COMMUNITY PARTNER
CALENDAR
Discover opportunities for enrichment and growth, hosted by trusted community partners.
GPAA: A Morning Out: Every 1st and Third Tuesday
Connect with friends, share stories, and create art to take home. Join us from 10:30 a.m.–noon on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
An Evening Out for Vets : Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday
Winston Churchill: "Painting came to my rescue in a most trying time."
The program is free and open to all veterans and their families on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.
All materials are provided.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
Gilda’s Club Snacking in Season
In this demonstration, we will bring in whatever fruits and veggies are in season this month to prepare and try delicious, quick, and portable recipes that are suitable for snacking or a small meal.
Create Note Cards with Wood Expert Nobuko Yamasaki
Nobuko Yamasaki, an expert in Japanese Woodblock, is offering a class that will teach you the steps to create your own cards, good for birthdays, thank yous, etc.
She will provide a Japanese Shina Board, printing paper and special brushes.
American Legion Post 372 Meeting
Join the American Legion Post 372 for its meeting on June 16 at 6 p.m.
American Legion Grosse Pointe Post 303 Meeting
Join the American Legion Grosse Pointe Post 303 for its meeting on Sept. 15 at 6 p.m.
Color for the Abstract Painter with Marcia K. Hales
This painting workshop is designed for artists of all abilities who work abstractly and/or non-representationally and want to use color to strengthen the impact, energy and effectiveness of their art. We will talk about color hue, value and saturation.
34th Annual Garden Tour
The Garden Center is celebrating its 34th Garden Tour on Friday, June 19 & Saturday, June 20, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, both days.
Gilda’s Club: New Member Meeting
Join us for an introductory orientation led by a member of our clinical team. We’ll walk you through the full range of services we offer, explain how to access care, and work with you to create a personalized support plan tailored to your needs.
Plein Air with Donald Cronkhite
This class is designed for dedicated, advanced painters seeking to refine their plein air skills. The instructor will demonstrate materials and share tips as well as offer support as students progress in their craft. Group critiques and collaboration with peers will be encouraged
as the individual artists work to master their painting techniques.
Gilda’s Club: Art Therapy
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.
Teddy Bear Picnic
Celebrate National Teddy Bear Picnic Day With Us!
Bring your favorite teddy bear or stuffed friend and join us for a fun-filled hour of singing, dancing, and more! Toddlers and their parent/caregiver will have a great time playing together on the lawn overlooking the lake during this structured class led by Danielle Mitchelson.
Gilda’s Club: New Member Meeting
Join us for an introductory orientation led by a member of our clinical team. We’ll walk you through the full range of services we offer, explain how to access care, and work with you to create a personalized support plan tailored to your needs.
Gilda’s Club: New Member Meeting
Join us for an introductory orientation led by a member of our clinical team. We’ll walk you through the full range of services we offer, explain how to access care, and work with you to create a personalized support plan tailored to your needs.
American Legion Post 372 Meeting
Join the American Legion Post 372 for its meeting on Sept. 15 at 6 p.m.
American Legion Grosse Pointe Post 303 Meeting
Join the American Legion Grosse Pointe Post 303 for its meeting on Sept. 15 at 6 p.m.
Exploring Encaustic on Paper with Candace Law
New to encaustic or just want to brush up on your skills? This class offers you a perfect opportunity to get started. There will be demos, one-on-one time with the instructor, as well as ample time for individual work.
Grosse Pointe Veterans Club Meeting
Join the Grosse Pointe Veterans Club for its meeting on Oct. 8, 2026 at 2 p.m.
American Legion Post 372 Meeting
Join the American Legion Post 372 for its meeting on Oct. 20 at 6 p.m.
American Legion Grosse Pointe Post 303 Meeting
Join the American Legion Grosse Pointe Post 303 for its meeting on Oct. 20 at 6 p.m.
American Legion Post 372 Meeting
Join the American Legion Post 372 for its meeting on Nov. 17 at 6 p.m.
American Legion Grosse Pointe Post 303 Meeting
Join the American Legion Grosse Pointe Post 303 for its meeting on Nov. 17 at 6 p.m.
American Legion Post 372 Meeting
Join the American Legion Post 372 for its meeting on Dec. 15 at 6 p.m.
Gilda’s Club: Art Therapy
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.
Gilda’s Club: New Member Meeting
Join us for an introductory orientation led by a member of our clinical team. We’ll walk you through the full range of services we offer, explain how to access care, and work with you to create a personalized support plan tailored to your needs.
Young Athletes Showcase
Join us for a one-day, family-friendly event designed for children ages 2–7 of all abilities. Families will enjoy a mix of free play, group games, and fun activities that promote friendship, inclusion, and early sports skills confidence!
Portraits in the Style of Joaquín Sorolla with Donald Cronkhite
One of the best ways to learn posthumously from a master painter is to paint a “master copy." In this workshop we will study Walk on the Beach by Spanish painter Joaquin Sorolla. His style is a variant of Impressionism. He is famous for his dexterous representation of the people and landscapes under the bright sunlight of his native land and sunlit water.
Gilda’s Club: New Member Meeting
Join us for an introductory orientation led by a member of our clinical team. We’ll walk you through the full range of services we offer, explain how to access care, and work with you to create a personalized support plan tailored to your needs.
American Legion Grosse Pointe Post 303 Meeting
Join the American Legion Grosse Pointe Post 303 for its meeting on May 19 at 6 p.m.
American Legion Post 372 Meeting
Join the American Legion Post 372 for its meeting on May 19 at 6 p.m.
Gilda’s Club: Art Therapy
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.
Gilda’s Club: New Member Meeting
Join us for an introductory orientation led by a member of our clinical team. We’ll walk you through the full range of services we offer, explain how to access care, and work with you to create a personalized support plan tailored to your needs.
The Tree Doctor’s Diary: True Tales from the Field
Dr. David Roberts, a.k.a. “The Plant Doctor” is a renowned plant health expert with over four decades of experience in Plant Pathology.
Gilda’s Club: New Member Meeting
Join us for an introductory orientation led by a member of our clinical team. We’ll walk you through the full range of services we offer, explain how to access care, and work with you to create a personalized support plan tailored to your needs.
Root to Rise Yoga Event
Join us for a free, all-levels yoga pop-up designed to ground your body and lift your spirits as spring begins. We'll move through an energizing session with instructor Amy Koenig, stop at an herb & flower planting station, and send you off with something nourishing for the road.
Entertaining in the Garden
Julia Hofley, popular and well-respected garden writer and lecturer, will share her personal experiences on hosting guests in your garden.
American Legion Grosse Pointe Post 303 Meeting
Join the American Legion Grosse Pointe Post 303 for its meeting on April 21 at 6 p.m.
American Legion Post 372 Meeting
Join the American Legion Post 372 for its meeting on April 21 at 6 p.m.
One-day Painting Workshop with Marcia Hales
This painting workshop is for artists at all experience levels who want to work abstractly and non-representationally.
Gilda’s Club: New Member Meeting
Join us for an introductory orientation led by a member of our clinical team. We’ll walk you through the full range of services we offer, explain how to access care, and work with you to create a personalized support plan tailored to your needs.
Your Old Mansion: The Making of the DIA
Presented by the Grosse Pointe Artists Association as part of its Your Old Mansion lecture series celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday, this lecture features artist and Detroit historian Mike Kroll exploring the partnership between Dr. Wilhelm Valentiner and Edsel Ford and its lasting impact on the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Grosse Pointe Veterans Club Meeting
Join the Grosse Pointe Veterans Club for its meeting on April 9, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Gilda’s Club: Art Therapy
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.
Your Old Mansion: Bloody Work: Lexington and Concord 1775
Presented by the Grosse Pointe Artists Association as part of its Your Old Mansion lecture series celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday, this lecture explores the events leading to the opening shots of the American Revolution at Lexington and Concord.
Gilda’s Club: New Member Meeting
Join us for an introductory orientation led by a member of our clinical team. We’ll walk you through the full range of services we offer, explain how to access care, and work with you to create a personalized support plan tailored to your needs.
Silk Transfer Class with Ann Jacob
In this class, you will learn to create accessories and custom prints using the silk transfer method. At the end of class, you will have created two silk scarves to keep or give as gifts and a half yard of printed silk fabric to use in your own custom art projects.
Brave Conversations: Sex, Drugs & Social Media
Join us as for this FREE workshop featuring renown international keynote speaker Jake Ernst with local therapists Agnew Ward and Sarah Watson as they share practical advice with honesty, humor, and compassion.
Studying a winter landscape with the artist Donald Cronkhite
For this class he will work with students to duplicate his just finished winter landscape, sharing with them helpful techniques for capturing atmospheric winter conditions, delicate winter branches, and subtle differences in warm and cool colors that help give dimension to a painting.
American Legion Post 372 Meeting
Join the American Legion Post 372 for its meeting on March 17 at 6 p.m.
American Legion Grosse Pointe Post 303 Meeting
Join the American Legion Grosse Pointe Post 303 for its meeting on March 17 at 6 p.m.
Grosse Pointe Veterans Club Meeting
Join the Grosse Pointe Veterans Club for its meeting on March 12, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Gilda’s Club: Art Therapy
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.
Gilda’s Club: New Member Meeting
Join us for an introductory orientation led by a member of our clinical team. We’ll walk you through the full range of services we offer, explain how to access care, and work with you to create a personalized support plan tailored to your needs.