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Our Friends group hosts an annual silent auction throughout the month of November, all day, every day during open hours. Come in to bid on items and take away a bargain! Proceeds benefit the Friends. Wednesday, Nov. 1–Thursday, Nov. 30 • Open hours
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to Offer Personal Action Workshop for people living with long-term health problems — St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will offer a Personal Action Toward Health (PATH) Workshop, a free six-week educational opportunity designed to provide skills and tools for people living with long-term health concerns, such as diabetes, cancer, arthritis, high blood pressure and heart conditions.
The workshop will help individuals:
• Manage every day activities by making an action plan • Manage symptoms • Decrease stress • Increase energy • Avoid disease complications • Improve communication with your health care team and family • Improve overall health and well-being • Stay independent
Date: Wednesdays, October 18 through November 22 Time: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Location: Stockbridge Wellness Center, 5116 S M 106, Stockbridge, MI 49285
To register, please call Michelle Liska at 734-593-5258. Registration is required.
Connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Sept. 6–Dec. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Drop in during our monthly knitting and crocheting circle. Bring a project or some yarn from your stash and find a new pattern to try. All experience levels welcome! Thursdays, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 & Dec. 7 • 4–7 p.m.
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to Offer Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program for Mental Illness
Livonia, Mich. (Aug. 8, 2017) — St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will offer a free 12-week peer-to-peer mentoring program beginning in September. The educational course will provide participants with a supportive, safe and confidential environment to meet with and learn from trained National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) peer mentors who also live with mental illness.
This course will help participants:
• Understand mental illness • Discover new coping strategies • Reduce stigma • Gain knowledge to help empower • Connect with others who share a similar experience • Find volunteer and advocacy opportunities
Date: Thursdays, beginning September 14, 2017 Time: 6 – 8 p.m. Location: St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, 775 S. Main St., Conference Room
To register, please call Kathy Walz, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea behavioral health navigator, at 734-680-5312. Registration is required.
Drop in during our monthly knitting and crocheting circle. Bring a project or some yarn from your stash and find a new pattern to try. All experience levels welcome! Thursdays, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 & Dec. 7 • 4–7 p.m.
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to Offer Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program for Mental Illness
Livonia, Mich. (Aug. 8, 2017) — St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will offer a free 12-week peer-to-peer mentoring program beginning in September. The educational course will provide participants with a supportive, safe and confidential environment to meet with and learn from trained National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) peer mentors who also live with mental illness.
This course will help participants:
• Understand mental illness • Discover new coping strategies • Reduce stigma • Gain knowledge to help empower • Connect with others who share a similar experience • Find volunteer and advocacy opportunities
Date: Thursdays, beginning September 14, 2017 Time: 6 – 8 p.m. Location: St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, 775 S. Main St., Conference Room
To register, please call Kathy Walz, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea behavioral health navigator, at 734-680-5312. Registration is required.
Travel Michigan, maybe even the United States, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a lovelier garden cafe than we have right here in downtown Stockbridge.
This Friday from 6:30 to 8:30, Cravingz will be hopping to the live acoustic music of Letha Allen.
What better way to enjoy the evening than to sip on a chilled glass of beer or pinot grigio while jiving to upbeat tunes? And, don’t forget to order a tasty sandwich.
Meet live animals and hear about features that seem magical but are actually adaptations, developed to help them survive and adapt to their environment. Limited to the first 35 to arrive. Saturday, Nov. 4 • 1–2 p.m.
Do you like to play Euchre or Bunco? The Dansville Community Center at 1317 Mason Street in Dansville will be having Euchre Night on Saturday, November 4 and 18th  starting at 7pm and Bunco on Saturday, November 11 at 6:30pm.   A donation of $5 per person is asked to help pay for expenses for the night. Prizes will be awarded. Beginners are welcome. For more information contact 517-521-4547.
Stockbridge Village Council Meeting will be held at 305 W. Elizabeth Street, Room 112, starting at 7:00 p.m.
Monday                                  11/06/2017       305 W. Elizabeth Street, Room 112                   7:00 pm
Monday                                 12/04/2017       305 W. Elizabeth Street, Room 112                  7:00 pm
Learn the basics of stop motion animation using iPads when we work together to make a short film. The results will be magical! Bring a flash drive to save your work. *Registration required; call 517-851–7810. Tuesday, Nov. 7 • 4–5 p.m.
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to Offer Personal Action Workshop for people living with long-term health problems — St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will offer a Personal Action Toward Health (PATH) Workshop, a free six-week educational opportunity designed to provide skills and tools for people living with long-term health concerns, such as diabetes, cancer, arthritis, high blood pressure and heart conditions.
The workshop will help individuals:
• Manage every day activities by making an action plan • Manage symptoms • Decrease stress • Increase energy • Avoid disease complications • Improve communication with your health care team and family • Improve overall health and well-being • Stay independent
Date: Wednesdays, October 18 through November 22 Time: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Location: Stockbridge Wellness Center, 5116 S M 106, Stockbridge, MI 49285
To register, please call Michelle Liska at 734-593-5258. Registration is required.
Connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Sept. 6–Dec. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to Offer Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program for Mental Illness
Livonia, Mich. (Aug. 8, 2017) — St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will offer a free 12-week peer-to-peer mentoring program beginning in September. The educational course will provide participants with a supportive, safe and confidential environment to meet with and learn from trained National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) peer mentors who also live with mental illness.
This course will help participants:
• Understand mental illness • Discover new coping strategies • Reduce stigma • Gain knowledge to help empower • Connect with others who share a similar experience • Find volunteer and advocacy opportunities
Date: Thursdays, beginning September 14, 2017 Time: 6 – 8 p.m. Location: St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, 775 S. Main St., Conference Room
To register, please call Kathy Walz, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea behavioral health navigator, at 734-680-5312. Registration is required.
Travel Michigan, maybe even the United States, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a lovelier garden cafe than we have right here in downtown Stockbridge.
This Friday from 6:30 to 8:30, Cravingz will be hopping to the live acoustic music of Letha Allen.
What better way to enjoy the evening than to sip on a chilled glass of beer or pinot grigio while jiving to upbeat tunes? And, don’t forget to order a tasty sandwich.
The Sons of American Legion will host a full meal for all veterans and their spouses on Veterans Day, November 11, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the American Legion Mackinder Glenn 510 Post, Stockbridge.
For Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. A Chicken and Biscuit Supper will be served at the Plainfield United Methodist Church, 17845 M-36, Gregory, MI 48137, starting at 5 pm. Free will donation. Take-outs available. All welcome. Contact 517-851-8932.
Do you like to play Euchre or Bunco? The Dansville Community Center at 1317 Mason Street in Dansville will be having Euchre Night on Saturday, November 4 and 18th  starting at 7pm and Bunco on Saturday, November 11 at 6:30pm.   A donation of $5 per person is asked to help pay for expenses for the night. Prizes will be awarded. Beginners are welcome. For more information contact 517-521-4547.
The Sons of American Legion will host a full meal for all veterans and their spouses on Veterans Day, November 11, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the American Legion Mackinder Glenn 510 Post, Stockbridge.
For Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. A Chicken and Biscuit Supper will be served at the Plainfield United Methodist Church, 17845 M-36, Gregory, MI 48137, starting at 5 pm. Free will donation. Take-outs available. All welcome. Contact 517-851-8932.
Do you like to play Euchre or Bunco? The Dansville Community Center at 1317 Mason Street in Dansville will be having Euchre Night on Saturday, November 4 and 18th  starting at 7pm and Bunco on Saturday, November 11 at 6:30pm.   A donation of $5 per person is asked to help pay for expenses for the night. Prizes will be awarded. Beginners are welcome. For more information contact 517-521-4547.
The Voters Not Politicians ballot committee is hosting Redistricting Reform Town Halls across Michigan, and we’re coming to Stockbridge!
This is an opportunity for voters to learn about gerrymandering and discuss solutions. It will start with a fun and engaging introduction to the facts, then move into a discussion to hear from you and your neighbors.
Like any good town hall, your ideas and concerns will be heard, your questions answered, and your input used to keep building a campaign that reflects the will of all Michigan voters.
Admission is free, and all Michiganders are welcome (including young ones)! However, space is limited, so please RSVP!
The Stockbridge Area Arts Council & the New Back Street Bar & Family Restaurant ANNOUNCE A FALL 2017 ENTERTAINMENT SERIES 5 TO 7PM ON SUNDAY 9/17, 10/8, 11/12
PROFESSIONAL JAZZ SERIES FREE EVENT 114 N. CENTER ST. STOCKBRIDGE with Randy Napoleon, Brian Delaney and Pat Cronley
Lights will be hung  on the historic town square in preparation of the 6th annual Festival of Lights. This year’s event has some new and exciting additions, including our new “Tree Gala”, in which businesses decorate their own 6 foot artificial tree and line the steps up the Town Hall.
This festival is FREE family fun and made possible by support from The Village of Stockbridge, the DDA, the Stockbridge Area Chamber of Commerce and Chamber members. Special thanks to all of our local businesses who are participating this year!
Have questions? Contact Kristie Brewster—517.480.7103 or stockbridgeareachamber@gmail.com
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to Offer Personal Action Workshop for people living with long-term health problems — St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will offer a Personal Action Toward Health (PATH) Workshop, a free six-week educational opportunity designed to provide skills and tools for people living with long-term health concerns, such as diabetes, cancer, arthritis, high blood pressure and heart conditions.
The workshop will help individuals:
• Manage every day activities by making an action plan • Manage symptoms • Decrease stress • Increase energy • Avoid disease complications • Improve communication with your health care team and family • Improve overall health and well-being • Stay independent
Date: Wednesdays, October 18 through November 22 Time: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Location: Stockbridge Wellness Center, 5116 S M 106, Stockbridge, MI 49285
To register, please call Michelle Liska at 734-593-5258. Registration is required.
Connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Sept. 6–Dec. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Third Thursday LEGO Junior Makers (Ages 4–7) Kids help pick out a story to hear for inspiration and then get creative with our LEGO collection! Thursdays, Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov.16 & Dec. 21 4–5 p.m.
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to Offer Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program for Mental Illness
Livonia, Mich. (Aug. 8, 2017) — St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will offer a free 12-week peer-to-peer mentoring program beginning in September. The educational course will provide participants with a supportive, safe and confidential environment to meet with and learn from trained National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) peer mentors who also live with mental illness.
This course will help participants:
• Understand mental illness • Discover new coping strategies • Reduce stigma • Gain knowledge to help empower • Connect with others who share a similar experience • Find volunteer and advocacy opportunities
Date: Thursdays, beginning September 14, 2017 Time: 6 – 8 p.m. Location: St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, 775 S. Main St., Conference Room
To register, please call Kathy Walz, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea behavioral health navigator, at 734-680-5312. Registration is required.
Enjoy refreshments and join the discussion! Selected Fridays • 12–1 p.m. Sept. 29: Hero of the Empire by Candice Millard Oct. 27: A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles Nov. 17: Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance
Travel Michigan, maybe even the United States, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a lovelier garden cafe than we have right here in downtown Stockbridge.
This Friday from 6:30 to 9, Cravingz will be hopping to the live acoustic music of Phil Tolliver.
What better way to enjoy the evening than to sip on a chilled glass of beer or pinot grigio while jiving to upbeat tunes? And, don’t forget to order a tasty sandwich.
Drop in after hours to play Minecraft! Bring your own device with Minecraft installed, or use our computers (no account needed; seating on a first-come basis). We’ll provide refreshments plus other activities like LEGOs and board games. Younger children welcome with adult supervision. Friday, Nov. 17 • 7–8:30 p.m.
Do you like to play Euchre or Bunco? The Dansville Community Center at 1317 Mason Street in Dansville will be having Euchre Night on Saturday, November 4 and 18th  starting at 7pm and Bunco on Saturday, November 11 at 6:30pm.   A donation of $5 per person is asked to help pay for expenses for the night. Prizes will be awarded. Beginners are welcome. For more information contact 517-521-4547.
Stockbride Bowl Overnight event with bowling, board games, food, and more! Tuesday, November 21 at 11 pm to Wednesday, November 22 at 5 am Students in grades 7 & up $15 per student. Family discount: $30 for 3+ kids from one family. Includes bowling, shoe rental, food. All students must have a signed permission slip. Students must be signed in & out by parent. Parent must pick student up on Wednesday morning.
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to Offer Personal Action Workshop for people living with long-term health problems — St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will offer a Personal Action Toward Health (PATH) Workshop, a free six-week educational opportunity designed to provide skills and tools for people living with long-term health concerns, such as diabetes, cancer, arthritis, high blood pressure and heart conditions.
The workshop will help individuals:
• Manage every day activities by making an action plan • Manage symptoms • Decrease stress • Increase energy • Avoid disease complications • Improve communication with your health care team and family • Improve overall health and well-being • Stay independent
Date: Wednesdays, October 18 through November 22 Time: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Location: Stockbridge Wellness Center, 5116 S M 106, Stockbridge, MI 49285
To register, please call Michelle Liska at 734-593-5258. Registration is required.
Connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Sept. 6–Dec. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Join us for our 6th annual Festival of Lights on the historic town square! This year’s event has some new and exciting additions.
Starting at 4pm-5:30pm, Santa will be in the Town Hall to visit with the children. More “Elf Stops” have been added to local businesses around the square, where various crafts and activities will be happening.
Business are also invited to participate in our new “Tree Gala”, in which they decorate their own 6 foot artificial tree (perhaps to showcase their business!) and line the steps up the Town Hall.
We still have our traditional “Gingerbread House” contest, but this year it will be inside the Town Hall.
At 6pm our Festival of Lights parade will be heading down Clinton street with special guests, Princess Elsa and Santa, followed by the lighting of the town square tree.
SRSLY concludes the night with a Christmas movie showing in the warmth of the Town Hall.
This festival is FREE family fun and made possible by support from The Village of Stockbridge, the DDA, the Stockbridge Area Chamber of Commerce and Chamber members. Special thanks to all of our local businesses who are participating this year!
Have questions? Contact Kristie Brewster—517.480.7103 or stockbridgeareachamber@gmail.com
Connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Sept. 6–Dec. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to Offer Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program for Mental Illness
Livonia, Mich. (Aug. 8, 2017) — St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will offer a free 12-week peer-to-peer mentoring program beginning in September. The educational course will provide participants with a supportive, safe and confidential environment to meet with and learn from trained National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) peer mentors who also live with mental illness.
This course will help participants:
• Understand mental illness • Discover new coping strategies • Reduce stigma • Gain knowledge to help empower • Connect with others who share a similar experience • Find volunteer and advocacy opportunities
Date: Thursdays, beginning September 14, 2017 Time: 6 – 8 p.m. Location: St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, 775 S. Main St., Conference Room
To register, please call Kathy Walz, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea behavioral health navigator, at 734-680-5312. Registration is required.
