My City January 2023

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In Memoriam 8 Bryant “BB” Nolden My Community 10 Enjoying the Great Adventure Retired Men’s Fellowship of Greater Flint My Outreach 14 Giving Grace Boutique Make a Purchase, Help the Homeless 16 Wrapped in Love My Success 20 Skaff: A Family Business Special Section 24 Greater Flint’s Best Dressed 2023 My Style 42 Cheers to a New Year! By Shannon White

My Dining 44 Local Eats & Drinks My Arts 46 Michael D. Melet

Art Worth Waiting For My Story 50 The Kid with the Golden Mic Vedant Gupta & Global Kid Media Special Section 54 Senior Living My Health

66 Malnutrition: Seniors at Risk 70 Everyone Can Be a Hero Donate Blood to Save Lives My Sports 74 Finishing Strong The Journey of Nic Matiere-Bey CONTENTS