Community Events

 

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

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April 18, 2024

QPR Suicide Prevention Training (in person)

Get trained in QPR to help prevent suicide in your community! QPR is a one-hour training that teaches participants to recognize the signs of suicide and the steps to getting a person to help. Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties has free in-person and virtual QPR classes coming up! To find a class and register, please visit www.eventbrite.com. FREE.
 
April 25, 2024

Free Food Distribution

NorthWest Initiative provides free food distribution on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month between 12:00 and 2:00 pm. Choose your own grocery items from donations received from community partners Greater Lansing Food Bank and Panera Bread. Fresh fruit and vegetables, and other items, will be available. One box per household. Must be present to receive box. FREE.
April 25, 2024

QPR Suicide Prevention Training

Join the Eaton County Sheriff's Office in partnership with Eaton RESA SPEC for a QPR class. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer - three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. All Eaton County residents ages 14+ who are interested in evidence-based suicide prevention skills are welcome. Check out the flyer for more details on how to register and be a part of this important training. FREE.
April 30, 2024

Lansing Caregiver Retreat

Greater Lansing Caregivers – the annual Lansing Caregiver Retreat is guided towards your relaxation and education in managing future stressors and the self-care that caregiving requires. This FREE event includes breakfast and lunch, a panel discussion with local experts, massages, reiki, manicures, virtual dementia tour, door prizes, retail therapy, and sponsors in many healthcare services. Hosted by Hospice of Lansing Stoneleigh Residence and RE/MAX Real Estate Professional Cammi Robinson. Registration Required (see below). FREE.
May 09, 2024

Free Food Distribution

NorthWest Initiative provides free food distribution on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month between 12:00 and 2:00 pm. Choose your own grocery items from donations received from community partners Greater Lansing Food Bank and Panera Bread. Fresh fruit and vegetables, and other items, will be available. One box per household. Must be present to receive box. FREE.
May 23, 2024

Free Food Distribution

NorthWest Initiative provides free food distribution on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month between 12:00 and 2:00 pm. Choose your own grocery items from donations received from community partners Greater Lansing Food Bank and Panera Bread. Fresh fruit and vegetables, and other items, will be available. One box per household. Must be present to receive box. FREE.
June 13, 2024

Free Food Distribution

NorthWest Initiative provides free food distribution on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month between 12:00 and 2:00 pm. Choose your own grocery items from donations received from community partners Greater Lansing Food Bank and Panera Bread. Fresh fruit and vegetables, and other items, will be available. One box per household. Must be present to receive box. FREE.
June 18, 2024

The Aging Shoulder (a McLaren Healthwise event)

Are you living with shoulder pain? It could be a sign of shoulder osteoarthritis. Don’t miss this opportunity to join Dr. Patrick Noud as she shares a range of treatment options available to you. From innovative non-surgical approaches to cutting-edge surgical solutions, discover a personalized care plan designed to get you back to the things you love. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. For more information and to register, click HERE. FREE.
June 27, 2024

Free Food Distribution

NorthWest Initiative provides free food distribution on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month between 12:00 and 2:00 pm. Choose your own grocery items from donations received from community partners Greater Lansing Food Bank and Panera Bread. Fresh fruit and vegetables, and other items, will be available. One box per household. Must be present to receive box. FREE.
July 11, 2024

Treating the Arthritic Hip (a McLaren Healthwise event)

Do you have discomfort in your hips? Whether it’s pain, inflammation, joint stiffness, or instability, this seminar could be the turning point toward living your best, most active life. Join us as Dr. Ethan Ruhland, an orthopedic surgeon, dives into arthritic hips. Discover the full spectrum of treatments, including non-surgical methods and the latest advances in surgical care, tailored to address your unique needs. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. For more information and to register, click 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.