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Gallery 100: C.A.A.D.Y. Quilters

The C.A.A.D.Y. quilters are back with their annual display in Gallery 100; a favorite of Silver Maples and the Chelsea community.    The quilts on display are representative of the quilts the C.A.A.D.Y. Corner Quilters group donates to local organizations. The majority of the quilts are given to patients at the University of Michigan’s Bone […]
A senior man and woman sleeping in their bed in the morning.

4 Senior Sleep Tips for More Nights of Healthy Rest and Relaxation

No one likes getting a bad night’s sleep. You toss and turn in your bed, unable to calm all the thoughts racing through your mind. And when you get up in the morning, you’re left feeling exhausted, achy and drained of any energy you need to have a productive day. No matter how old we […]
Here’s some experience gift ideas and other shopping tips to help you complete your holiday shopping list this year.

How to Find the Perfect Gift: Unique Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids and Grandkids

Every year, you love the way your kids’ eyes light up when they rip open the bright red wrapping paper and see what you got them for the holidays. And the laughter and excited squeals your grandkids make when they open their gifts always warms your heart. But what you don’t love is the crowds […]
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Connecting through Creating: Art Therapy with Lorin Kummer

You might say it was kismet that Lorin Kummer was connected with Silver Maples. In 2013, a Meadows Resident with an art background was looking for something more meaningful than arts & craft projects. Enter Lorin, a Chelsea community member who previously had run senior art classes through the Ann Arbor Art Association. A weekly […]

Gallery 100 – Chelsea Painters: Diversity in Art

In Nov/Dec, Gallery 100 at Silver Maples features “Diversity in Art” an exhibition by the Chelsea Painters The Chelsea Painters are made up of 25 local painters with a diverse representation of style and technique. This invitation-only group meets weekly to paint, share feedback, and learn together. They are known for their annual Art Fair […]
Senior couple packing up their belongings to relocate to a senior living community.

The Best Moving Tips for Seniors to Make a Smooth Transition

Regardless of your age, moving is a big undertaking. This is especially true for older adults with years and years of memories piled up in the home you’ve raised your family in and have enjoyed for several years. Moving is a process and goes much smoother with careful planning, coordination and lots of patience. First, […]
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