Community Youth Support Group
2025-05-05 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-05-12 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-05-19 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-05-26 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-06-02 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-06-09 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-06-16 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-06-23 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Detroit) and 7 more dates
Come be a part of an association of youth and young adults ages 13-18 looking to socialize and learn in the community. Snacks and materials will be provided.
Mondays from 5–6:30pm at The Guidance Center, 26300 Outer Drive, Lincoln Park, MI 48146
For more information please contact Youth Peer Support Specialists Daisy Franzel at 734-286-0111 or dfranzel@guidance-center.org, or Tatiyana Roper at 734-756-2015 or troper@guidance-center.org.

TALK. LISTEN. CONNECT.
2025-05-09 09:00 - 10:30 | Zoom, MI, United States
Free Mini Parenting Conference hosted by The Guidance Center
Come join us for some helpful information on career and postsecondary planning for students. This webinar will help you as a parent and your student to prepare for whatever path they choose after high school. You will also learn about what signs to watch out for, if they are struggling with stress or emotional difficulties, and where to find help and access resources as they venture off to college or into the workforce.
Presented by Paul Carlin, MA, LPC, Career Counselor
and Allison Smith, LMSW, School Success Initiative Clinician
Click here to register via Zoom.
For more information contact Lisa Horvath at lhorvath@guidance-center.org or 734-785-7705 x7361.
This workshop will be recorded.

Head Start/Early Head Start Game Night
2025-05-15 17:00 - 19:30 | Wayne County Community College District – Downriver Campus, 21000 Northline Rd, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
The Guidance Center wishes Head Start a happy 60th birthday! Join us at WCCCD – Downriver Campus on Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 5-7:30pm to celebrate Parent Engagement Night and 60 amazing years of Head Start services.
Enjoy jumbo games, music bingo, crosswords, puzzles, and prizes, followed by cake and ice cream. This event is open to TGC Head Start and Early Head Start families.
No registration necessary. For questions please contact Leslie Windless at 734-262-6836 or lwindless@guidance-center.org.

Teen Pride Alliance and Parent & Caregiver Alliance Monthly Meeting
2025-05-15 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-07-17 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-21 18:00 - 19:30 | The Guidance Center’s Center for Excellence (Building 2), 13111 Allen Road, Southgate, MI, 48195, United States
Two groups, one purpose
Teen Pride Alliance: 14-18 years old

New friends
Community connections
Fun activities
Group-led topics

Parent & Caregiver Alliance

Connections with other parents
Community support
Learning and sharing resources

Youth and family members from the community may attend together or on their own.
Food/refreshments will be provided.
Monthly Groups: 3rd Thursday from 6pm-7:30pm
For more information contact Karen Hoffman-Herin at khoffman-herin@guidance-center.org or 734-785-7705 x7331.

Reel Fun: A Fishing Adventure
2025-05-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, 5437 W. Jefferson Avenue, Trenton, MI, 48183, United States
A FREE Parent/Child Event for Fathers and Other Special Male Caregivers
Join us for an enjoyable afternoon at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, where dads/male caregivers and their children can bond while fishing and exploring nature. Whether experienced or new to fishing, our guides will offer tips and support. The event promotes quality time, laughter, and connection with nature. Bring your fishing gear; if not, we’ll provide everything needed! Games, activities, and free snacks included.
Registration is recommended/Walk-ins are welcome
For questions or more info please contact Jane Reitman at 734-785-7705 x 7369

Online registration is now closed but walk-ins are welcome.

Infant Massage
2025-06-04 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-06-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-06-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Lincoln Park Public Library, 1381 Southfield Rd., Lincoln Park, MI, 48146
Parents and caregivers are invited to this series to improve communication and bonding, learn relaxation techniques, and increase caregiver confidence.
This class is best suited for babies at least 6 weeks old and up until they start crawling.
Week 1 (June 4) – Leg & Feet Massage
Week 2 (June 11) – Abdomen & Chest Massage
Week 3 (June 18) – Arm & Face Massage
Week 4 (June 25) – Back & Full Body Massage
Class size is limited and registration is required. For questions or more information contact Jane Reitman at 734-785-7705 x7369 or jreitman@guidance-center.org.

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Bug Out with Art in the Park
2025-06-05 16:00 - 18:30 | Heritage Park Sheridan Pavilion, 12111 Pardee, Taylor, 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Making art is a great way to grow and learn, and it’s a fun way for parents and kids to spend time together and be happy. Come join us for an afternoon full of fun activities for kids of all ages!

Music & movement
Bubble play area
Balloon animals
Bug hunt
Face painting
Arts & crafts
Sidewalk chalk
and much more!!

Snack and ice cream provided. (one per person)
This event will take place rain or shine at the Heritage Park Sheridan Pavilion, 12111 Pardee, Taylor. Walk-ins welcome.
For questions:
TGC Early Head Start/Head Start parents contact Leslie Windless at 734-262-6836.
All other parents contact Jane Reitman at 734-785-7705 x7369.

Online registration for this event is now closed. Walk-ins welcome!

Summer Glow
2025-06-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Grosse Ile, Michigagn
Event Chairs Katie Daly Vitale, Santina Daly Bragadin, and Christina Daly Gruber invite you to kick off the summer season while enjoying a breathtaking view of the Detroit River at the beautiful home of Heidie Gorno hosted by Heidie Gorno and Cindy Czarnik. Dinner outdoors with an expansive waterfront view and a live auction highlight the evening.

Summer Glow supports the work of The Guidance Center’s three Community Resource Centers (CRCs) in River Rouge, Southgate and Taylor (two of which are housed in our Head Start sites), which bring hope and resources to adults and children through various programs including playgroups, literacy events, parenting resources, Clothing Closet, Diaper Depot, and a Toy Chest. For example, the Toy Chest allows parents to “shop” for a new toy to give to their child on birthdays or other special occasions. There is no cost for any services provided through the Community Resource Centers, all of which are open to the public. You can learn more about the CRCs here. This evening also supports the agency’s Nurture the Future Program helping Downriver parents and families to thrive.

Click here for more information.

Community Baby Shower
2025-08-01 09:30 - 12:00 | The Guidance Center Walter White Community Resource Center, 550 Eaton, River Rouge, MI, 48218, United States
Calling all expectant parents!

Join us to celebrate the arrival of your little one at a free baby shower! Guests will enjoy:

Continental breakfast
Complimentary gift bag
Parenting games and prizes

This event is full and registration is now closed.

Fizz It Up: Exploring Chemistry and the Beauty Business
2025-08-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Taylor Community Library, 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Join The Guidance Center’s Nurture the Future program and Detroit ChempreneurIST for a fun evening designing and creating your own bath bomb and learning about the marketing process. Kids will learn:
About Chemistry
Kids will explore acid and base chemistry by formulating and creating their own unique bath bomb using safe household ingredients.
About Entrepreneurship
Kids will create a custom brand name, logo and product label for their bath bombs while learning about product development, marketing and design.
FREE snacks, giveaways and a drawing for a Cosmetic Chemistry Kit.
This workshop is geared to children 10+. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Space is limited so registration is required. Walk-ins will be accepted if space is available.
For questions, please contact Jane Reitman at jreitmann@guidance-center.org.

This event is full and registration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome as space permits.

Healthy Senior Expo
2025-09-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Brownstown Event Center, 23345 King Road, Brownstown, MI, 48183, United States
All are invited to this FREE in-person expo on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the Brownstown Event Center from 9am to 12pm.
Activities include:
9:30am Legal services presentation
10:00am Cardio drumming for seniors
11:30am Chair yoga: arthritis relief
Hearing tests • Vision screening • Arthritic hand massages
Diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol testing
Free resources • Legal aid services • VA support
Free refreshments • Raffles
For questions contact Anita Rothert at arothert@guidance-center.org or 734-904-7193.
