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The vital role of community for seniors
Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everybody, I think that is a much greater hunger, a much greater poverty than the person who has nothing to eat. –Mother Teresa As we age, the importance of staying connected with others becomes increasingly clear. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
Medicare enrollment set
Medicare enrollment set
There’s good news for seniors preparing to sign up for Medicare prescription benefits. The Medicare open enrollment period for 2025 is Oct. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
COVID cases on the rise:
COVID cases on the rise:
Back-to-school season for many is an exciting time for children to reconnect with friends, meet new ones, and experience opportunities for growth and learning. Sometimes seniors are exposed as they see them outside school hours. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
How to avoid getting scammed
How to avoid getting scammed
Older Americans are disproportionately impacted by scams and fraud, according to FBI’s annual Elder Fraud Report published in April. Over 100,000 victims over 60 years old reported fraud to the FBI’s cyber crime hub in 2023. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
September Fraud Alert from AARP of Michigan
September Fraud Alert from AARP of Michigan
Many Americans are on the hunt for the perfect remote job or side hustle, and criminal scammers are ready to exploit these ambitions. With workfrom- home jobs increasing in popularity and employment scams on the rise, now is a great time to review the warning signs of a shady job posting. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
Help available when income doesn’t meet expenses
Help available when income doesn’t meet expenses
Leelanau is known for its beautiful lakes, vineyards, orchards and high property values. But this doesn’t mean everyone is on Easy Street. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
Glen Lake Manor Owner Susan Rife is pictured next to her husband, Rob, on August 30, the first day of their pre-renovation “sale on the porch” . Enterprise photo by Meakalia Previch-Liu
Glen Lake Manor’s ‘sale on the porch’
Out with the old, in with the new. People driving along Glenmere Road in Empire at the end of August may have noticed the pre-renovation sale happening on the front porch of the historic Glen Lake Manor. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
Tech Tuesdays are back
Tech Tuesdays are back
Tech Tuesdays are back at Leelanau County libraries. Two sessions have already taken place this month. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
Aging update details activities
Aging update details activities
Earlier this summer, Leelanau County Senior Services delivered its yearly “aging update” to the county board of commissioners. The presentation was led by senior services Director Lena Vander Meulen for the first time. She replaced the previous director, April Missias, in July 2023. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
Coming Events
Coming Events
Organizations wishing to have their public events listed in this calendar can email [email protected] or call The Enterprise, 256-9827, before 5 p.m. Friday. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
Mainland visitors took in the beauty of the South Manitou Lighthouse during a day trip hosted by the Leelanau Historical Society Monday. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Mainland visitors
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John Popa was a busy man, but he knew how to relax at his home along the shore of south Lake Leelanau. Courtesy photo
Popa passes after accident
John Popa, whose engineering career centered around electricity generation, was wired differently. That’s not a knock on the amazing life of Popa, and he’d readily admit the same today if a traffic accident had not taken his life. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM

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