Oakmont Sterling to host traveling Vietnam memorial wall
The Michigan Vietnam Veteran Traveling Memorial comes to Oakmont Sterling from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, July 24. All are invited to view this memorial wall, which was created to honor those who lost their lives and served in Southeast Asia. A barbecue and refreshments will be available for all who attend. The wall […]
Meet Millie
At the age of 99, there’s much Millie experienced in her life. That includes memories of being moved from her home in Yugoslavia (where she was born with the name Milka) to Germany during the height of World War II. She experienced the horrors of war first-hand, as her husband made bullets for the Germans […]
Meet Lucille
Talk to Lucille, the longest-tenured resident at Oakmont Parkway, and there’s a common theme. “God has blessed me,” she said. When the time for retirement was reached for Lucille and her husband, John, they were fortunate to do exactly what they wanted: They retired to Houghton Lake for 23 years. “He liked to hunt and […]
Meet Larry
Life is full of many twists and turns. Take it from Larry, an outgoing resident at Oakmont Sterling Assisted, adaptability and education makes getting through those changes possible. “You have to adjust,” he said. “I don’t care what kind of work you do, you have to adjust.” Adjust, he did. Growing up in the area […]
Meet Nancy
“What was your song when you got married?” asked Nancy, as she sat down to the piano in the lobby at Oakmont Northville. The response – “I Only Have Eyes for You” – was perfect for Nancy, as she sat down and immediately started to perform the classic tune. It didn’t take long for other […]
Meet Bill and Lil
After surviving Air Force crash in 1945, Manor resident enjoys 71 years of marriage It was January 1945 and Bill was preparing to head off to New Guinea in the Pacific Theatre with the Air Force. He had been stationed in Myrtle Beach, S.C. and was awaiting his call when a plane in which he […]
Meet Doris
It’s a Sunday-morning tradition Doris shares with her children – thanks to all of them just living a few minutes away from her home at Oakmont Livonia. “All three of my children are in church with me on Sunday morning,” Doris said. “That makes me very happy.” Religion and family are both important to her, […]
Meet Phil
Getting to see nearly every one of the 50 states? That’s a tall order for anyone. Doing it with eight children? Now that’s quite an effort. Phil, a resident at Oakmont Rochester Assisted, looked back fondly at how he and his wife Shirley made it a point to see as much of the country as […]
Oakmont residents enjoy Belle Isle picnic
For many, coming to Belle Isle on a sunny June day brought back memories of coming to the fabled island park. But for everyone, the Oakmont Picnic was a good opportunity for residents of all eight Oakmont communities to come together for a great time. Rosemary of Oakmont Rochester recalled coming to Belle Isle as […]
Meet Jean
In World War II, a manpower shortage – caused by the United States being at war in both Europe and the Pacific Theatre – created the need to tap into a new resource for the Marines, as well as the Army and Navy. That resource? Womanpower. Jean, a 96-year-old resident at Oakmont Rochester, recalled what […]