Calendar of Activities, Events and Fun
All events held at the Better Together of NM location welcome uniquely-abled individuals (18+), along with their families, advocates and caregivers
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All events held at the Better Together of NM location welcome uniquely-abled individuals (18+), along with their families, advocates and caregivers 〰️
Check out our calendar of events happening at the Activity Club and in the Community!
Self Determination Conference
This conference is presented by the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan. Persons with lived experiences and their families can attend the conference at no charge.
CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS from CMHAM
OPEN CLUB AND POP UP ART
The Activity Club is OPEN and excited to see YOU ! We welcome all guests and their families to enjoy our beautiful and welcoming space. This is a chance to play games, socialize, and create art based on this week’s theme. JOIN US - because everything we do is BETTER TOGETHER !
BLOOM AND BOOGIE: SPRING DANCE WITH GTI
Time to dress up and BOOGIE. JOIN us and Grand Traverse Industries for this lovely event for all abilities. Bring a snack and your dancing shoes!
Time to dress us and BOOGIE. Grand Traverse Industries is hosting this lovely event for all abilities. See flyer for details.
Special Olympics Bowling
Better Together of Northern Michigan is joining the Special Olympics in Bowling FUN.
Please arrive by 3:15 for check-in as bowling begins promptly at 3:30pm.
Please RSVP to Susan (231-357-8383) so we have an idea of how many bowlers will be attending.
OPEN CLUB AND FOLK DANCING
This Saturday we are offering ALL ABILITIES Folk Dancing with Kelsey Brunell starting at 2:00pm. Bring your family and friends - NO previous dance experience required. We will learn square, line, contras and circle dancing. ALL ARE WELCOME!
OPEN CLUB AND POP UP ART
The Activity Club is OPEN and excited to see YOU ! We welcome all guests and their families to enjoy our beautiful and welcoming space. This is a chance to play games, socialize, and create art based on this week’s theme. JOIN US - because everything we do is BETTER TOGETHER !
Special Olympics Bowling
Better Together of Northern Michigan is grateful for the support of Special Olympics for hosting bowling during the month of May!
Please arrive by 3:15 for check-in as bowling begins promptly at 3:30pm.
Please RSVP to Susan (231-357-8383) so we have an idea of how many bowlers will be attending.
FASHION SHOW FUNDRAISER
This is a Sustainable Fashion Show that is sure to be a fashionable and fabulous evening! We are thrilled to receive all proceeds from the bar sales for the night, so come, have a libation and enjoy the show. Click on the LINK below for more information.
GAME ON CAFE AND OUTDOOR FUN
Join us for an OPEN CLUBHOUSE with games, music, art, and connection! This Saturday, we will be outside for fun AND offer a FREE refreshment of your choice!
See you Saturday!
COFFEE CONNECT
Parents and caregivers have the chance to learn about resources and activities that are designed to support the disabled community. The third Tuesday of the month, we will have different representatives share opportunities for growth, learning and social connections available to you and your family.
RSVP to info@wearbettertogethernm.org and we hope to see you there!
OPEN CLUB AND POP UP ART
The Activity Club is OPEN and excited to see YOU ! We welcome all guests and their families to enjoy our beautiful and welcoming space. This is a chance to play games, socialize, and create art based on this week’s theme. JOIN US - because everything we do is BETTER TOGETHER !
Special Olympics Bowling
Better Together of Northern Michigan is joining the Down Syndrome Association in their Special Olympics Bowling FUN.
Please arrive by 3:15 for check-in as bowling begins promptly at 3:30pm.
Please RSVP to Susan (231-357-8383) so we have an idea of how many bowlers will be attending.
OPEN CLUB AND POP UP ART
The Activity Club is OPEN and excited to see YOU ! We welcome all guests and their families to enjoy our beautiful and welcoming space. This is a chance to play games, socialize, and create art based on this week’s theme. JOIN US - because everything we do is BETTER TOGETHER !
DREAM TEAM GAME
Better Together Activity Club is CLOSED today. Come and cheer on your friends at the Dream Team baseball game! You will see familiar faces and every game is made more fun with cheers from the crowd! Take me out the ballgame!
SPRING CLEAN UP
Many hands make light work. Please come and help us clean the Activity Club so we can continue to enjoy a sparkling clean environment. Want to spend time outside? Bring your rake and join the FUN ! Pizza and refreshments will be provided. JOIN US in helping make YOUR club a beautiful one !
Rolling Thunder Bowling
Better Together of Northern Michigan is joining the Down Syndrome Association in their Rolling Thunder Bowling FUN.
Please arrive by 3:15 for check-in as bowling begins promptly at 3:30pm.
Please RSVP to Susan (231-357-8383) so we have an idea of how many bowlers will be attending.
OPEN CLUB AND POP UP ART
The Activity Club is OPEN and excited to see YOU ! This week, we welcome students from Interlochen Arts Academy to engage with our members and partner on art projects. JOIN US - because everything we do is BETTER TOGETHER !
Teaching Art
This event is for artists to learn how to accommodate people with disabilities in their art form.
MOVIE DAY AND OPEN CLUB
We VOTE on which movie to watch at the previous OPEN CLUB. You can watch the movie with us and/or enjoy the open clubhouse for art, games and fun! JOIN US!!
Rolling Thunder Bowling
Better Together of Northern Michigan is joining the Down Syndrome Association in their Rolling Thunder Bowling FUN.
Please arrive by 3:15 for check-in as bowling begins promptly at 3:30pm.
Please RSVP to Susan (231-357-8383) so we have an idea of how many bowlers will be attending.
OPEN CLUB AND POP UP ART
The Activity Club is OPEN and excited to see YOU ! We welcome all guests and their families to enjoy our beautiful and welcoming space. This is a chance to play games, socialize, and create art based on this week’s theme. JOIN US - because everything we do is BETTER TOGETHER !
COFFEE CONNECT
Our 3rd COFFEE CONNECT is designed to give caregivers, parents and volunteers a chance to catch up, relax, and share a cup of Joe together.
We hope to see you there!
GAME ON CAFE AND BIRTHDAY BASH
Join us for an OPEN CLUBHOUSE with games, music, art, and connection!
We will have a treat and sing “Happy Birthday” to all our SPRING birthday friends and we need your help!
See you Saturday!
Ice Cream for Awareness
Come Celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness at MOOMERS ICE CREAM between 11 am and 9pm. A portion of the sales will benefit the Down Syndrome Area 2 organization of northern Michigan.
PLAN FOR THE FUTURE
Mark your calendar and join us for an opportunity to create a comprehensive plan for your loved ones future.
We are hosting a free virtual webinar that has much to offer for all of us that provide care and support for an adult with a disability. It will help to answer that difficult question that we all worry about, "What will happen when I can no longer provide care?"
The virtual webinar entitled Their Tomorrow Starts with our Choices Today is put on by Caring Tide Disability Planning. It outlines the components of the Dani Plan.
Join us at 6pm for a light dinner, followed by the webinar at 7pm. Open Club is available for your loved ones!
OPEN CLUB AND POP UP ART
The Activity Club is OPEN and excited to see YOU ! We welcome all guests and their families to enjoy our beautiful and welcoming space. This is a chance to play games, socialize, and create art based on this week’s theme. JOIN US - because everything we do is BETTER TOGETHER !
FIELD TRIP TO DANCE PERFORMANCE
FIELD TRIP TO INTERLOCHEN TO SEE WIDE RANGE OF DANCE PIECES. This event is designed with accessibility at its core to ensure all audience members feel welcome and supported. Join the Better Together family for this fun field trip!
Rolling Thunder Bowling
Better Together of Northern Michigan is joining the Down Syndrome Association in their Rolling Thunder Bowling FUN.
Place: Incredible Mo’s,
1355 Silver Lk Crossings Blvd, Grawn
Please arrive by 3:15 for check-in as bowling begins promptly at 3:30pm.
Please RSVP to Susan (231-357-8383) so we have an idea of how many bowlers will be attending.
OPEN CLUB AND POP UP ART
The Activity Club is OPEN and excited to see YOU ! We welcome all guests and their families to enjoy our beautiful and welcoming space. This is a chance to play games, socialize, and create art based on this week’s theme. JOIN US - because everything we do is BETTER TOGETHER !
SOUP AND BREAD FUNDRAISER
No need to cook tonight! Head on over to the Little Fleet for delicious, homemade soup and bread. ALL PROCEEDS go to Better Together of Northern Michigan and support our mission.
Mighty Ducks Curling
Welcome to MIGHTY DUCKS CURLING!!! Better Together is joining the Downs Syndrome Association is this monthly fun.
Please arrive by 3:15 for check-in as curling begins promptly at 3:30pm.
The club provides ALL curling equipment. They provide booties that slip over your shoes. They are very stabilizing. When you walk on the lanes it is like walking on a regular floor with shoes on – no slipping or sliding. They also have helmets available.
Wear tennis shoes or something similar. I wear slip-ons/no-tie shoes and those work fine. No boots, heels, or flip-flops. Wear warm clothing, a hat and gloves/mittens are a plus.
The Club itself has different areas from which you may watch the players curl. They are WARM! You are allowed to bring in any food or drink you wish. BK, Wendy’s, and 3 different coffee shops are in the same parking lot, and some pizza places are nearby. You could even have them deliver!
Please RSVP to Susan (231-357-8383) so we have an idea of how many players will be attending.
2025 Mighty Ducks Curling
Oct 17, Nov 14, Dec 12, Jan 16 & 30,
Feb 13 & 27, Mar 13 & 27, April 3
3:30 to 5 PM
Wear Tennis Shoes--no boots, flip flops--
Volunteers are needed and welcome!!
$8 Includes all Equipment at
TC Curling Club, 1712 S Garfield Ave.
Susan 231-357-8383, Jeramiah 231-463-3531,
Colleen 231-299-5270, Barn 231-590-0210
SPRING BREAK FUN
IT’S SPRING BREAK AT BETTER TOGETHER !!! JOIN US FOR ONE, TWO OR THREE DAYS!
SEE FLYER FOR DETAILS
SPRING BREAK FUN
IT’S SPRING BREAK AT BETTER TOGETHER !!! JOIN US FOR ONE, TWO OR THREE DAYS!
SEE FLYER FOR DETAILS
SPRING BREAK FUN
IT’S SPRING BREAK AT BETTER TOGETHER !!! JOIN US FOR ONE, TWO OR THREE DAYS!
SEE FLYER FOR DETAILS
Mighty Ducks Curling
Welcome to MIGHTY DUCKS CURLING!!! Better Together is joining the Downs Syndrome Association is this monthly fun.
Please arrive by 3:15 for check-in as curling begins promptly at 3:30pm.
The club provides ALL curling equipment. They provide booties that slip over your shoes. They are very stabilizing. When you walk on the lanes it is like walking on a regular floor with shoes on – no slipping or sliding. They also have helmets available.
Wear tennis shoes or something similar. I wear slip-ons/no-tie shoes and those work fine. No boots, heels, or flip-flops. Wear warm clothing, a hat and gloves/mittens are a plus.
The Club itself has different areas from which you may watch the players curl. They are WARM! You are allowed to bring in any food or drink you wish. BK, Wendy’s, and 3 different coffee shops are in the same parking lot, and some pizza places are nearby. You could even have them deliver!
Please RSVP to Susan (231-357-8383) so we have an idea of how many players will be attending.
2025 Mighty Ducks Curling
Oct 17, Nov 14, Dec 12, Jan 16 & 30,
Feb 13 & 27, Mar 13 & 27, April 3
3:30 to 5 PM
Wear Tennis Shoes--no boots, flip flops--
Volunteers are needed and welcome!!
$8 Includes all Equipment at
TC Curling Club, 1712 S Garfield Ave.
Susan 231-357-8383, Jeramiah 231-463-3531,
Colleen 231-299-5270, Barn 231-590-0210
DRESS REHEARSAL VIEWING
Join us as we have a chance to watch the play, The Giver, performed by The Old Town Playhouse youth theatre. Please see flyer for registration details. This is a FREE EVENT.
OPEN CLUB AND POP UP ART
The Activity Center is OPEN and excited to see YOU ! We welcome all guests and their families to enjoy our beautiful and welcoming space. This is a chance to play games, socialize, and create art based on this week’s theme. JOIN US - because everything we do is BETTER TOGETHER !
COFFEE CONNECT
Our 2nd COFFEE CONNECT is designed to give caregivers, parents and volunteers a chance to catch up, relax, and share a cup of Joe together.
We hope to see you there!
Basketball Tournament Viewing
Join BETTER TOGETHER as we support those playing in the End of Season Basketball Tournament
hosted by SOMI Area 2. You may see some familiar BTNM faces on the court! They would love to hear you cheering!
Rolling Thunder Bowling
Better Together of Northern Michigan is joining the Down Syndrome Association in their Rolling Thunder Bowling FUN.
Place: Incredible Mo’s,
1355 Silver Lk Crossings Blvd, Grawn
Please arrive by 3:15 for check-in as bowling begins promptly at 3:30pm.
Please RSVP to Susan (231-357-8383) so we have an idea of how many bowlers will be attending.
OPEN CLUB AND POP UP ART
The Activity Center is OPEN and excited to see YOU ! We welcome all guests and their families to enjoy our beautiful and welcoming space. This is a chance to play games, socialize, and create art based on this week’s theme. JOIN US - because everything we do is BETTER TOGETHER !
Movie Day and Open Club
We choose our movie the Wednesday before Movie Saturday. Please join us to watch a movie and enjoy Open Club with other friends! We love to see you !
Mighty Ducks Curling
Welcome to MIGHTY DUCKS CURLING!!! Better Together is joining the Downs Syndrome Association is this monthly fun.
Please arrive by 3:15 for check-in as curling begins promptly at 3:30pm.
The club provides ALL curling equipment. They provide booties that slip over your shoes. They are very stabilizing. When you walk on the lanes it is like walking on a regular floor with shoes on – no slipping or sliding. They also have helmets available.
Wear tennis shoes or something similar. I wear slip-ons/no-tie shoes and those work fine. No boots, heels, or flip-flops. Wear warm clothing, a hat and gloves/mittens are a plus.
The Club itself has different areas from which you may watch the players curl. They are WARM! You are allowed to bring in any food or drink you wish. BK, Wendy’s, and 3 different coffee shops are in the same parking lot, and some pizza places are nearby. You could even have them deliver!
Please RSVP to Susan (231-357-8383) so we have an idea of how many players will be attending.
2025 Mighty Ducks Curling
Oct 17, Nov 14, Dec 12, Jan 16 & 30,
Feb 13 & 27, Mar 13 & 27, April 3
3:30 to 5 PM
Wear Tennis Shoes--no boots, flip flops--
Volunteers are needed and welcome!!
$8 Includes all Equipment at
TC Curling Club, 1712 S Garfield Ave.
Susan 231-357-8383, Jeramiah 231-463-3531,
Colleen 231-299-5270, Barn 231-590-0210
OPEN CLUB AND POP UP ART (Copy)
The Activity Center is OPEN and excited to see YOU ! We welcome all guests and their families to enjoy our beautiful and welcoming space. This is a chance to play games, socialize, and create art based on this week’s theme. JOIN US - because everything we do is BETTER TOGETHER !
Please bear with us as we continue to expand our calendar content, more events to come!
Do you have knowledge about an upcoming event that you think belongs on our community calendar? Drop us a suggestion below!