Community Briefs: Labor Day Walk, Workshops for Single Parents

Chelsea Community Hospital plans Labor Day Walk

The Chelsea Community Hospital Healthy Communities Walking Program invites area residents, family, friends and visitors to participate in its Labor Day Fun Walk on Sept. 5 at the Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd. in Chelsea. This free event includes 5.3- or 1.5-mile options for all fitness levels.

The day begins with registration and information on programs at 9 a.m., followed by group walks at 10 a.m. on the 5.3-mile Hickory Hills Trail, the 1.5-mile Bog Trail and a walking scavenger hunt for families.

"Participation in area walking events like this is a great way to get active with your kids, family and friends," hospital spokeswoman Jennifer Berry said in a press release. "Over time, regular exercise like walking can give you stronger bones, better balance, increased energy, increased stamina, increased strength, weight loss, reduced stress and connection with others."

An annual $10 vehicle pass is required for park entry, which can be purchased upon arrival at the Discovery Center Desk. 

For more information, email Sheri Montoye at montoyes@cch.org or call734-475-6121.

Parents Without Partners to host 'Nautical Nights' event

An educational conference for single parents is planned for Aug. 20 by the Ann Arbor Chapter of Parents Without Partners (PWP) at the Clarion Barcelo Hotel, 8600 Merriman Rd. in Romulus. 

Highlights will include informative workshops for single parents from 1-4 p.m. The free workshops are open to the public.

The workshops will begin at 1 p.m. with a keynote address on “Wills and Trusts” presented by Nancy Nawrocki, a Wayne State University law school graduate specializing in elder law. Highlights will include discussion of revocable trusts, durable health care power of attorney and protecting our homes and savings.

The next workshop will feature Marilyn Hill from the Lenawee Evening Toastmasters presenting the “Rules of Life," her philosophy and guiding principles for a good life.

The final workshop will feature award-winning Ann Arbor-area chiropractor Dr. Thomas Klapp, who will explain “How to Get Healthy, Eliminate Stress Forever and Feel Great from Now On," a discussion of how to prevent common diseases and avoid major health problems. 

The evening will conclude with an awards banquet at 6:30 p.m. to honor outstanding PWP members in the region. The dinner is also open to the public and costs $30.

Following the banquet, a “Nautical Nights” dance will be held from 8:30 p.m.-midnight featuring music by DJ Mike Jackson. Admission costs $6 for members, $7 for married alumni and $8 for guests. The attire is dressy, and there will be a cash bar.

For more information, call 734-578-3664 or visit the Parents Without Partners website.