Life + Culture

The Gift of Being There

The Helm Wilson Day Center Article by Kristi Sellers | Photography by The Helm For families caring for a loved one experiencing cognitive decline or dementia, some of the most meaningful gifts can be surprisingly simple: a few hours to run errands. Time for an appointment. Lunch with a friend. A chance to rest. At The Helm Wilson Day Center, those hours are paired with something equally important for the person receiving care: a place to spend the day surrounded by activity, companionship...

Life + Culture

Being Grateful

With Father Richard Bartoszek Article by Crystal Chan-Long | Photography by City Lifestyle Magazine To some people, spirituality and faith are often considered an important part of the health and recovery process, and the role of a hospital chaplain plays an important role in bringing patients and their families a sense of comfort and relief. For this “Giving Thanks” issue of Grosse Pointe City Lifestyle Magazine, we got a chance to sit down with Father Richard Bartoszek as he tells us all...

Life + Culture

A Fresh New Look for Morning Glory

The Iconic Farms Bakery Re-Opens with Many Additions Article by Margaret Carroll | Photography by City Lifestyle Magazine Morning Glory Coffee & Pastries has reopened with a refreshed interior, an elevated pastry program, and an expanded menu that introduces something new to both Morning Glory and the Grosse Pointe Farms area: made-to-order fresh, gourmet sandwiches to go. Pastries, cakes, muffins, and croissants remain at the heart of Morning Glory, but the bakery is entering a new chapter...

Food + Beverage

From Dream to Destination

Petoskey Farms Vineyard, Winery, Coffeehouse & Lavendar Farms Article by Kristi Sellers | Photography by Phillip Hutchinson & Andy Tracie Roush Some dreams arrive loudly. Others begin with a quiet conviction that life could look different. For Andy and Tracie Roush, the dream behind Petoskey Farms was never simply about opening a winery. It was about creating a place where people could slow down, reconnect and enjoy the kind of experience that had meant so much to them. At nearly 40, with...