Come out and join us in a social event for Singles that
include a Rap Session, Networking, and Refreshments.
Casual dress acceptable. Bring an Opposite Sex Single.
Donation requested.
Macy's Shop For A Cause
Dates:
October 13-14, 2007
Location:
Macy's Stores Nationwide
Tickets/Passes:
$5.00/Each
Macy's “Shop for a Cause” is a daylong event that will allow
the public to take advantage of 10-20% savings at Macy's
stores, nationwide. The sky is the limit. You
will also be eligible to win a $500 Gift Card, no purchase
necessary. You can purchase your tickets/passes to
this exclusive event for $5.00/each from LIFE, and 100% of
the proceeds will go to the LIFE organization. Last year,
Macy's raised more than $9 million for a variety of
charitable causes. Don't shop alone. Buy tickets for family
and friends. Click below to purchase your tickets today!!!
The Learning Institute of Family
Education is a nonprofit 501c3 organization specializing in
programs to strengthen families.
Every Tuesday,
October 2 - November 6, 2007, 6-8 p.m.
Money Count$ for Youth will be offered this
fall at the Brightmoor Community Center, located at 14451
Burt Road, in Detroit. Youth ages, 13-18 years old, are
eligible to participate in this six week series. It will
provide training on money management, setting goals,
budgeting, investment, insurance, careers and
entrepreneurship.
Registration fee is $10 per person. Fee waived
for Brightmoor residents. Donations for youth to participate in
this program are accepted.
Click here for
flyer.
You can pre-register by printing the flyer and faxing it to
313-342-0006 or send information via email to lifefam2001@aol.com
Sponsors are Charter One and Comerica Banks.
Connections Teen Relationship
Skills
Every Saturday, October 13 – November 17, 12-1:30 p.m.
LIFE
will offer its Connections Teens Six-Week Relationship Series,
which starts October 13 and runs through November 17, 2007. This
evidenced-based after school program will provide relationship
skills and drug prevention training to teens, ages 13 to 18
years.
The program will be held every Saturday, from
12-1:30 p.m. at Wayne State University, located at 7800 W. Outer
Drive, in Detroit. The teens will be taught essential skills in
developing healthy relationships,
including: self-esteem, peer pressure and mediation, conflict
resolution, problem solving, dealing with disappointment in
nonviolent ways, abstinence, drug prevention, help-seeking
resources, and much more.
To help us to fully provide the materials for our
teens in this program, please make a minimum donation to LIFE.
Send your donations to LIFE, Box 351051, Detroit, MI 48235 or
donate at
www.lifefam.org
Program sponsor is Youth Development Commission.
Contributors to the weekly series include: Little Caesar’s,
McDonald’s, Better Maid Potato Chips, Randazzo Fruits and
Vegetables, and Happy’s Pizza.
TIME FOR A BETTER MARRIAGE
These sessions are designed to help your marriage work. They
will help you understand the important skills you need to
improve your relationship, including communication, money
sex, and intimacy.
(2-weeks, 2-hour sessions)
Classes held Evenings and Saturdays.
Please call to schedule your session.
Dates: Called for Appointment
Location: Henry Ford Health
System,
7800 W. Outer Drive, Suite 44
Detroit, MI
Cost: $50/Couple
KNITTING and
CROCHETing
For Relaxation, Fun, Gifts, and Profit
Learn knitting basics: how to cast on, count stitches,
pick up stitches, and more. On crocheting, learn
how to chain, single crochet, double crochet, and much
more. Bring crochet hook – size I (9.5mm), 1 set of
knitting needles – size 17, and 1 skein of yarn. For
information and to enroll in the next class, call Mrs.
Janice Ahmadu, instructor, at 313-342-4585.
Classes form Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.
Location: Henry Ford Health System, 7800 W. Outer Drive,
Suite 44, Detroit, MI
Cost: $30/per person (3 sessions)
GRANT
WRITING
101
This beginner’s guide to
writing grants will help you to develop and write an
effective proposal. It will provide
a basic overview and review of the grant writing process.
This course will help you to start with an idea, plan ahead,
and seek appropriate funding sources to meet your needs.
Thursday, October 18, 2007, 6-8 p.m.
Location: Henry Ford Health
System,
7800 W. Outer Drive, Detroit, MI
Cost: $35/per person
Resume Writing
and Interviewing Skills
Write the perfect resume if
you are laid off, displaced, downsized, retired or changing
careers. Learn the art of writing a job-winning resume that
gets results. Practice interviewing skills that will help
you get the job.
Dates: To Be Announced
Location: Henry Ford Health
System, 7800 W. Outer Drive, Detroit, MI
