2015 Volume - 2nd Edition
FEATURED ARTICLES
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PVM Celebrates Our Veterans Village of Hillside/ Friendship Center Construction Underway
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A PVM Ms. Senior Michigan Crowned How to Avoid Schemes, Scams and Swindles
How to Volunteer with PVM Donor Recognitions
$320,000 Raised for Seniors!
Thanks to the generous contributions of sponsors, attendees and donors, an historic $320,090 (gross) was raised for the benefit of seniors through the 12th Annual PVM Foundation Gala! On November 13th, over 500 guests enjoyed the “70 & Still Making Waves” theme, a celebration of PVM’s 70th anniversary and how residents continue to break down stereotypes for seniors and “make waves” in life. The event featured Regina Lawson, the first-ever PVM resident to hold the role of Master of Ceremonies; the always popular package raffle; steelworks steel drum band as the welcome and reception entertainment; and The Royce and Jenn Band as the musical entertainment for the evening!
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THANK YOU TO ALL THE PVM SUPPORTERS AND RESIDENTS WHO HELPED MAKE THIS YEAR’S GALA SUCH A SUCCESS!
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See more images from the gala at PVMFoundation.org
Hail to the Victors! In Spring of 2015 PVM residents from across southeast Michigan converged in Pontiac to participate in the 10th Annual Village Victory Cup. The competition was fierce (but friendly) and there was a lot of spirit and energy displayed throughout the day. For the second year in a row the judges selected the Monarchs from the Village of Our Saviour’s Manor as the winner of the Spirit Award. And for the second time in three years, the Stars from the Village of Westland captured the Village Victory Cup. Congratulations to the Monarchs and the Stars and to everyone who participated in this year’s event. It was definitely one to remember. ABOVE: L TO R – DR. REV. CHARLES ADAMS, JETHRO JOSEPH, FRANK TAYLOR, ROGER MYERS AND GENA EDWARDS
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Hartford Village Breaks Ground
The Harford Village Groundbreaking was a huge success with over 500 people participating in this community celebration. Hartford Village will be the first of its kind in the city and will allow seniors to not only remain in Detroit but also return or move here for the first time. It is an example of the truly great offerings that can happen when a community comes together. The event, held at the Northwest Activities Center in Detroit, included stakeholders, future residents, and members of the public coming to celebrate this incredibly important occasion. Attendees were greeted by Continued on page 2
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