Editor’s note: Due to space constraints announcements will be posted one week in advance of the event. Notices must be received in writing by noon Monday prior to the publication date.
FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
Gentle Yoga Tuesdays from 9-10 a.m. at First Congregational Church in Almont. Practice led by Dina Miramonti, RYT.
Imlay City Senior Center “Texas Hold ‘Em” 12:30 p.m. For info 810-724-6030.
Council on Aging Membership is open to individuals 18 and older. The Capac Senior Center is open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays. We offer a variety of activities such as fitness and craft classes, a book review group, cards and bus trips. For info, call Lori at 395-7889.
Almont and Dryden area senior citizens meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12 p.m. at the Almont Lions Hall, 222 Water St., for a potluck and program. Call 798-8210 for more info.
Adults 55 and over are invited to Berlin Twp. Senior Center to play cards from noon-3 p.m. every other Thursday. Bring a sack lunch, beverages provided. Senior chair exercise on Tuesdays 10-11 a.m. Potluck luncheons will be served the 4th Tuesday of every month at noon. For info, call 810-395-4518.
Dinner and card playing, 50/50 raffle and prizes of high and low for each table every 3rd Monday at the Washington Senior Center, 57880 Van Dyke, Washington Twp., MI 48094, from 4-8 p.m. For info, call 586-752-6543.
Swing Dance Lessons at the Port Huron Senior Center, 600 Grand Avenue, Port Huron, every Tues. from 7:30-9 p.m. and the 1st and 3rd Thurs. of the month from 7:30-9 p.m. with instructors Lyle Malaski & Kristina Morton. For info, call 810-984-5061.
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FREE MEALS, FOOD
The Almont First Congregational Church seeks to help those in need through their Food Pantry. For more information about receiving assistance, contact Love INC. at (810) 245-3414 or the church offices, Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 798-8855.
The Food Pantry at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 4331 Capac Road, Capac, is open from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. each Friday.
First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, of Imlay City operates a Food Pantry every Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The pantry is open to people needing food assistance who live in the Imlay City School District. Located at 275 Bancroft in Imlay City. For more information, including how to donate food or money to support the food pantry, please call the church at (810) 724-6207 or visit www.fccuccimlay.org.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church ‘Food for Families’ kitchen is open to the public for free, hot meals every Monday and Wednesday from 4-5:30 p.m.
This Heart Loves Food Pantry is open Tuesdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Thursdays 3-7 p.m. and the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Gateway Assembly Church, 2796 S. Van Dyke Rd., Imlay City. 810-724-8110.
The Attica United Methodist Church will be holding a free community meal on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 4:30-6:00 p.m. For more info please call 810-724-0690 or visit www.atticaumc.org.
The Attica Food Bank at the Attica United Methodist Church, 27 Elk Lake Rd., is open from 2-4 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of the month. Proof of residency and need required.
The Capac Community Food Pantry, 112 S. Main Street, is open each Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. Please call LOVE, INC. at 810-245-2414 in advance to ensure your food voucher will be received before you stop in to shop. Any questions, please call Joyce Kaufman at 810-395-7532.
The Capac Kitchen serves free meals every Tuesday from 4:30-6 p.m. at Zion United Methodist Church.
Free meals for people in need are offered at the North Branch Senior Center on Monday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7 p.m. Call 810-441-0322 for more info.
Orchards’ Cupboard Food Pantry is open the 3rd Saturday of every month 9 a.m.-noon. Food distributed at 74903 McKay Rd., Bruce Twp., 586-336-4673. www.orchardsonline.org.
MUSEUMS
The Attica Township Museum is located at 4350 Peppermill Rd., behind the township offices. The museum is open Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Donations are welcome.
The Imlay City Historical Museum is closed to visitors in the winter months while volunteers clean and inventory artifacts and prepare for the 150th celebration. The museum will re-open the first Saturday in April. To contact a museum representative, please send an email message to ichistoricalmuseum@gmail.com.
The Almont Community Historical Society Museum is open Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. Please stop by and learn about your community. Society meetings are held at the museum on the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. For more info call 810-796-3355.
The Capac Historical Society is open to visitors daily from 1-3 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. on Sundays. Call 810-395-2859 for more info.
The Dryden Historical Society’s depot museum has new hours. The museum will be open Mondays from 6-7:30 p.m.
Ready, Set, Go! Workshop. This is a FREE workshop for 3-5 year olds & parents/caregivers! Enjoy fun projects that will develop your child’s skills and prepare them for school! Children also enjoy a snack, story time, and a free book! Call the Family Literacy Center today to reserve your seat at 810-664-2737 and for more info on dates and times.
Play groups available. Free 6 week sessions. At these FREE 90-minute playgroups, children will participate in storytime, developmentally appropriate games and crafts, learn new skills, and enjoy a snack and social time with other children. Parents will have the chance to talk to other adults with same-age children. Register now for the next session! Numerous locations and dates available. For more info and to sign up call the Family Literacy Center at 810-664-2737.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Woman’s life Chapter 855 will meet at the Lois Wagner Memorial Library in Richmond at 6:30 pm on March 3, 2020. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Al-Anon Family Groups (AFG) meets at the Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library in Imlay City. Fridays, 10:00 a.m. Contact Ginger Miller at 810-724-5772 for more information.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings are held every Saturday at 10 a.m. at West Berlin United Methodist Church, Allenton.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings are held every Monday night at 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Imlay City.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Al-Anon meetings are held every Wednesday night at 8 p.m. at the Capac United Methodist Church, Capac, MI.
Grief share. Tuesdays at 1 p.m., Imlay City Sr. Center, Lamb Steele building on Third St. For info or to register call Tracy at 810-724-6030 or Ginger at 810-614-8299.
Lapeer Area Citizens Against Domestic Assault meets 1-3 p.m. every Wednesday in the Lapeer Court House for personal protection order clinic. For info 810-246-0632.
Romeo Washington Parks and Rec. One on one grief counseling provided at both Romeo and Washington Centers. By appointment only, please call to set up your appointment today 586-752-6543. Free of charge.
FOR WIDOWED MEN & WOMEN: Lunch-Cards-Friendship. Join us every 3rd Tuesday of each month from 11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. at Cavis Pioneer Restaurant, 5600 Lapeer Rd. in Kimball Twp. 48074. No RSVP necessary. For more info call Joanne K. at 810-324-2304. This activity is sponsored by Widowed Friends, a peer support group www.widowedfriends.org.
Widowed Friends invites all widowed to join us for breakfast and friendship in a safe setting every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 9 a.m. at Sero’s, 925 Gratiot in Marysville. For more info, call Julie at 810-388-0868.
Bereavment support group. Facilitated by a trained United Hospice Service (UHS) bereavement volunteer. Marlette Regional Hospital, 2770 Main Street in Marlette, hosts this support group. Call 800-635-7490 or visit www.marletteregionalhospital.org for times and locations.
TOPS 620 Lapeer weight- loss group meets Tuesday nights at the Hunter’s Creek Mobile Home Park Club House, 725 DeMille Rd. in Lapeer. Weigh-in from 6-6:30 p.m., meeting from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For more info call 810-667-0999.
FUNDRAISERS
The Imlay City Christian School’s annual Uncle Peter’s Pasties Sales is now underway. There are 5 varieties available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the school. For more information or to place an order, call the school at 724-5695.
Mexican-American Pancake Breakfast on February 16, 2020, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. All donations to St. Nicholas Food Pantry. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, burritos, potatoes. St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 4331 Capac Road, Capac.
Fish Fry Suppers at St. Nicholas Catholic Church Hall, 4331 Capac Road, Capac. 4:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. (or until sold out) February 28, March 13, March 27, April 3. AUCE Fried or baked fish, fries, baked potato, mac and cheese, cole slaw, rolls, dessert and beverage
Conrad Community Center, 585 N. Main, Capac hosts the 1960s “Vintage Cruise Ship” fundraiser dinner and silent auction. Mon., Feb. 24. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner served at 6:30 p.m. ’60s cruise attire optional, dancing, trivia, hat parade and shuffle board. Call Conrad Community Center at 810-395-7889 to RSVP and choose entree of salmon or chicken.
Woman’s Life Chapter 855 is collecting Bottles & Cans to support the Wings of Harbor. The Wings of Harbor is a transitional living program that provides shelter for homeless, or potentially homeless youth, between the ages of 16 through 20. Call 810-392-5136 for a drop off point, or pick up service for a large donation. Make a difference today by donating!
The Imlay City Christian School has discount cards available for sale. Proceeds benefit the school’s athletic, music and PE programs. For more information call Imlay City Christian School, Mon.-Fri. 8-4, 810-724-5695.
MEDICAL CARE
Lapeer County Health Department, 1800 Imlay City Rd., Lapeer – Regular Immunization Clinic Hours: (held in 2nd floor clinic area) Walk-In, Mondays 1-3 p.m.; By Appointment Only, Wednesdays 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 4-6 p.m., Thursdays 1-3:45 p.m. Hepatitis vaccine is now available. For additional info, to check if we accept your insurance, or to schedule an appointment please call 810-667-0448.
Free hearing and vision screens for children of preschool age are available at the Lapeer County Health Department. To schedule an appointment please call 810-667-0448 or 810-245-5549.
Capac Pharmacy is teaming with Support Million Hearts by offering in-pharmacy blood pressure screenings, 136 North Main St. in Capac, Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and have their blood pressure read for free.
EVENTS
The Fowler Center in Mayville will host their 25th annual Ice Fishing Contest fundraiser on Feb. 15 starting at 7:30 a.m. Contestants can win cash prizes, including a $25,000 grand prize. Pre-registration is required. Learn more and purchase tickets at http://www.thefowlercenter.org
Thumb Dance Club, Sat., Feb. 22, 7-10:30 p.m. Maple Valley School, 138 Maple Valley St., Sandusky. Music by Lighthouse Three. Also Line Dancing with Carole. It’s Mardi Gras time. Chicken Gumbo will be served. New attendees, please bring snack to share such as chips, pretzels, popcorn. Admission charged. Call Nancy at 586-663-5306 for info.
Zumba Gold. Combines dance steps with a low impact routine. Bring water and a face towel. Every Monday and Wednesday 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Washington Parks and Rec Center, 57880 Van Dyke, Washington Twp. Fee charged. Call 586-752-6543 for info.
Sculpt, Flex and Stretch. Beneficial weight training. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Washington Parks and Rec Center , 57880 Van Dyke, Washington Twp. Call 586-752-6543 for times and prices.
OTHER
Free tutor training for people who would like to help others in our community improve English skills. Volunteer basis. Please call for orientation before training at 810-664-2737.
Volunteer for the Habitat for Humanity of Lapeer County at the office. Interested parties can call 810-664-7111 and speak to Carolyn, Cheryl or Pete at 810-660-7823.
CLUB NEWS
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of Imlay City, Post 2492, 598 N. Almont Ave. (Fairgrounds Rd.) Overseas Veterans Meetings 2nd Thursday, every other month, 7 p.m.; Post Meetings 1st Thursday every month, 7 p.m.; Auxiliary Meetings 1st Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.
Almont/Dryden Masons meets 7 p.m. every 2nd Thursday of the month at Masonic Center in Almont.
The Imlay City American Legion Post 135 meets the second and last Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. The post is located at 212 E. Third St. Contact them at 810-724-1450 or americanlegionpost135@frontier.com.
The Evening Star Quilt Guild meets the last Wednesday of each month at the Davison Senior Center, 10135 Lapeer Rd. in Davison. Meetings start at 6:30 p.m. and doors open at 6 p.m. For more info call Lisa, 810-358-7294.
