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Diabetes Prevention Program- FREE class
December 28 at 1:30 PM
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
1491 Baldwin St, Detroit, MI
Small changes can make a big difference in your health and helping you to prevent the development of type 2 diabetes. Corewell Health's Diabetes Prevention Program is led by trained lifestyle coaches who will give you skills you need to make lasting, healthy lifestyle changes. Through this yearlong program, you will focus on healthy eating, getting started with physical activity, overcoming stress and staying motivated as you work toward your weight loss and physical activity goals. After the initial 16 weekly sessions, you will meet bi-weekly, and then monthly for added support to help maintain your progress. Class is held Sundays at 1:30pm at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Detroit.
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Cirque Du Nuit
December 31 at 9:00 PM
Waters Edge Event Centre
2879 Riverside Drive East, Windsor, ON
Ring in 2026 at Cirque Du Nuit, a dazzling New Year's Eve celebration at The Water's Edge featuring mesmerizing aerial performances, captivating cabaret acts, and sultry burlesque! Your $50 ticket includes midnight champagne served from stunning strolling Champagne Dresses, unlimited photo booth sessions, carnival snacks, and roaming entertainment. Witness a wide variety of acts and activities from fortune tellers and jugglers, to face painters and belly dancers, all set to mid-century classics from the velvet-voiced Astryd before DJ Tripple X takes over with an electrifying mix of the best dance floor anthems spanning the 70s through 2000s. With premium craft cocktails from Maiden Lane, a hand-made ice shot luge, fresh Neapolitan pizzas available, and an atmosphere of golden glamour and circus spectacle, this unforgettable night of artistry and celebration runs from 9 PM to 3 AM. Get your tickets at velvetedge.ca/events!
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Puzzle Palooza
January 15 at 6:00 PM
The War Memorial
32 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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(limit up to 6)—will race the clock and each other in a timed puzzle showdown for prizes and bragging rights inside the historic War Memorial mansion. TEAM CATEGORIES AND CHALLENGES: Family Team ($65 per team): 350-piece puzzle Teams of 2 ($25 per person): 500-piece puzzle Teams of 4 ($25 per person): 1,000-piece puzzle Each Team category gets a different puzzle size—but all compete for the win. Puzzles are yours to take home! Prizes awarded to the top team in each category! HOW DOES IT WORK: Check-In 6pm / Puzzle Competition Starts 6:15pm Each team will receive the same puzzle concealed in a bag. No one will see the puzzle before the timer starts. After a countdown, teams will open their bags and start puzzling. Competition judges will monitor teams and record finishing times. Once you have completed your puzzle, stick around for a drink, coffee or even cheer on the other teams! HAVE SOME FUN! Feel free to wear a team shirt or costume and bring noisemakers to use for when you finish your puzzle. Whether you're a seasoned puzzler or just in it for the fun, Puzzle Palooza is your perfect night out. Spots are limited—gather your team and sign up now!
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Tea and Treasures: A Toast to America at 250 with Detroit Opera
January 25 at 3:00 PM
The War Memorial
32 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
This year’s Tea and Treasures brings Detroit Opera’s acclaimed Resident Artists back to The War Memorial for a program celebrating A Toast to America at 250—a musical journey through the scenes, songs, and stories that have shaped the nation’s artistic identity as the country prepares to mark its 250th anniversary. Audiences will enjoy selections spanning the openhearted lyricism of Carlisle Floyd and Aaron Copland to the bold theatrical brilliance of Kurt Weill, Leonard Bernstein, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Jerome Kern, and André Previn. Guests will be treated to a lavish buffet of sweet and savory offerings and a curated selection of fine teas, paired with a program that illuminates the voices, dreams, and histories that continue to define American storytelling. Performers include Brianna J. Robinson, Mia Mandineau, Travis Leon Williams, and Cole Bellamy, accompanied by Nathalie Doucet, Detroit Opera’s Head of Music and Director of the Resident Artist Program. Together, they create an afternoon of exceptional music and thoughtful reflection—an experience designed for longtime opera lovers and those discovering the repertoire for the first time. Tickets Table for two: $130 Table for three: $195 Table for four: $260 Table for five: $325 Table for six: $390 Please note: Due to the nature of this event, we are unable to accommodate menu/dietary restrictions or substitutions. Resident Artists featured on this program: Brianna J. Robinson, Soprano Mia Mandineau, Soprano Travis Leon Williams, tenor Cole Bellamy, Baritone
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Vet-To-Vet
February 5 at 8:00 AM
The War Memorial
32 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Hosted by The War Memorial’s Veterans Committee, this free special event invites all veterans to join us on Thursday, February 5, from 8 to 9 a.m. for coffee, breakfast treats, and meaningful connection. Start your morning with good company and heartfelt conversation as you meet fellow veterans, share stories of service, and connect with the Veterans Committee. Whether you're newly discharged or long retired, Vet-to-Vet is a warm and welcoming opportunity to enjoy camaraderie, honor shared experiences, and celebrate the strength and sacrifice of those who’ve served. Your service matters — this is our way of saying thank you.
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