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People of all skill levels are invited to play. Free Event. Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

People of all skill levels, including beginners, are welcome!

For more info, contact Sue Archer at 231-944-0013.

Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center & Library, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

Every Wednesday May 7th, 2025 - Oct 29th, 2025, Except the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Free lessons at 11:30am. Lunch (bring your own) and bridge talk at Noon. ACBL-sanctioned bridge game for $5.00 begins at 12:30pm. For more details, contact Lou Slyker at 248-770-6152 or ljslyker@gmail.com Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

National Alliance on Mental Illness offers support groups for families and individuals living with a mental health challenge. Groups are confidential, free and no registration is required.

Email info@namigt.org or call 231-944-8448 for more information.

Date: M/T/F August 11, 12, and 15, 2025
Time: 1 pm–4 pm
Registration Deadline: Thursday, August 7, 2025
Location: Thoreson Farm
Learn to throw pots with lids and perfect your handle-making skills. In this class we will learn to throw small lids off the hump and practice several handle techniques

Discover the art of creating stunning and delicious charcuterie boards in our hands-on Charcuterie Building Class using our available garden ingredients! Perfect for food lovers of all levels, this class will guide you through assembling a visually impressive and well-balanced charcuterie spread. By the end of the class, you'll have crafted your stunning charcuterie board to enjoy and the skills to recreate it for gatherings at home. Whether hosting a party or enjoying a cozy night in, this class will elevate your entertaining game!

Maria Leggett grew up in Traverse City and graduated from Great Lakes Culinary Institute in 2018. While traveling in Italy in 2017 and 2018, she fell in love with the Italian philosophy behind cooking: simplistic and full of flavor.

Registration Fee: $35

Join our friends from Open Spot Theatre for an acting program for people of all abilities. This evening session (6:30-7:30 pm) is designed for older teens and adults of all abilities to explore acting, singing and dancing in a fun atmosphere. Instructors are professionals in theatre, sign language and/or special education. Their goal is to bring accessibility to theatre with fun, creative, and therapeutic activities.

Each session is concluded with a performance for families.

This event is part of TADL's celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act along with our partners Disability Network Northern Michigan and the Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council.

The Ageless Grace Brain Health Program is based on consciously choosing to change the brain through physical movements similar to playful childhood activities that fired neurons and developed neural pathways from birth to mid-teens. All 21 Simple Tools for Lifelong Comfort and Ease can be practiced by almost anyone of any age or ability.

Date: M/T/F August 11, 12, and 15, 2025
Time: 1 pm–4 pm
Registration Deadline: Thursday, August 7, 2025
Location: Thoreson Farm
Learn to throw pots with lids and perfect your handle-making skills. In this class we will learn to throw small lids off the hump and practice several handle techniques

Date: M/T/F August 11, 12, and 15, 2025
Time: 1 pm–4 pm
Registration Deadline: Thursday, August 7, 2025
Location: Thoreson Farm
Learn to throw pots with lids and perfect your handle-making skills. In this class we will learn to throw small lids off the hump and practice several handle techniques