Category Archives: Health & Wellness

Community Resources, Did You Know, Health & Wellness

Did You Know? Hazardous Waste Collection

Do you have old but hazardous items that are difficult to get rid of? The Cass County Road Commission is ready and waiting to accept many of those difficult-to-dispose-of items on September 6 from 3 to 6 PM. Load up your vehicle with those chemicals, cleaners, paints, automotive fluids, and more to get them disposed of safely and properly. Check the flyer below for the complete list of what will and will not be accepted, but here’s your chance to get rid of many kinds of old appliances, batteries, light bulbs, and more. It’s so much better than the landfill and your home will be much cleaner and safer.

Be sure to check the flier below for complete details about what can and cannot be accepted, and have a good clean up to get ready for winter!!

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Health & Wellness, Resiliency, Resiliency ~ 'bouncing back

Trauma-awareness workshop planned for Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC ~ A workshop is planned for mid-August to help the community understand the impact of trauma on individuals and groups.

The meeting is from 9 a.m. to 12 noon Aug. 16, 2018, at Dowagiac Middle School in Dowagiac.  The workshop is free.

The Great Start Collaborative of Cass  County is partnering with Dowagiac Schools,  Lewis Cass ISD and United Way of Southwest Michigan to offer the opportunity.

Workshop presenters plan to present information to help others:

  • to develop knowledge and understanding of trauma and its impact on children;
  • to learn about how to help children and families  develop resilience;
  • to strengthen collaboration among providers, educators, and other concerned groups and individuals.To register or get more information, visit traumainformedcommunities.eventbrite.com.                                         ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~                                                                                OFFKM opens Transition House for parolees, probationers.
Gardening / Ministry of Gardening, Health & Wellness, Uncategorized

OFFKM prez, 4-H youth plant, harvest garden

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We’re at the end of March right now, with rainy and overcast weather, but we know spring will truly emerge . . . soon!

     We’re reminded of the ‘ministry of gardening,’ as practiced by Bro. Curtis May, president of Our Father’s Family Keeper Ministries.

Bro. Curtis May, president of Our Father’s Family Keeper Ministries, shared his passion for gardening with 4-H youth who planted and harvested vegetables and gave away the food.

     Working with a group of 4-H youth, Bro. May and they planted and cared for vegetables they grew in his garden last year: beautiful, strong healthy kale and other greens, cabbage, tomatoes and eggplant, okra and various other peppers.

     The harvested garden  vegetables were donated to seniors, a private school in Cassopolis and a bi-weekly food bank.

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~ To watch a video of some of the vegetables grown and harvested, click here! ~

Health & Wellness

Free dental services offered at Cassopolis Wellness event

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CASSOPOLIS ~ Need your teeth cleaned or cavities filled or maybe even one of those pearls extracted . . . but short on cash or dental insurance?

Free dental services will be offered for free at an April 8, 2018, Dental and Wellness event at Camp Wagner in Cassopolis, Mich.

     Next month, in April 2018, at Camp Wagner in Cassopolis, guests can have some dental work done . . . for free!

     These services are provided free at the “Community Health and Dental Fair” at Camp Wagner, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 8, 2018.  This is day of wellness and health for both adults and children.

     One service will be provided per person.

     Guests are encouraged to arrive early; Camp Wagner is located at 19088 Brownsville St.

     For more information, call Camp Wagner at 269.476.2550.

Community Health and Dental Fair, on April 8, 2018, at Camp Wagner in Cassopolis, Mich.

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Family Fun, Fellowships and Retreats, Health & Wellness

Now is time to reserve OFFKM retreat sites

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You’ve thought long and hard about the need to take your spouse, family, church, ministry or group away for a retreat, and now is the time to move on that inspiration: Make time and find a place for your church, ministry or group retreat.

     Our Father’s Family Keeper Ministries is now taking reservations for a day or overnight retreat at one of its beautiful, relaxing retreat spots in Southwest Michigan.

     OFFKM maintains a lakeside spot with a full, cement basketball court, kayaks and pontoons for exploring the beautiful lake and various games for backyard fellowship.

     Or, consider making it more rustic, and head into the “great outback” that is Camp B!

     Call for details today!

Entrance to Camp B

Sleeping tents at Camp B

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