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• 25 to Thrive Campaign

  • Start
    08 Oct 2013
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  • End
    31 Dec 2013
  • Location
    Marriage Matters Jackson

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  Marriage Restoration (one of MMJ's many workshops offered to the community) is provided free of charge every Monday night and is attended by hundreds of Jackson area couples every year.

   

  You can help us reach our $10,000 goal to provide Marriage Restoration workshops in 2014!

   

   

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• Weekly Marriage Restoration

  • Start
    09 Dec 2013
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    6:00 PM
  • End
    31 Dec 2013
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    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.

   

  Fall 2013/Winter 2014 Schedule:

  
  

  Nov 4 - Responsibility and the Blame Game

  Nov 11 - Understanding Expectations
  

  Nov 18 - Redefining the Power Struggle
  

  Nov 25 - Control Issues

  Dec 9 - Personality Differences

  Dec 16 - Childhood Issues & Emotional Baggage
  

  Dec 23 - No Class

  Dec 30 - No Class
  

  Jan 6 - Handling Anger Constructively
  

  Jan 13 - Speaking the Truth in Love
  

  Jan 20 - How to Fight Fair; Conflict Resolution
  

  Jan 27 - Hurt & Forgiveness
  Feb 3 - First Steps Toward Repair
  Feb 10 - Rebuilding Trust

  Feb 17 - Building a Climate of Respect

  Feb 24 - Responsibility and the Blame Game
  

  
  

   

  * Cost underwritten by Marriage Matters Jackson.

   

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• Planning for Retirement

  • When
    14 Jan 2014
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    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.

  

  

   

   

   

   

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

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• The Second Half

  • Start
    17 Jan 2014
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    7:00 PM
  • End
    18 Jan 2014
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    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Chelsea Comfort Inn, Chelsea MI
  • Spaces left
    20

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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, January 17th 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  & Saturday, January 18th 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  Chelsea Comfort Inn & Village Conference Center,
  Chelsea MI
  
  $150/couple
  (includes workshop, lodging and meals on Saturday)

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  $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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• Money Habitudes Training Event

  • When
    28 Jan 2014
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Cascades Manor House

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  Clergy, Counselors & Educators Invited to FREE Money Habitudes Training Event

  
  Tuesday, January 28th 10:00 a.m. - Noon
  Cascades Manor House

  1970 Kibby Road

  Jackson, MI 49203

   

  Professionals who teach and counsel know how sensitive the topic of money can be for people.  An upcoming workshop offered by Marriage Matters Jackson and the Jackson District Library for clergy, counselors and educators tackles the thorny topic of money in a fun format, and teaches participants how to teach others.  Brunch will be available for all participants for no charge.

   

  Who should attend?

  Created with clergy, counselors and educators in mind, this MMJ training event shows how to engage the people they lead and counsel by helping them to understand how they can take charge of their financial future.  Teaching will include exploring how old habits and attitudes towards money may be supporting or sabotaging intentions.  Each organization represented will be given 5 decks of these cards to use with their small groups or clients. 

  
  Facilitator:

  Shelby Raines, MMJ Executive Director

   

   

   

   

  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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• KISS Valentine's Date-Your-Mate Event

  • When
    14 Feb 2014
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  • Location
    Potter Center Dining Commons a
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    124

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  Sweetheart
  Dinner & Dance

  Friday, February 14th

   

  
  

  $50/couple
  

  
  

  VIP Seating for $75/couple*
  *includes individual booth, bottle of wine and chocolates
  

   

  
  

  The Potter Center Commons on the campus of Jackson College

  
  

  Doors open at 6:00, Dinner Served at 6:30

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Hosted by MMJ's Shelby Raines

  
  

  Entertaining DJ for dancing, Raffle Basket, Games, Prizes
  

  
  
  

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• 5 Great Dates Before You Say I Do

  • Start
    27 Feb 2014
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    7:00 PM
  • End
    27 Mar 2014
  •  
    9:00 PM
  • Location
    Various sites around Jackson
  • Spaces left
    18

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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.
  

  ^{February 27th, March 6th, 13th, 20st, and 27th}
  

  Location: The first session, February 28th, 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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• Marriage LINKS - Thursday Date Night

  • Start
    10 Apr 2014
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    24 Apr 2014
  •  
    9:00 PM
  • Location
    Cascades Manor House
  • Spaces left
    25

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  Marriage LINKS Workshop

   

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

  

  
  $79/couple includes 3 sessions and meals

  
  Thursday evenings, April 10, 17 & 24

  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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