Community Events

 

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

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June 10, 2026

How to Advocate for Yourself at the Doctor

Join us every month for Crucial Conversations. June's topic: Know Your Rights, Use Your Voice - How to Advocate for Yourself at the Doctor. This is a free community education forum that equips seniors and caregivers with healthcare resources and knowledge. Assisting the community in conversation, resource facilitation, and advocacy tools to age in a dignified way! Light refreshments provided. Thanks to an amazing community of supporters, this event will be presented alongside LuvCovers, The Bread House - Bethlehem Temple Church, and The Bread House International Ministries Food Distribution Center. FREE.
June 18, 2026

Free Oral Health Assessments for Older Adults

Don't miss these Free Oral Health Assessments for Older Adults (age 60+)! Each participant will have an oral health assessment, including an Oral Cancer Screening, and receive free oral health aids (toothbrush, toothpaste, denture supplies, dry mouth products, etc.). No appointment necessary! The Senior Smile Survey is supported by the Delta Dental Foundation. By participating in this survey, you will help Michigan learn more about the oral health needs of its Senior Citizens. All of your information will be kept confidential. FREE.
June 18, 2026

Free & Confidential HIV Testing

Ingham County Health Department is providing free & confidential HIV testing during Resource Hours at the Salus Center! Results are available in 20 minutes. Coming up on Thursday, June 4th, and Thursday, June 18th, from 9am-1pm! No appointment needed, just walk in. FREE.
June 26, 2026

Ingham County Mobile Health Unit Event

The Ingham County Health Unit will be at LMTS Community Outreach Services in April, May and June to provide FREE health and support services. Available services include vaccines, blood pressure & cholesterol checks, health screenings, wound care, harm reduction kids, basic needs supplies, over-the-counter medications, and one-on-one consultations with a health provider. Stop by to access care and resources in a convenient, community-based setting. No cost, no appointment needed. FREE.
June 27, 2026

Couples Thriving After Baby

Becoming parents changes everything — including your relationship. Join us for Couples Thriving After Baby, an interactive workshop designed to help couples stay connected, communicate better, and navigate parenthood as a team. Together, we’ll explore practical tools for:
✨ Reducing conflict
✨ Improving communication during stress
✨ Creating better balance at home
✨ Strengthening emotional connection
Free, but registration is required. Register here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeQicM4TpMyA3.../viewform. FREE.
August 04, 2026

Free Oral Health Assessments for Older Adults

Don't miss these Free Oral Health Assessments for Older Adults (age 60+)! Each participant will have an oral health assessment, including an Oral Cancer Screening, and receive free oral health aids (toothbrush, toothpaste, denture supplies, dry mouth products, etc.). No appointment necessary! The Senior Smile Survey is supported by the Delta Dental Foundation. By participating in this survey, you will help Michigan learn more about the oral health needs of its Senior Citizens. All of your information will be kept confidential. FREE.
August 15, 2026

Capital City Baby Shower

The Capital City Baby Shower is designed to support parents and families through encouragement, resources, community connections, and essential baby items. From parenting classes and resource tables to giveaways and free food, this special event is a beautiful opportunity to remind families that they are not alone. Organized by various community members, and supported by various churches, businesses, and organizations. Register HERE. FREE.

 

Ongoing Activities


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

Good Form Movement Clinics: Learn to avoid and overcome injuries through proper stretching and strengthening exercises to improve flexibility and imbalances. Free clinics the second and fourth Mondays of each month, 6:00-7:15 p.m. at Playmakers in Okemos. Sign up online at www.playmakers.com/GoodForm/Classes.aspx. FREE.

Good Form Running Clinics: Learn to run easier, healthier, and faster. Free clinics every Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00-7:15 p.m. at Playmakers in Okemos. Sign up online at www.playmakers.com/GoodForm/Classes.aspx. FREE.

Good Form Walking Clinics: Learn to walk light and easy. Free clinics the first and third Mondays of each month at 6:30-7:30p.m. at Playmakers in Okemos. Sign up online at www.playmakers.com/GoodForm/Classes.aspx. FREE.

Health Matters 2015-2016: The Peoples Church has a new wellness effort with programs that are open to the entire community. Programs will be hosted from October 2015 through April 2016. From tools for people who are planning on growing old to healthy eating and improving mobility. FREE.

Learn to Meditate: Learn to Meditate is led by Bob Teachout of Full Circle Tai Chi every Monday evening from 8:15-9:00 pm at Weaver Physical Therapy Exercise Studio in East Lansing. FREE.

Market Walk/Market Moves (Allen Neighborhood Center): Join us every Wednesday from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at the Allen Market Place (1629 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing) and Tuesdays (5:30-7:30 p.m.), Thursdays (5:30-7:30 p.m.) and Saturdays (10:00 a.m. - noon) at Hunter Park to walk and accumulate mileage to exchange for vouchers to the weekly Allen Street Farmers Market. Walkers earn $10 after walking their first 5 miles and then $5 for each additional 5 miles. Starting October 13, 2015, the walks will all be inside and will also incorporate other movement activities, like yoga and streaching. Please email Denise at denisep@allenneighborhoodcenter.org for more information. FREE.

Metro Lansing Celebrity Health Challenge: Free monthly activities from April to November to help Metro Lansing lose a million pounds. The team with the most points at the end of the challenge gets prizes and $2,500 for their favorite charity. FREE.

NAMI Connection Peer Recovery Support Group is for family members and friends of those who are coping with the stressors of serious and persistent brain disorders. Every Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Sparrow St. Lawrence Campus. CAll 517-484-3404 or visit www.namilansing.org - Support Groups.

NAMI Family Support Group is for those living with mental illness, any diagnosis. Every Thursday, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Sparrow St. Lawrence Campus. CAll 517-484-3404 or visit www.namilansing.org - Support Groups.

Playmakers Injury Clinics: If you have sore feet, heels, knees or back or some other injury, come to Playmakers in Okemos from 6-8 p.m. every Wednesday and talk things over with a sports medicine professional.

Tai Chi: Tai Chi is taught by Bob Teachout of Full Circle Tai Chi every Saturday morning from 9:00 - 9:50 am at the Allen Market Place in Lansing. All levels of skill welcome. FREE.

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