February 2025
An important component of The Community House (TCH) returning to its nonprofit mission is changing our website URL back to an ‘.org’ from a ‘.com’. This is critical as we apply for grants and to lessen the confusion that we are a nonprofit helping others. The new website address is: communityhousehelps.org.
Masterclass Professional Development Lectures: Help At-Risk Girls
These lectures will help businesspeople hone their skills for everyday interactions and decision making. Come learn and meet other professionals at all career stages while helping TCH give sponsorship dollars to Women of Tomorrow’s at-risk teen girls. Wednesdays, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. $35 per lecture. Sponsored by: Oakland University School of Business Administration, MiBank and The Original Print Shoppe. Register: communityhousehelps.org.
February 19: “Always the Windshield, Never the Bug” is part of turnaround CEO specialist Camille Jayne’s successful Bulletproof Your Success™ series. Learn to stand or stake your ground; deal with uncomfortable situations; understand the gut drivers and personal brand attributes that guide your career path. Walk away with better insights on how to get what you want in your career.
March 19: “Create a Culture of Belonging” is part of James Cristbrook’s James Inspires You dynamic speaking series. Go beyond diversity and inclusion, learning how to help yourself and others in the workplace. James has forged an extraordinary path for his dynamic speaking engagements nationwide teaching others how to create a culture of belonging. Audiences leave inspired with an indelible mark of how to make positive changes.
Get & Give a Basket, March 27: Help Feed Others
A great night of connection, conversation and community while contributing to a worthy cause of helping to feed 1,200 food insecure families in partnership with UC Family Services in Troy. Purchase a lovely gift basket (“Get”) and help TCH contribute (“Give”) nourishing food bags to help feed others in need. 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. Tickets: $35/person. To donate a gift basket call: 248.594.6414. Register: communityhousehelps.org.
Annual Grand Gala, April 11 with Grand Honoree Dr. Ora Hirsch Pescovitz
A powerful evening as our main fundraiser for all our Outreach Programs and our Charity Helping Charities efforts for our seven nonprofit partners. And importantly to recognize our Grand Honoree, Dr. Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, M.D. president of Oakland University, a renowned pediatric endocrinologist, investigator and administrative educator who has dedicated her career to service. The criteria for choosing the Grand Honoree is one who is passionate and committed to our four foundational Pillars of Vibrancy: Education, Culture, Wellness and Philanthropy. Few people have demonstrated the passion and commitment to giving back in these four areas as much as President Pescovitz in her work, personal life and community involvement. She has increased student success, scholarship and community engagement, and focused major efforts on diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability. Black Tie optional. 6pm-9pm. Register for tickets or tables at: communityhousehelps.org or 248.594.6414. Sponsorships available.
Classes Open for Registration at communityhousehelps.org
Kids Create Action Art running February 27-March 20 10-11a.m; 4 class series
Kids Create - Dino Discovery, March 8 10-11 a.m.
Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People, April 1 6:30-9 p.m.
Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People, March 31 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Floral Design, February 26 3-5 p.m.
Cell Phone Photography, March 8 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
New Classes: Registration Open February 17
Knife Skills with Executive Chef Ryan Friedrich
Vocal Techniques for Performance: Ready for the Stage
Intro to Ballet for Children; 4 class series
Intro to Ballet for Adults; 4 class series
Stretching for Flexibility and Mobility
Starting on Monday mornings in mid-March we are delighted Sandra will teach Gentle Yoga and Mixed Level Yoga classes. Registration opens February 17.
TCH Recognized as “Best of Weddings”
The Knot wedding magazine rated TCH as the 2025 Best of Weddings highlighting our commitment to exceptional wedding experiences. TCH entered The Knot Hall of Fame reserved for venues that achieve Best of Weddings status for four consecutive years.
