Fitness at the Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living
by monkk
Are you trying to meet your fitness goals? The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living can help! They have free open gym hours Monday through Friday from 10am to 4:30pm which includes access to an outdoor basketball hoop!
On Thursdays, May 4 through June 29th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm there will be a free Strength and Conditioning Class. Participants will learn about exercise equipment and make progress towards fitness goals in a guided session. Registration is required.
There will be a Seated Aerobics Class from May 8th to June 28th on Mondays from 10 to 11am and Wednesdays from 5 to 6pm (no class on May 17th). Don’t be fooled: This workout firms and burns much more than you’d think! It will raise your heart rate and help you burn calories, loosen up stiff joints, and increase your strength, power, flexibility and ability to perform everyday tasks. Registration is required.
They are also offering free One-on-One Fitness Consultation Sessions! During a scheduled consultation, participants will discuss fitness concerns and learn how to best approach their fitness journey.
To register or schedule a consultation email info@aacil.org.
Self-Care Massage: Upper Body with Brian M. Truskowski
Tuesday June 20, 2017: 7:00pm to
8:30pm
Downtown Library: 4th Floor Meeting Room
Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research
Monday June 12, 2017: 6:30pm to
8:00pm
Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room
Raw Vegan Diet and Whole Person Wellness
Tuesday August 8, 2017: 7:00pm to
8:30pm
Downtown Library: 4th Floor Meeting Room
Protein, Carbs, and Fats: Where Do You Get Yours?
Tuesday July 11, 2017: 7:00pm to
8:30pm
Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
Taking A Raw Vegan Diet on the Road
Tuesday June 13, 2017: 7:00pm to
8:30pm
Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room
Container & Beginning Gardening w/ Project Grow!
Sunday May 7, 2017: 1:00pm to
1:45pm
Downtown Library: 4th Floor Meeting Room
Grade 6 - Adult
Teens Using Drugs: Education Series
by Beth Manuel
The Dawn Farms Education Series, "Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" meets again this month. This is a free, two-part series that will be presented from 7:30-9:00 pm Tuesday, April 4th (part one, "What to Know"), and Tuesday, April 11th, (part two, "What to Do"). The programs will be held in the "Exhibition Room" on the first floor of St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center at 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti. The sessions are presented by the Dawn Farm Youth & Family Services team. This program is targeted primarily to parents/caretakers of teens & young adults but is inclusive of other family members, teens, professionals, students, people who sponsor or support teens, and others interested. Please contact 734-485-8725 or info@dawnfarm.org or see the link to Dawn Farm for further information.
Support for Young Parents or Parents-to-Be
by Beth Manuel
The Corner Health Center offers support to young people, including parents or parents-to-be in a variety of ways. Here are some groups they offer that may be of interest to you or someone you know!
Mom Power:
A parenting group for young adults and their children
Who: Moms (under age 26) and their kids ages 0-6
What: A 10-week parenting program
Where: The Corner Health Center, 47 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti
When: Wednesdays April 19th-June 21st 4:30-7:15 pm
Meal and childcare are provided for each session. Participants earn points for the store at each session.
If interested, please contact Nicole Neverman at (734) 714-2226 or nneverman@cornerhealth.org
SOAR Mentoring Program:
A source of connection, support, and encouragement for new and expecting moms
Who: Parents who are pregnant or have a child under the age of 1
What: A mom support group and mentoring program
Where: The Corner Health Center
When: Regular monthly group meetings and weekly contact w/ mentor in person or via email, texting, or phone
Meal, child care, transportation, and $20 stipend is provided for each monthly session. Also, we’re always on the look-out for high quality mentors ☺
If interested, please contact Nicole Neverman at (734) 714-2226 or nneverman@cornerhealth.org
Who: Expecting moms (under age 26)
What: A 2-hour class on car seat safety and safe sleep
Where: The Corner Health Center
When: 1st Tuesday of each month from 1-3:30 pm
What's on MyPlate
Thursday June 22, 2017: 1:00pm to
2:00pm
Downtown Library: Secret Lab
Grade K-5