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LIFESTYLE LETTER

APRIL 2021 PUBLISHERS

Maria Ragone | maria.ragone@lifestylepubs.com, Russ Ragone | russ.ragone@lifestylepubs.com

Spring is in the air, West Bloomfield!

SPRING IS OFFICIALLY HERE, AND FOR MANY OF YOU, IT’S TIME TO GARDEN! There are all different ways to get into gardening, no matter your skill level. In fact, WB Naturalist Lauren Azoury encourages residents to start small and plant native,

EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Danielle Alexander | danielle.alexander@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Whitney Lockhart L AYO UT DESIGNER

Dani Moore

which you can read all about on page 28. Additionally, local resident Aggie Wallace

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

shares her story on her decision to purchase two plots at a local community garden

Joe Lease

and use what she grows to make a plethora of recipes, such as her grandchildren’s favorite, Beef and Barley Soup, which we’ve included the recipe for on page 26.

If you have plans to take on a new home project, you might consider giving Granite Source of Michigan (page 22) or the 104-year-old McGlinch and Sons Co. (page 12) a call for a spring refresh. Or, with Earth Day on April 20 and Arbor Day April 30, ISA Certified Arborist and Horticulturist Matthew Bennett encourages you to plant a tree this month; he discusses the benefits of tree planting on page 34.

Although the residents of Magnolia by the Lakes Independent and Assisted Senior Resort were busy all winter, they are looking forward to spring and the activities they will be able to take part in again now that residents, staff and caregivers are vaccinated. You can read all about their warmer-weather plans on page 17.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

As usual, thank you for reading, and I’m looking forward to seeing you all again at

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

local parks, on the West Bloomfield Trail and at nearby lakes again real soon.

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

Happy reading!

REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOE LEASE 4

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2021 FEATURES 12 Making Customers Happy Since 1917 The team at McGlinch and Sons Co. has been prioritizing customers for 104 years.

17 Magnolia Family Welcomes Spring Senior luxury resort’s residents and staff are ready to spring ahead to what’s to come.

22 A Spring Refresh Granite Source of Michigan can provide the look you desire in just a couple weeks.

28 The Buzz on Native Plants WB Naturalist Lauren Azoury

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encourages the community to plant native.

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Renovate & Refine

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COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN "SUPPORT OUR SHOPS" Community members can participate in the "Support Our Shops" Campaign where they'll have the opportunity to answer a monthly trivia question, and whoever submits the correct answer first will win a gift card to WB Chamber member businesses, including restaurants, salons, boutiques and more. The question will be published in the Greater WB Chamber Weekly

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RENOVATE & REFINE

making customers happy since 1917 THE TEAM AT MCGLINCH AND SONS CO. HAS BEEN PRIORITIZING CUSTOMERS FOR 104 YEARS—AND DOESN’T PLAN TO STOP NOW.

ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY JOE LEASE

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"Satisfied cust omers, good prices, t op-rated products, t he best warranties and excellent financing are all wh at h ave kept us rolling for 104 years."

— MICHEAL MCGLINCH, PRESIDENT OF MCGLINCH AND SONS CO.

SERVING

METRO

DETROIT

AND

SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN, THE FAMI-

Sons Co. Juliet, Micheal’s wife and the boys’ mother, is the office manager.

LY-OWNED AND OPERATED MCGLINCH

At the office, there is always someone in an

AND SONS CO. OF FARMINGTON HILLS

ownership role present, making themselves

HANDLES ALL ASPECTS OF EXTERIOR

as accessible to customers as they can;

CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING ROOF-

additionally, as technology evolves, crews

ING, SKYLIGHTS, SIDING, WINDOWS,

are regularly trained to be certified expert

DOORS, GUTTERS, STONE AND DECKS.

installers in order to ensure that customers’

And they’ve been successfully doing so

project requests are personally met, always

since 1917.

thinking of their needs first and providing

“Satisfied customers, good prices, top-

what is the best for their home project.

rated products, the best warranties and

Because his team prioritizes customer

excellent financing are all what have kept us

service and offers a high quality of work-

rolling for 104 years,” said Micheal McGlinch,

manship, Micheal said they get a lot of

grandson to the late Leander McGlinch,

referrals, some even spanning several

who originally founded the family business.

generations. “I often hear things like, ‘Oh

As President of McGlinch and Sons Co.,

my gosh! You guys did work for my great

Micheal said his team does whatever it takes

grandfather!,’” Micheal said.

to make customers happy.

Over time, as Ryan and Brendan take

“We’re always discovering better prod-

on even more responsibility at the family

ucts and finding ways to better install them,

business, Ryan said they do not plan to

but we also still have that old-fashioned fam-

stray from the values of home improve-

ily value system within the company, always

ment excellence that were instilled into his

making the customer our priority, first and

family by his great grandfather: “If you’re

foremost,” agreed Ryan, one of Micheal’s

doing things the right way, your values

sons. Ryan and his brother, Brendan,

shouldn’t have to evolve as they’re already

are the Vice Presidents of McGlinch and

where they should be.”

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RENOVATE & REFINE (CONTINUED)

Located at 29565 Grand River is 20,000 square feet of McGlinch and Son Co.’s offices, showroom and warehouse where customers can view windows, doorwalls, stone products, gutters, gutter guards, roofing displays, skylights and more.

“Our showroom gives people an idea of what they might want and how things should be correctly done,” Micheal explained. “They can stop by anytime between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays or Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. as there are always people available to show them our products.”

The team at McGlinch and Sons Co. would like the opportunity to win you over as one more satisfied customer. Call (248)-987-6300 for more information or stop by their showroom today.

DETAILS: McGlinch & Sons Co. mcglinchsons.com 29565 Grand River Ave. Farmington Hills, Mich.

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magnolia family welcomes spring PREMIER SENIOR LUXURY RESORT’S RESIDENTS AND STAFF ARE READY TO SPRING AHEAD TO WHAT’S TO COME. ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY JOE LEASE CONTINUED >

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LOCALLY OWNED (CONTINUED)

THE RESIDENTS OF MAGNOLIA BY THE LAKES INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED SENIOR RESORT HAD MANY INDOOR ACTIVITIES THIS WINTER, SUCH AS WATCHING ICE BOATS AND SKATERS GLIDE ACROSS GLISTENING ICE OVER THE WATERS OF CASS AND SYLVAN LAKES, DRINKING HOT COCOA BY THE WARM AND COZY FIREPLACE WITH FRIENDS AND GETTING READY FOR THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING. Now that February is over, and March started the blossoming of spring flowers, Magnolia residents excitedly await the blooming of the many beautiful magnolia trees.

Located in the heart of Oakland County and situated between two of the county’s most beautiful lakes (Cass Lake and Sylvan Lake), Magnolia by the Lakes, a family-owned independent and assisted senior resort, prides itself on offering a luxury lifestyle at prices seniors can afford. Founder, President and CEO of Magnolia by the Lakes, Dr. Farideh R. Bagne, established the lakeside resort with one goal in mind: to offer an exceptional lifestyle full of love, laughter and friendship to seniors in the autumn of their lives.

To Dr. Bagne and her staff, the health and safety of seniors are paramount. Magnolia tested residents and staff on a weekly basis for Covid-19, and as soon as the vaccine became available, Dr. Bagne established a Covid19 Clinic at Magnolia whereby all residents, caregivers and staff were vaccinated. As of early February, they all received the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

With this vaccination and appropriate precautions, Magnolia by the Lakes’ residents are able to resume the majority of Magnolia’s social activities, including elaborate theme dinner parties. Each month, residents are invited to dress up and join the rest of the Magnolia family in celebrating and experiencing the customs and cuisine of diverse cultures. In the past, Magnolia presented the culture of different countries; this year, however, they will be concentrating on various states in the US, including Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, California and Illinois.

Dr. Bagne explained that these celebrations have always been fun for residents as many have spent a good portion of their lives outside of Michigan and even out of the US. The menu for these dinner parties, as well as for daily meals, are prepared by Magnolia’s five-star chefs, who not only handcraft each meal they serve but also tailor meals to meet the needs of those on specific diets.

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bronze fountain. Here, they can enjoy pastries from a French bakery, gelato from an Italian-style ice cream shop, Guinness from the Irish Pub and more. Also located in this area is a universal chapel, a beauty salon and barber shop and two beautiful guest suites where residents’ guests can stay the night. The Village Square can be reserved for residents’ special celebrations, including birthdays, holidays and family gatherings.

“We can provide the tableware and drinks, and food can be brought in, or residents can assist our chefs in preparing a special menu,” explained Dr. Bagne.

In addition to its fitness center and jetted pool, Magnolia provides a daily activity calendar that includes multiple activities each day throughout all four seasons.

The warmer spring and summer weather, however, provides even more possibilities for residents, including walks in the Magnolia’s courtyard, playing golf at its private, nine-hole mini-golf course and boat rides on a private pontoon. Another popular activity is observing the spectacular sunsets from Magnolia’s elegant, climate-controlled Harbor Walk where residents not only relax surrounded by marble Italian statues and live plants but sip mimosas while watching the spectacular sunsets of the majestic Cass Lake.

Magnolia by the Lakes offers on-site 24/7 private duty care provided by Mt. Everest Caring, LLC. This independent company provides and coordinates private duty ancillary services, including resident checks; hospice assistance; laundry; help with showering, dressing and personal hygiene; medication reminders; incontinence assistance; and morning and evening grooming. Residents also have the choice to hire caregivers from other companies.

Opening this May, Magnolia will have on-campus physical therapy for those residents requiring this service.

The Physical Therapy Clinic will be operated by independent licenced physical therapists. The clinic will be conveniently located on the northwest side of campus.

“Whether our residents reside at our Magnolia South Independent Resort or choose a life with a more sup-

“ We promise to love them, keep them safe, lift up their spirits and care for them with the dignity and respect they deserve today, tomorrow and all the days beyond.”

portive environment at Magnolia North Assisted Living Resort, we promise to love them, keep them safe, lift up their spirits and care for them with the dignity and respect they deserve today, tomorrow and all the days beyond,” Dr. Bagne said.

Magnolia by the Lakes is located at 1700 (Magnolia South) and 1701 (Magnolia North) Cass Lake Road in Keego Harbor (Oakland County), Michigan. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (248)-681-8000 or visit MagnoliabytheLakes.com.

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TREND SETTER

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a spring

GRANITE SOURCE OF MICHIGAN CAN PROVIDE YOU THE LOOK YOU DESIRE IN JUST A COUPLE WEEKS.

ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF GRANITE SOURCE AND ECOGRANITE

CATALIN VINTELER AND HIS TEAM AT GRANITE SOURCE

and within about two weeks, countertops will

OF MICHIGAN PRIDE THEMSELVES ON BEING A LEADER

be in their home.”

IN INSTALLATION OF NATURAL STONE, OFFERING A WIDE

After the job is over, the team often passes

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Granite Source of Michigan, which is located in nearby Southfield.

granite was being thrown out. EcoGranite

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ship, Production Manager George Matei said what makes Granite

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ways, thin veneer and many other products.

rial selection and top-notch customer service.

“My wife always says that she’d rather our

“We get our material from Brazil, India, Mexico and more, so

kids be climbing mountains than landfills, and

we can create surfaces that no one else has in Michigan,” Matei

that’s exactly what we’re working towards as

explained. “We also offer a one-year warranty but will often stretch it

we make stuff out of the stone that would nor-

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CULINARY CREATIONS

beef a nd ba rley soup ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER

AGGIE WALLACE HAD ALWAYS LOVED HER GARDEN, SO WHEN IT WAS TIME TO DOWNSIZE TO A CONDO, SHE BEGRUDGINGLY ACCEPTED THE FACT THAT SHE’D HAVE TO LEARN HOW TO GARDEN ON A SMALL PATIO VERSUS THE LARGER YARD SHE WAS USED TO. “I started looking into how to go about it, and that’s when my daughter called to tell me she saw a sign on the side of the road that there was a community garden available to New Hudson residents,” Wallace explained. “Basically you could buy one or two plots to grow whatever you want, and all you’d have to do is water and weed as the community takes care of the rest. I was ecstatic.”

Only a seven-minute walk from her condo, the community garden is where Wallace not only grows a variety of flowers and vegetables, including zucchini, tomatoes, lettuce, potatoes, carrots and more, but it’s also a great spot to ride bikes to and have a picnic with her grandkids.

Wallace said she makes a number of recipes with the vegetables in her garden, but a grandchild favorite is her Beef and Barley Soup. “It’s not only easy and delicious, but you can add so much of your gardening bounty,” she added.

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LOCAL RESIDENT LOVES MAKING THIS GRANDKID-APPROVED RECIPE, USING VEGGIES SHE GROWS IN THE GARDEN.

Beef and Barley Soup + 1 lb hamburger + Chopped onion to your liking + 28-oz can crushed tomatoes + 2 15-oz cans chopped tomatoes + 2 bay leaves + 7 beef bouillon cubes + 1 cup barley + 3-4 tbsp dried basil + Any garden veggies you want: celery, carrots, peppers, zucchini, cabbage, etc.

In a pot, brown and then drain the hamburger meat. Add chopped onion and brown the meat a little more. Next, pour in crushed tomatoes, chopped tomatoes, and two (or more, depending on your consistency preferences) cans of water and stir.

Add bay leaves, bouillon cubes, barley, basil and vegetables and stir again. Cook time is one hour.

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WATER & WOODS

NATURALIST LAUREN AZOURY SHARES THE IMPORTANCE OF NATIVE PLANTS AND ENCOURAGES THE COMMUNITY TO VISIT WB PARKS’ NATIVE PLANT SALE.

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T H E BU Z Z ON N AT I V E PL A N T S

ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF WB PARKS

ACCORDING

WILDLIFE

If you’re interested in planting native, Azoury rec-

FEDERATION, A PLANT IS CONSIDERED NATIVE

TO

THE

NATIONAL

ommended thinking about the particulars of your own

IF IT HAS OCCURRED NATURALLY IN A PARTIC-

landscape, which will help when selecting the plants. For

ULAR REGION, ECOSYSTEM OR HABITAT WITH-

example, what kind of sun do you get? Is it all shade, part-

OUT HUMAN INTRODUCTION. We caught up with

shade or all sun? Secondly, she said it’s important that you

West Bloomfield Park Naturalist Supervisor Lauren

purchase from a true native grower: “Big box stores may

Azoury, who said there are a multitude of reasons to

have native plants, but they may not be native to Michigan.”

plant native.

One local way to purchase native plants from true native

Azoury first discussed how planting native makes

growers is to attend West Bloomfield Parks’ annual Native

for a lower-maintenance garden in the long run. Since

Plant Sale, which will be taking place curbside on May

native plants will thrive in the soils, moisture and

22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. You must place your native plant

weather of your region, that means less watering and

order in advance via wbparks.org/plantsale. Also, if you’re

less use of pesticides.

unable to attend West Bloomfield’s, Stage Nature Center

As for the environmental impact, Azoury said that

in Troy and Clinton River Watershed Council in Rochester

growing native plants adds important habitats for

Hills will also be hosting them, as well, and a percentage

wildlife, especially our pollinators, such as humming-

of the proceeds will be donated and split among all three

birds, bees and butterflies, who are vital to maintaining

to help further their missions of environmental education.

healthy ecosystems. “Native plants also have a pretty

“The main thing people should understand is

deep root structure and are also really great for filtering

that you can start small,” Azoury said. “Come see

toxins and managing rainwater runoff,” she added.

our gardens and be inspired, but they don’t have

In order to teach residents how and why they should

to make it as big as we did. Even just planting in a

plant native, West Bloomfield Parks planted a couple

little corner of your backyard or garden is helpful

native gardens last year, one along the West Bloomfield

and beneficial. And don’t be intimidated by native

Trail and the other one at Marshbank Park with the help

plant gardening. In the long run, I promise it’ll be

of Girl Scout Troop 76057.

easier and more beneficial.”

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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interactive family cooking experience! Kids

For more information about the event

of all ages (along with their parent assis-

and how to log-in on Zoom, visit

BUNNY TRAIL EGG HUNT

tants) will get to roll, chop and mix their

gwbhs.org/events.

way to delicious food with an experienced

Bloomer Park (7581 Richardson Rd in West

instructor virtually guiding them, step-by-

Bloomfield Township)

step. This month's menu item is Veggie

Beginning at 3 p.m., you can grab your family

Fried Rice. For more info. and to register,

and get ready to hit the trail and search for

visit wbparks.org.

hidden eggs. Get your picture taken with Mr. Bunny before he sends you off on the trail hunting for eggs. Cost is $7 per resident and $9 per non-resident; cost is per child as adults are free. To register, visit wbparks.org.

NATURE LITTLES Marshbank Park

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Enjoy time with your child and explore

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION

care, you can help the earth, too." There

nature. April's theme is "The Lorax: Protect the trees and learn that if you

Virtual Event

will be hands-on activities, games,

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This virtual class from 10 a.m. to 11:30

hikes and crafts. Ages 3-6. Register at

a.m. introduces mindfulness practices

wbparks.org.

SALAMANDER MEANDER

tivity and experience mindful responses

to seniors. You'll learn about stress reac-

West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve

to stressful situations while practicing

Join a Naturalist between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

sitting meditation. You will also be

to roll over some logs and find some smooth-

introduced to walking meditation. Visit

skinned amphibian friends: salamanders! As

wbparks.org to register.

you hike to look for these awesome amphibians, you will learn all about the red-backed, blue-spotted, tiger and newts that are found in this area. Pre-register at wbparks.org.

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20 EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

Recreation Activities Center (4640 Walnut Lake Rd in West Bloomfield Township)

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What better way to celebrate Earth Day

ASPECTS OF WEST BLOOMFIELD SHEEP FARMING

at 4 p.m., come explore the Outdoor

than by spending time outside enjoying nature? With time slots beginning Natural Play Area and celebrate Mother

Virtual Event

Earth with a recycled craft, live animal

The once popular local sheep farming

interactions, vendor activities and dis-

will be virtually highlighted at 1 p.m.

plays and a naturalist-guided hike. This

Virtual Event

See a spinning demonstration and visit

event is free, but pre-registration on

Join The Kids' Table for a hands-on and

the MSU Extension at Tollgate Farm.

wbparks.org is required.

FAMILY COOKING CLASS

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Marshbank Park's Mapleridge Shelter

What better way to learn stewardship than with your family, friends and

community? Starting at 10 a.m., you

will be assisting park staff in remov-

ing harmful invasive garlic mustard

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INSPIRED BY ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER | PHOTOGRAPHY JOE LEASE

I T ’ S T I M E TO

Plant a Tree

MATTHEW BENNETT OF MONSTER TREE SERVICE ENCOURAGES YOU TO MAKE AN IMPACT AND PLANT A TREE THIS SPRING.

1. Plants absorb carbon dioxide

IN APRIL, WE CELEBRATE BOTH EARTH

5. Plants around the home cool the

and produce oxygen.

DAY (APRIL 22) AND ARBOR DAY (APRIL

environment, lowering utility costs.

30). As an ISA Certified Arborist and Horticulturist, Matthew Bennett of Monster Tree Service in West Bloomfield has spent many years of his life learning the importance of plants and how they impact our daily lives. If you’re looking for ways to celebrate and recognize Earth Day and Arbor Day this year, Bennett strongly encourages you to make an impact by planting a tree, which has several benefits.

Monster Tree Service of West Bloomfield offers a free seedling to each person who requests a quote in the month of April. For more information, visit whymonster.com/west-bloomfield or call (248)-560-6351.

2. Plants are the base of nearly

4. Plants decrease anxiety.

every food chain.

3. Plants prevent soil erosion.

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