Dementia Friendly Saline will host its 2nd Annual Best Life Spring Fair
Editor’s note: Dementia Friendly Saline has reached out specifically to invite Manchester residents to attend this event one community over. submitted by Chelsea Harvey, Dementia Friendly Saline Dementia Friendly Saline will host its 2nd Annual Best Life Spring Fair on Saturday, May 17, from 10am to 3pm, at Liberty School in Saline. This free event […]
Easter basket–making event at Worth Repeating
submitted by Joy Matthews Hop on in to Worth Repeating and register to make a special Easter basket for your child, parent, or a loved one. Each basket will cost $12 and will be filled with your choice of merchandise from Worth Repeating, and includes clear wrap and ribbon for a bow. You may also […]
MAHS to host geology of Manchester presentation
submitted by Kathleen Feldkamp Graddy, Manchester Area Historical Society Ever wonder why some areas have hills, lakes, wetlands, and other areas do not? The Manchester Area Historical Society will present a program titled The Role of Geology in Shaping the Surface of the Manchester Area at their regular monthly meeting on April 10 at 7pm at […]
Open House set at RV resort on Parr Road
submitted by Hidden Lakes RV Resort You’re invited to Hidden Lakes RV Resort’s open house on Saturday, April 26, from 2pm to 4pm. Explore our picturesque resort in Manchester, Michigan, nestled in nature’s tranquility. Tour our RV sites, amenities, and friendly community. Refreshments will be provided. Hidden Lakes RV Resort is located at 11485 Parr […]
After school art at the library: tie-dye shoelaces
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library will have supplies to upgrade your shoes with customized laces. Learn new ways to lace your sneakers by creating unique styles on Friday, April 11, at 3:30pm, in the upstairs lounge. Materials provided; recommended for ages 5–18. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for […]
Egg-Topia Make & Take at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will offer an Egg-Topia Make & Take crafting program on Thursday, April 10, at 5pm, in the City Room. Get creative this spring and assemble an egg topiary tree using plastic Easter eggs and other seasonal items. Materials provided; for ages 15+ due to […]
Washtenaw County holding two birding programs in the Leonard Preserve
by Sara Swanson The birds are back in town! Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation (WCPARC) will be holding two birding programs in the Leonard Preserve located at 375 N Union St in Manchester on Saturday, May 10, led by Kelsey Dehring. The first is a Migratory Bird Day program from 8am until 10am. As WCPARC […]
Learn to make pasta with Chef Keegan
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will host Chef Keegan of The Lakehouse Bakery on Thursday, April 3, at 6pm for a pasta-making workshop. Learn how easy it is to make pasta at home. Chef Keegan will teach step by step how to make delicious homemade pasta with just a […]
Come play bingo at the library!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat Join the Manchester District Library staff for BINGO! for all ages April 3 at the Library. Join the staff on the first Thursday of each month for a rousing round in the Teen Spot at 6:30pm. All ages are welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information […]
A Memory Cafe is coming to Manchester!

by Sara Swanson You may have read our previous articles about Dementia Friendly Saline and their events geared toward people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s along with their caretakers. One type of event they organize is a memory cafe. In the past, attending one would have meant a drive out of town but no longer! […]