UPCOMING EVENTS

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Moving Experiences at a Unique Venue

Portraits with Liz Frankland
Jan
6
to Jan 27

Portraits with Liz Frankland

Become more confident painting portraits in this four week class!
Liz will guide you through several exercises designed to increase your knowledge of anatomy and decision making through brushwork. Building from initial studies of individual features, each student will complete a portrait of their choosing. Liz will demonstrate in each session and provide individual guidance.

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Gilda’s Club: Tai Chi on the Lake
Jan
21

Gilda’s Club: Tai Chi on the Lake

Join Tai Chi practitioner Vernice McDaniel for a slow-flow session focused on gentle movement, mindfulness, and stress relief. You’ll learn how to weave simple, restorative exercises into your routine to boost balance, flexibility, mood, and overall well-being. With over 20 years as a meditation coach, Vernice brings a calm, welcoming presence to help you reconnect with your body and find your center—no experience needed.

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Gilda’s Club: Art Therapy
Jan
21

Gilda’s Club: Art Therapy

  • 32 Lake Shore Drive Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236 United States (map)
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Art Therapy uses various forms of artistic expression to explore themes such as mindfulness, self-awareness, self-esteem, self-compassion, emotion, anxiety, stress, connections/relationships, change, problem solving, coping skills, grief and loss.

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Gilda’s Club: Grief Yoga with Laverne Santangelo
Jan
28

Gilda’s Club: Grief Yoga with Laverne Santangelo

Please join Laverne Santangelo, LPC & RYT, for a unique mindfulness experience aimed at supporting emotional release and healing and helping navigate the intensity of grief. Laverne’s practice incorporates guided yoga and mindfulness practices, breathwork, relaxation, and essential oil aromatherapy to guide you on this journey. No flexibility or yoga experience are necessary, and chairs will be available to make this program accessible to all.

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Vet-To-Vet
Feb
5

Vet-To-Vet

Hosted by The War Memorial's veterans committee, gather with fellow veterans for a light breakfast and camaraderie at The War Memorial. This will be a chance to connect with members of the committee, and catch up with area veterans.

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White Line Block Printing with Nobuko Yamasaki
Feb
7

White Line Block Printing with Nobuko Yamasaki

White-line woodblock printmaking began in 1915, the first woodblock printmaking unique to the United States. Western artists admired the Eastern traditional type of woodblock printing made by the Japanese artists. The Eastern art form required several blocks of wood to produce a finished print. The Western printmakers of 1915 created their own style of woodblock printing using only one block of wood.

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Mindful Money Strategies
Feb
9
to Feb 10

Mindful Money Strategies

This two-day workshop gives you the money skills most people end up learning the hard way.

Money stress doesn’t usually come from not having enough—it comes from not having a clear plan. In this hands-on, two-day money management workshop, you’ll learn how to track where your money is going, build a realistic zero-dollar budget, and use credit wisely and confidently instead of fearfully.

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Gilda’s Club: Previvor/High Risk Support Group
Feb
10

Gilda’s Club: Previvor/High Risk Support Group

  • 32 Lake Shore Drive Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236 United States (map)
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Cancer treatment can make it hard to eat well—but a nourishing smoothie can be an easy win. Stop by to sample a delicious, nutrient-packed smoothie crafted to support your health and taste buds. Each month features a fresh new recipe, made with care and loaded with fruits, veggies, and flavor.

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Pre-K Prom
Feb
22

Pre-K Prom

Our Pre-K Prom is back! In the style of Daddy/Daughter and Mother/Son Dances of the past, this fun event invites the whole family to join in the fun together. Dress in your best and feel like the King and Queen of the Prom

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Special Needs Resource Fair
Feb
24

Special Needs Resource Fair

The Special Needs Resource Alliance is a collaboration of local non-profit organizations, school systems and service providers who work together to offer exceptional support for individuals with special needs in Southeast Michigan, sharing the goals of embracing, supporting and developing social and educational opportunities for individuals with special needs and their families

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Premier World Discovery: Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park
Jul
26

Premier World Discovery: Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park

Journey through some of North America’s most breathtaking landscapes, from the turquoise waters of Lake Louise and Moraine Lake to the towering peaks of Glacier and Banff National Parks. Ride historic Red Jammer touring cars, explore the Icefields Parkway, and step onto the Athabasca Glacier. Includes airfare, 9 meals, and professional tour director.

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Puzzle Palooza
Jan
15

Puzzle Palooza

Get ready for a night of fast hands, sharp minds, and friendly competition! At Puzzle Palooza, teams of 2, 4—or even the whole family—will race the clock and each other in a timed puzzle showdown for prizes and bragging rights inside the historic War Memorial mansion.

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Silent Book Club at The War Memorial
Jan
13

Silent Book Club at The War Memorial

Join us at The War Memorial’s Silent Book Club! Bring your current read—no assigned books, no pressure. Settle in, find a cozy spot, and enjoy an hour of peaceful, uninterrupted reading. We’ll kick off with a quick chat to get comfortable, then dive into our books.

Perfect for introverts, book lovers, and anyone looking to unwind.

All are welcome!

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Awaken Your Senses: A Morning Holiday Yin Yoga, & Sound Bath
Dec
7

Awaken Your Senses: A Morning Holiday Yin Yoga, & Sound Bath

Join us for a serene and rejuvenating morning surrounded by the enchanting glow of Christmas at The War Memorial. Breathe deeply and let go of stress as we guide you through gentle yin and restorative poses, calming breathwork, and a deeply soothing sound bath designed to heal on a cellular level. With the Alger House beautifully adorned in festive décor, this tranquil experience is the perfect way to restore your spirit and embrace the joy of the season.

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Premier World Discovery: 7-Day Trip to Christmas Season in Victoria & Vancouver
Dec
6
to Dec 12

Premier World Discovery: 7-Day Trip to Christmas Season in Victoria & Vancouver

Celebrate the festive season in style with a luxurious holiday getaway to Canada’s Pacific Coast. Spend three nights at the iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, beautifully decorated for the holidays, where you can enjoy classic afternoon tea, twinkling lights, and festive charm. Visit the enchanting Butchart Gardens, transformed into a winter wonderland. Then, travel to vibrant Vancouver for an additional three-night stay at the Fairmont Hotel, where dazzling Christmas displays, holiday shopping, and seasonal delights await. From the elegance of Victoria to the festive energy of Vancouver, this trip is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season!

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Portraits in the Style of Edouard Manet with Donald Cronkhite
Dec
4
to Dec 5

Portraits in the Style of Edouard Manet with Donald Cronkhite

One of the best ways to learn posthumously from a master painter is to paint a “master copy." In this workshop we will study Edouard Manet's portrait of Antonin Proust done in 1880. You can see it at the Toledo Museum of Art.

In this portrait, Manet uses bold and spirited brushwork to the capture the essence of Proust, considered a Parisian dandy. 

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Vet-To-Vet
Dec
4

Vet-To-Vet

Hosted by The War Memorial's veterans committee, gather with fellow veterans for a light breakfast and camaraderie at The War Memorial. This will be a chance to connect with members of the committee, and catch up with area veterans.

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 Night Cap | At-Will Band
Nov
21

Night Cap | At-Will Band

Experience Detroit’s music scene in a whole new way with Night Cap—an intimate concert series inspired by the spirit of Tiny Desk. Hosted inside the War Memorial’s historic Alger House Library & Reception Room—once the very space where the Alger family welcomed their most distinguished guests—this evening feels like stepping back in time and being personally invited to one of their premier soirées.

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A Speakeasy Afternoon at The War Memorial
Nov
16

A Speakeasy Afternoon at The War Memorial

Step back in time to Russell Alger’s legendary rec room for an afternoon of live music, specialty cocktails, and historic tours. This month’s event offers a glimpse into the Library’s art collection, featuring newly acquired and restored paintings presented by project manager Mata Kartsonas.

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