Family Center of Grosse Pointe & Harper Woods: Events

Order Caledon, Scotland's Tenors October 6th performance tickets online. Click the photo above.

Order "Diamond and Denim" Celebrate 10!! Hayride tickets for October 15 online. Click the photo above.

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News and Events

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Visit our Calendar for a list of all upcoming dates and times for presentations and events. See the Photo Galleries from many of our events and presentations. We list Community Events of interest to families too. If you have a community event listing to add, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . We also maintain an archive of Media Releases.

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ChariTea Bear's Tea Party
Cupcake Challenge
"Diamond and Denim" Celebrate 10!! Hayride
Holly Fest

ChariTea Bear's Tea Party

ChariTea Bear drawing

We are so beary excited for everyone's participation in ChariTea Bear's 2nd Annual Tea Party!

A full house of nearly 100 adults and children enjoyed the event on Sunday May 16, 2010 at the Farms Pier Park Community Center on Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms
2:00 - 4:30pm

Children & adults enjoyed a dress up Tea Party with 'tea' refreshments.
Activities included: games, storytelling, stuffing & dressing a 15"animal & outfit of choice.
Each family brought 1 small new teddy bear to donate. Each donated "comfort bear" will be distributed to children in Haiti through Hands Together Haitian Mission.

Presented by The Family Center's Circle of Friends

Thank You to our Event Sponsors
Health Alliance Plan, Henry Ford Medical Center-Cottage, Barnes Early Childhood Center, Rotary Club of Grosse Pointe & Friends of ChariTea Bear

Party Fee $25 per child (which includes a new 15" plush animal, costume & t-shirt)
$20 per adult

Download the event flier...

Practicing Tea Time!

Left: Cindy Banaszewski, ChariTea Bear Co-Chair with son Michael and Friends
Front to Back from Right: Sarafina Melhem, Lizzie Franklin, Sophia Puzzouli with Lisa Domas, Circle of Friends Chair for The Family Center.

More about ChariTea Bear's Tea Party in the Grosse Pointe Connection...

Cupcake Challenge

The 2009 Family Center Circle of Friends Cupcake Challenge was a sweeet success! See the full story at the Grosse Pointe News...

This CELEBRATE 9!! community event supported The Family Center's ninth year of service. Presented by The Family Center, The Grosse Pointe Hunt Club and The Grosse Pointe News.

About the upcoming 2011 2nd annual Cupcake Challenge:

Share your original cupcake recipe along with your favorite family or friends celebration story!

9 finalists will be selected to bake their recipes for the judging day event.
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finalists.
Entries must be postmarked by Wednesday, February 10, 2011.
$9 entry fee

CUPCAKE CHALLENGE Finalists Judging Day Event
GROSSE POINTE HUNT CLUB 655 Cook Road, Grosse Pointe Woods

All are welcome to see the Top 9 Cupcake Challenge Finalists
Grosse Pointe News "Kids Cupcake Coloring Contest" Winners
Pony rides & activities for children!
All Welcome: $5/person or $10/family, refreshments will be served

Questions 313.432.3832
or download the flier for entry form...

The Family Center Circle of Friends "Diamond and Denim" Celebrate 10!! Hayride

Edsel and Eleanor Ford House
Friday, October 15th, 2010
7 - 11 pm

wagon $25 per person
Adults 21+ Only

Join us as we benefit The Family Center with the "Diamond and Denim" Hayride and celebrate our 10th anniversary of service to community families and professionals.
Sponsored by: The Law firm of Wilson & Cain, P.A.
Hosted by: Edsel & Eleanor Ford House
Horse drawn hay wagon provided by: McKenney Horse Ranch

Food & Refreshments will be served, music and more. Beer and wine will be served, so Adults 21+ only please.
Entertainment provided courtesy of the Barley Boys Jug Band.

Buy Hayride Tickets Online

Download event flyer...

RSVP: The Family Center at 313.432.3232 or
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Holly Fest

The Grosse Pointe Club
Thursday, December 9, 2010
7 - 11 pm

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HOLLY FEST is a small but unique annual holiday benefit that was created to help support The Family Center of Grosse Pointe & Harper Woods. Our 8th annual HOLLY FEST benefit will be held on Thursday, December 9 at the beautifully decorated 'Little Club' (The Grosse Pointe Club).

The event offers time for socializing while bidding on silent auction items. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. A silent auction will run from 6 to 8 p.m., followed by a live auction from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.

General admission tickets are $80. Friends of HOLLY FEST tickets are $175 each and include prominent listing in the benefit program. Sponsor level is $500 and includes 2 tickets and prominent listing in the program.

Download a sponsorship form and suppport HOLLY FEST...

Honorary chairs for this year's event are Gary M. and Lauren S. Wilson.

Chairs

The benefit committee is actively seeking support at the Title, Benefactor, Partner, Sponsor, and Supporter levels for the event. If you would like to sponsor the event and be listed in the event program, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Buy Holly Fest Tickets Online

Additional Information

Caledon, Scotland's Tenors to perform with North and South high school choirs
Wednesday, 06 October 2010 7:30 PM

Join us for a unique musical evening: the choirs of Grosse Pointe North and South High Schools will perform with Caledon, Scotland's Tenors. Proceeds benefit The Family Center. Order your tickets online! click the Caledon, Scotland's Tenors photo in the left column. (general admission seating)

"Diamond and Denim" Celebrate 10!! Hayride
Friday, 15 October 2010 7:00 PM

Enjoy a horse-drawn hay ride, entertainment and light food, beer and wine.

COLLEGE TRANSITIONS: Today's Changing Landscape for College Admissions
Wednesday, 03 November 2010 6:30 PM

A conversation for parents & students (10th, 11th & 12th) featuring an interactive discussion about navigating the college selection process in today's competitive culture.

The culture of accountability and the 1 minute behavior change plan
Thursday, 18 November 2010 6:00 PM

A free workshop for parents and professionals who wish to learn strategies and techniques to help ensure that children are aware of and accountable for their actions. Register early: first 20 participants only.

Meet & Greet: A Gathering for School, Mental Health and Health Professionals to Connect
Wednesday, 01 December 2010 9:00 AM

Meet and share information with school, mental health and health professionals. Connect, exchange business cards & brochures, learn more about The Family Center, Beaumont Hospital and CARE.

8th Annual HOLLY FEST
Thursday, 09 December 2010 6:00 PM

Enjoy a wonderful evening at our eighth-annual fundraising event for The Family Center.

Spirit of Giving
Wednesday, 02 March 2011 6:30 PM

Plant the Spirit of Giving seed with your family. Learn how you and your family can give back to the community as Alicia Carlisle shares service opportunities. Many local, non-profit groups will also share a brief message about their mission and their volunteer opportunities.

Simple, Enjoyable Family Meals
Wednesday, 09 March 2011 6:30 PM

Gain inspiration and ideas on how to end food battles at the family dinner table. A Beaumont nutritionist provides nutritional information and recipes featured in a cooking demonstration by executive chef Dan Kellogg.

End Bedtime Battles
Wednesday, 23 March 2011 6:30 PM

Tired of waking up with kids' elbows in your face? Spending way too much time negotiating that "one last drink" of water? Join us for an overview of common bedtime "battles" and a road map for handling them!

40 Developmental Assets
Wednesday, 30 March 2011 6:30 PM

The 40 Developmental Assets are building blocks which ensure that all children are healthy, caring and productive. As a parent, you can and should be the most influential asset builder in your child's life. In this workshop, you will learn simple techniques for building these assets on a daily basis.

Mom to Mom Sale
Saturday, 11 September 2010 10:00 AM

Please join the Detroit Waldorf School for a fun day sharing gently used, clean children's clothing, toys, and equipment.

FREE INTRODUCTION TO NLP: Attract the Future You Want
Wednesday, 15 September 2010 7:30 PM

Attract the Future You Want - learn how improving your communication skills alone will change the quality of your life.

AD/HD: What It Is And What You Can Do About It
Tuesday, 21 September 2010 6:30 PM

Come join us for a discussion of ADHD, including its definition, how it may present over the lifespan, and debunking myths about ADHD.

10 WEEK SEMINAR COMMUNCATION: CREATING AN IMPACT
Wednesday, 22 September 2010 7:00 PM

Nurses, Psychologists, Teachers, Dentists, Dental Hygienists: these 10 weeks focus on the main building blocks of strategies and communication.

Success Strategies NLP Practitioner Program
Saturday, 25 September 2010 9:30 AM

Are you ready to invest in yourself and redesign your life? The six-weekend Success Strategies NLP Practitioner Certification Program will help you design personal evolutionary strategies to fit your lifestyle for your personal and business experiences.

Detroit Waldorf School Parent-Tot Program
Monday, 27 September 2010 9:30 AM

An opportunity for children ages 12 months to three years and their parents to enjoy a morning of songs, movement, circle time, crafts, stories, snack, and conversation.

Spotlight on Safety
Thursday, 30 September 2010 8:00 AM

Communities in Crisis: Preventing, responding and recovering from economic trauma. Together, business and school leaders can put the pieces back together again.

Film Festival: Making a Difference: In the Life of a Child, a Family, a Community
Friday, 08 October 2010 6:00 PM

Detroit Waldorf School will host a film festival with amazing, real life stories of hope all based on the theme Making a Difference: In the Life of a Child, a Family, a Community.

Film Festival: Making a Difference: In the Life of a Child, a Family, a Community
Saturday, 09 October 2010 10:00 AM

Detroit Waldorf School will host a film festival with amazing, real life stories of hope all based on the theme Making a Difference: In the Life of a Child, a Family, a Community.

Language and Literacy: The Foundation to Learning
Tuesday, 19 October 2010 6:30 PM

Solid language and literacy skills are the gateway to educational success! Delays in language often lead to reading struggles. Come learn more about how to build these critical skills for your child.

Play Central sessions begin November 2, 2010 and continue through April 28, 2011: Tuesday mornings at the Neighborhood Club gym and Wednesday mornings at Barnes Early Childhood Center. New! Play Central Plus! Provides structured play group, circle time and various activities led by Barnes preschool teachers Wednesday and Thursday afternons 1-3pm at Barnes Early Childhood Center.

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The Family Center serves as the community's centralized hub that links families and professionals with resources that promote growth. Our mission is to promote a deeper understanding of the role of parents and others in supporting our youth to become competent, caring and responsible community members.