American House Farmington Hills hosts Flag Day celebration honoring veteran residents
During the recent Flag Day celebration at American House Farmington Hills, veteran residents received honorary medals and a full program with speakers, patriotic music, a flagfolding ceremony and barbecue luncheon.
There are six American House Senior Living communities in the region, located in Farmington Hills, Rochester Hills, Dearborn Heights, Sterling Heights and Westland.
One of their main focus points at the senior living communities is veteran appreciation throughout the year with a variety of celebrations and events to honor and recognize their service.
“Through each year we continue to appreciate and celebrate our veterans, in partnership with General Carol Ann Fausone, an advocate for veterans who served as Michigan’s Adjutant General of Veterans Affairs and also served in the Air Force for 36 years,” said Regional Director of Sales and Operations Paula Marsee, CDP.
“Continuing her work in taking care of our American heroes and their families, she helps veterans fill out applications for benefits and qualify for financial assistance in moving into one of our communities. This is a value add of assistance at our communities. We are thrilled to partner and have an expert on hand to ensure our veterans receive their welldeserved benefits. All of our communities feature a ‘Wall of Heroes’ where we honor those who have served our great country.”
For more information, call Marsee 586-839-7922 or email pmarsee@americanhousemi.com and visit www.AmericanHouseMI. com.
Gov. Whitmer announces funding for new Marquette Veterans Home
On June 14, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Marquette Veterans Home is fully funded to serve 100 veterans after securing state and federal funding. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) State Veterans Home Construction Grant Program has provided $63.4 million in fiscal year 2023 funding for the construction of a new state veteran home to replace the D.J. Jacobetti home, located in Marquette.
“Michiganders who served our nation in uniform deserve access to safe, affordable housing and I am proud that we have secured funding to build a new veterans home in the UP,” said Gov. Whitmer.
The new home will serve more than 100 veteran members who will live in three unique neighborhood buildings that provide each veteran member with their own bedroom and bathroom and common gathering and kitchen spaces and connect to a community center.
Michigan Veteran Homes MVH operates Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids (MVHGR), Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti (MVHDJJ) in Marquette and Michigan Veteran Homes at Chesterfield Township (MVHCT). For more information, visit: www.michigan.gov/mvh.
Upcoming events
• The Oakland County Veterans Resource Fair is from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, June 29, at the Oakland County Executive Office Building Conference Center, Building 41-W, at 2100 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford Twp. Admission is free. Registration required at: tinyurl.com/34p4v97t. For more information, email Tyrone Jordan at jordant@oakgov.com or call 248-285-8016.
• In observance of May Military Appreciation Month, Oakland County Parks is recognizing individuals who have served or are currently serving in the military with a promotional voucher for one of the following: One free night at a campsite at either Addison Oaks County Park near Rochester or Groveland Oaks County Park in Holly;
One free visit to Red
Oaks Waterpark in Madison Heights or Waterford Oaks Wave Pool in Waterford Twp.; or one free entry to Holly Oaks ORV Park. This offer is only valid for Oakland County residents. Vouchers must be claimed in person, are non-transferable and are limited to one per eligible person. Vouchers expire at the end of the 2023 season and are subject to facility capacity restrictions. For more information about vouchers and free annual vehicle permits for eligible individuals, visit OaklandCountyParks.com, or call 248858-0916.
• Independence Township Independence Fest includes a Veterans Celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 1, at Clintonwood Park, 6000 Clarkston Road, Independence Twp. Lunch at noon is free for veterans and spouses by reservation, additional guests $5 per person, RSVP to the Senior Community Center at 248-625-8231, military museum, military vehicle and classic car display is 11 a.m.-2 p.m., www.indtwp.com.
• Holly American Legion Post 149 to host American Legion Community Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 8, at 408 S. Saginaw, Holly. Craft show, free games, food trucks, live music and fun. Space currently available for more crafters. For more information, call 248-6343822.
“Through each year we continue to appreciate and celebrate our veterans, in partnership with General Carol Ann Fausone, an advocate for veterans who served as Michigan’s Adjutant General of Veterans Affairs and also served in the
Air Force for 36 years.”
Regional Director of Sales and Operations Paula Marsee, CDP.
The Oakland Press is interested in all veterans events in Oakland County. Please send info. in the body of an email with subject line “Veterans Affairs” to Sharon Longman at sslstart@ aol.com. Allow two weeks’ notice for scheduled events and include a phone number for readers to call for more information.