Understanding Your Grief (Face to Face) When someone you love dies, it can be hard to understand your complex and painful thoughts and feelings. Join Sharon A. Neumann, compassionate facilitator and Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist. Explore and understand ten touchstones that are essential physical, emotional, cognitive, social and spiritual actions that help in the healing process. 8 Tues., Sept. 14-Nov. 2 3-5 p.m. University Center Rm. 208 Instructor: Sharon A. Neumann $175
Grief Recovery (Face to Face) Learn to employ The Grief Recovery Method®, an action program for moving beyond loss, providing partnerships and guidance to support moving forward in life free from the emotional pain that accompanies the grieving experience. Your feelings while grieving are normal and natural; the problem is that we have been socialized to believe that these feelings are abnormal and unnatural. This program is helpful for first time grief workshop participants or a wonderful follow-up for those who have completed Understanding Your Grief, as The Grief Recovery Method® more deeply explores an individual’s life and loss histories as well as other factors affecting one’s journey through grief. The program is free, but registration is required. Register online at nmc.edu/ees or call (231) 995-1700.
Recreation Short Local Hikes (Face to Face) If you are searching for beauty in the woods, but not sure of longer hikes, this is your opportunity to experience four gorgeous hiking trails. Option 1: Silver Lake Recreation Area; Maple Bay Recreation Area; Kids Creek Park; Ransom Lake Natural Area. Option 2: Grand Traverse Commons Natural Area; Walk of Art Sculpture Park; Hickory Meadows; Old Mission Lighthouse. Each hike may be part of a larger trail system, but is tailored for this class and is no longer than two miles. These short trails have inclines, ruts, and mud, so wear walking or hiking footwear, bring water, and dress for the weather. Class will meet during a light rain, but if more severe weather prohibits a class meeting, a make-up class will be scheduled. Each week’s class locations will be emailed to registered students shortly before class begins. Experience some nature therapy this fall! Option 1: 4 Fri., Sept. 3-24 Option 2: 4 Fri. Oct. 8-29 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Locations are emailed to registered students before class Instructor: Gloria Halligan $35 each option
Traversing the TART Trail One Step at a Time (Face to Face) Explore the Rails to Trails TART Trail in Grand Traverse County. This is a great way to walk the east to west corridor of the County in both directions. This wellness activity contributes approximately 6,000 steps to your daily goal of a minimum of 10,000 steps as recommended by health experts. This is about movement without running, stepping outside, grounding yourself, and enjoying the sights and sounds of nature. It is also a great way to learn more about finding your way around Traverse City. Bring water, wear walking/hiking footwear, and dress for the weather. We will meet each week at a different site as we progress; locations are emailed to registered students shortly before class begins. Enrollment is limited. If weather prohibits a class meeting, a make-up class will be scheduled. 4 weeks, Mon. & Wed. Sept. 13-Oct. 6 1-2:30 p.m. Locations are emailed to registered students before class Instructor: Gloria Halligan $65
8 Tues., Sept. 14-Nov. 2 5:30-7:30 p.m. University Center Rm. 208 Instructor: Sharon A. Neumann $175
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Fall 2021
