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!)
Women’s Wellness Café – Opening Session
A welcoming space for women to pause, reflect, and reconnect with their wellbeing The Elaine Bacon Literacy Program, in collaboration with unitē Mental Health & Wellness, is excited to invite the community to the opening session of the Women’s Wellness Café — a gentle, welcoming gathering designed to support reflection, connection, and everyday wellbeing. This … Continue reading Women’s Wellness Café – Opening Session
Spanish Class for Beginners at PLDL
We’re excited to announce a new Spanish Class for Beginners hosted by the Elaine Bacon Literacy Program (EBLP) at the Portage Lake District Library (PLDL). This pilot program is designed to make language learning welcoming, practical, and accessible for adult learners in our community. Whether you’ve always wanted to learn Spanish or are simply curious … Continue reading Spanish Class for Beginners at PLDL
International Neighbors Winter/Spring 2026
We’re excited to share our International Neighbors Winter–Spring 2026 Diary Dates! 🌍Please find the attached flyer with all of our upcoming weekly programs from January through June. As always, International Neighbors is a welcoming community gathering that celebrates culture, art, food, and the outdoors. We bring together local residents, international families, newcomers, and longtime Yoopers … Continue reading International Neighbors Winter/Spring 2026
Giving Tuesday 2025: Growing Literacy and Community Together
During the recent Giving Tuesday campaign through the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation, the Elaine Bacon Literacy Program received over $4,200 in community donations. We are grateful for this strong show of support and for the many individuals who helped share our work and encourage giving. Giving Tuesday offers local nonprofit organizations an opportunity to … Continue reading Giving Tuesday 2025: Growing Literacy and Community Together
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