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earn how to trim the waistline, improve health and strengthen bones and muscles by joining Step to Greater Health Community Walking Club; a walking group dedicated to the well-being of its’ members. Walking is simple and natural and doesn’t require any instruction or skill. Join the group on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in Palmer Park at 6 P.M., for a gentle, low-impact exercise that’s easy, free and available to everyone. Participants at all levels of fitness are welcome. Step to Greater Health Community Walking Club is a positive, supportive group and a great way to meet new people, explore the trails, and enjoy the outdoors. Monthly enrichment demonstrations are available to walking club members at a discounted rate. Silent 2016 Program runs through November A uctionand 17.Gala During the months of October November the walking group will be held indoors.
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ocial media has practically become a part of everyday life. People are continually browsing their phones, logging on to their computers and checking to see the ‘likes’ and comments posted on their profiles online. For a business, checking to see if their social media presence is going strong has become more important than ever. W.A. Hooper Social Media Management assists with company Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other media presence. Walter Hooper understands the importance for a business to move forward with a strong social media presence. His background includes a
Cost: Free. Location: Palmer Park, meet at the Splash Park off Merrill Plaisance, Detroit. For more information, visit Olive-Seed.com/STGH at the Packard Proving Grounds
The Great Gatsby Gala in Shelby
Sat, August 27 the Charleston sound good? Expect a roaring good time with lappers and
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roaring 20’s music, dinner, dancing, silent auction and classic Packard automobiles at the Packard Proving Grounds Historic site from 6 to 11 P.M., August 27. Attendees at the Great Gatsby Gala, in Shelby Township will really have the opportunity to step back in time with Ticket price $50 per person, $100 per couple, $350 for tables of 8 dressing in 1920’s attire and enjoying the vintage ambiance of the stately buildings and grounds. “We’re thrilled to be able to Live host a fund raising event for the Packard Motor Car Foundation, and Roaring we’re hoping to generate enough to 20’s complete the road sign this year” said Music Event Coordinator, Mary Anne Demo. “Local businesses have donated Purchase tickets at Eventbrite.com/GreatGatsbyGala almost everything for this event which Contact: Mary Anne Demo, Event Coordinator is absolutely amazing. We really appreciate the support” continues Demo. 586-943-5785 cell/text • MaryAnne@PackardEvents.org ve The Packard Proving Grounds Historic site was part of the Packard Motor Car www.PackardEvents.org 8317 Foundation, and was designed Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site by Albert Kahn in 1928. When Packard went out of business in the 1950’s, Ford Motor Company purchased the property and later sold 14 acres to the Packard Motor Car Foundation. Events held on site help to generate funds for ongoing restoration work at this historic site.
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Cost: $50 per person or $350 for a table of eight. Visit PPG-GreatGatsbyGala. EventBrite.com to purchase tickets online. Location: Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township. 586-943-5785
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Proceeds to benefit the Packard Motor Car Foundation and restoration projects at the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site
Price includes dinner and drinks • 21+ please Black tie or 20’s attire required
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