Adult Programs

Learn about Ukrainian egg decorating, or pysanky, and even try your hand at it. The first half of this workshop will talk about the history of this craft and explain the how-to. The second half you can try your hand at decorating an egg. Space will be limited so register early!

Robin Agnew of Aunt Agatha’s bookshop in Ann Arbor will briefly discuss a history of the mystery genre, including new writers and trends that are popular now. She will also provide several handouts for future reading reference.

This real-world presentation is organized to provide direction on how to get control over the management and oversight of your retirement assets.

Theresa, a professional organizer for over ten years, will share her expertise on how to get organized. The program will include a little bit of everything with before and after pictures and a Q & A session too!

Learn how to attract butterflies to your garden. Local resident and teacher Mary Kraniak will share her passion for monarch butterflies and nature in this talk and walk presentation

Dr. Patrick Glidden is a veterinarian certified in Animal Chiropractic through the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association. He will be presenting a talk on how to use chiropractic medicine as both an alternative as well as a compliment to traditional veterinary care. He will cover some basic chiropractic principals and how this drug free approach could improve the quality of life for both healthy and arthritic pets.

Alberta Adams has long been Detroit’s undisputed Queen of Blues. Born, July 26, 1917, she celebrated her 94th birthday in 2011. Ms. Adams has toured with T-Bone Walker, Louis Jordan, Cleanhead Vinson, and has performed at the famous Apollo Theater with Dizzy Gillespie. She is backed by the RJ Spangler Trio with Larry Smith on alto sax, a true jazz master. This performance is made possible-in-part, by the generous support of the Jazz Foundation of America.

The Michiwinds Chamber Ensemble (Kim J. Teal, flute; Christy Dodge, flute; Don Davenport, clarinet; and JoAnn Royce, clarinet) will be playing classical selections, with additional members from the Belle Valley Community Band (oboe, clarinets, horns, tenor saxophone and euphonium).

Enjoy the tranquil sounds of classical guitar, performed by James Bach and Dana Bradshaw, both of Lapeer. The duo will be playing timeless pieces from the Classical, Romantic, and Baroque periods. Both performers are students in U of M Flint’s music program. Please join us in welcoming them to the Gardenside Stage!