Community Connections of Greater Midtown is celebrating its one-year anniversary of innovatively serving Midtown Detroit seniors with an open community event.

The event will be held on Friday, October 24, 2014 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Historic First Congregational Church of Detroit, located at 33 East Forest Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201. The event includes a tour of the church’s historic Underground Railroad, a strolling lunch and entertainment. The cost to attend is free to all members of Community Connections of Greater Midtown and $10.00 for any non-members. Anyone is welcome to attend. Please RSVP no later than Tuesday, October 21st to LaVonne Spivey at 313.831.1089 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Questions regarding the event can be directed to the Community Connections of Greater Midtown Office at 313.831.1089.

“We are thrilled to be celebrating such a monumental first year here at Community Connections of Greater Midtown. It is remarkable to think of the growth in membership we have seen throughout our first year and the great need we are meeting for seniors in their homes and in the community” says Karen Love, Community Connections of Greater Midtown Outreach Coordinator.

Community Connections is an initiative of the Southfield-based non-profit, Presbyterian Villages of Michigan. Community Connections of Greater Midtown is the first Chapter of this initiative, and there are plans to expand to other communities throughout Michigan. Community Connections is a community based, member driven organization that helps primarily seniors connect with the greater community and with resources to support a vibrant life at home, including events, discounts, local volunteers and pre-screened service providers. The Community Connections of Greater Midtown Chapter is located at 4750 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201. If you are interested in learning more about Community Connections or becoming a member, please visit www.ccmidtown.org or call 313.831.1089. The Community Connections initiative was supported by generous funding from the Edward N. and Della L. Thome Memorial Foundation.