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< 2023 >

February 05 - February 11

05
Make a Valentine for Seniors (All Ages)
All day
02/05/2023
Capital Area District Library - Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/make-a-valentine-for-seniors-all-ages/
Brighten someone’s day with a Valentine card. Once again we are partnering with the
Stockbridge Area Senior Center to provide Valentine cards to area seniors receiving
Meals on Wheels services. We will have supplies out so you can create cards that we
will donate to the senior center. You can make extras to give to family and friends.
Feb. 1 to 8 during open hours.
06
Make a Valentine for Seniors (All Ages)
All day
02/06/2023
Capital Area District Library - Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/make-a-valentine-for-seniors-all-ages/
Brighten someone’s day with a Valentine card. Once again we are partnering with the
Stockbridge Area Senior Center to provide Valentine cards to area seniors receiving
Meals on Wheels services. We will have supplies out so you can create cards that we
will donate to the senior center. You can make extras to give to family and friends.
Feb. 1 to 8 during open hours.
07
Make a Valentine for Seniors (All Ages)
12:00 am
02/07/2023
Capital Area District Library - Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/make-a-valentine-for-seniors-all-ages/
Brighten someone’s day with a Valentine card. Once again we are partnering with the
Stockbridge Area Senior Center to provide Valentine cards to area seniors receiving
Meals on Wheels services. We will have supplies out so you can create cards that we
will donate to the senior center. You can make extras to give to family and friends.
Feb. 1 to 8 during open hours.
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention—Tues/Thurs
7:00 am-8:00 am
02/07/2023
https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/tai-chi-for-arthritis-and-fall-prevention-tues-thurs/
Jan. 10 – Mar. 9, 2023, 7-8am, Online
Helps people with or without arthritis to improve balance, both mentally and physically, which helps significantly reduce the rate of falls experienced by older adults.
Sons of American Legion Meetings
7:00 pm-8:00 pm
02/07/2023
American Legion Mackinder Glenn
830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/sons-of-american-legion-meetings/
Sons of American Legion Meetings: Stockbridge. Post 510. 1st Tuesday every month. 7pm
08
Blind Date with a Book (All Ages)
12:00 am
02/08/2023
Capital Area District Library - Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/blind-date-with-a-book-all-ages/
You can’t judge a book by its cover. Really. Choose a wrapped book and besides
finding your next great read, you might win a prize. Randomly chosen books will include
a coupon for an instant prize and all will have an entry for a drawing. Books are on
display until February 22, but entry forms for the drawing can be turned in until the end
of the month.
Feb. 8 to 22 during open hours.
Make a Valentine for Seniors (All Ages)
12:00 am
02/08/2023
Capital Area District Library - Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/make-a-valentine-for-seniors-all-ages/
Brighten someone’s day with a Valentine card. Once again we are partnering with the
Stockbridge Area Senior Center to provide Valentine cards to area seniors receiving
Meals on Wheels services. We will have supplies out so you can create cards that we
will donate to the senior center. You can make extras to give to family and friends.
Feb. 1 to 8 during open hours.
Valentine’s Day Storytime (Ages up to 6)
10:30 am-11:00 am
02/08/2023
Capital Area District Library - Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/valentines-day-storytime-ages-up-to-6/
Join a special storytime celebrating the holiday of love and friendship with stories,
songs, and a craft.
Wednesday, Feb. 8 • 10:30-11 a.m.
Family Storytime (Ages up to 6)
10:30 am-11:00 am
02/08/2023
Capital Area District Library - Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-storytime-ages-up-to-6/
Join us Wednesdays for engaging stories, songs, and activities to help build early literacy skills.
Wednesdays, starting Jan. 11, 18 & 25 • 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Family Story Time
10:30 am-11:00 am
02/08/2023
Capital Area District Library - Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-story-time/
Family Story Time on Wednesdays from 10:30- 11am
09
Blind Date with a Book (All Ages)
12:00 am
02/09/2023
Capital Area District Library - Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/blind-date-with-a-book-all-ages/
You can’t judge a book by its cover. Really. Choose a wrapped book and besides
finding your next great read, you might win a prize. Randomly chosen books will include
a coupon for an instant prize and all will have an entry for a drawing. Books are on
display until February 22, but entry forms for the drawing can be turned in until the end
of the month.
Feb. 8 to 22 during open hours.
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention—Tues/Thurs
7:00 am-8:00 am
02/09/2023
https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/tai-chi-for-arthritis-and-fall-prevention-tues-thurs/
Jan. 10 – Mar. 9, 2023, 7-8am, Online
Helps people with or without arthritis to improve balance, both mentally and physically, which helps significantly reduce the rate of falls experienced by older adults.
SLEEP: Sleep Education for Everyone
9:00 am-9:30 pm
02/09/2023
https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/sleep-sleep-education-for-everyone/
Jan. 5, 2023 – Feb. 9, 2023 (Thursdays), 9-9:30am, Zoom
A program for everyone who is looking for more sleep or better quality of sleep.
Coffee Chat (Adults)
10:30 am-11:30 am
02/09/2023
Capital Area District Library - Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-adults-2/
Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings.
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Mindfulness for Wellbeing
7:00 pm-9:00 pm
02/09/2023
https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/mindfulness-for-wellbeing/
Jan. 5 – Feb. 23, 2023, 7-9pm (Thursdays), Online
A science-based mindfulness training. Discover how mindfulness can make dramatically positive shifts in your physical and mental health.
10
Blind Date with a Book (All Ages)
All day
02/10/2023
Capital Area District Library - Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/blind-date-with-a-book-all-ages/
You can’t judge a book by its cover. Really. Choose a wrapped book and besides
finding your next great read, you might win a prize. Randomly chosen books will include
a coupon for an instant prize and all will have an entry for a drawing. Books are on
display until February 22, but entry forms for the drawing can be turned in until the end
of the month.
Feb. 8 to 22 during open hours.
11
Blind Date with a Book (All Ages)
12:00 am
02/11/2023
Capital Area District Library - Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/blind-date-with-a-book-all-ages/
You can’t judge a book by its cover. Really. Choose a wrapped book and besides
finding your next great read, you might win a prize. Randomly chosen books will include
a coupon for an instant prize and all will have an entry for a drawing. Books are on
display until February 22, but entry forms for the drawing can be turned in until the end
of the month.
Feb. 8 to 22 during open hours.
Chicken Supper at the Plainfield United Methodist Church
5:00 pm-7:00 pm
02/11/2023
Plainfield United methodist Church
17845 M-36, Gregory, MI 48137, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/chicken-supper-at-the-plainfield-united-methodist-church-3-2/
Saturday, Feb 11th
Chicken Supper at the Plainfield United Methodist Church, 5 pm – ?
17845 M-36, Gregory, MI 48137
Takeouts only. Freewill donation. All are welcome.

ABBOTT & FILLMORE AGENCY—FULL SERVICE SINCE 1946

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Make a Valentine for Seniors (All Ages)

Make a Valentine for Seniors (All Ages)

Make a Valentine for Seniors (All Ages)

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention—Tues/Thurs

Sons of American Legion Meetings

Blind Date with a Book (All Ages)

Make a Valentine for Seniors (All Ages)

Valentine’s Day Storytime (Ages up to 6)

Family Storytime (Ages up to 6)

Family Story Time

Blind Date with a Book (All Ages)

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention—Tues/Thurs

SLEEP: Sleep Education for Everyone

Coffee Chat (Adults)

Mindfulness for Wellbeing

Blind Date with a Book (All Ages)

Blind Date with a Book (All Ages)

Chicken Supper at the Plainfield United Methodist Church