A slate of fitness classes, health education programs and community fundraisers are scheduled across Sanilac County this summer, with multiple events hosted or supported by McKenzie Health System, according to a community announcement.
May 11–July 2: Fitness classes offered
McKenzie Health System is offering Session 3 fitness classes through July 2, featuring aqua aerobics at various times and fitness levels. Pricing is based on participation frequency.
For more information or to register, visit the website or call 810‑648‑6117.
June 2: Diabetes support group scheduled
A monthly Diabetes Support Group will meet June 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Sandusky First United Methodist Church, 68 Lexington St., Sandusky.
The event is free and refreshments will be served. For information or to register, call 810‑648‑0592.
June 4–5: Auxiliary golf scramble fundraiser
The McKenzie Health System Auxiliary Golf Scramble will take place Thursday, June 4, and Friday, June 5, at Woodland Hills Golf Course, 320 Gates Road, Sandusky.
Registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by a golf ball drop at 8:45 a.m. and a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Golfers may participate one or both days. Proceeds from the event support McKenzie Health System.
Sponsorships, team registration and golf ball drop tickets are available at mckenziehealth.org/Golf or by calling 810‑648‑6127, according to organizers.
June 5: Alzheimer’s disease support group offered
The Sanilac County Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group will meet June 5 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on the McKenzie Health System hospital campus, in the back dining room at 120 Delaware St., Sandusky.
Both in‑person and virtual attendance options are available. The event is free. For questions or to register, call 810‑648‑0580.
June 10: Blood drive and Healthy Living program planned
A Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled for June 10 from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at Sanilac Medical Care Facility, 137 N. Elk St., Sandusky.
To schedule a donation time, call 810‑648‑6127 or visit the Red Cross website and use the sponsor code McKenzieHealth, according to the announcement.
Later that day, the Healthy Living…Together series will host a Fairy Garden Workshop from noon to 1 p.m., featuring community member and fairy garden expert Jen Gezequel. Both in‑person and virtual options are available, with registration required.
In‑person attendance includes a $6 lunch, while the virtual option is free. Registration is available at mckenziehealth.org/Healthy-Living or by calling 810‑648‑6127, according to the announcement.
June 17: Healthy Living program focuses on cooking with kids
The Healthy Living…Together series continues June 17 from noon to 1 p.m. with a program on Cooking With Kids, led by Taryn Strausser of Mama’s Mission.
The session offers both in‑person and virtual attendance. In‑person participants may purchase lunch for $6, while virtual participation is free. Registration is required and available at mckenziehealth.org/Healthy-Living or by calling 810‑648‑6127, according to the announcement.
June 23–Aug. 11: Fall‑prevention classes available for seniors
A Matter of Balance program designed for seniors will run June 23 through Aug. 11, with participants able to choose between two locations.
Classes are held Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. at Countryside Free Methodist Church, 912 W. Sanilac Road, Sandusky, and from 1 to 3 p.m. at Croswell Wesleyan Church, 200 Peck Road, Croswell.
The free program is presented by Michigan State University Extension educators Kristina Swartzendruber and Jacqui Rabine. Registration is available by calling 810‑648‑6127 or visiting mckenziehealth.org/Balance, according to the announcement.
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