Community Events

Find healthy living activities and community events from CAHA and our partners! 

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April 22, 2025

Diabetic Neuropathy Pain Management: Non-surgical and Surgical Treatment Options (a McLaren Healthwise event)

Join McLaren for an exclusive Healthwise event on managing and treating pain associated with peripheral diabetic neuropathy featuring two experts: pain management specialist, Dr. Douglas Bez, and spinal orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Clay Dorenkamp. Dr. Bez will dive into different treatment options available to help those living with painful complications due to diabetes. Dr. Bez has partnered with Dr. Dorenkamp to provide a new method of treatment for patients called spinal cord stimulation (SCS) through an implantable device. Learn more about these new innovative pain management options and how to qualify for this cutting-edge treatment that helps patients reduce their pain symptoms by over 50%. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. For more information and to register, click HERE. FREE.
April 23, 2025

Mental Health and Wellness Summit

The Mental Health Advisory Committee (MHAC) for East Lansing Public Schools will host their 2nd annual Mental Health and Wellness Summit. The mission of the Mental Health Summit is to increase awareness and access to mental health resources while fostering a sense of community and belonging in the greater East Lansing community. Gain valuable insights into mental health resources, contribute to reducing the stigma around seeking support, and foster a sense of community and belonging. There will be activities from mental health, wellness, and community partners such as NAMI Lansing; presentations; Canines for Change therapy dogs; light refreshments; prizes; and raffles. FREE.
April 25, 2025

Spring Eating for Better Living Nutrition Class

What does eating for better living look like? Join MSU Campus Health Services Registered Dietician, Abby Richey, on Friday, April 25, 2025 from 12:00-1:00PM to discover ways you can enjoy a variety of foods for a vibrant life. We'll explore the manner in which you eat as well as ideas to spice up your eating routine for good! RSVP to the Sam Corey Senior Center at 517-268-0096. FREE.
 
May 16, 2025

Lansing Caregiver Retreat

Register to attend the Lansing Caregiver Retreat FREE and plan to spend the day being pampered, gain valuable resources, and seeing a great performance by Breeda Kelly Miller. Chair massages, Reiki, nail painting, facials, crafts, door prizes, lunch, snacks, and retail therapy. Any family caregiver welcome! Register by emailing: CaregiverRetreat@outlook.com, call or text: 989-640-0002 or send a Facebook message to Lansing Caregiver Retreat. FREE.
August 08, 2025

Unity in the Community

Unity in the Community is a free community event with something for the whole family. Come enjoy free food, Kona Ice, face painting, henna, scavenger hunt, yoga, live stage entertainment, peddle boats, community vendors and more at Hawk Island Park! This is a great opportunity to connect with your community at one of Ingham County's beautiful parks. FREE.

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Ongoing Activities

These healthy living activities take place on a regular (weekly, monthly, etc.) basis. Also be sure to check out more Healthy Living Resources to support you on your path to better health.

Barry-Eaton Baby Café: Baby Café is a place where individuals who are breastfeeding or thinking about breastfeeding can meet-up, ask breastfeeding questions and receive advice from an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), enjoy some free snacks, and meet other moms. Meets Tuesdays 10am-12pm at the Hastings Public Library and Wednesdays 10am-12pm at AL!VE in Charlotte. FREE.

Good Form Running Clinics: Learn to run easier, healthier, and faster. Free clinics at Playmakers in Okemos. Sign up online at playmakers.com/good-form FREE.

Good Form Walking Clinics: Learn to walk light and easy. Free clinics at Playmakers in Okemos. Sign up online at playmakers.com/good-form FREE.

Market Walk (Allen Neighborhood Center): Each summer, ANC hosts Market Walk at Hunter Park from 5-7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 9-11am on Saturdays. Each 10 laps walked around Hunter Park is 5 miles, which earns the walker a $5 token to the weekly Allen Farmers Market which is redeemable at any vendor’s booth! **Market Walk 2024 season ends in September.** Call (517) 367-2468 for more information. FREE.

NAMI Connection (Peer Led Support Group): A confidential and safe support group for adults living with mental health conditions. Meets every other Thursday from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (on Zoom). Call 517-484-3404, email info@namilansing.org, or visit www.namilansing.org. FREE.

NAMI Family Support Group:  For loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Meetings every other Thursday from 4:00-5:15 p.m. (on Zoom). Call 517-484-3404, email info@namilansing.org, or visit www.namilansing.org. FREE.

Return To Play Clinic: Done with your physical therapy rehabilitation but not quite back to 100%? Get an initial assessment and diagnosis by MSU Health Care experts in physical and occupational therapy. Every Monday and Thursday from 6:00-7:00pm at MSU Health Care Physical and Occupational Therapy in East Lansing. Visit MSU Health Care to register. Cost: $42.50 per session.

Sports Injury Saturday Walk-In Clinic: Saturday walk-in clinic at MSU Health Care for all adolescent, high school, and collegiate athletes with acute, non-urgent sports injuries and sports head trauma. Onsite imaging is available. Saturdays 8:00-11:00 a.m. No appointment necessary, most insurances accepted.

Stretch, Strengthen, & Roll: Learn the best practices to remain injury free whether you're running, walking, biking, or skipping around town. Free clinics at Playmakers in Okemos. Sign up online at playmakers.com/good-form. FREE.

Strong Start | Healthy Start Health Workshops: Strong Start | Healthy Start hosts free workshops for expectant moms, dads, and parenting families with a child less than eighteen months old. All workshops are free and open to the community. A variety of topics are available, from yoga and journaling to family budgeting and breastfeeding. Information you can use for a healthy pregnancy and once your baby is born. In-person workshops include refreshments, giveaways, and transportation assistance. For current scheduled workshops please contact Ali at arogers@ingham.org. FREE.

Tri-County Office on Aging Evidence-Based Programs & Workshops:  The Tri-County Office on Aging provides a number of evidence-based programs and workshops to meet the needs of older adults, their families and caregivers. All programs come with fully trained staff and all materials needed for any workshops.

YMCA Turning Point Program for Breast Cancer Survivors: Supportive breast cancer fitness and yoga classes for patients and survivors.
 

OUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR IS POWERED BY: Blue Care Network; Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties; Lansing Community College; McLaren Greater Lansing; Michigan State University; and UM Health-Sparrow