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November 5, 2025 candgnews.com
Macomb County and Grosse Pointe papers
Jennifer Fisher, Development Director and Renee Consiglio, hospitality coordinator, salon manager and Maggie’s daughter, hold up T-shirts designed for the “Pigs 4 Wigs” event in November. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
‘Pigs 4 Wigs’ to raise money for children’s wigs BY ALYSSA OCHSS
Volunteers at The Helm at the Boll Life Center pack meals that will be delivered to homebound seniors. Photo provided by The Helm at the Boll Life Center
Volunteers offer assistance and friendly conversation to lonely seniors
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BY K. MICHELLE MORAN
ST. CLAIR SHORES — Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids is hosting another “Pigs 4 Wigs” outreach with the assistance of police departments throughout Metro Detroit. The event lasts throughout the month of November in conjunction with “No Shave November,” a campaign focused on raising awareness and funds to fight cancer. Maggie Varney, owner and founder of Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids, said her family has a long history of law enforcement with multiple family members involved in all levels of public safety. She said she has the utmost respect and admiration for what law enforcement officers do. “I don’t think they get enough credit for how much they give back and help the community,” Varney said. She said it was natural for her to reach out to police departments and started with a toy drive involving the St. Clair Shores Police Department. Varney said she participated in a Cops for Kids drive at the department and it was mentioned how they need to get more involved with Wigs 4 Kids. See WIGS on page 9A
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METRO DETROIT — As they retire, experience age-related health conditions and even lose loved ones, some older adults may find themselves experiencing loneliness — possibly for the first time. Loneliness and social isolation aren’t just emotionally taxing. According to the National Institute on Aging, those who are lonely or socially isolated are more likely to be admitted to the emergency room. Loneliness and isolation are also linked to greater risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, anxiety, obesity, weakened immune function, cognitive decline, depression, dementia and death. But there are local agencies that can provide comfort and companionship to seniors at no cost.
Macomb/Oakland counties
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, based in Roseville, serves people in Macomb, Oakland and St. Clair counties. Despite the name, neither the volunteers nor the recipients need to be religious, explained Community Outreach Coordinator Stacey Conte. See SENIORS on page 8A