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Laughter Yoga
Benzie Laughter Club Every other Monday starting June 2nd June 2, June 16, June 30, (no yoga on July 14), July 28, August 11, and August 25 FREE Mills Community House, Upper Level (2) 7:00pm Donations help support Mills Community House and Benzie Laughter Club Laughter yoga involves various movement and breathing exercises to promote intentional laughter. Breathing exercises are used to connect the diaphragm and prepare the lungs for laughter. What follows are a series of "laughter exercises" that combine gentle improvisational movements and playful visualization techniques. Laughter exercises are interspersed with breathing exercises. Anyone can participate in laughter yoga. It helps to have an open mind and sense of curiosity. No special equipment is needed. |
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Open Auditions for "Steel Magnolias"
Benzie County Players Tuesday June 3 6:00pm, Upper Level (2) The Benzie County Players are excited to share their next show, "Steel Magnolias". Auditions are open to the community and will be held Tuesday, June 3rd at 6:00pm. Performances will be the last week of August at the Mills Community House. No need to prepare anything, materials will be provided at auditions. Cast: 6 women Truvy - 40s Annelle - 19 Clairee - 60s M'Lynn - 50s Ouiser - 60s Benzie County Players will audition interested parties of all ages. |
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Benzonia Area Community Emergency Fund Concert
Mills Community House Association Sunday, June 8 4:00-6:00 Location: Five Shores Brewing 163 S Benzie Blvd, Benzonia, MI 49616 In Concert: Grand Crew Artist bio: Music Conjures up memories and emotions from our individual walks of life. Grand Crew has decades of combined experience bringing fun and entertainment to public gigs and private parties. Our song selection is a walk down memory lane for the classic rock, R&B, blues, and country fans. More than just a cover band, each song is unique to our own arrangement. A quote from one of our favorite gigs, "Oh what fun we all had. Thank you for the LOVE and music you brought to our little neck of the woods." -Kathy and Don B. What is the Benzonia Area Community Emergency Fund? The Benzonia Area Community Emergency Fund will financially assist an individual or a family that has fallen upon hard times. This is done on a one time basis through the payment of a known expense such as a medical, housing or utility bill. Funds are collected and administered through the Mills Community House Association. Funds are raised on a monthly basis by means of live concerts that are free of charge and open to the public. Caring area musicians and performers donate their time and talent. |
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Community Sound Bath
Peaceful Vibrations Up North Summer 2025 Sessions June 11, 7:00pm: Full Moon Sound Bath June 25, 7:00pm: New Moon Sound Bath July 27, 10:00am: Relaxing Journey Sound Bath August 10, 10:00am: Chakra Balancing Sound Bath What is a sound bath? A sound bath is a meditative experience where you are "bathed" in sound waves of specific frequencies to promote deep relaxation and restoration. You will experience the soothing sounds of quartz crystal singing bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, and other instruments as they resonate with your body's energetic centers allowing your own healing powers to activate. Space is limited, please plan to RSVP closer to the event date Sound baths are provided free to the community. Donations will be accepted and used to support both Mills Community House and Peaceful Vibrations. |
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Benzonia Academy Lecture Series
Benzie Area Historical Society and Museum 2nd Thursday of every month Thursday, June 12 7:00 pm Join BAHS on Thursday, June 12th, at the Mills Community House, 7 pm, for our upcoming Benzonia Academy Lecture as Larry White presents: "Golden Age of Crystal Lake Resorts." Can't make it in person? Join us live on Zoom! Just click the link below. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84400774929 |
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Mostly Sunny Summer Concert Series
Benzie County Community Chorus Performances: Saturday June 14 Sunday June 15 Monday June 16 Tickets are $20, available at benziechorus.org or the QR code. For more information, contact [email protected] or call 231-651-0311. |
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Laughter Yoga
Benzie Laughter Club Every other Monday starting June 2nd June 2, June 16, June 30, (no yoga on July 14), July 28, August 11, and August 25 FREE Mills Community House, Upper Level (2) 7:00pm Donations help support Mills Community House and Benzie Laughter Club Laughter yoga involves various movement and breathing exercises to promote intentional laughter. Breathing exercises are used to connect the diaphragm and prepare the lungs for laughter. What follows are a series of "laughter exercises" that combine gentle improvisational movements and playful visualization techniques. Laughter exercises are interspersed with breathing exercises. Anyone can participate in laughter yoga. It helps to have an open mind and sense of curiosity. No special equipment is needed. |
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Summer Program Series
Plant It Wild Wednesday, June 18 7:00pm Journey from Invasive Ornamentals to Native Plants in a Shady and Difficult Yard After learning how important native plants are to the ecosystem, presenter Andrea Walworth converted her shady yard from a blend of invasive and nonnative plants to primarily natives. She will share what she’s accomplished in the last 3 years and what she learned along the way. |
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Strawberry Social
Mills Community House, Benzonia Public Library, First Congregational Church of Benzonia UCC Celebrating 100 Years of Community! Sunday, June 22 2:00-4:00 Lower Level: Strawberry Sundaes and Strawberry Shortcakes Library Porch: Crafts and Games Library Meeting Room: Videographer Jeffrey Smith recording memories and comments on Mills Community House and Benzonia Public Library **Vanilla Ice Cream donated by Hilltop Coffee and Ice Cream **Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits provided by Market Basket |
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Cookbook Book Club
Mills Community House Association 4th Monday of the month Monday, June 23 12:00-1:00 Lower Level (L) Let's gather to talk about cookbooks, share our favorite cookbooks, and try food made from our favorite cookbooks. If you can and want to, please bring a dish to pass from a cookbook of your choosing and also bring the book with you. *If your favorite cookbook is pinterest, or a blog, or your own heart, that counts! Come on over. Cookbook Book Club will be on the Lower Level of Mills Community House. There is a kitchen on this level so if anything needs to be reheated or stored in the fridge we can accommodate that. Let's cook! |
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Community Sound Bath
Peaceful Vibrations Up North Summer 2025 Sessions June 11, 7:00pm: Full Moon Sound Bath June 25, 7:00pm: New Moon Sound Bath July 27, 10:00am: Relaxing Journey Sound Bath August 10, 10:00am: Chakra Balancing Sound Bath What is a sound bath? A sound bath is a meditative experience where you are "bathed" in sound waves of specific frequencies to promote deep relaxation and restoration. You will experience the soothing sounds of quartz crystal singing bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, and other instruments as they resonate with your body's energetic centers allowing your own healing powers to activate. Space is limited, please plan to RSVP closer to the event date Sound baths are provided free to the community. Donations will be accepted and used to support both Mills Community House and Peaceful Vibrations. |
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Laughter Yoga
Benzie Laughter Club Every other Monday starting June 2nd June 2, June 16, June 30, (no yoga on July 14), July 28, August 11, and August 25 FREE Mills Community House, Upper Level (2) 7:00pm Donations help support Mills Community House and Benzie Laughter Club Laughter yoga involves various movement and breathing exercises to promote intentional laughter. Breathing exercises are used to connect the diaphragm and prepare the lungs for laughter. What follows are a series of "laughter exercises" that combine gentle improvisational movements and playful visualization techniques. Laughter exercises are interspersed with breathing exercises. Anyone can participate in laughter yoga. It helps to have an open mind and sense of curiosity. No special equipment is needed. |
