as they donned masks, beads and hats with lots of feathers. The meals throughout the day, as well as the party in the afternoon, reflected the celebration. Residents enjoyed ...

ESCANABA — Navigating Medicare can be tough for many seniors. From prescription drug plans to private health plans, it’s not surprising that people with Medicare are confused about their health insurance and their options. Fortunately, an organization exists where they can turn for help. ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — A support group for Alzheimer’s caregivers is offered from 2 to 3 p.m. the first Thursday of each month in the lower level of the Dickinson-Iron Community Services Agency, 1238 Carpenter Ave., Iron Mountain. Tammy Tomassucci of DICSA Family Ties oversees the meetings. She ...

Rudolph “Rudy” Burie celebrated his 103rd birthday on Feb. 24 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers. The staff sang “Happy Birthday,” and he shared his cake with everyone in the dining room following lunch. Burie often reminisces about his life experiences such as being drafted ...

NIAGARA, Wis. — Volunteering is a big part of retirement for many people. And our area is brimming with volunteer opportunities. Today we will feature the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain and Katie Maxon, voluntary service chief. Voluntary service is responsible for the ...

Elegantly adorned in red and pink, jewelry and smiles, residents of the Iron County Medical Care Facility celebrated another memorable Valentine’s Day. With the help of volunteers on the beautification committee, residents were dressed to the nines. Through many donations, the facility has ...

KINGSFORD — A beautiful morning and an outstanding program about oil painting made for a great start for the week Monday on Presidents’ Day for the Dickinson Area Golden K Club. John Aune, February chairman of the month, led the group. With Alyce Derwinski at the keyboard and Lois ...

NIAGARA, Wis. — Preparation for retirement — and the actual date upon which that much-anticipated event occurs — mainly focuses on financial considerations. How much money will I need in retirement? How much is enough to live a good life? How long will it take me to save that much? What ...

NIAGARA, Wis. — One aspect of retirement that few of us think about is aging parents — at least, for me, that topic did not even show up on my list of retirement concerns. For most of us, our parents have been the go-to people; the ones with the experience and advice, support and ...

By Golden K For The Daily News KINGSFORD — A true heart-warming Valentine’s party was hosted by Golden K members Monday. As the children arrived, the meeting room at the Presbyterian Church in Kingsford lit up with love, laughter and the noise of happy youth. Each group brought in the ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — Two-person team cribbage will be played from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Iron Mountain Senior Center.

IRON MOUNTAIN —Hospice volunteers have unique duties. They spend their time with the terminally ill to provide a listening ear. They may sit in silence, simply to provide a kind presence. They give caregivers the opportunity to attend appointments, go to lunch, or in some cases, just ...

NIAGARA, Wis. — Retirement has many different meanings for people and evokes a broad array of emotional responses. I know first-hand what retirement can mean — I am 67 and have been retired since May 2016 from a job I loved for 28 years. The importance of having a “good job” was ...

KINGSFORD — Mondays are nice when there is no ice. Monday mornings are the weekly Golden K Club meeting, with enjoyable conversation, coffee and a good program. But this past Monday the weather again had its say, so there was no Golden K. As always, if the area schools close — be it ice, ...