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Community Events: 

November 2010

December 2010


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Community Events

                                    In November:
Successful Retirement Seminar
Thursday November 4, 2010
8:00am - 4:00pm
Embassy Suites Troy/Auburn Hills
850 Tower Drive
Troy, Michigan 48098

It’s never too early to start planning for your future, and our Successful Retirement Seminars can help you do just that. If you are within three to five years of retirement and want to plan ahead for your lifestyle change, our Successful Retirement Seminars are just what you need. Our Successful Retirement Seminars are a full day and offer key topics such as: Social Security, Wills and Trusts, Financial Planning, Medicare, and our ever popular MERS Defined Benefit Retirement Process and MERS Defined Contribution retirement information. You will want to register early; seating is limited!

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Support Group for Persons with Mental Illness
Do you or does someone you love live with mental illness? You don't have to be alone. Join us for our monthly support group for Persons with Mental Illness sponsored by
NAMI of Washtenaw County.

For more information, call Karen at 734-485-3040 or email at k_e_holman@yahoo.com.
OR
Support Group for Friends & Family of Persons with Mental Illness
NAMI also sponsors a group for Family and Friends of Persons with Mental Illness.
For more info call Chuck, 734-426-5336.


Or visit our website: namiwc.org

Meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm
(except for the 3rd Wednesday in November and December.)

Temple Beth Emeth/St. Claire Episcopal
2309 Packard Road
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104

Groups are free.

Caregiver Support Group
  • All caregivers (including volunteers) are welcome, regardless of diagnosis.
  • Topics will vary, based on caregiver needs.
  • Caregiver respite is availble with 2 days advanced notice. Call 734.662.4001 for details.
*This support group is a collaboration between the Alzheimer's Association & The Oaks.

When: 1st Wedesday of each month, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Where:The Oaks Adult Day
             2500 S. Main Street
             Ann Arbor, MI 48103
             (Inside the "Neighborhood Church"/Ann Arbor Church of Christ)

                                                        In December:

2011 Docent Training Information Sessions, Matthaei Botanical Gardens

December 14 & 16, 1:00 –2:30 pm

Inspire future generations of environmental stewards as an Arb and Gardens docent! Applications are now being accepted for our 2011 Docent Training. The 2011 docent classes will run for eight weeks beginning Mon., Jan. 17. Classes will be held on Mondays from 9 am–noon at the Gardens.

During the academic year, docents work in small teams to lead guided interpretive programs for school groups and also to lead evening and weekend activities for youth and family events. Docents develop skills in interpretation and active learning while shar­ing enthusiasm and knowledge of the natural world with learners of all ages.

If you’re interested in learning more about this unique volunteer opportunity we ask that you to contact the Volunteer Coordinator for an application, interview and registration information. Please contact Tara Griffith at tgriffit@umich.edu or (734) 647-8528

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Support Group for Persons with Mental Illness
Do you or does someone you love live with mental illness? You don't have to be alone. Join us for our monthly support group for Persons with Mental Illness sponsored by
NAMI of Washtenaw County.
For more information, call Karen at 734-485-3040 or email at k_e_holman@yahoo.com.

OR
Support Group for Friends & Family of Persons with Mental Illness
NAMI also sponsors a group for Family and Friends of Persons with Mental Illness.
For more info call Chuck, 734-426-5336.

Or visit our website: namiwc.org

Meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm
(except for the 3rd Wednesday in November and December.)

Temple Beth Emeth/St. Claire Episcopal
2309 Packard Road
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104


Groups are free.


Caregiver Support Group

  • All caregivers (including volunteers) are welcome, regardless of diagnosis.
  • Topics will vary, based on caregiver needs.
  • Caregiver respite is availble with 2 days advanced notice. Call 734.662.4001 for details.
*This support group is a collaboration between the Alzheimer's Association & The Oaks.

When: 1st Wedesday of each month, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Where:The Oaks Adult Day
             2500 S. Main Street
             Ann Arbor, MI 48103
             (Inside the "Neighborhood Church"/Ann Arbor Church of Christ)


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