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March 2025

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We invite community members to take part in our lectures, events and classes that will enable us to support our outreach efforts in helping others. Our nonprofit partners for the Spring programs and events below are Women of Tomorrow Girls Mentoring and Scholarship Program and United Community Family Services. Register at communityhousehelps.org.


Masterclass Professional Development Lectures: Businesspeople will hone their skills for everyday interactions and growth. Wednesdays, 11:30am-1:30pm. $35 per lecture. Sponsors: Oakland University School of Business, MiBank and The Original Print Shoppe.


March 19: “Create a Culture of Belonging” is part of James Cristbrook’s James Inspires You dynamic speaking series. James has forged an extraordinary path nationwide teaching others how to create a culture of belonging.


March 27: “Get & Give a Basket Event”: Help feed families in need. A fun “girls night out” (and any brave men!) of

connection and community while contributing to a worthy cause of helping to feed 1,200 food insecure families. Purchase a lovely gift basket (“Get”) and help TCH contribute (“Give”) nourishing food boxes in time for the Easter holiday. 5:30-7:30pm. $35/person.


April 16: “Turn Connections into Community: Top 5 Qualities of the Best Networkers” Tina Sula, a networking expert and philanthropic advisor guides people in achieving their goals and aspirations.


Register before classes are filled:

Kids Create Action Art, 4 class series

Cell Phone Photography

Kids Create - Dino Discovery

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People

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


Registration Opens March 1 for April Classes:


Sandra Krafsur: - Master Yoga Instructor teaching Gentle Yoga and Mixed Level Yoga.

Chair Pilates Classes: A low-impact workout builds strength, flexibility and posture using a chair for support or balance, offering a gentle way to improve core strength and overall mobility. (6-week series)

Introduction to Ballroom Dancing: Learn the basic steps and rhythms of popular dances like the waltz, tango and foxtrot. Perfect for beginners, a fun and supportive environment will build your confidence and skills on the dance floor. (6-week series)


Challenge Island Family Fun Night: Roller Coaster Ridge: The history of roller coasters starting with Coney Island, how they’ve changed, and how physics and engineering make roller coasters possible. Each family becomes their own design firm to create and build a working coaster.


Cellphone Photography for You and Your Plus One: Explore creative techniques on how to make everyday moments look extraordinary. (4-week series)


Introduction to Latin Dancing Class: Dive into the vibrant world of Latin rhythms, learning the basics of salsa and merengue. For beginners or those looking to refresh their moves, this class will have you moving to the beat with confidence. (6-week series)


The Art of French Macaroons Virtual Class: Learn the delicate process of creating these melt-in-your-mouth treats. Be guided through every step to ensure you create these colorful confections with confidence.


Introduction to Bartending: Master the fundamentals of mixing drinks, understanding bar tools, and basic cocktail recipes.


Challenge Island Family Fun Night – Agra Monkey Playground: Families learn about the Taj Mahal and their challenges with keeping the monkeys in the nearby jungle away from the tourists; each family then builds a small paper-cutout and a playground of activities for the monkeys to play in.


Intermediate Bartending: Refine advanced mixing techniques, specialty cocktails, and understanding flavor profiles.


Go to communityhousehelps.org for exciting May classes!


TCH Charity Helping Charities: Birmingham Youth Assistance is seeking nominations by March 14 for their annual Celebration of Youth in Service, honoring youth who give back to their community. This recognition of area middle school and high school students is a wonderful addition to college applications, and selected nominees will also receive financial awards. For more information, visit BirminghamYouthAssistance.org.



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