Community Calendar

St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to offer series of free mental health classes this spring

CHELSEA, Mich. (April 2, 2019) – This spring, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will host a “Minding Your Health Series,” which includes three educational programs aimed at improving mental health in the community. These events are free and open to the public. All classes will be held inside the Chelsea Wellness Center, located at 14800 E. Old US Hwy. 12 in Chelsea. Please register by calling the Chelsea Wellness Center at 734-214-0220. The dates, times and class topics are:

Date: April 8

Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Topic: Why Diets Fail

Description: Learn to better understand the roles food and exercise play in our lives, and what might really be in the way of lasting change.

Date: May 6

Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Topic: Finding Help: When to get it and where to go

Description: Learn when to seek mental health treatment and where to find the support needed.

Date: May 29
Time: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Topic: Aging at Home: Is it safe?

Description: Learn about the medical conditions and medications to watch for as you age, risk factors of living alone, how to complete a home safety assessment and when to consider a driving evaluation. Individuals will also learn about geriatric psychiatric evaluations and neuropsychological evaluations

Adult Book Discussion
Bring your brown-bag lunch at noon and discuss books with us! Refreshments served.
Friday, March 29 • 12 p.m.: The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas [This title is the 2019
Capital Area One Read book]
Friday, April 26 • 12 p.m.: The Postmistress, by Sarah Blake
Friday, May 31 • 12 p.m.: The First 15 Lives of Harry August, by Claire North

Join us on the Town Square from 4 pm to 7 pm. Your favorite vendors will be there with cheese, spring vegetables, baked goods, honey, eggs, breads and pies, Son-in-Law products, soaps and candles, herbal items and so much more.

Judy Banker, a favorite, performs for Market Music 5:30 to 7 pm.

RECYCLE YOUR PAPER BAGS at the MARKET so we can go PLASTIC FREE.

Contact Suzi for any questions about the Open Air Market of Stockbridge: 517-851-7437.

Meet us at the Market!

Market Music Series

5:30 to 7 pm

Stockbridge Town Square by the Gazebo

The Open Air Market partners with the Library, SDDA, Friends of the Library, Arts Council, & Chamber of Commerce to present local musicians (weather permitting) throughout the month.

Fridays May 3–31 5:30 to 7 p

May 3 Larry Guenther
May 10 Gary Allen
May 17 McDonald Bros
May 24 Mark Sandstrom
May 31 Judy Banker

Market Music Series
The library and other community partners invite you to enjoy live music at the
Stockbridge Open Air Market on Fridays throughout the month, weather permitting.
Fridays, May 3-31 • 5:30-7 p.m.

River Raisin National Battlefield Park News Release

Release Date: Immediate

Contact: Scott J. Bentley, Superintendent (734) 243-7136

SCALED WINGS: MICHIGAN BUTTERFLIES, MOTHS, AND YOU!

Monroe, Michigan – Superintendent Scott J. Bentley announced today that River Raisin National Battlefield Park will assist in hosting a program called Scaled Wings: Michigan Butterflies, Moths, and You! on Saturday, June 1, running from 1pm until 3pm.

Join us for a fun day learning about butterflies and moths from Michigan, their history in the state, and what you can do in your own backyard to help them. Come enjoy local school butterfly armatures on display as well as a short film on butterflies. Stations will include caterpillars, silkworm eggs, and crafts. The grand finale is a butterfly release outside at 3pm.

The event is free and will take place at the Monroe County Historical Museum at 126 S. Monroe St., Monroe, 48161.