In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Wellness Café program invites women in the community to join a relaxed and inspiring afternoon of books, conversation, and cultural creativity. Participants are encouraged to bring a book written by a woman author who has inspired them and share why the story, ideas, or message resonated with them. … Continue reading Stories & Henna: A Women’s Book Gathering
We Continue Our Spanish Class
The new 8-week Spanish session will continue the same interactive approach- focusing on listening, speaking, and building confidence through engaging activities rather than memorization. Participants can expect: Movement and interaction Everyday vocabulary and practical conversation A supportive and relaxed learning environment Programs like this reflect the mission of the Elaine Bacon Literacy Program: creating opportunities … Continue reading We Continue Our Spanish Class
Pilates for Beginners with Walchiria
Looking for a gentle way to move your body and reset your mind? 🌿 Join us for Pilates for Beginners, a welcoming mat class led by Walciria, an ISSA Certified Pilates Instructor. This class focuses on simple, mindful movements to build strength, balance, and body awareness — perfect for beginners and all fitness levels. 📅 … Continue reading Pilates for Beginners with Walchiria
🌙✨ You’re Invited: Ramadan Community Iftar ✨🌙
Curious about Ramadan? Want to learn more about the Five Pillars of Islam? Or simply share a meal in community? Join us for a warm and welcoming evening at the Ramadan Community Iftar at the Keweenaw Storytelling Center. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar — a time of fasting, reflection, prayer, and … Continue reading 🌙✨ You’re Invited: Ramadan Community Iftar ✨🌙
Transitioning from High School to College: Supporting International & First-Generation Families
In the last day of February 2026, the Elaine Bacon Literacy Program hosted a Wellness Café session titled “High School to College: Ideas for Making It Less Confusing and More Affordable,” presented by Ruth Gill. The event welcomed about 10 participants, primarily from international families and first-generation college households in our community. For many families … Continue reading Transitioning from High School to College: Supporting International & First-Generation Families
Finding Space to Breathe: Wellness Café Yoga at Fresh Coast Yoga
Today, our Wellness Café gathering at Fresh Coast Yoga was a beautiful reminder of how powerful it is to simply pause and breathe. Led by Beth Krause, nine participants joined the session - women from our community who carved out time in the middle of busy schedules, family responsibilities, and winter fatigue to reconnect with … Continue reading Finding Space to Breathe: Wellness Café Yoga at Fresh Coast Yoga
Sushi-making: A Special Valentine’s Wellness Café
On Valentine’s Day, our Wellness Café gathered at the Portage Lake District Library (PLDL) for a hands-on sushi-making workshop led by our Tokyo-born Yooper Miyoko-san. The session was fully attended, and the room was filled with curiosity and the joy of learning something new together. Participants had the opportunity to learn how to make simple … Continue reading Sushi-making: A Special Valentine’s Wellness Café
Returning Home After the Floods in Aceh Tamiang
Hi, I’m Patria. I’m one of the members of an English group guided by Randy and Jill. In this post, I’d like to share my story about returning to my hometown, Aceh Tamiang (2,138 km from the capital), a small town in eastern Indonesia. You may have heard or read in the news that last … Continue reading Returning Home After the Floods in Aceh Tamiang
Opening Session of Wellness Café: Exploring Mental, Physical, and Emotional Wellness
We are grateful to share that the opening session of our Wellness Café series was a meaningful and successful start to this year’s program. Led by Sabrina from Unite Wellness, the session invited participants to explore the different dimensions of wellness — mental, physical, and emotional — and how these aspects are deeply interconnected in … Continue reading Opening Session of Wellness Café: Exploring Mental, Physical, and Emotional Wellness
Our First Spanish Class Was Full of Laughter (and Music!)
¡Hola! Yesterday we kicked off our very first Spanish class - part of Wellness Cafe program of Elaine Bacon Literacy Program and supported by Keweenaw Community Foundation. Nuestra maestra se llama Estela = Our teacher’s name is Estela Nineteen people showed up, curious, a little nervous, and very ready to try something new. By the … Continue reading Our First Spanish Class Was Full of Laughter (and Music!)
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