BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Guidance Center - Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being. - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.guidance-center.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Guidance Center - Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being. REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240626T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240626T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T120241 CREATED:20230418T155906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T142533Z UID:10000014-1719403200-1719406800@www.guidance-center.org SUMMARY:Secondary Trauma and Its Impact DESCRIPTION:Clinicians\, case managers\, advocates\, educators\, supervisors\, and other helping professionals are invited to attend this workshop to learn more about secondary trauma and how it can impact their work\, relationships\, and personal well-being. \nLearn more about what secondary trauma looks like and get practical strategies that individuals\, teams\, and organizations can use to combat secondary trauma and improve well-being. Come join us for this informative and interactive virtual workshop! \nPresented by Karen DeKett\, MA\, LPC\, Kids-TALK CAC Consultant and Chanelle Topp\, MA\, LPC\, Kids-TALK CAC Supervisor \nClick here to register. \n  URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/secondary-trauma-and-its-impact/ LOCATION:Zoom\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240522T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240522T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T120241 CREATED:20230410T185441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T151145Z UID:10000011-1716402600-1716406200@www.guidance-center.org SUMMARY:Milestones Matter Part 4: Kindergarten Readiness: Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten? DESCRIPTION:Transitioning from preschool to kindergarten can be both challenging and exciting and there is much to consider to ensure your child is prepared to thrive: \n• Is my child able to identify and regulate emotions?\n• Does my child have age appropriate self-help skills?\n• Can my child understand and follow two-step directions? \nJoin us to learn more about your child’s development and ways to support a positive\, successful transition to kindergarten. \nPresented by Michelle Mertic\, MSW\, LMSW\, EdD\, Director of Early Childhood Education\, Baker College \nTo register for this Zoom meeting click here. \nFor questions:\nTGC Early Head Start/Head Start parents contact Kristie Shields at 734-785-7705 x7541.\nAll other parents contact Jane Reitman at 734-785-7705 x7369. URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/milestones-matter-4/ LOCATION:Zoom\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult,Children END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240502T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240502T183000 DTSTAMP:20260416T120241 CREATED:20240325T144617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T163804Z UID:10000179-1714671000-1714674600@www.guidance-center.org SUMMARY:Parent & Tween/Teen Family Yoga DESCRIPTION:The Guidance Center’s Nurture the Future program is hosting an in-person self-care workshop for Mental Health Awareness Month with Caitlin Brown\, yoga instructor and founder of Mindful Detroit. All parents and teens 11 years and older are welcome to come experience and learn stress relief tips and explore improved self-compassion and confidence.\n \nNo experience required. FREE yoga mats for each participant.\n \nRegistration preferred/walk-ins welcome.\n \nFor questions please contact Jane Reitman at 734-785-7705 x7369. \n\n\n \n This field is hidden when viewing the formI/we plan to attend:\n \n \n Screenagers Under the Influence - Oct 23\n Parent/Guardian Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n PhoneEmail(Required)\n \n ZIP codeTotal number of adults attendingChild #1 AgeChild #2 AgeChild #3 AgeChild #4 AgeChild #5 AgeChild #6 AgeThis field is hidden when viewing the formTotal number of children attendingAre any of the children enrolled in TGC Early Head Start/Head Start?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Unsure\n This field is hidden when viewing the formText/Email Opt-InI give The Guidance Center permission to contact me via text or email for event reminders. I understand that I may opt out at any time by contacting The Guidance Center.\n \n Text reminders\n \n \n Email reminders\n \n \n Please do not text or email reminders\n Please note that photography will take place at this public event for promotional and archival purposes. Photographs may appear on marketing materials and social media. Your registration signifies an agreement to be photographed. If you would prefer not to be photographed please let the event organizer know. URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/parent-teen-yoga/ LOCATION:Taylor Community Library\, 12303 Pardee Road\, Taylor\, MI\, 48180\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult,Caregivers,Children,Parents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240423T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240423T110000 DTSTAMP:20260416T120241 CREATED:20240321T181813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T183733Z UID:10000178-1713862800-1713870000@www.guidance-center.org SUMMARY:Parenting from the Heart - Caregiver Café: Speak for Yourself DESCRIPTION:The Guidance Center’s Parenting from the Heart – Caregiver Café presents \nSpeak for Yourself: How Estate Planning Documents Can Protect You and Your Loved Ones\npresented by Erin Peets\, Staff Attorney for Elder Law & Advocacy Center \n \nHave you ever asked yourself\, who will care for my children if and when something happens to me? Come join us for the answers.\n \nEstate planning documents can:\n• Protect grandchildren from going back into the system\n• Minimize stress for the family\n• Provide protection for your loved ones\n• Prevent disputes in your family\n• Eliminate costly court fees\n• Make sure your assets go to designated loved ones\n• Prevent family financial burdens\n \nAll are welcome! It’s never too late to protect yourself and your loved ones. URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/speak-for-yourself/ LOCATION:The Guidance Center Romulus\, 35200 Smith Road\, Romulus\, MI\, 48174\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult,Caregivers,Parents ORGANIZER;CN="Anita Rothert":MAILTO:arothert@guidance-center.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240411T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240411T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T120241 CREATED:20240215T164702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T165219Z UID:10000171-1712840400-1712844000@www.guidance-center.org SUMMARY:Cooking Matters at the Store DESCRIPTION:National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is partnering with The Guidance Center to provide a Cooking Matters at the Store workshop\, where we discuss money saving grocery shopping and nutrition tips. Participants will receive a $10 e-gift card after attending. \nTopics include:\n• Money-saving tips on purchasing produce\n• MyPlate food groups\n• Reading nutrition facts labels\n• Comparing unit prices \nFor more information please contact Jessie Finkiewicz at jfinkiewicz@nkfm.org. \nThis project was funded in whole or in part by the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Michigan Fitness Foundation.\n\n \n This field is hidden when viewing the formI/we plan to attend:\n \n \n Screenagers Under the Influence - Oct 23\n Parent/Guardian Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n PhoneEmail(Required)\n \n ZIP codeTotal number of adults attendingChild #1 AgeChild #2 AgeChild #3 AgeChild #4 AgeChild #5 AgeChild #6 AgeThis field is hidden when viewing the formTotal number of children attendingAre any of the children enrolled in TGC Early Head Start/Head Start?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Unsure\n This field is hidden when viewing the formText/Email Opt-InI give The Guidance Center permission to contact me via text or email for event reminders. I understand that I may opt out at any time by contacting The Guidance Center.\n \n Text reminders\n \n \n Email reminders\n \n \n Please do not text or email reminders\n Please note that photography will take place at this public event for promotional and archival purposes. Photographs may appear on marketing materials and social media. Your registration signifies an agreement to be photographed. If you would prefer not to be photographed please let the event organizer know. URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/cooking-matters-at-the-store/ LOCATION:The Guidance Center’s Center for Excellence (Building 2)\, 13111 Allen Road\, Southgate\, MI\, 48195\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult,Caregivers,Parents ORGANIZER;CN="Anita Rothert":MAILTO:arothert@guidance-center.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240321T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240321T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T120241 CREATED:20240215T175440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T180238Z UID:10000172-1711026000-1711029600@www.guidance-center.org SUMMARY:Milestones Matter Part 1: The Early Years (Birth up to 36 months) DESCRIPTION:Developmental milestones are the skills most children achieve by a certain age such as rolling over\, crawling\, walking or talking. Join us to find out more about them\, as well as activities you can do to help promote your child’s growth and development. \nPresented by Michelle Mertic\, MSW\, LMSW\, EdD\, Director of Early Childhood Education\, Baker College \nTo register for this Zoom meeting click here. \nFor questions:\nTGC Early Head Start/Head Start parents contact Kristie Shields at 734-785-7705 x7541.\nAll other parents contact Jane Reitman at 734-785-7705 x7369. URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/milestones-matter-1/ LOCATION:Zoom\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult,Children END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231107T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231107T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T120241 CREATED:20230919T131557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T134934Z UID:10000077-1699362000-1699365600@www.guidance-center.org SUMMARY:Kids-TALK CAC Tours DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a tour of our Kids-TALK Children’s Advocacy Centers to learn more about the program and its essential mission in our community. These tours are free and open to the public. \nKids-TALK CAC (Detroit)\n40 East Ferry\, Detroit MI 48202 \nKids-TALK CAC (Main Guidance Center Campus\, Building 7)\n19275 Northline\, Southgate\, MI 48195 \nWednesday\, October 25\, 2023 in Detroit at 10 a.m.\nWednesday\, November 1\, 2023 in Southgate at 1 p.m.\nTuesday\, November 7\, 2023 in Detroit at 1 p.m. \nPlease register for your choice of date(s) below. For questions contact Erin Southward at esouthward@guidance-center.org or 734-785-7705 x7235. URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/kids-talk-cac-tours/2023-11-07/ LOCATION:MI CATEGORIES:Adult END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230926T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230926T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T120241 CREATED:20221220T205845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T182852Z UID:10000051-1695753000-1695758400@www.guidance-center.org SUMMARY:Stress-Free Essentials for Co-Parenting & Divorce DESCRIPTION:These workshops address the sometimes stressful relationship between parents living in separate households. Join us to learn ways to maintain the family unit\, decrease unnecessary emotional burdens on your child(ren) and keep them out of the middle. \nTuesdays in September from 6:30-8pm. Certificates will be provided. \nSeptember 5\, 2023: Child Centered or Parent Centered \nSeptember 12\, 2023: Tug of War or Peace of Mind \nSeptember 19\, 2023: Letting Go or Holding On \nSeptember 26\, 2023: Making It Better or Keep It Bitter \nClick here to register for this Zoom event. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nFor questions contact Anita Rothert at 734-785-7705 x7035 or arothert@guidance-center.org. URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/co-parenting-divorce/2023-09-26/ LOCATION:Zoom\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult,Parents ORGANIZER;CN="Anita Rothert":MAILTO:arothert@guidance-center.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230923T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230923T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T120241 CREATED:20230719T181416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T184725Z UID:10000055-1695463200-1695470400@www.guidance-center.org SUMMARY:Out of the Darkness Community Walk DESCRIPTION:Join the TGC Walkers and thousands of teams across the country to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. \nSaturday\, September 23\, 2023\nCheck-in at 8:30am | Walk begins at 10:00am\nFor those who wish to bike ride\, we will be meeting at Huroc Park (28700 Arsenal Rd\, Flat Rock\, MI) at 7:45am and leaving by 8am. \nThese Community Walks\, held in hundreds of cities across the country\, give people the courage to open up about their own experiences in dealing with suicide and a platform to create a culture that’s more informed about mental health\, recovery\, and suicide prevention. \nIt’s more important than ever for us to stay connected. United\, we can help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. \nClick here to sign up to walk\, bike\, or donate. \nFor more information contact Ted Dziengelewski at tdziengelewski@guidance-center.org or 734-785-7705 x7508. URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/out-of-the-darkness-community-walk/ LOCATION:Willow Metropark\, 23200 S Huron Road\, New Boston\, MI\, 48164\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult,Children,Parents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230916T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230916T123000 DTSTAMP:20260416T120241 CREATED:20230727T132402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T132402Z UID:10000056-1694851200-1694867400@www.guidance-center.org SUMMARY:NAMI Walk DESCRIPTION:Join the TGC Walkers and help end stigma at the Wayne State University Campus (630 Merrick St.\, Detroit MI 48202) from 8am to 12:30pm. \nYou can take part in the 5K walk\, bring your dog\, friends\, and family. Open to the whole community! \nNot a walker? Not a problem. There are other activities\, a deejay\, and lots of tables to visit. YOU can be a part of a great event! \nEmail jmeyers@guidance-center.org\, cangel@guidance-center.org\, or aweaver@guidance-center.org to register or click here. \n#Together4MH #MentalHealthForAll URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/nami-walk/ LOCATION:Wayne State University\, 630 Merrick St.\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult,Caregivers,Children,Fundraisers,Parents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230608T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230608T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T120241 CREATED:20221220T205842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T143700Z UID:10000037-1686243600-1686250800@www.guidance-center.org SUMMARY:Family Fun Day at Heritage Park DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a FREE parent-child event geared toward children ages 2-6 but all ages are welcome! Registration is encouraged. Walk-ins are welcome! \n\nScavenger hunt\nCraft activities\nFree food (hot dogs\, chips\, beverages)\nBook giveaway\nResources\nPrizes\n\nFor questions contact Jane Reitman at 734-785-7705 x7369 or jreitman@guidance-center.org. Head Start parents contact Kristie Shields at 734-785-7705 x7541. \nPlease meet at the Sheridan Center Pavilion. Click here to download park map. \nRegistration for this event is now closed but you can still attend and register when arriving at the park. We look forward to seeing you this evening! URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/family-fun-day/ LOCATION:Heritage Park\, 12111 Pardee Road\, Taylor\, MI\, 48180\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult,Caregivers,Children,Parents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230504T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230504T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T120241 CREATED:20230410T185243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T185410Z UID:10000010-1683205200-1683208800@www.guidance-center.org SUMMARY:Self-Care Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Guidance Center’s Nurture the Future program is hosting an in-person self-care workshop with Caitlin Brown\, yoga instructor and founder of Mindful Detroit\, at the Taylor District Library. All parents are welcome to come experience and learn stress relief tips and techniques\, including easy and relaxing yoga. \nNo experience required! Yoga mats will be available. \nNo child care provided. Registration required. \nFor questions:\nTGC Early Head Start/Head Start parents contact Kristie Shields at 734-785-7705 x7541.\nAll other parents contact Jane Reitman at 734-785-7705 x7369. \n\n \n \n \n \n Parent/Guardian Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n ZIP codeIncluding self\, total number of adults attendingEmail(Required)\n \n PhoneYou will be contacted via email to remind you of registering for this event. If you choose NOT to consent to these reminders\, please indicate this below.Consent\n \n Do NOT contact me via email to remind me of upcoming events. URL:https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/self-care-workshop/ LOCATION:Taylor Community Library\, 12303 Pardee Road\, Taylor\, MI\, 48180\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR