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• Building Better Marriages 2016-2017

  • Start
    01 Jul 2016
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    6:00 PM
  • End
    30 Jun 2017
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    BBM workshops run year round at ALL locations (Jackson, Hillsdale and Lenawee counties).

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  Building Better Marriages is an ongoing, drop-in workshop now offered at TWO Jackson County locations, one Lenawee County location, and one Hillsdale County location. An MMJ facilitator explores a new topic each week in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.

   
  

  Hillsdale Monday	Lenawee Tuesday
  Hillsdale County  Monday evenings, 6-8 p.m.  The HUB Activity Center  1300 S. Hillsdale Rd., Hillsdale   Just (0.2 mi.) south of the hospital.   Map it   Venue sponsor:	Lenawee County - Adrian   Tuesday evenings, 6-8 p.m.   The Centre - Meeting Room B   1800 W. US Highway 223, Adrian    Map it    Click here to listen to the WLEN Radio interview about BBM   Venue sponsor:
  Jackson Monday	Jackson - North Tuesday
  Jackson County - Downtown   Monday evenings, 6-8 p.m.   United Way Center   536 N. Jackson St., Jackson   Map it   Venue sponsor:	Jackson County - North   Tuesday evenings, 6-8 p.m.   Northwest Community Schools   Administration Office   6900 Rives Junction Rd. Jackson    Map it   Venue sponsor:

  
  

  
  

  Suggested donation: $5 per person, per week*

  
  

  
  

  Topic Schedule:
  

  CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE SCHEDULE

  
  

  September 5 & 6 - NO WORKSHOP/LABOR DAY September 12 & 13 - Personality Differences September 19 & 20 - Childhood Issues & Emotional Baggage September 26 & 27 - Handling Anger Constructively October 3 & 4 - Speaking the Truth in Love October 10 & 11 - How to Fight Fair; Conflict Resolution October 17 &18 - Money Matters October 24 & 25 - Forgiveness & Repair October 31 & November 1 - Rebuilding Trust November 7 & 8 - Building a Climate of Respect November 14 & 15 - Responsibility and the Blame Game November 21 & 22 - Understanding Expectations November 28 & 29 - Redefining the Power Struggle December 5 & 6 - Control Issues  December 12 & 13 - Listening Beyond the Words December 19 & 20 - Personality Differences December 26 & 27 – NO WORKSHOP/CHRISTMAS January 2 & 3 - Childhood Issues & Emotional Baggage January 9 & 10 - Handling Anger Constructively

  Note: Topics continue in the above cycle throughout the year, so if you miss one, no worries. It will come up at a later date!
  

  
  

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

  
  

  
  

   

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• The Vow

  • When
    22 Oct 2016
  •  
    5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson

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  The Vow:  
  A story so incredible it has to be true.

  
  

  Saturday, Oct. 22

  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson

  Doors open at 5:30 p.m.,
  movie starts at 6:00 p.m.

  $20 per person/$40 per couple

  VIP Seating available for additional charge

  
  TICKETS WILL BE EMAILED PRIOR TO THE EVENT FOR YOU TO PRINT AND BRING WITH YOU

  
  

  The evening includes The Vow movie*, followed by delicious Biggby coffee, dessert, and
  a presentation by the
  movie’s real-life couple!

  
  

  Traveling from out of the area, or want to make it a special overnight?
  Check out Jackson area hotels here!
  
  

  *Concessions will be available for purchase during the evening. Please note this film is rated PG-13. 

  
  

  “I never stopped loving her. I made a vow --
  until death do us part.”

  -Kim Carpenter, author of “The Vow”

  
  

  In 2012, The Vow was the #1 movie in America, the story is based on the incredible real-life experience of Krickitt and Kim Carpenter – a newlywed couple who survived a tragedy and worked to keep their promises to each other. During a terrible car accident, Krickitt lost her memory and her loving husband, Kim, worked to win her heart all over again.

  
  

  At MMJ’s date-your-mate event on Saturday, Oct. 22nd you’ll have a chance to enjoy the movie starring Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams, on the big screen at the Michigan Theatre. Then, you’ll hear a powerful message presented by the real-life couple, Kim and Krickitt Carpenter. When it would have been easy to walk away from each other, they turned to their faith and each other and found that love truly does conquer all.

  
  

  "They are incredible people that are really extraordinary. Amazing people!”

  --Rachel McAdams, actress

  
  

  MMJ would like to thank our generous event sponsors!

  
  

  		Congressman  Tim & Sue Walberg

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  At the point of registration, fees are nonrefundable.

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• Happy Healthy Marriage

  • When
    11 Nov 2016
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    YMCA, Downtown Jackson

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  Friday, Nov. 11th

  YMCA Small Gym, Downtown Jackson

  $10 per person/$20 per couple

   Childcare available for kids 6 weeks and older.  

  $5 per child.
  
  
  

  Join us for a date night filled with food, fun 

  and fitness! Marriage Matters Jackson

  and the Jackson YMCA are partnering to present 

  Happy Healthy Marriage

  – an evening with your special someone discovering

   new ways to connect as a couple.

  
  

  You’ll enjoy delicious snacks, a fun couple’s fitness lesson,
  and great tips on how to keep your relationship healthy and active.

  Wear comfy clothes and come ready

  to move!  All fitness levels welcome.

  
  
  

  MMJ would like to thank our generous
  event sponsors!

  
  

  At the point of registration, fees are nonrefundable.        
  

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• The Second Half Weekend Workshop

  • Start
    27 Jan 2017
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • End
    28 Jan 2017
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Jackson Holiday Inn, Jackson
  • Spaces left
    25

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  The Second Half

  An MMJ Married Workshop
  

  
  

  Friday, Jan. 27th & Saturday, Jan. 28th

   Comfort Inn & Suites, Chelsea
  

  
  

  $175/couple (includes overnight hotel stay, 

  2-day workshop & meals on Saturday) 

  
  

  $99/couple (includes 2-day workshop & meals on Saturday - no hotel stay)

  
  Major changes in a marriage can take place anywhere between the ages 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 such topics 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 your 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.

  
  

  Get ready to cruise into the next part of your marriage and enjoy the adventure together.

  
  

  Schedule: Join us Friday evening at 7 p.m. for the first session of the workshop at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Chelsea. Then on day 2, enjoy a breakfast to kick off the day with snacks and lunch provided throughout the sessions, wrapping up by 4 p.m. on Saturday.
  

  
  

  
  

  Thanks to our sponsors:

           
  

  
  

  
  

  *At the point of registration, fees are nonrefundable.
  If you are unable to attend, your registration fee will become a
  tax deductible donation.

  
  

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