MMJ Events

Upcoming events

• Weekly Marriage Restoration

  • Start
    10 Jun 2013
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    6:00 PM
  • End
    31 Dec 2013
  •  
    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.

   

  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.

   

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• Money Habitudes

  • When
    09 Jul 2013
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Carnegie Library Auditorium

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  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.

  

  

   

   

   

   

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

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• The Second Half

  • Start
    20 Sep 2013
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    7:00 PM
  • End
    21 Sep 2013
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Holiday Inn of Jackson, Jackson MI
  • Spaces left
    25

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  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)

  or

  $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.

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• 5 Great Dates Before You Say I Do

  • Start
    26 Sep 2013
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • End
    24 Oct 2013
  •  
    9:00 PM
  • Location
    Various sites around Jackson
  • Spaces left
    20

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  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
  

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• Tackling Debt

  • When
    08 Oct 2013
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Carnegie Library Auditorium

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  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

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

  • Start
    18 Oct 2013
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • End
    19 Oct 2013
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Holiday Inn, Jackson
  • Spaces left
    25

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  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

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• Planning for Retirement

  • When
    14 Jan 2014
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Carnegie Library Auditorium

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  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

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