Community Calendar

The next Red Cross Blood Drive is Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Stockbridge Presbyterian Church from 1:00 p.m. to 6:45.  Walk ins are welcome, but may have a long wait, appointments are recommended and can be scheduled at 1-800-Red CROSS (18007332767, or at recrossblood.org using sponsor code Stockbridge Presby.

On Sunday, January 5th, St Mary Men’s Club in Pinckney will be hosting our monthly “Country Style Breakfast”, at the Parish located south of M-36 at 10601 Dexter Pinckney Road in Putnam Township.  Breakfast is served 8:30 until 11am and is a free-will donation.  Proceeds will be used to help support our Parish Grade School.  We have the best menu in the area which includes: fried or scrambled eggs, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, French toast, pancakes, quiche, ham, pork sausage, our renowned “waffle station” and new to the menu Breakfast Burritos! For further information call Heather at Parish Office 734-878-3161.

CHELSEA, Michigan (Dec. 9, 2019) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will offer Senior Fit classes at Emanuel United Church of Christ, located at 324 W. Main Street in Manchester, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m.  Senior Fit is a FREE exercise program for people age 55 and over that encourages senior adults to exercise their way to a healthier lifestyle.  The program features standing and chair exercises that build strength and flexibility, as well as improve balance and cardiovascular fitness.

Space is limited and registration is required. Please call 734-593-5600 to register.

CHELSEA, Michigan (Dec. 9, 2019) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will offer Senior Fit classes at Emanuel United Church of Christ, located at 324 W. Main Street in Manchester, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m.  Senior Fit is a FREE exercise program for people age 55 and over that encourages senior adults to exercise their way to a healthier lifestyle.  The program features standing and chair exercises that build strength and flexibility, as well as improve balance and cardiovascular fitness.

Space is limited and registration is required. Please call 734-593-5600 to register.

Kids love getting creative with our LEGO collection! Imaginative play helps develop skills used for reading. Tuesdays, Jan. 7–Feb. 25 • 4–5:30 p.m.

Auditions

SKY Theater Presents

Schoolhouse Rock Live!

Auditions are Wednesday, January 8, 2020.

For more information, email SKY Theater at
stockbridgeskytheater@gmail.com

CHELSEA, Michigan (Dec. 9, 2019) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will offer Senior Fit classes at Emanuel United Church of Christ, located at 324 W. Main Street in Manchester, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m.  Senior Fit is a FREE exercise program for people age 55 and over that encourages senior adults to exercise their way to a healthier lifestyle.  The program features standing and chair exercises that build strength and flexibility, as well as improve balance and cardiovascular fitness.

Space is limited and registration is required. Please call 734-593-5600 to register.

Connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, books and movies, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 8–Feb. 26 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Are you a good hand washer? Do you want to stay healthy in 2020? Meet with St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Faith Community Nurse Liaison, Patti Bihn BSN, RN  to learn about proper hand washing technique with the GlitterBug demonstration kit. Wednesday, January 8^th from 4-5pm at Stockbridge Community Outreach.

Auditions

SKY Theater Presents

Schoolhouse Rock Live!

Auditions are Wednesday, January 8th and Thursday, January 9th between 5:30 and 7:00 pm.

SKY Theater is free to join and open to all area youth from 2nd to 12th grade. Come prepared to sing a couple of lines from your favorite song. Performances are March 20, 21 & 22 in 2020 at the Stockbridge Township Hall. Find SKY Theater on Facebook.

For more information, email SKY Theater at stockbridgeskytheater@gmail.com

Pre-readers and new readers can share books with our specially trained golden retriever. Wednesdays, Jan. 8 & Feb. 12 • 6–6:30 p.m.

Auditions

SKY Theater Presents

Schoolhouse Rock Live!

Auditions are Wednesday, January 8th and Thursday, January 9th between 5:30 and 7:00 pm.

SKY Theater is free to join and open to all area youth from 2nd to 12th grade. Come prepared to sing a couple of lines from your favorite song. Performances are March 20, 21 & 22 in 2020 at the Stockbridge Township Hall. Find SKY Theater on Facebook.

For more information, email SKY Theater at stockbridgeskytheater@gmail.com

Drop in after hours to play Minecraft! Bring your own device with Minecraft installed, or use our computers (no account needed; seating on a  rst-come basis). We’ll provide refreshments plus other activities like LEGO and board games. Younger children welcome with adult supervision. Fridays, Jan. 10 & Feb. 14 • 7–8 p.m.

Saturday, January 11th the Open Air Market is indoors 11 to 3 at the First Presbyterian Church Education Building. Lunch is served 11 to 2. Soup, salad, and sandwich selections plus local musicians available. $5 per person.  Proceeds of luncheon go to Presbyterian Women Mission Projects.

Contact Suzi Greenway for more info. at 517-851-7437.

Waterloo Village United Methodist Church is holding a Community Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, January 11th, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.  

CHELSEA, Michigan (Dec. 9, 2019) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will offer Senior Fit classes at Emanuel United Church of Christ, located at 324 W. Main Street in Manchester, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m.  Senior Fit is a FREE exercise program for people age 55 and over that encourages senior adults to exercise their way to a healthier lifestyle.  The program features standing and chair exercises that build strength and flexibility, as well as improve balance and cardiovascular fitness.

Space is limited and registration is required. Please call 734-593-5600 to register.

Kids love getting creative with our LEGO collection! Imaginative play helps develop skills used for reading. Tuesdays, Jan. 7–Feb. 25 • 4–5:30 p.m.

CHELSEA, Michigan (Dec. 9, 2019) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will offer Senior Fit classes at Emanuel United Church of Christ, located at 324 W. Main Street in Manchester, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m.  Senior Fit is a FREE exercise program for people age 55 and over that encourages senior adults to exercise their way to a healthier lifestyle.  The program features standing and chair exercises that build strength and flexibility, as well as improve balance and cardiovascular fitness.

Space is limited and registration is required. Please call 734-593-5600 to register.

Get creative with a different take-home craft project every month (while supplies last). 2nd Tuesdays • 5–6 p.m.

Jan. 14: Color Burst Fabric Design

Feb. 11: Twisted Wire Art

Connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, books and movies, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 8–Feb. 26 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

CHELSEA, Michigan (Dec. 9, 2019) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will offer Senior Fit classes at Emanuel United Church of Christ, located at 324 W. Main Street in Manchester, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m.  Senior Fit is a FREE exercise program for people age 55 and over that encourages senior adults to exercise their way to a healthier lifestyle.  The program features standing and chair exercises that build strength and flexibility, as well as improve balance and cardiovascular fitness.

Space is limited and registration is required. Please call 734-593-5600 to register.

Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition meeting, 5:30pm, SAC, room 108, Jan. 16

Take a break with family and friends to play Sushi Go Party, Codenames, Spot It Junior, Animal Upon Animal, Apples to Apples and more. Snacks, too! Fridays, Jan. 17 & Feb. 21 • 5–6:45 p.m.

Food/Clothing available at
Stockbridge Church of Christ
4783 S. M-52
Stockbridge, MI.
Open every third Saturday of each month
10a.m. till noon

Meet some live sled dogs from Tun-Dra Kennels when their staff visits to talk about mushing and the Iditarod. If weather permits, we’ll also go outside for a demonstration. Saturday, Jan. 18 • 2–3 p.m.

CHELSEA, Michigan (Dec. 9, 2019) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will offer Senior Fit classes at Emanuel United Church of Christ, located at 324 W. Main Street in Manchester, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m.  Senior Fit is a FREE exercise program for people age 55 and over that encourages senior adults to exercise their way to a healthier lifestyle.  The program features standing and chair exercises that build strength and flexibility, as well as improve balance and cardiovascular fitness.

Space is limited and registration is required. Please call 734-593-5600 to register.

Kids love getting creative with our LEGO collection! Imaginative play helps develop skills used for reading. Tuesdays, Jan. 7–Feb. 25 • 4–5:30 p.m.

CHELSEA, Michigan (Dec. 9, 2019) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will offer Senior Fit classes at Emanuel United Church of Christ, located at 324 W. Main Street in Manchester, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m.  Senior Fit is a FREE exercise program for people age 55 and over that encourages senior adults to exercise their way to a healthier lifestyle.  The program features standing and chair exercises that build strength and flexibility, as well as improve balance and cardiovascular fitness.

Space is limited and registration is required. Please call 734-593-5600 to register.

Connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, books and movies, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 8–Feb. 26 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

6th – 12th grade Band Concert at the Jr/Sr High School at 7pm, January 22

CHELSEA, Michigan (Dec. 9, 2019) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will offer Senior Fit classes at Emanuel United Church of Christ, located at 324 W. Main Street in Manchester, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m.  Senior Fit is a FREE exercise program for people age 55 and over that encourages senior adults to exercise their way to a healthier lifestyle.  The program features standing and chair exercises that build strength and flexibility, as well as improve balance and cardiovascular fitness.

Space is limited and registration is required. Please call 734-593-5600 to register.

Take a break with family and friends to play Sushi Go Party, Codenames, Spot It Junior, Animal Upon Animal, Apples to Apples and more. Snacks, too! Fridays, Jan. 17 & Feb. 21 • 5–6:45 p.m.

The Winter Pantry Market from the Open Air Market of Stockbridge will be in the back room selling cheese, produce, chicken, pork products, honey, maple syrup, jams, eggs, bread, baked goods and pies.

Contact Suzi Greenway for more info. at 517-851-7437.

CHELSEA, Michigan (Dec. 9, 2019) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will offer Senior Fit classes at Emanuel United Church of Christ, located at 324 W. Main Street in Manchester, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m.  Senior Fit is a FREE exercise program for people age 55 and over that encourages senior adults to exercise their way to a healthier lifestyle.  The program features standing and chair exercises that build strength and flexibility, as well as improve balance and cardiovascular fitness.

Space is limited and registration is required. Please call 734-593-5600 to register.

Kids love getting creative with our LEGO collection! Imaginative play helps develop skills used for reading. Tuesdays, Jan. 7–Feb. 25 • 4–5:30 p.m.

CHELSEA, Michigan (Dec. 9, 2019) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will offer Senior Fit classes at Emanuel United Church of Christ, located at 324 W. Main Street in Manchester, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m.  Senior Fit is a FREE exercise program for people age 55 and over that encourages senior adults to exercise their way to a healthier lifestyle.  The program features standing and chair exercises that build strength and flexibility, as well as improve balance and cardiovascular fitness.

Space is limited and registration is required. Please call 734-593-5600 to register.

Read any book that fits the theme, then come for discussion and pizza. Suggested titles available. *Registration required; call 517-851-7810. 4th Tuesdays • 4–5 p.m.

Jan. 28: Graphic Novels
Feb. 25: Science Fiction

The Stockbridge Area Arts Council will hold their annual meeting Tuesday, January 28, 2020
at 7:00pm in Room 108 at the Middle School. The meeting is open to the public.

Stockbridge Area Arts Council Meeting, all welcome, 7pm, Tuesday, January 28, room 108

Connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, books and movies, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 8–Feb. 26 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

CHELSEA, Michigan (Dec. 9, 2019) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will offer Senior Fit classes at Emanuel United Church of Christ, located at 324 W. Main Street in Manchester, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m.  Senior Fit is a FREE exercise program for people age 55 and over that encourages senior adults to exercise their way to a healthier lifestyle.  The program features standing and chair exercises that build strength and flexibility, as well as improve balance and cardiovascular fitness.

Space is limited and registration is required. Please call 734-593-5600 to register.

Take a break with family and friends to play Sushi Go Party, Codenames, Spot It Junior, Animal Upon Animal, Apples to Apples and more. Snacks, too! Fridays, Jan. 17 & Feb. 21 • 5–6:45 p.m.

Enjoy refreshments and join the discussion! Last Fridays • 12–1 p.m.

Jan. 31: The Pioneers by David McCullough
Feb. 28: Educated by Tara Westover

Transform old tee shirts into scarfs, tote bags, dog toys and more in this no-sew workshop. Please bring 2–3 old shirts, we’ll supply everything else. Presented by Karen Bonnici. Friday, Jan. 31 • 5:30–7 p.m.