Marriage Matters Jackson Events

Weekly Marriage Restoration (03 Jun 2013)

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Marriage Restoration Workshop

Every Monday evening

6 p.m. - 8 p.m. @ The United Way Center,

536 N. Jackson Street, Jackson, MI.

*Workshop registrants attend at no cost.

Most couples going through rough spots only see two options; painful marriage or divorce. There is a Third Option: an ongoing weekly program to restore and build better marriages. The Third Option program offers hope for hurting couples, and covers critical topics, such as how to fight fair, forgiveness and repair, understanding expectations, control issues and much more.

Many couples needing a "turn-around" in their marriage find hope and answers participating in these weekly forums. Attend as-needed to gain support from other couples while learning tools to help rebuild your relationship.

Spring 2013 Schedule:

Apr 15 - Understanding Expectations

Apr 22 - Redefining the Power Struggle

Apr 29 - Control Issues

May 6 - Listening Beyond the Words

May 13 - Personality Differences

May 20 - Childhood Issues & Emotional Baggage
May 27 - No Class (Memorial Day)
Jun 3 - Handling Anger Constructively

Jun 10 - Speaking the Truth in Love

Jun 17 - How to Fight Fair; Conflict Resolution

Jun 24 - Hurt & Forgiveness
Jul 1 - First Steps Toward Repair
Jul 8 - Rebuilding Trust

Jul 15 - Building a Climate of Respect

Jul 22 - Responsibility and the Blame Game

* Cost underwritten by Marriage Matters Jackson.

Money Habitudes (09 Jul 2013)

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Money Habitudes Workshop
Let's do lunch, and we'll treat you to dessert!

Tuesday, July 9th
Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Carnegie Library Auditorium
244 West Michigan Ave

Jackson, MI 49201

Pack your lunch, or order it from us (Lenny's Sub Shop). Whether you come alone or as a couple, you’ll learn ideas to help your relationship -- and we will provide dessert.

The first 20 people registered will be entered into a drawing for a free lunch!

Join MMJ’s Shelby Raines as she makes it fun tackling a serious topic: MONEY!

Using Money Habitude cards, she will help people talk about money, understand financial psychology and explain their money personality type.

In this quick and effective workshop you will use Money Habitude cards to:

Start great conversations about money and finances. Money is one of the most difficult subjects for people to discuss. As a fun and engaging conversation starter, Money Habitudes makes talking about money easy and approachable.
Provide AHA! insights regarding finances, relationships, career and lifestyle choices. Often, we don’t know why we do what we do with our personal finances. Money is the number one reason why couples fight and is frequently the reason people stay in dead-end jobs. The financial personality quiz aspect of the tool provides important insights about money issues.

Who should attend? Individuals can use the cards to understand how they can take charge of their financial future and see where old habits and attitudes may be supporting or sabotaging their intentions.

Couples can use the cards to understand where they complement and conflict with each others' habits and attitudes, which gives them a strong foundation to talk about important financial issues productively, using the non-judgmental, common language provided by the cards.

Facilitator:

Shelby Raines

This program is made possible by a grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation through Smart investing@your library^®, a partnership with the American Library Association.

Community Partners:

More community workshops on money:
Let's Talk About Money

Tackling Debt (08 Oct 2013)

Tue, 08 Oct 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Tackling Debt Workshop
Let's do lunch, and we'll treat you to dessert!

Tuesday, October 8th
Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Carnegie Library Auditorium
244 West Michigan Avenue
Jackson, MI 49201

Call or click to register! (517)796-5116

Whether you come alone or as a couple, you’ll learn ideas to help your relationship. Pack your lunch or order it from us (West Texas BBQ) -- and we will provide dessert.

Facilitator:

Shelby Raines

This workshop offered at no charge to you by the Let's Talk About Money grant through Smart Investing@your library®, a program funded by ALA and the FINRA Foundation.

Community Partners:

More community workshops on money:
Let's Talk About Money

Planning for Retirement (14 Jan 2014)

Tue, 14 Jan 2014 17:00:00 GMT

Let's do lunch, and we'll treat you to dessert!

Tuesday, January 14th
Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Carnegie Library Auditorium
244 West Michigan Avenue
Jackson, MI 49201

Pack your lunch, or order it from us (Panera Bread) Whether you come alone or as a couple, you’ll learn ideas to help your relationship -- and we will provide dessert.

MMJ makes Planning for Retirement as relaxing as laying on the beach at our money workshop this January. We will be covering big topics but enjoying ourselves and providing FREE dessert.

No doubt we are all facing a retirement that's probably going to be longer, yet more uncertain than our parents retirement. If you are like many people, you spend more time worrying about, instead of planning for, the future. You can choose to stop worrying and start figuring.

Join us for a valuable hour of information on retirement planning, where you will walk away with great tips to implement right away.

Learn how to talk together about your dreams in the years ahead
Review your spending patterns and your expenses today and estimate how they will change over time
Consider health issues and related planning, including retirement housing
Learn how to avoid scams and high risk investments

Facilitator:
Amy Pelletier

This workshop offered at no charge to you by the Let's Talk About Money grant through Smart Investing@your library®, a program funded by ALA and the FINRA Foundation.

Community Partners:

More community workshops on money:
Let's Talk About Money