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• Wedding Dress Giveaway

  • Start
    07 Feb 2012
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    14 Feb 2012
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Registration open Feb. 7 - 14

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  Exclusive National Marriage Week Giveaway!

   

  A gracious MMJ fan has donated a wedding dress for us to give away in celebration of National Marriage Week. This beautiful gown will be given to a lucky bride who is in need of a dress. Please register and submit your stories on our website. We will choose a winner on Friday, February 17^th.

   

  Dress details:

  Never worn, tags still on!

  Size: 18

  Color: White

  Full length

  Small train

  Capped sleeves

  Zip up back

  Original price: $785

  Includes garment bag

   

  

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• k.i.s.s. Valentine's Event

  • When
    11 Feb 2012
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Daryl's Downtown and The Michigan Theater

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  MMJ's Annual Date-Your-Mate Valentine's Event

  k.i.s.s.

  Keep it sweet and simple

  Dinner & Movie

  Saturday, February 11th
  
  

  MMJ helps you keep it Sweet and Simple this Valentine's weekend and provides two options for quality time with your sweetheart.
  
  Dinner: -- SOLD OUT -- Daryl's Downtown (doors open at 6:00 p.m., dinner at 6:30)

  Dessert & Movie: The Michigan Theater (doors open at 7:30 p.m., movie at 8:00)
  

   

  $50/couple -- SOLD OUT-- includes dinner, dessert & movie

  or $10/couple includes dessert & movie only ($15 at the door)

  VIP tickets  -- SOLD OUT!!  $75/couple includes private table at Daryl's with a bottle of wine and chocolates, as well as dessert and movie at the Michigan Theatre.

   

   

   

   

   

  
   

  Movie sponsored by
  Cascades Humane Society
  

   

  
  

  

  The movie, Marley & Me, shows life isn't over after marriage, in fact, it's when the real adventure begins! Couples will laugh and reflect on good and bad times in marriage, made more hilarious and poignant when shared with a loveable lab. 
  
  The movie event at the Michigan Theatre also includes a tasty treat, coffee, a chocolate fountain (compliments of Gilbert Chocolates), plus a photo booth (sponsored in part by Pro DJs) and visits from a few special four-legged guests.

   

  Also sponsoring this event: Jackson Radio Works WKHM/K-105.3/WIBM

   

  Please note: All sales are nonrefundable at the time of purchase

   

   

   

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• Weekly Marriage Restoration

  • Start
    13 Feb 2012
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    02 Jul 2012
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    United Way Center, 536 N Jackson St., Jackson, MI 49201

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  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.

   

  Winter 2011/2012 Schedule:

   

  Nov 21 - Listening Beyond the Words

  Nov 28 - Personality Differences

  Dec 5 - Childhood Issues and Emotional Baggage

  Dec 12 - Handling Anger Constructively
  Dec 19 - Speaking the Truth in Love
  Dec 26 - No Class

  Jan 2 - No Class

  Jan 9 - How to Fight Fair; Conflict Resolution
  Jan 16- Feelings and the Hurt Spiral
  Jan 23 - Forgiveness and Repair
  Jan 30 - Rebuilding Trust
  Feb 6 - Building a Climate of Respect
  Feb 13 - Responsibility and The Blame Game
  Feb 20 - Understanding Expectations
  Feb 27 - Redefining the Power Struggle
  Mar 5 - Control Issues
  Mar 12 - Listening Beyond the Words

  Mar 19 - Personality Differences
  

   

   

  Facilitator:

  Bob Pletcher

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• Single Mingle

  • When
    14 Feb 2012
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Cascades Humane Society

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  Join us for a
  Single's Mingle
  especially for animal lovers hosted by Marriage Matters Jackson and Cascades Humane Society
  
  Tuesday, Feb. 14th (Valentine's Day) 5-7 PM
  Cascades Humane Society
  1515 Carmen Drive
  Jackson, MI 49202
  
  Playing the dating game? Ready to meet some new people who are also interested in animals? No plans for Valentine's Day? Then we have the event tailored to you! Come "meet, eat, and greet!" The evening will include:

  • light appetizers
  • Wine tasting from Sandhill Crane Vineyards
  • a presentation by MMJ's Shelby Raines
  • a tour of the Humane Society

  SPECIAL NOTE: The attire is casual, and please leave your pet at home for this event.
  
  $10/person
  
  This event is co-sponsored by the

  Cascades Humane Society
  

   

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• All About Us Weekend Marriage Workshop

  • Start
    24 Feb 2012
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    25 Feb 2012
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Michindoh Conference Center, Hillsdale
  • Spaces left
    5

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  All About Us Weekend Marriage Workshop
  

  

  Disagreements aren't the issue, it's how you handle them. 
  

  Learn skills to gain satisfaction and lessen stress in your relationship.  Couples who take this workshop have a better chance of staying together.  It's great for couples at every stage and any age.

   

  Friday, February 24th 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  & Saturday, February 25th 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  Michindoh Conference Center (a non-smoking facility), Hillsdale

  
  $75/couple includes lodging, meals and workshop

   

  Facilitator: Bob Pletcher

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

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• 5 Great Dates Before You Say I Do

  • Start
    01 Mar 2012
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • End
    29 Mar 2012
  •  
    9:00 PM
  • Location
    Various sites around Jackson

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  5 Great Dates for Seriously Dating & Engaged Couples

   

   

   

  
  

  This workshop is sponsored by Bellisima Bridal "Where the savvy bride shops!"

   

  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, hopes and expectations, goal setting, 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 in March, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (March. 1st, 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd & 29th)
  

  
  

  Location: The first session, March 1st, begins at Cascades Manor House in Jackson, and then each week Shelby will reveal the location for the following week.

  
  

  Price: $50 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
  

  
  
  

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• Let Budgeting Bring You Closer

  • When
    13 Mar 2012
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Mat's Cafe downtown Jackson

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  Let Budgeting Bring You Closer

   

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

   

  Budgeting might not be your favorite topic but it’s one of the most common and sometimes heated discussions between couples. So let’s sweeten it up with free dessert during a helpful mini workshop: Let Budgeting Bring You Closer.

   

  Learn ideas and tips to talk and plan your budget, set goals and actually get excited about budgeting.

   

  Tuesday, March 13th

  Noon - 1:00 p.m.

  
  Mat's Cafe
  212 S Mechanic St
  Jackson, MI 49201
  
  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.

  

  

   

   

   

   

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• Marriage LINKS - Thursday Date Night

  • Start
    12 Apr 2012
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    26 Apr 2012
  •  
    9:00 PM
  • Location
    Cascades Manor House

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  Marriage LINKS Workshop

   

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

   

  $50/couple includes 3 sessions and meals

   

  Thursday evenings, April 12, 19 & 26

  5:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
  Cascades Manor House, Jackson, MI
  

   

  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

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• Spring Fundraiser & Auction: Music in the Air

  • When
    27 Apr 2012
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Jackson Symphony Orchestra Hall

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  Marriage Matters Jackson's

  Fundraising Dinner & Silent Auction

   

  Jackson Symphony Orchestra Hall

  Friday, April 27th

  6:00 PM

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• P.I.C.K. a Partner Workshop

  • Start
    03 May 2012
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    17 May 2012
  •  
    9:00 PM
  • Location
    Mat's Cafe downtown Jackson

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  How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk/Jerkette

  MMJ's P.I.C.K. a Partner Workshop

   

  

  Find a smart and proven way to pick a good partner in this fun and interesting workshop.  If you're single, dating, or single again, learn how to pick the "right one."  Find out what you're doing right and what you're doing wrong, with tips on how to make a good thing last.
  

   

   

  Workshop runs Thursday evenings (May 3, 10 & 17). 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

  
  Mat's Cafe
  212 S Mechanic St
  Jackson, MI 49201
  
  $30 per person includes 3-week session and meals

   

  Facilitator:

  Bob Pletcher

   

   

   

   

   

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

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