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• Weekly Marriage Restoration

  • Start
    26 Jan 2015
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    31 Dec 2015
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    United Way Center, 536 N Jackson St., Jackson, MI 49201

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  Marriage Restoration
  

   

  
  

  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 Marriage Restoration Workshop 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 & Winter 2014 Schedule:
  Click here for a printable copy

  Dec 15 - Speaking the Truth in Love

  Dec 22 - NO CLASS

  Dec 29 - NO CLASS

  Jan. 5 - How to Fight Fair; Conflict Resolution

  Jan. 12 - Hurt & Forgiveness

  Jan. 19 - First Steps Toward Repair

  Jan. 26 - Rebuilding Trust
  

  Feb. 2 - Building a Climate of Respect
  

  Feb. 9 - Responsibility and the Blame Game
  

  Feb. 16  - Understanding Expectations
  

  Feb. 23 - Redefining the Power Struggle

  Mar. 2 - Control Issues
  

  Mar. 9 - Listening Beyond the Words
  

  Mar. 16 - Personality Differences
  

  Mar. 23 - Childhood Issues & Emotional Baggage
  

  Mar. 30 - Handling Anger Constructively
  

  
  

  
  

  * Cost underwritten in part by Marriage Matters Jackson, the Jackson Community Foundation, and donors like you!

   

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• Tackling Debt

  • When
    27 Jan 2015
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Carnegie Library Auditorium

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  Tackling Debt Workshop 

  
  Tuesday, January 27
  Noon - 1:00 p.m.

  
  Carnegie Library Auditorium
  244 West Michigan Avenue
  Jackson, MI 49201
  
  

  Click the "Register" button or call (517)796-5116 to sign up!
  

  
  “Most couples I know don’t look forward to money talks, especially topics  like Tackling Debt,” facilitator Shelby Raines admits. “When it comes to keeping marriage healthy and happy, though, I know it’s a topic you can’t avoid … but that doesn't mean we can’t figure out a way to make it more fun (or at least less boring) for people.”
  

  
  Whether you come alone or as a couple, you’ll learn ideas to help your relationship. Pack your lunch -- and we will provide dessert.

  
  
  

  Facilitator: Shelby Raines
  Shelby Raines is Executive Director of Marriage Matters Jackson and an accomplished presenter and facilitator. Communicating the importance of healthy relationships is Shelby's passion. She mixes learning and laughter to help couples connect. A graduate of Spring Arbor University, Shelby and her husband, Drew, have been married 17 years and have three children.

   

  
  
  

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• KISS Valentine's Date-Your-Mate Event

  • When
    14 Feb 2015
  •  
  • Location
    Potter Center Dining Commons a
  • Spaces left
    51

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  Sweetheart
  Dinner & Dance

  Saturday, February 14th
  

  The Potter Center Commons on the campus of Jackson College

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

  $50/couple

  Register by February 5th to guarantee your spot!
  Click here to request your song ahead with PRO DJs to dance the night away!

  
  

  
  Spend an evening dining, dancing and romancing at MMJ's annual K.I.S.S. event, Friday, Feb. 14th at the Potter Center Commons at Jackson College. MMJ does all the work- we help you Keep It Sweet & Simple (K.I.S.S.)- so that you can focus on each other and have a fabulous night out together.
  
  MMJ's Shelby Raines will host the evening, which includes a plated dinner* for two, entertainment, and lots of fun activities throughout the evening. A cash bar will be available for beer and wine. A DJ will spin the tunes until you and your mate decide to go make out like teenagers in your car... or until 10:00 p.m- whichever comes first.
  
  Cost of the Valentine's Date night: only $50 per couple or $75 per couple for VIP Seats, which includes a private booth, bottle of wine and chocolates.  VIP SOLD OUT
  
  *Dinner Menu:

  Traverse City Salad-Mixed baby greens, dried cherries, shaved red onion, roasted pecans, white cheddar with cherry balsamic dressing

  
  Stuffed Chicken Roulade with asparagus, red peppers & garlic herb boursin cheese

  
  

  Slow roasted glazed carrots

  
  

  Signature potato torta

  
  

  Cupcakes for dessert

  
  

  Beverage: soft drinks
  

  
  

  Plus a cash bar!
  

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• 4 Great Dates Before You Say "I Do"

  • Start
    05 Mar 2015
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • End
    26 Mar 2015
  •  
    9:00 PM
  • Location
    Various Locations around Jackson County
  • Spaces left
    25

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  Register early to guarantee your spot!

  
  
  

  Let's go out! Spend four consecutive Thursday nights on a date with each other, learning and having fun. Sessions will be held at different locations throughout Jackson and a tasty appetizer or dessert will be served each week. MMJ will start you off with a treat and a topic, 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 4 dates, how great is that?

  
  

  
  

  Dates: Thursday evenings, 7-9 p.m.
  March 5, 12, 19 & 26

  Location: The first session, March 5th, 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 4 workshop sessions, beverages, and appetizer or dessert each week for two.

  *At the point of registration, fees are nonrefundable.

  
  

  
  

  Facilitator: Shelby Raines

  Shelby Raines is Executive Director of Marriage Matters Jackson and an accomplished presenter and facilitator. Communicating the importance of healthy relationships is Shelby's passion. She mixes learning and laughter to help couples connect. A graduate of Spring Arbor University, Shelby and her husband, Drew, have been married 17 years and have three children.

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• Turn Down the Lights & Turn Up the Heat

  • When
    20 Mar 2015
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Commonwealth Commerce Center Ballroom, Downtown Jackson

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  Register early to guarantee your spot!
  At the point of registration, all fees are nonrefundable.

  
  

  Let's talk about sex, baby!
  Now that we've got your attention, let MMJ show you how to make the time, spice up your routine, and find ways to get each other "in the mood." Join us for one of the most fun- and one of the most sensitive- topics in marriage.
  
  

  Enjoying intimate moments together is an important part of building a healthy marriage, but things like bills, careers, kids, and other obligations can move your love life to the bottom of the list.
  
  

  MMJ's Shelby Raines will host Maria Current, a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in sex therapy. This casual and upbeat presentation will cover some of the common misconceptions and questions surrounding sex that married couples face. It will also provide tips to help you grow closer.
  
  

  Please note: some of the conversation may be a bit blush worthy, but the lights will be low, so you won't be embarrassed!
  
  

  Each couple will receive a goody bag and take away information and have the chance to register for some great giveaways. A cash bar is also available.
  
  

  Date: Friday, March 20th, 2015
  Location: Commonwealth Commerce Center Ballroom, Jackson
  Ticket Price: Just $10 per person! (Includes goody bag)

  Venue Sponsor: Don Finelli, Commonwealth Commerce Center
  

  
  

  Facilitator: Maria Current
  

  Maria Current is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in sex therapy.

  
  

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• Uncommon Marriage Event with Tony Dungy

  • When
    24 Apr 2015
  •  
    8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    The Michigan Theatre

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  Uncommon Marriage - A Date-Your-Mate event!
  
  

  Coach Tony Dungy is Jackson’s favorite sports legend, an accomplished athlete, a Super Bowl winning coach, and a respected and recognized sports commentator. But, more importantly, Tony Dungy is a committed husband and father. It’s his life experience of marriage and family, detailed in the best-selling book Uncommon Marriage, co-authored with his wife Lauren, which he'll share with attendees at a special MMJ evening event.
  
  

  Friday, April 24, 2015
  Michigan Theatre (Downtown Jackson)
  8:00 p.m. (doors open at 7:00)
  

  
  Per person pricing

  General admission $35
  Preferred seating $50: Seating in the first five rows, center
  

  
  

  Please call our office to purchase VIP or
  Meet & Greet tickets
  Meet & Greet $75: Backstage meeting, photo and preferred seating on the right
  

  VIP Package $150: Dinner with Tony Dungy at Jackson Symphony Orchestra (Downtown Jackson), meet & greet, photo, & preferred seating on left

  
  

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