Marriage Matters Jackson MMJ Events

Weekly Marriage Restoration (10 Jun 2013)

Mon, 10 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

The Second Half (20 Sep 2013)

Fri, 20 Sep 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Get ready to cruise into the next part of your marriage and enjoy the adventure together.

Major changes in a marriage can take place anywhere between the age of 40-70. Let MMJ show you how to have fun and steer you through the many changes that can happen in the second half of marriage. We'll be looking at topics such as:

Dealing with an Empty Nest
Caring for Aging parents
Health & Body issues
Teenagers or adult children living at home
New family dynamics (grandchildren, married children)
Career Changes
Sexual issues
Retirement decisions

If you do it the healthy and fun way, the second half of your marriage can be a time of learning about each other, sharing dreams and working toward a more satisfying relationship. Based on the award winning book, The Second Half of Marriage, this workshop gives practical strategies for navigating this special stage of your relationship.

If you are in or near the empty nest - or if you nest has refilled, this seminar is just for you. You'll learn you're not alone, and the second half of your marriage can be a time of incredible fulfillment, no matter what challenges you previously faced or what lies ahead.

Make the second half of your marriage the best half!

Friday, September 20th 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
& Saturday, September 21st 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

$150/couple
(includes workshop, lodging and meals on Saturday)

$99/couple
(includes workshop and meals on Saturday)

Facilitators:
Gary and Paula Marken

Gary and Paula have been married almost 30 years and have experienced many of the events that happen in the second half of marriage: teenagers, kids moving out, kids moving back in, ailing parents, and changing family dynamics. Experienced facilitators, they have taught on such topics as conflict resolution, attitude, and leadership. Together they bring their expertise and excitement about this new stage of marriage to MMJ.

5 Great Dates Before You Say I Do (26 Sep 2013)

Thu, 26 Sep 2013 23:00:00 GMT

5 Great Dates for Seriously Dating & Engaged Couples

Spend five consecutive Thursday nights on a date with each other, learning and having fun. Sessions will be held at a different locations throughout Jackson and a tasty dessert or appetizer will be served each week. MMJ will start you off with a treat and a topic, and guide you through ways to explore subjects like communication, conflict resolution, expectations, and more.

Like everything we do, the tone of this workshop is positive and upbeat and the environment is relaxing and fun. Our goal is to give you some of your best times as a couple! Get ready to laugh, snack, and find out (even more) about each other. Don’t worry, you don’t have to share with others, you just have to be willing to go on 5 dates, how great is that?

5 Great Dates is an award winning, research proven, relationship enhancement program.

Dates: Thursday Evenings, 7 - 9 p.m.

^{September 26th, October 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th}

Location: The first session, September 25th, begins at Cascades Manor House in Jackson, and then each week Shelby will reveal the location for the following week.

Price: $75 per couple includes all 5 workshop sessions, beverages and dessert or appetizer each week for two.

Facilitator:
Shelby Raines

Please note: At the point of registration, fees are nonrefundable

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

Marriage L.I.N.K.S. Weekend Workshop (18 Oct 2013)

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Marriage L.I.N.K.S. Weekend Workshop

Falling in love is easy; staying in love requires time, effort and skill.

$125/couple includes overnight hotel stay & workshop

$75/couple includes just workshop and Saturday's meals

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Friday, and 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday

Holiday Inn, Jackson

Friday, October 18th
& Saturday, October 19th

A couple still "in love" after years of marriage can face the future and all it brings. In this workshop you'll gain tools for managing crucial relationship links in your marriage:

Communication Skills
Conflict Resolution
Individual Needs
Forgiveness
Trust
Intimacy

This research-based program for enhancing your marriage will demonstrate the boundaries you need to protect your relationship from harm.

Facilitator:

Amy Pelletier

Please note: At the point of registration, fees are nonrefundable

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