Sam Raick, born Dec. 12, 1912, said he could live for '100 more years' with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and girlfriend.
Cake, song and socializing were the order of the day for Sam Raick, who celebrated his 100th birthday Wednesday at American House in West Bloomfield. A large group of residents and family filled the front lobby of the senior living center on Maple Road, including his girlfriend, two children and several of his five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. "I could live 100 more years!" smiled Raick, who was born Dec. 12, 1912 in Detroit. A former student of Russell Grammar School, Cass Tech High School and Commerce High School, Raick retired from XLO manufacturing company. The secret to his vitality? Socializing. Although a widower, Raick had a girlfriend of 18 years before settling in to a new relationship with fellow resident Marilyn …
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The American House Foundation sponsored a charitable event benefiting area seniors Thursday evening in West Bloomfield.
Although it's heartbreaking at any time, at the holidays it's perhaps even more difficult to consider how many seniors are lacking basic necessities like socks, hats or warm blankets. At American House Senior Living Communities across the Metro Detroit area, residents are chipping in to help their less fortunate brethren. Holiday Hope for Seniors, an American House Foundation charitable event benefiting needy seniors, kicked off Thursday evening at the West Bloomfield American House residence on Maple Road. The "Giving Tree" held pride of place in the building lobby, which was filled with residents eager to contribute to the cause and participate in the holiday fun. Each person wishing to donate to the cause chose a paper ornament on the …
