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Discover opportunities for enrichment and growth, hosted by trusted community partners.

Gilda’s Club: Yoga with a View
Jan
21
to Dec 30

Gilda’s Club: Yoga with a View

Join yoga instructor, Abby Chmil, for this inclusive and accessible yoga class supporting your body and mind through breathwork, meditation, and mindful movement. We'll explore postures on the mat, kneeling, and standing, with options to adjust intensity based on your comfort and energy level. Every body is different and so is every yoga practice, but we suspect you’ll come away from this one feeling simply rejuvenated!


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Gilda’s Club: Tai Chi on the Lake
Jan
21
to Dec 30

Gilda’s Club: Tai Chi on the Lake

Join Tai Chi practitioner Vernice McDaniel for a slow-flow session focused on gentle movement, mindfulness, and stress relief. You’ll learn how to weave simple, restorative exercises into your routine to boost balance, flexibility, mood, and overall well-being. With over 20 years as a meditation coach, Vernice brings a calm, welcoming presence to help you reconnect with your body and find your center—no experience needed.

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Gilda’s Club: Chair Yoga
Jan
27
to Dec 29

Gilda’s Club: Chair Yoga

Yoga is a practice that connects the body, breath, and mind. Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is done while seated or using a chair for balance. Join Page as she guides you to build strength, enhance concentration, and harness deep breathing for body and mind.

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Gilda’s Club: Grief Yoga with Laverne Santangelo
Jan
27
to Dec 29

Gilda’s Club: Grief Yoga with Laverne Santangelo

Please join Laverne Santangelo, LPC & RYT, for a unique mindfulness experience aimed at supporting emotional release and healing and helping navigate the intensity of grief. Laverne’s practice incorporates guided yoga and mindfulness practices, breathwork, relaxation, and essential oil aromatherapy to guide you on this journey. No flexibility or yoga experience are necessary, and chairs will be available to make this program accessible to all.

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Gilda’s Club: On the Horizon Fiber Arts Group
Jan
27
to Dec 29

Gilda’s Club: On the Horizon Fiber Arts Group

Are you a knitter or crocheter? Do you love embroidery, cross stitch, or needlepoint? Whatever your fiber art of choice the mindful, repetitive motions of these timeless crafts can help you reduce stress and anxiety and improve memory and focus…and the social benefits of crafting with a group can’t be beat!

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White Line Block Printing with Nobuko Yamasaki
Feb
7

White Line Block Printing with Nobuko Yamasaki

White-line woodblock printmaking began in 1915, the first woodblock printmaking unique to the United States. Western artists admired the Eastern traditional type of woodblock printing made by the Japanese artists. The Eastern art form required several blocks of wood to produce a finished print. The Western printmakers of 1915 created their own style of woodblock printing using only one block of wood.

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Gilda’s Club: Previvor/High Risk Support Group
Feb
10

Gilda’s Club: Previvor/High Risk Support Group

  • 32 Lake Shore Drive Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Cancer treatment can make it hard to eat well—but a nourishing smoothie can be an easy win. Stop by to sample a delicious, nutrient-packed smoothie crafted to support your health and taste buds. Each month features a fresh new recipe, made with care and loaded with fruits, veggies, and flavor.

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Special Needs Resource Fair
Feb
24

Special Needs Resource Fair

The Special Needs Resource Alliance is a collaboration of local non-profit organizations, school systems and service providers who work together to offer exceptional support for individuals with special needs in Southeast Michigan, sharing the goals of embracing, supporting and developing social and educational opportunities for individuals with special needs and their families

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New Plant Introductions with George Papadelis
Feb
26

New Plant Introductions with George Papadelis

Learn about new plant introductions for 2026 that you can include your garden.

Each year George Papadelis, owner of Telly's Greenhouse and Garden Center, tours growers and shows to see the new introductions for this season and others upcoming. Please join us as George gives us a visual feast of what we will see at local nurseries this year. It's a good way to consider what new plants you may want to include in your garden.


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GPGC Legacy Seminar
Mar
7

GPGC Legacy Seminar

Join us for our exciting 5th Annual Legacy Seminar “Impact Nature by the Little Things You Do,” with speaker Dr. Doug Tallamy for two insightful lectures explaining how our individual actions can help nature and wildlife around us. “In the past we have asked one thing of our gardens: that they be pretty. Now they have to support life, sequester carbon, feed pollinators, and manage water.”

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Gilda’s Club: Art Therapy
Jan
21

Gilda’s Club: Art Therapy

  • 32 Lake Shore Drive Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Art Therapy uses various forms of artistic expression to explore themes such as mindfulness, self-awareness, self-esteem, self-compassion, emotion, anxiety, stress, connections/relationships, change, problem solving, coping skills, grief and loss.

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Portraits with Liz Frankland
Jan
6
to Jan 27

Portraits with Liz Frankland

Become more confident painting portraits in this four week class!
Liz will guide you through several exercises designed to increase your knowledge of anatomy and decision making through brushwork. Building from initial studies of individual features, each student will complete a portrait of their choosing. Liz will demonstrate in each session and provide individual guidance.

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Kids Coalition Against Hunger Packing Event
Mar
23

Kids Coalition Against Hunger Packing Event

  • Grosse Pointe War Memorial 32 Lake Shore Drive Grosse Pointe Farms (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Calling all members, friends, seniors, parents, students, scouts, honor societies, service clubs - anyone who wants to help pack some nutritious meals for the hungry. Some will go overseas, some will be served locally and some meals will be saved for disaster relief. There is so much need - won't you help?

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Alger Center Bridge Club
Mar
12
to Dec 23

Alger Center Bridge Club

Join the Alger Center Bridge Club every Tuesday 12-4pm in our Community Room. If you do not know how to play, NO PROBLEM! You can learn the rules on your first day. Bring a group, bring a partner, or come by yourself. Enjoy the camaraderie with fellow bridge players. Coffee and light snacks will be provided for you!

Check in by 11:45am

If you had any questions and want to sign up, please contact Jane Hall or Dave Fletcher at 586-206-6556

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American Contract Bridge League
Mar
11
to Dec 23

American Contract Bridge League

Join the American Contract Bridge League every Monday 12-4pm in our Community Room. If you do not know how to play, NO PROBLEM! You can learn the rules on your first day. Bring a group, bring a partner, or come by yourself. Enjoy the camaraderie with fellow bridge players. Coffee and light snacks will be provided for you!

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The Family Center Community Book Club
Sep
20

The Family Center Community Book Club

We are excited to announce a partnership between The War Memorial and The Family Center for an upcoming book discussion of The Good Life by Robert Waldinger. This event is a great opportunity for community members to come together and explore the themes of the book, which explores the secrets to happiness and fulfillment. We hope to see you there!

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Red Cross Blood Drive at The War Memorial
Jul
12

Red Cross Blood Drive at The War Memorial

The War Memorial and the American Red Cross are once again hosting a blood drive at the Alger House!

The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.

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Public Safety Night
May
16

Public Safety Night

The Family Center of Grosse Pointe & Harper Woods will host a Community Safety Night in partnership with The War Memorial on May 16, from 7-8 p.m.

The program includes a discussion about crime prevention and emergency preparedness with Grosse Pointe Farms Police Chief John Hutchins, Deputy Chief Andrew Rogers, Sgt. Tony Trupiano, and Public Safety Officer John Ross. Information will be shared about home and car theft, cyber security, and community emergency protocols. Following the presentation, attendees can talk with local vendors to learn more about prevention and protection options.

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A Taste of Soup and Art
Apr
5

A Taste of Soup and Art

Join the Full Circle Foundation at The War Memorial for a soup-er event! Ten local restaurants will be vying for the top spot of the best soup while raising money for community members with special needs. A taste of A Soup and Art is sure to please every palette.

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 It's Hard Being You: A Primer on Being Happy Anyways - Book Discussion and Signing
Apr
1

It's Hard Being You: A Primer on Being Happy Anyways - Book Discussion and Signing

Named one of 2023’s most notable books, It’s Hard Being You: A Primer on Being Happy Anyways, envelopes, love, loss, challenges, and triumphs. Join us in the Alger House library to share in Sharon Emery’s experience and learn how she has overcome her own difficulties while helping others.

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Mama Never Told Me... That! Women's Health Event
Mar
16

Mama Never Told Me... That! Women's Health Event

Join the Family Center of Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods, The Helm, and The War Memorial for a interactive event for women looking to engage in diverse discussions on topics to include marriage and dating, mental health, family dynamics, caregiving, aging, physical health, and much more!

A panel of six women’s health providers will be answering all of the questions “Mama never told you.” Q&A to follow presentations.

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Resource Fair for Families and Children with Special Needs
Feb
28

Resource Fair for Families and Children with Special Needs

The War Memorial is proud to partner with The Family Center providing an opportunity for parents and caregivers looking for supportive opportunities for their children with diverse needs. 30+ vendors will be participating featuring a wide variety of educational, recreational, and occupational resources along with mental health, legal, and government services.

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Red Cross Blood Drive at The War Memorial
Feb
16

Red Cross Blood Drive at The War Memorial

The War Memorial and the American Red Cross are once again hosting a blood drive at the Alger House!

The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.

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Drop-In Grief Counseling
Feb
15

Drop-In Grief Counseling

In support of our community while we mourn the victims and the tragedy at Michigan State University, The War Memorial is partnering with the Family Center, GPPSS, local therapists and the library to provide drop-in grief support Wednesday, February 15 from 12pm-8pm to individuals and families. Anyone impacted is invited to attend.

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Hollyfest
Nov
17

Hollyfest

Join the Family Center of Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods for its signature fundraising event Hollyfest. Sponsored in part by The War Memorial, Hollyfest is an opportunity to raise funds for the Center’s ability to deliver programs and resources in the community.

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