THE CULINARY NORTH

FALL | 2022

LIVING BETTER AFTER 55 IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN

Hit the water!

INSIDE: ESTATE & FINANCIAL SERVICES

FIND FITNESS, COMMUNITY AND FUN IN AN OUTRIGGER CANOE

A SUPPLEMENT TO

WELCOME TO INSPIRED LIFE.

At the heart of this magazine is the idea that at every age, we share a common love of this place we call home. Meet new neighbors embracing adventures— both big and small. Find real advice for taking good care of the assets and places we hold dear. Tap into a true joy for the outdoors that keeps our inner lives vibrant and our bodies well. Connect. Join in. Find smart and new ways to inspire your life Up North.

—the Editors

CONTENTS

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4 DESIGN TIPS FOR AGING IN PLACE

What you need to consider when building or remodeling your forever home.

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THERE'S A NEW BOAT IN TOWN

The aim of the Traverse Bay Outrigger Canoe Club is twofold: promote the sport of outrigger canoe paddling in the Great Lakes area, and have the most fun while doing it. We join them on the water.

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ESTATE & FINANCIAL SERVICES: PLAYING WITH FIRE

What can we learn from the Financial Independence, Retire Early movement?

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ESTATE & FINANCIAL SERVICES: PROTECTING YOUR PROPERTY

Whether you’re renting out your cottage or buying property with family, creating an LLC could help.

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SECOND CAREER: SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Changing young lives a few days a week is the perfect way to give back to the community.

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LET THERE BE LIGHT

Tap into natural light at home to brighten your mood.

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WHEELS AND IDEALS

Don Cunkle has spent the last 16 years fixing bikes and changing lives, one gear at a time.

COVER PHOTO BY ALLISON JARRELL

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