Community Events

Find healthy living activities and community events from CAHA and our partners! 

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December 10, 2024

Cancer Survivorship Webinar Series: Caring for the Caregiver

McLaren's Karmanos Cancer Institute is participating in several cancer survivorship series through the American Cancer Society. These webinars are free for survivors and caregivers to learn about various topics. Registration is required. To learn more or to register for one of these upcoming events, visit tinyurl.com/8dacp7us. FREE.
January 06, 2025

Caregiver Support Group: Setting Healthy Boundaries

The caregiver support group at the Tri-County on Aging meets on the first Monday of the month from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. It is an informal and welcoming group that provides peer support and discusses the issues, challenges, and concerns that caregivers may face. Reflect and connect with others facing a similar situation. This month's topic is setting healthy boundaries. FREE.
January 07, 2025

Dementia Caregiving Series BEGINS

Do you know someone with dementia and want to learn how to support them? Join TCOA for the Dementia Caregiver Series at the Dewitt District Library. This insightful 3-session series kicks off on Tuesday, January 7, at 1:00 PM and covers everything from basic info about dementia to effective communication strategies and so much more! Call 517-887-1465 or email histedc@tcoa.org for details and to register. Everyone is welcome, including professional caregivers. FREE.
January 14, 2025

A Matter of Balance Workshop BEGINS

Winter can be a slippery season, but you can stay safe and steady! Join the Tri-County Office on Aging for the next Matter of Balance workshop at Delta 39’ers Enrichment Center. It's an 8-week workshop designed to improve balance, flexibility, and strength, helping people reduce fall risks, strengthen their confidence, and become more active. Let’s keep those winter blues away and stay on our feet. The series runs January 14 - February 6 and meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 517-887-1465 or email histedc@tcoa.org for more info and to register. FREE.
February 03, 2025

Caregiver Support Group: Understanding Grief and Loss

The caregiver support group at the Tri-County on Aging meets on the first Monday of the month from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. It is an informal and welcoming group that provides peer support and discusses the issues, challenges, and concerns that caregivers may face. Reflect and connect with others facing a similar situation. This month's topic is understanding grief and loss. FREE.
March 03, 2025

Caregiver Support Group: Caregiver Burnout Compassion Fatigue

The caregiver support group at the Tri-County on Aging meets on the first Monday of the month from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. It is an informal and welcoming group that provides peer support and discusses the issues, challenges, and concerns that caregivers may face. Reflect and connect with others facing a similar situation. This month's topic is caregiver burnout compassion fatigue. FREE.

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Ongoing Activities

These healthy living activities take place on a regular (weekly, monthly, etc.) basis. Also be sure to check out more Healthy Living Resources to support you on your path to better health.

Barry-Eaton Baby Café: Baby Café is a place where individuals who are breastfeeding or thinking about breastfeeding can meet-up, ask breastfeeding questions and receive advice from an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), enjoy some free snacks, and meet other moms. Meets Tuesdays 10am-12pm at the Hastings Public Library and Wednesdays 10am-12pm at AL!VE in Charlotte. FREE.

Good Form Running Clinics: Learn to run easier, healthier, and faster. Free clinics at Playmakers in Okemos. Sign up online at playmakers.com/good-form FREE.

Good Form Walking Clinics: Learn to walk light and easy. Free clinics at Playmakers in Okemos. Sign up online at playmakers.com/good-form FREE.

Market Walk (Allen Neighborhood Center): Each summer, ANC hosts Market Walk at Hunter Park from 5-7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 9-11am on Saturdays. Each 10 laps walked around Hunter Park is 5 miles, which earns the walker a $5 token to the weekly Allen Farmers Market which is redeemable at any vendor’s booth! **Market Walk 2024 season ends in September.** Call (517) 367-2468 for more information. FREE.

NAMI Connection (Peer Led Support Group): A confidential and safe support group for adults living with mental health conditions. Meets every other Thursday from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (on Zoom). Call 517-484-3404, email info@namilansing.org, or visit www.namilansing.org. FREE.

NAMI Family Support Group:  For loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Meetings every other Thursday from 4:00-5:15 p.m. (on Zoom). Call 517-484-3404, email info@namilansing.org, or visit www.namilansing.org. FREE.

Return To Play Clinic: Done with your physical therapy rehabilitation but not quite back to 100%? Get an initial assessment and diagnosis by MSU Health Care experts in physical and occupational therapy. Every Monday and Thursday from 6:00-7:00pm at MSU Health Care Physical and Occupational Therapy in East Lansing. Visit MSU Health Care to register. Cost: $42.50 per session.

Sports Injury Saturday Walk-In Clinic: Saturday walk-in clinic at MSU Health Care for all adolescent, high school, and collegiate athletes with acute, non-urgent sports injuries and sports head trauma. Onsite imaging is available. Saturdays 8:00-11:00 a.m. No appointment necessary, most insurances accepted.

Stretch, Strengthen, & Roll: Learn the best practices to remain injury free whether you're running, walking, biking, or skipping around town. Free clinics at Playmakers in Okemos. Sign up online at playmakers.com/good-form. FREE.

Strong Start | Healthy Start Health Workshops: Strong Start | Healthy Start hosts free workshops for expectant moms, dads, and parenting families with a child less than eighteen months old. All workshops are free and open to the community. A variety of topics are available, from yoga and journaling to family budgeting and breastfeeding. Information you can use for a healthy pregnancy and once your baby is born. In-person workshops include refreshments, giveaways, and transportation assistance. For current scheduled workshops please contact Ali at arogers@ingham.org. FREE.

Tri-County Office on Aging Evidence-Based Programs & Workshops:  The Tri-County Office on Aging provides a number of evidence-based programs and workshops to meet the needs of older adults, their families and caregivers. All programs come with fully trained staff and all materials needed for any workshops.

YMCA Turning Point Program for Breast Cancer Survivors: Supportive breast cancer fitness and yoga classes for patients and survivors.
 

OUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR IS POWERED BY: Blue Care Network; Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties; Lansing Community College; McLaren Greater Lansing; Michigan State University; and UM Health-Sparrow