Community Events

 

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

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January 20, 2026

Strength and Balance Class

Winter weather can make staying active and steady on your feet more challenging. That’s why The Disability Network and Origami Rehabilitation are hosting a FREE Strength & Balance Class, open to all abilities! Led by the expert team at Origami East, this class will focus on simple, effective exercises to help build strength, improve balance, and boost confidence and independence. Best of all, many movements use minimal equipment or everyday items you can find at home. Join us and gain tools to move more confidently this winter—one steady step at a time. RSVP Here: https://form.jotform.com/253354805323151. FREE.
January 23, 2026

South Side Food Distribution

This winter, South Side Community Coalition is holding one free food distribution per month (November - January). All food distributions will be held at 12:00pm. FREE.
January 23, 2026

Functional Movement During Exercise

AL!VE is hosting a Professional Speaker Series, and the topic for January 23 is Functional Movement During Exercise. Learn the foundation of everyday strength, balance, and mobility in this interactive monthly series. Practice key movements - like lifting, reaching, and sitting - and how to do it safely! Call 517-541-5800, option 7 to register. FREE.
January 29, 2026

Start Simple with MyPlate

How do I make a balanced meal? What is an appropriate portion size? Healthy eating does not have to be complicated. Join Start Simple with MyPlate to learn portion sizes, food groups, and easy meal building tips you can use right away. Sign up HERE. Presented by MSU Extension, in partnership with the Women's Center of Greater Lansing. FREE.
April 25, 2026

4th Annual Community Baby Shower

This FREE event to celebrates new and expecting parents in Lansing and provides essential items and resources for their birth. All expecting or postpartum parents attending must complete this registration. Hosted by North Star Birthing Services. 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.