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Peer Group Events

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Peer Group events are being held both in-person and virtually.

 

For virtual events, click on the "Virtual Link" or the image on the right.

 

For in-person events or for more information send us an email.

September 1 - 4, Labor Day Holiday
NO PEER EVENTS

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Just Dance Mondays

We dance every Monday, 11:00am – Noon. 

No judgment...Just dance! We all love music and this gives us an easy and safe way to get up and get moving or just enjoy the music!

Virtual Link

Virtual Peer Group Just Dance

Tuesday Social Lunch

We meet every Tuesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm. 

 

Social Lunch / Giant Jenga / Giant Plinko
Chat with your friends and just laugh & enjoy!

Virtual Link

Tuesday Lunch hangout virtual peer group

BINGO Wednesdays

We meet every Wednesday, 3pm – 4:30pm

Our most popular event!

Come challenge your peers to some friendly competition.

Play in-person at the Arnold Center
400 Wexford Ave., Midland 48640

OR

Play virtually from your home!

Virtual Bingo Wednesdays

Thursday Small Ladies Group

September 15, 7 - 8pm


Ladies! For those of you that want to check in and chat for the evening… here’s your chance!

 

Run by a peer for peers.

 

Hop on and visit for as long as you like!

Virtual Conference

Monday Movies

September 4, NO PEER - HOLIDAY! LABOR DAY!

 

September 11, 1-3pm

A Small Light - mini series

Virtual Link

September 18, 1-3pm

A Small Light - mini series

Virtual Link

September 18, 6-7:45pm | FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT!

The War with Grandpa

Virtual Link

September 25, 1-3pm

A Small Light - mini series

Virtual Link

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Amazing Woman’s Group

Tuesday, September 12 & 26, 3:30 – 5:30pm


Topics include Social Media safety & Self Advocacy

 

Virtual Link

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Wednesday Events

September 6, Noon – 1:00 pm

IN-PERSON EVENT & VIRTUAL

  • “Prepare to Advocate”

  • You can join us in person at the Arnold Center (in Midland), or join by Zoom!

Virtual Link

September 6, 13, 20 & 27 | 1:00 – 3:00 pm  

IN-PERSON EVENT

  • "Hang Out" Bring a sack lunch and hang out with some friends while we play some games and catch up on whats new!

  • The Arnold Center, 400 Wexford Ave., Midland 48640

September 13 & 27 | 10:00 – 11:00 am

IN-PERSON EVENT 

  • Farmers Market! @ the Loons Parking lot in Midland

  • We meet at EBT exchange tent

  • Bring your own money or Bridge card and learn about “DOUBLE-UP BUCKS”

September 20 | 1:00 – 3:00 pm

IN-PERSON EVENT 

  • Volunteer Food Boxes

  • During hangout, our peers will have the opportunity to partner with the Arnold Center and help make up food boxes for individuals in need. We hope to be doing this once a month going forward, in partnership with the Arnold Center.

Volunteers

Thursday Events

September 7, 2 – 4:00 pm

VIRTUAL EVENT 

“Cook with Colleen & Kathy – Chicken Parmesan”
List of ingredients needed:

  • ½ cup Mayonnaise

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 4 (5 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

  • ½ cup Italian seasoned Panko bread crumbs

  • Red pasta sauce (Prego, Ragu, etc.)

  • Noodles or other pasta

 

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F 

  2. Mix mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese together in a medium bowl until well combined.

  3. Arrange chicken breasts on a baking sheet. Evenly top with mayonnaise mixture, then sprinkle with bread crumbs to coat.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until golden on top and chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.

  5. In a sauce pan cook noodles according to directions.

  6. In a separate pan, heat up the red pasta sauce

​Serve chicken with the noodles and pasta sauce, and salad or vegetable. 

Virtual Link

September 14, 3 – 5 pm

IN-PERSON EVENT

  • Bowling at Valley Lanes

  • 5021 Bay City Rd, Midland MI 48642

  • $7 to bowl for 2 hrs!

September 21, 2 pm – 4 pm

IN-PERSON EVENT

  • Dow Gardens

  • RSVP by Thursday the 14th to attend

  • Free tour/walk around Dow Gardens

  • Enjoy the last bit of summer

  • Weather permitting

 

September 21, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

VIRTUAL EVENT - NEW!

  • Thursday Tunes

  • Join in to share your favorite music

  • Learn about other’s favorite music

  • Enjoy a musically good time!

Virtual Link

September 28, 4 – 8 pm

IN-PERSON EVENT

  • Tailgate Party!

  • We’re partnering with the Arnold Center!

  • 4 - 6 pm, literally tailgate! Grill food, socialize and have fun with outdoor games (corn-hole, putt-putt golf, bocci ball), and music!

  • 6 - 8 pm, we will be watching a movie inside, possibly a Transformers movie!

  • The Arnold Center, 400 Wexford Ave., Midland 48640  

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Friday Events

September 1, HOLIDAY WEEKEND

NO PEER

September 8, 1 pm – 3 pm

The Little Mermaid

Virtual Link

September 15, 1 pm – 3 pm

The Lucky One

Virtual Link

September 22, 1 pm – 3 pm

Ruby Gillman Teenage Kraken

Virtual Link

September 29, 1 pm – 3 pm

The Munsters

Virtual Link

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