Welcome to Interlochen Michigan
Nature, culture, art and history all combine to make this a very special part of Northwest Michigan. Discover our friendly small town, unique shops, and great places to eat. Are you dreaming of casting a baited hook into sparkling lakes; kayaking or canoeing rivers and streams; hiking, biking or playing a round of golf; skiing or snowmobiling; attending an event at the internationally known Interlochen Center for the Arts; or just kicking back and relaxing?
This is the place where dreams come true. Located just a short distance from Traverse City.
The Interlochen Area encompasses Interlochen, Lake Ann, Honor, Grawn, Chums Corners,
Karlin, and Thompsonville. The welcome mat is always out and this is a great place to live year-round!
Our Email Address Has Changed to: info@interlochenchamber.org
This is the place where dreams come true. Located just a short distance from Traverse City.
The Interlochen Area encompasses Interlochen, Lake Ann, Honor, Grawn, Chums Corners,
Karlin, and Thompsonville. The welcome mat is always out and this is a great place to live year-round!
Our Email Address Has Changed to: info@interlochenchamber.org
Member Spotlight: July 2014
Green Lake Gardens & Gifts
2858 M-137 Interlochen, MI (231) 276-6775 We are a small (but mighty) family owned garden center and gift shop in Interlochen, Mi. Our customers tell us that our plants are the best in the area. A lot of love and care goes into the many varieties that you can find here. We offer a lot more than just plants - Flowers, Trees, Shrubs, Gifts, and great personal service! Stop in and see us, you'll be surprised at all of the neat things we have for your indoor and outdoor needs. From our perennials and annuals, to our fresh herbs and live water plants, you will be able to find just the right something. Whether you are just putting together a few outdoor pots for color, building your dream pond, or starting a new garden from scratch. Our garden center is open May-July. Christmas trees will be available in December. Visit us today! |
Personalized Computer Help
Victoria Schneider schneidervl@yahoo.com (231) 492-4404 Personalized Computer Help started because of a "want" and a "need." I had been an office manager for over thirty years, and really wanted to continue using my computer skills after retirement. But just using the internet, email, and Skyping my family and friends wasn't enough (if you're not sure what Skyping is, you need me!). The "need" was made apparent by the number of local people who "always wanted to learn to use a computer," but didn't for a number of reasons. My first client was a ninety-year-old gentleman who had been a Prisoner of War in Germany. He gave brilliant speeches at the Interlochen Senior Center on life as a POW. One day during a speech, I plugged my laptop into our plasma tv, searched Google Images (ask me!) for his stalag, and many, many photos and hand drawn images by the POWs, from his stalag, appeared on the screen. He was amazed at what the computer could do. Very soon after that, he bought an iPad, brought it to the Senior Center and asked if I could teach him how to use it. I didn't know he had already taken a couple of classes at a Traverse City Apple store until he said, "you have taught me more in this little time than I ever learned at the Apple store." I will now share the whole reason for this long story, In the holiday card I received from him and his wife he had written, "You have opened the world to me." My want, and his need, are the reasons I started sharing knowledge with others. Last October, a man called the Interlochen Senior Center and asked if someone could teach him "just a few things that he wanted to learn," on his computer and I was recommended. He then referred me to his wife and her business, to whom I continue to give computer support. It was at this time that I felt I wanted to start my own business, combining my love for people, sharing knowledge, and computers. Personalized Computer Help is a different approach to learn how to use a computer, laptop or tablet, or many of the software programs that are available. When you are a client of Personalized Computer Help, it's all about you! I will teach you what you want to know. If you're not sure what you'd like to learn, I have the experience to ask the questions that will lead us in the direction you want to go. And since you, the client, are the main part of the company name "Personalized," I will teach you on your computer, at your location, or the location of your choice, at the time you choose, that is convenient for both of us. What can I offer you? A cheerful teacher with a vast amount of experience. I have a lot of patience, and don't mind being asked the same question 20 times. Everyone learns differently and at a different pace. I have taught fellow employees when we changed from dos to Windows (ask me!), as well as when we changed from WordPerfect to Microsoft Word (again, ask me!) I would be pleased to have the opportunity to share my knowledge with you and teach you whatever you want to learn. Whether it's how to save photos on your computer (after you've learned how to take the red out of Aunt Sophie's eyes!), how to send and receive email, surf the web, or Skype with your family. Or you might want to learn how to use the new operating system Windows 8.1, or Word, Excel, QuickBooks, iTunes, PowerPoint, or other computer programs; or just plain want to learn how to get around your computer, laptop or tablet, please let me help you. My rates are extremely reasonable (starting at $13 per hour) and I am sure your experience with be worthwhile and rewarding! Please contact me on my cell phone, (231) 492.4404, or via email: schneidervl@yahoo.com if you have any questions or want to schedule a lesson! |
