Community Calendar

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 〰️

Upcoming Events

Keep scrolling for more detailed information regarding each individual event!

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Creator’s Workshop!(Tuesday)
Jul
15

Creator’s Workshop!(Tuesday)

☀️☀️☀️BTAC Summer Days: Week Three: Tuesday- Wear Your Pajamas This Week!

Come when you can, leave when you need to. Doors will be open from 11:00am-3:00pm

• Bring your lunch and drinks, eat and visit with your friends at the club.

• “BTAC Snacks” and beverages will be available daily for a nominal fee of $1.00 per item.

• Art: Featuring Collage Creations.

• Activity: STEM in a Box activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).

*Every day at the clubhouse please put your name into a drawing. At the end of each monthly session we will draw out 3 names for a special prize!

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Creator’s Workshop!(Thursday)
Jul
17

Creator’s Workshop!(Thursday)

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☀️☀️☀️BTAC Summer Days: Week Three: Tuesday- Wear Your Pajamas This Week!

Come when you can, leave when you need to. Doors will be open from 11:00am-3:00pm

• Bring your lunch and drinks, eat and visit with your friends at the club.

• “BTAC Snacks” and beverages will be available daily for a nominal fee of $1.00 per item.

• Art: Featuring Lego Block Art.

• Activity: New “STEM in a Box” activity.

*Every day at the clubhouse please put your name into a drawing. At the end of each monthly session we will draw out 3 names for a special prize!

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Sun, Sand, and Water! (Tuesday)
Jul
22

Sun, Sand, and Water! (Tuesday)

☀️☀️☀️BTAC Summer Days: Week Four: Tuesday- Bring Your Beach Towel This Week!

Come when you can, leave when you need to. Doors will be open from 11:00am-3:00pm

• Bring your lunch and drinks, eat and visit with your friends at the club.

• “BTAC Snacks” and beverages will be available daily for a nominal fee of $1.00 per item.

• Art: Featuring Bubble Art.

• Activity: Make and build with Kinetic Sand.

*Every day at the clubhouse please put your name into a drawing. At the end of each monthly session we will draw out 3 names for a special prize!

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Sun, Sand, and Water! (Thursday)
Jul
24

Sun, Sand, and Water! (Thursday)

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  • Google Calendar ICS

☀️☀️☀️BTAC Summer Days: Week Four: Thursday- Bring Your Beach Towel This Week!

Come when you can, leave when you need to. Doors will be open from 11:00am-3:00pm

• Bring your lunch and drinks, eat and visit with your friends at the club.

• “BTAC Snacks” and beverages will be available daily for a nominal fee of $1.00 per item.

• Art: Featuring Sand Designs.

• Activity: Water Balloon Toss Fun.

*Every day at the clubhouse please put your name into a drawing. At the end of each monthly session we will draw out 3 names for a special prize!

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Let’s Roll!(Tuesday)
Aug
5

Let’s Roll!(Tuesday)

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  • Google Calendar ICS

☀️☀️☀️BTAC Summer Days: Week Five: Tuesday- Wear Your Crazy Socks This Week!

Come when you can, leave when you need to. Doors will be open from 11:00am-3:00pm

• Bring your lunch and drinks, eat and visit with your friends at the club.

• “BTAC Snacks” and beverages will be available daily for a nominal fee of $1.00 per item.

• Art: Featuring Marble Painting.

• Activity: Inside and Outside Games with a variety of balls.

*Every day at the clubhouse please put your name into a drawing. At the end of each monthly session we will draw out 3 names for a special prize!

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Let’s Roll!(Thursday)
Aug
7

Let’s Roll!(Thursday)

  • Better Together of Northern Michigan, Inc. (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

☀️☀️☀️BTAC Summer Days: Week Five: Thursday- Wear Your Crazy Socks This Week!

Come when you can, leave when you need to. Doors will be open from 11:00am-3:00pm

• Bring your lunch and drinks, eat and visit with your friends at the club.

• “BTAC Snacks” and beverages will be available daily for a nominal fee of $1.00 per item.

• Art: Featuring All Things Circles.

• Activity: MORE Inside and Outside Games with a variety of balls.

*Every day at the clubhouse please put your name into a drawing. At the end of each monthly session we will draw out 3 names for a special prize!

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Challenge Week!(Tuesday)
Aug
12

Challenge Week!(Tuesday)

  • Better Together of Northern Michigan, Inc. (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

☀️☀️☀️BTAC Summer Days: Week Six: Tuesday- Wear Your Favorite Color This Week!

Come when you can, leave when you need to. Doors will be open from 11:00am-3:00pm

• Bring your lunch and drinks, eat and visit with your friends at the club.

• “BTAC Snacks” and beverages will be available daily for a nominal fee of $1.00 per item.

• Art: Featuring Sculptures.

• Activity: Obstacle Course: Level 1.

*Every day at the clubhouse please put your name into a drawing. At the end of each monthly session we will draw out 3 names for a special prize!

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Challenge Week!(Thursday)
Aug
14

Challenge Week!(Thursday)

  • Better Together of Northern Michigan, Inc. (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

☀️☀️☀️BTAC Summer Days: Week Six: Thursday- Wear Your Favorite Color This Week!

Come when you can, leave when you need to. Doors will be open from 11:00am-3:00pm

• Bring your lunch and drinks, eat and visit with your friends at the club.

• “BTAC Snacks” and beverages will be available daily for a nominal fee of $1.00 per item.

• Art: Featuring Sculptures or Open Art.

• Activity: Obstacle Course: Level 2.

*Every day at the clubhouse please put your name into a drawing. At the end of each monthly session we will draw out 3 names for a special prize!

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Artful Antics!(Thursday)
Jun
26

Artful Antics!(Thursday)

  • Better Together of Northern Michigan, Inc. (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

☀️☀️☀️BTAC Summer Days: Week Two: Thursday- Wear a Crazy Hat This Week!

Come when you can, leave when you need to. Doors will be open from 11:00am-3:00pm

• Bring your lunch and drinks, eat and visit with your friends at the club.

• “BTAC Snacks” and beverages will be available daily for a nominal fee of $1.00 per item.

• Art: Featuring “10 Ways to paint without a paintbrush”.

• Activity: Theatrics with music and movement.

*Every day at the clubhouse please put your name into a drawing. At the end of each monthly session we will draw out 3 names for a special prize!

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Artful Antics!(Tuesday)
Jun
24

Artful Antics!(Tuesday)

☀️☀️☀️BTAC Summer Days: Week Two: Tuesday- Wear a Crazy Hat This Week!

Come when you can, leave when you need to. Doors will be open from 11:00am-3:00pm

• Bring your lunch and drinks, eat and visit with your friends at the club.

• “BTAC Snacks” and beverages will be available daily for a nominal fee of $1.00 per item.

• Art: Featuring “Sip and Swirl” Guided painting while you sip a delicious drink.

• Activity: Drama/Movement with music.

*Every day at the clubhouse please put your name into a drawing. At the end of each monthly session we will draw out 3 names for a special prize!

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Mission POSSIBLE! (Thursday)
Jun
19

Mission POSSIBLE! (Thursday)

  • Better Together of Northern Michigan, Inc. (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

☀️☀️☀️BTAC Summer Days: Week One: Thursday- Wear Your Favorite T-Shirt This Week!

Come when you can, leave when you need to. Doors will be open from 11:00am-3:00pm

• Bring your lunch and drinks, eat and visit with your friends at the club.

• “BTAC Snacks” and beverages will be available daily for a nominal fee of $1.00 per item.

• Art: Featuring Beaded Wind chime or open art

• Activity: New “Minute to Win It” challenges includes a Mystery Riddle to solve.

*Every day at the clubhouse please put your name into a drawing. At the end of each monthly session we will draw out 3 names for a special prize!

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Mission POSSIBLE! (Tuesday)
Jun
17

Mission POSSIBLE! (Tuesday)

☀️☀️☀️BTAC Summer Days: Week One: Tuesday- Wear Your Favorite T-Shirt This Week!

Come when you can, leave when you need to. Doors will be open from 11:00am-3:00pm

• Bring your lunch and drinks, eat and visit with your friends at the club.

• “BTAC Snacks” and beverages will be available daily for a nominal fee of $1.00 per item.

• Art: Featuring Beaded Creations or open art.

• Activity: “Minute to Win It” Games includes a Scavenger Hunt and prizes.

*Every day at the clubhouse please put your name into a drawing. At the end of each monthly session we will draw out 3 names for a special prize!

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Take a Walk

The Downs Syndrome Association of Michigan is hosting a Walking Club Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30-7:30PM, June 10th through July 31st.

We will meet at the back pavilion, walk to the TART trail (along Parsons) and walk to Airport Access, turn around end at the pavilion.

Once construction is complete, the walking club will use the trail at the Civic Center. The final event for walking club is Harbor Days on August 2nd in Elk Rapids.

If you have any questions, you can reach out to Amy DeHaan by phone at (989) 671-7502, or email:

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!