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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: Thursday, September 25, and Friday, September 26, 2025
Time: 12:30 pm–4:30 pm
Registration Deadline: Sunday, September 21, 2024
Location: Glen Arbor Arts Center Classroom

Join us for a transformative two-day experience where we’ll use mixed media art to challenge and change the way we see ourselves through our self-image and mindset.

On Day 1, you’ll use a selfie as a starting point to bring out the stories and inner dialogue you carry. Through painting, collage, and personal symbolism, you’ll give shape to those doubts, fears, and insecurities.

On Day 2, we’ll step into self-compassion. You’ll transform your artwork, layering over your Day 1 creation with words, colors, and images that speak to your true worth. By the end, you’ll have a powerful, positive self-portrait that reflects your inner resilience and the beauty of your unique journey.

End Results:

A tangible piece of self-expression that embodies self-acceptance and personal growth
Insightful techniques to confront and rewrite negative self-narratives
A nurturing and empowering experience that helps foster self-love and resilience

Date: Thursday, September 25, and Friday, September 26, 2025
Time: 12:30 pm–4:30 pm
Registration Deadline: Sunday, September 21, 2024
Location: Glen Arbor Arts Center Classroom

Join us for a transformative two-day experience where we’ll use mixed media art to challenge and change the way we see ourselves through our self-image and mindset.

On Day 1, you’ll use a selfie as a starting point to bring out the stories and inner dialogue you carry. Through painting, collage, and personal symbolism, you’ll give shape to those doubts, fears, and insecurities.

On Day 2, we’ll step into self-compassion. You’ll transform your artwork, layering over your Day 1 creation with words, colors, and images that speak to your true worth. By the end, you’ll have a powerful, positive self-portrait that reflects your inner resilience and the beauty of your unique journey.

End Results:

A tangible piece of self-expression that embodies self-acceptance and personal growth
Insightful techniques to confront and rewrite negative self-narratives
A nurturing and empowering experience that helps foster self-love and resilience

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.

Raku Firing Saturdays
Session 11
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Time: 1–4 pm
Experience the excitement of traditional Japanese Raku pottery as practiced in the West today. Glaze, decorate, and fire already-made pots in this one-day workshop. We may even write a haiku.

This fall, jumpstart your creativity in a workshop designed for artists and writers in all disciplines. From exploring our artistic family trees and map-making current projects to taking in the natural beauty and inspiration of Leelanau County to discussions of visionary texts from choreographer/dancer Twyla Tharp, painter/sculptor Audrey Flack, sculptor Anne Truitt, writer Annie Dillard, printmaker/teacher Sister Corita Kent, music producer Rick Rubin, and many more, this class will energize your curiosity and creativity. Share what you know and learn something new — inspire and be inspired—in this autumn reset.
Skill Level

All
Objective

Creativity Enhancement, Personal Growth
Outcome

Inspiration and Creativity, Building of Community

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: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Time: 10 am–2 pm with lunch
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Location: TBD

Paint “The most beautiful place in America” at the most beautiful time of the year. Painting is about color and there is no better time than the fall to capture the colorful beauty of Sleeping Bear Country.