Clark Resident Betty Smith and her family will premiere a 30-minute documentary film about her experience with Lewy Body Dementia on September 16 at the United Methodist Church in Ludington, Michigan. The documentary discusses Smith’s experience with early signs, diagnosis, and ongoing care to manage the symptoms and challenges the disease can cause. “Creating this…
As part of our Methodist heritage, the Clark Chapel has become an ecumenical cornerstone of spirituality for residents. The Clark Chapel campaign is raising funds to renovate this cherished environment that has not only served as the place for Sunday services, but many memorials, concerts, bible studies, and even weddings! The long-awaited renovations to the…
Betty Smith and Bill Biergans are familiar faces at Clark. Residents of the Franklin campus since 2019, they immediately embraced their new home, participated in activities and most importantly, developed many new friendships—friendships that unbeknownst to them would become an integral part of their story. A story that begins with Betty’s diagnosis of dementia and…
For over 20 years, Rev. Keith Bovee has called Clark his home. Keith has been faithfully giving to Clark for 32 years! He is a Heritage Society member and is grateful that he has been blessed to have the opportunity to give back. From the benevolent care fund to the rose garden, Keith’s support for…
Often, people try to decide whether they should give to a charity or bless their loved ones. Did you know there’s a way you can do both? Through a lifetime income gift, you can support the Clark Foundation and secure steady income payments for you or your loved ones. Most often, lifetime income gifts are…
As we look forward to many holiday celebrations this fall, thoughts will swirl around the word GIFT. Lists will be created, and an extraordinary amount of mental energy will be devoted to the search for the perfect gift for each person. Philanthropic gifts will be made to worthy organizations with heartfelt missions to make the…
If you want to firm up your body, head to the gym. If you want to exercise your brain, listen to music. There are few things that stimulate the brain the way music does. If you want to keep your brain engaged throughout the aging process, listening to or playing music is a great tool….
When Marion DeVinney decided to move to a senior living community, the choice was simple. She had generations of family who lived at Clark before her. The same reasons that drew her ancestors here years ago, made Clark the perfect place for Marion to enjoy her golden years. Marion has fond memories visiting her grandma…
Mark, Kellie, Kortne, & Todd Custer at Golf FORE Clark All in the family, Dave & Karen Custer How often do you see entire families committed to and actively involved with the mission of a non-profit? Perhaps the parents and one of the children volunteer their time for a few years while their family members are…
John Rau “God gives us everything we have.” John and his wife Jeanne moved to Clark in February 2019, when they realized they needed to be around people. “We wanted to be at Clark specifically because the people drew us in. When you’re here, you’re family. It feels like the holy spirit walks the halls…
