This course is an introduction to drawing techniques, focusing on the mediums of charcoal, graphite, and pen and ink. While this is a beginner course, it is also perfect for an intermediate artist looking to practice and refine their skills. CLICK HERE FOR CLASS SUPPLY LIST

Please join Ted Simpson, a Certified Bob Ross Instructor, for a 3-hour class that will guide you through a Bob Ross style painting! Perfect for first-time artists, but this class is also challenging for people with previous art experience. Let’s have a fun time with family, friends, and new acquaintances! All supplies are included. Ages 16+

Curious about Bridge or ready to finally learn the game that brings people together and keeps minds sharp? Join us for a relaxed and supportive 6-week beginner course open to all—no experience needed. Instructor Jane Hall will guide you through the fundamentals of Bridge step-by-step, helping you build skills and confidence as you go. Each class includes: A written handout summarizing the day’s lesson Practice hands to reinforce concepts during class A homework assignment to review and discuss the following week No textbook is required—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn. Whether you're brand new to the game or looking to brush up on the basics, this series is the perfect way to get started and enjoy the fun and challenge of Bridge. About the Instructor: Jane Hall has been an accredited bridge teacher through the American Contract Bridge League for 19 years. During that time she has taught classes at the Greek Assumption Church, the Country Club of Detroit, the OPC in Rochester, the Clinton Township Senior Center as well as numerous classes in private homes.

In this two hour beginner-friendly engraving class, we will discuss the basics of rotary engraving on glass surfaces by local engraver Suki Liu. We will go over a brief introduction, discuss the different types of engraving available, troubleshoot various surfaces, and some do’s and don’ts of engraving. Students will practice with rotary tools provided by the instructor for in-class use as well as other basic tools needed, learn about basic strokes, safety precautions, and how to finish your piece with a metallic finish, as well as some tips and tricks along the way to help students engrave their very own piece. This class will include 1 item for you to engrave and take home as a keepsake, as well as a guide book on the class curriculum. Although the drills are for in-class use only, students will be able to purchase their own “complete engraving kit” for an additional cost at the end of the class if they choose, this is completely optional. This class is perfect for anyone looking for a unique way to level up their gifting, as personalized engraving takes gifting to the next level, providing a deep and personal sentiment to your next present. About The Instructor Suki Liu is a calligraphy and hand engraving artist based in the greater Metro Detroit area, and is the owner of Signed By Suki, where she builds connection through artistry through the art of personalization. Suki started teaching workshops in 2021 and has instructed over 3,000 students during her 4 years of teaching. She has also learned under multiple chief calligraphers of the White House, has traveled to multiple states as a live engraving artist, and has been seen live engraving the name of the 2025 Rocket Classic winner on the trophy live on network television. When she’s not creating certificates commissioned by Michigan State University, or live-engraving inside the Little Caesars Arena suite for the Detroit Pistons, she is probably hanging out with her dog Udon, or enjoying attending an event or a Happy Hour with her friends.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based, early intervention training program that teaches participants how to recognize, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges. Administered by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, MHFA is the nation's leading mental health skills training program. Similar to CPR, MHFA equips individuals with practical skills to provide initial support until appropriate professional help is obtained, or a crisis is resolved. During this interactive course, participants will learn to identify early, and escalating signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use concerns, how to approach and support someone who may be struggling, and strategies for connecting individuals with appropriate resources. The training also explores risk factors, protective factors, and ways to reduce stigma surrounding mental health. This course is designed for adults who want to be better prepared to support friends, family members, coworkers, neighbors, or members of their community. No prior mental health experience is required. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Mental Health First Aid certification from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.Instructor Bio: Patti Consiglio is a certified Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor and healthcare professional with extensive experience. She is passionate about promoting mental wellness and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health challenges. Inspired by a desire to bring mental health education beyond traditional healthcare settings, she founded Mindfully, LLC to make MHFA training accessible to everyone. She believes that everyone can learn the skills needed to support a friend, family member, colleague, or neighbor in a time of need. Patti's goal is to empower community members to recognize when someone may be struggling and respond mindfully, with understanding, compassion, and support.

The Modern Manners program provides children the tools they need to navigate a complicated world with kindness, class, and confidence. This age appropriate program takes place over an elegant three-course meal and empowers children to elevate their behaviors to make others (and themselves) more comfortable. Topics include: First impressions and introductions Greetings and handshakes Polite conversations and friendship How to speak to adults and other superiors Correspondence and phone mannersHow to be a great host and guest How to give and receive graciously How to be a good teammate, partner, and leader Dining etiquette, including handling and cutting food, place setting 101, polite table manners, how to handle tricky foods and so much more Meal: Salad: Alger House Salad with buttermilk ranch Main Course: Penne Bolognaise with parmigiano and garlic ciabatta Desert: House made chocolate chunk cookies *Please note that the luncheon menu is fixed and we are unable to accommodate dietary substitutions or preferences. If you have any food allergies, kindly notify us in advance so we may share this information with the venue.

Strengthen your foundation from the inside out.This empowering class is designed to build deep core stability, refine pelvic floor coordination, and improve full-body alignment—creating a stronger, more balanced, and more mobile you. Through guided movement, intentional breathwork, and targeted exercises, you’ll discover how the core and pelvic floor work together to support the spine, enhance posture, and improve everyday function. Each session blends alignment-based strength with gentle mobility work, helping you move with greater ease and confidence. Accessible to all bodies and experience levels, this class is especially supportive for anyone navigating incontinence, low back discomfort, or core instability. Come learn, strengthen, and reconnect with the body’s natural power and intelligence.

If someone wants to hurt our children, they will not choose a time or place with witnesses. That means no parents, no teachers, no policemen, just our children and the predator. The safety of our children will depend on their ability to recognize danger and respond appropriately. This fun, interactive and age-appropriate workshop teaches essential, lifesaving information about the dangers that our children face, strategies for prevention and real-world techniques designed to reduce their risk of abductions, assaults, and other forms of violence. But most of all, these programs teach students that they have the right to be safe, that no one has the right to hurt them, and that they are worth protecting.

Can you defend yourself against a violent attack? Do you have the knowledge, skill, and confidence to defend your family? You do not have to spend years training in an expensive program. Learn simple, lifesaving skills from programs designed to increase your safety after only one class! Our hands-on courses teach time-tested, realistic methods that are easy to learn and remember. Designed to be safe, this course instills confidence by building on success. You are coached according to your own rate of progression. No previous training required. A great stress reliever and lots of fun. This class is open to students 12 years or older. Parents, serious topics are discussed openly but in a professional manor. Minors should be accompanied by a participating adult when possible. Unpaid spectators are not allowed. A release and hold harmless agreement must be signed by a legal guardian at the beginning of class: https://www.livesafeacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/LSA-Release-and-Hold-Harmless-Agreement-.pdf.

The War Memorial’s Ski Hi Club is excited to collaborate with the Pine Knob Ski And Snowboard School to offer a program for youth age 7 - 12th grade to learn how to ski or snowboard and develop a life-long love for fun on the slopes. By joining Ski Hi, participants will have access to purchase an exclusive Pine Knob Student Membership Card which includes 6-weeks of lift tickets! Joining Ski Hi is much like participating in a school sport or afterschool club - weekly participation and commitment is emphasized. To ensure learning, safety, and FUN on the hill, club members will have the option to add on equipment rentals and group or private lessons to hone their skills and experience the joy of winter sports all season long!

This Thanksgiving, bring a little creativity to the centerpiece of your celebration. Join career floral and event designer Antoinette Maggio of Kennicott for an inspiring hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to create a beautiful Thanksgiving floral centerpiece designed to make your holiday table feel extra special. Whether you’re an experienced floral enthusiast or someone who simply loves to DIY, Antoinette will guide you through the art of combining seasonal flowers, greenery, textures, and natural elements to create an arrangement that feels warm, elegant, and uniquely yours. You’ll learn tips and techniques you can take home and use long after the workshop is over. Imagine your Thanksgiving table surrounded by family and friends, filled with good food, conversation, laughter, and a centerpiece you created yourself! All materials are provided, so just bring your creativity and let the flowers do the rest. Come create something beautiful, learn a few floral tricks, and leave ready to make your Thanksgiving table the place everyone wants to gather around. About Instructor: Antoinette is a native Canadian who holds an associate’s degree in Horticulture and has been a floral, container garden designer and educator for 36 yrs. She has spent time designing flowers for celebrities in California as well as for prominent local influencers such as the late Art Van and Mike Ilitch. In the last few years, Antoinette made her way into floral wholesale world, providing her witha different perspective of the floral industry while giving her hands some rest. She is also the founder of The Junior Floral Society of America which, while still in its infancy stage, was created to empower, educate and encourage our youth to compete at national levels in floral design.

Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi with our 6-week class at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe. Led by experienced instructor, Susan Smith, this course will guide you through gentle movements and meditative practices designed to enhance balance, flexibility, and overall well-being. Suitable for all levels, this class offers a peaceful retreat to cultivate inner harmony and physical vitality. Join us and embark on a journey to improved health and tranquility.

Tumble Bunnies uses equipment to create fun, energized, and fast moving classes that teach children the sport of gymnastics. Cartwheels, handstands, back walkovers, rolling, and skills taught on floor, bars, beam, vault, mats, tunnels, and trampolines are some examples of what children will learn from Tumble Bunnies' Gymnastics classes. Movement To Music is included in every class which creates a fun atmosphere to build coordination, rhythm, and timing.

Tumble Bunnies uses equipment to create fun, energized, and fast moving classes that teach children the sport of gymnastics. Cartwheels, handstands, back walkovers, rolling, and skills taught on floor, bars, beam, vault, mats, tunnels, and trampolines are some examples of what children will learn from Tumble Bunnies' Gymnastics classes. Movement To Music is included in every class which creates a fun atmosphere to build coordination, rhythm, and timing.

Tumble Bunnies uses equipment to create fun, energized, and fast moving classes that teach children the sport of gymnastics. Cartwheels, handstands, back walkovers, rolling, and skills taught on floor, bars, beam, vault, mats, tunnels, and trampolines are some examples of what children will learn from Tumble Bunnies' Gymnastics classes. Movement To Music is included in every class which creates a fun atmosphere to build coordination, rhythm, and timing.

Throughout this 6-week class, you will learn how colors interact with one another to set the mood and create interest in your composition. The course will introduce you to a variety of techniques to create texture, and other effects. This class is great for beginners, up to experienced artists looking to practice or learn new skills. CLICK HERE for the Watercolor Supply List