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Longtime Phoenix eatery makes ‘hip’ changes

Posted by North Central News | Nov 1, 2013 | Dining

Phoenix City Grille, a mainstay of the Madison neighborhood since 1997, has updating its look and...

Pet of the Month: Quiet and proper is this Shady Lady

Posted by North Central News | Nov 1, 2013 | Community

With silky soft fur and a sweet purr, Shady Lady is the perfect lap warmer who seeks a forever...

SEEDs for Autism founder gets surprise

Posted by North Central News | Nov 1, 2013 | Community

Members of Royal Neighbors of America last month surprised Maryann LaRoche of Phoenix with a check...

Potluck event features financial coach

Posted by North Central News | Nov 1, 2013 | Community

Longview Community Church, 1301 E. Whitton Ave., will host a potluck 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18,...

Keeping charity in the community

Posted by North Central News | Nov 1, 2013 | Community

As the economy continues to fight to right itself, many North Central families are still...

Workshops navigate journey of dementia

Posted by North Central News | Nov 1, 2013 | Seniors

Hospice of the Valley has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Grayhawk Classic Residents’ Foundation at Vi at Grayhawk that will support educational workshops focused on dementia. The grant will be used to develop and deliver...

Hospice volunteer companions needed

Posted by North Central News | Nov 1, 2013 | Seniors

Your presence and time can greatly enrich someone’s life—as well as your own—when you join the Cornerstone Hospice team. Patient Companions are being sought to visit patients for one to four hours a week in a residential...

Free seminar on making wise choices

Posted by North Central News | Nov 1, 2013 | Seniors

Duet offers a free seminar designed to help make wise choices about such things as: Medicare and the Affordable Care Act; dept settlement tips; preparing for long-term care; veterans benefits; myths and realities of taxes upon...

Duet receives grant to help local seniors

Posted by North Central News | Nov 1, 2013 | Seniors

Home Instead Senior Care Foundation presented a $10,000 grant to Duet: Partners in Aging, empowering the nonprofit agency to continue its work for homebound elders and adults with disabilities. The grant will help 750 isolated...

Correction to information about senior apartments

Posted by North Central News | Nov 1, 2013 | Seniors

In an article printed in the October 2013 issue of North Central News, it was incorrectly stated that the Madison Gardens Senior Community at 808 E. Missouri Ave. would accept applications from disabled persons of any age. The...