Beach Clean Up
All supplies provided—just bring comfy clothes, a water bottle, and a heart for helping.
✨ This is a great way to meet others and give back to the place we call home.
Let’s care for the island together—see you out there!

Creative Writing Workshop
Express yourself through words in a relaxed and welcoming group. Prompts and pens provided.

Pilates with Adrienne
Join us for a free traditional mat Pilates class, sponsored by Adrienne Rilenge Bullard! Pilates is a low-impact workout focusing on core strength, flexibility, balance, and overall body awareness—perfect for boosting energy and easing stress.
Details:
Who: Island employees (proof of employment required)
What to Bring: Mat, towel, water
Cost: Free!
Come move, breathe, and build strength with us—you'll leave feeling refreshed and grounded!

Open Hall
Need a space to meet, play, or just unwind? Open Hall is your time to make the Community Hall your own.
🪑Free lucky bean coffee provided
Come by to:
🎲 Play games
💬 Catch up with friends
📝 Host a small meeting
☕ Simply relax in a shared space
We’ll have tables, games, and tunes ready—just bring yourself and whatever you need for your morning.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Weekly Alcoholics Anonymous meeting open to anyone seeking support or connection in recovery.

Movie Night in the Fort (SPECIAL EVENT)
Watch a movie under the stars inside one of the island’s most iconic landmarks. Free popcorn, pizza, and pop!
Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Improve your English and meet others! Free weekly ESL classes taught in a supportive group setting.

Free Employee Dinner
DINNER DONATED BY TBD
Share a delicious meal with fellow employees. A great way to meet new friends—thank you to TBD for sponsoring!

Table Talk Small Groups
Dive into meaningful small-group conversations. These guided sessions are a chance to reflect, share, and connect with others.

Open Play Sports
Come play! Soccer, volleyball, pickleball, basketball, and more. All skill levels welcome—just show up and have fun.

Open Mic Night
Whether you sing, read poetry, tell jokes, or cheer others on—this night is for everyone! No pressure, just fun.

Pilates with Adrienne
Join us for a free traditional mat Pilates class, sponsored by Adrienne Rilenge Bullard! Pilates is a low-impact workout focusing on core strength, flexibility, balance, and overall body awareness—perfect for boosting energy and easing stress.
Details:
Who: Island employees (proof of employment required)
What to Bring: Mat, towel, water
Cost: Free!
Come move, breathe, and build strength with us—you'll leave feeling refreshed and grounded!

Open Hall
Need a space to meet, play, or just unwind? Open Hall is your time to make the Community Hall your own.
🪑Free lucky bean coffee provided
Come by to:
🎲 Play games
💬 Catch up with friends
📝 Host a small meeting
☕ Simply relax in a shared space
We’ll have tables, games, and tunes ready—just bring yourself and whatever you need for your morning.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Weekly Alcoholics Anonymous meeting open to anyone seeking support or connection in recovery.
Mackinac Connect Monday (MCM)
Our signature weekly event packed with games, team challenges, and new ways to connect. Every week is different, and it's always a blast!
Free pizza and pop provided.

Open Play Sports
Come play! Soccer, volleyball, pickleball, basketball, and more. All skill levels welcome—just show up and have fun.

Table Talk Small Groups
Dive into meaningful small-group conversations. These guided sessions are a chance to reflect, share, and connect with others.

Free Employee Dinner
DINNER DONATED BY YANKEE REBEL
Share a delicious meal with fellow employees. A great way to meet new friends—thank you to Yankee Rebel for sponsoring!

English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Improve your English and meet others! Free weekly ESL classes taught in a supportive group setting.

Arcade Night (SPECIAL EVENT)
Free games and snacks! Join us for a private night at the arcade just for island employees.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Improve your English and meet others! Free weekly ESL classes taught in a supportive group setting.
Mackinac Connect Monday (MCM)
Our signature weekly event packed with games, team challenges, and new ways to connect. Every week is different, and it's always a blast!
Free pizza and pop provided.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Weekly Alcoholics Anonymous meeting open to anyone seeking support or connection in recovery.

Open Hall
Need a space to meet, play, or just unwind? Open Hall is your time to make the Community Hall your own.
🪑Free lucky bean coffee provided
Come by to:
🎲 Play games
💬 Catch up with friends
📝 Host a small meeting
☕ Simply relax in a shared space
We’ll have tables, games, and tunes ready—just bring yourself and whatever you need for your morning.

Pilates with Adrienne
Join us for a free traditional mat Pilates class, sponsored by Adrienne Rilenge Bullard! Pilates is a low-impact workout focusing on core strength, flexibility, balance, and overall body awareness—perfect for boosting energy and easing stress.
Details:
Who: Island employees (proof of employment required)
What to Bring: Mat, towel, water
Cost: Free!
Come move, breathe, and build strength with us—you'll leave feeling refreshed and grounded!

Send a Post Card Home
Write a little love to someone far away. We’ve got postcards, stamps, and pens—you bring the words.

Open Play Sports
Come play! Soccer, volleyball, pickleball, basketball, and more. All skill levels welcome—just show up and have fun.

Table Talk Small Groups
Dive into meaningful small-group conversations. These guided sessions are a chance to reflect, share, and connect with others.

Free Employee Dinner
DINNER DONATED BY IROQUOIS HOTEL
Share a delicious meal with fellow employees. A great way to meet new friends—thank you to Iroquois for sponsoring!

English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Improve your English and meet others! Free weekly ESL classes taught in a supportive group setting.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Improve your English and meet others! Free weekly ESL classes taught in a supportive group setting.
Mackinac Connect Monday (MCM)
Our signature weekly event packed with games, team challenges, and new ways to connect. Every week is different, and it's always a blast!
Free pizza and pop provided.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Weekly Alcoholics Anonymous meeting open to anyone seeking support or connection in recovery.

Open Hall
Need a space to meet, play, or just unwind? Open Hall is your time to make the Community Hall your own.
🪑Free lucky bean coffee provided
Come by to:
🎲 Play games
💬 Catch up with friends
📝 Host a small meeting
☕ Simply relax in a shared space
We’ll have tables, games, and tunes ready—just bring yourself and whatever you need for your morning.

Pilates with Adrienne
Join us for a free traditional mat Pilates class, sponsored by Adrienne Rilenge Bullard! Pilates is a low-impact workout focusing on core strength, flexibility, balance, and overall body awareness—perfect for boosting energy and easing stress.
Details:
Who: Island employees (proof of employment required)
What to Bring: Mat, towel, water
Cost: Free!
Come move, breathe, and build strength with us—you'll leave feeling refreshed and grounded!

Rock Painting
A calming, fun evening of painting and connecting. Decorate a rock to keep or share—no art skills needed.
Beach Bonfire (SPECIAL EVENT)
Celebrate summer with music, marshmallows, and new friends under the stars. Bring a blanket or a buddy or both!

Open Play Sports
Come play! Soccer, volleyball, pickleball, basketball, and more. All skill levels welcome—just show up and have fun.

Table Talk Small Groups
Dive into meaningful small-group conversations. These guided sessions are a chance to reflect, share, and connect with others.

Free Employee Dinner
DINNER DONATED BY GRAND HOTEL
Share a delicious meal with fellow employees. A great way to meet new friends—thank you to Grand Hotel for sponsoring!

English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Improve your English and meet others! Free weekly ESL classes taught in a supportive group setting.

Bracelet Making
🎨 Free & open to all island employees
Slow down and get creative with a cozy evening of bracelet making at Watercolor Café.
Choose your colors, craft your own design, and make something meaningful—whether it’s a gift, a keepsake, or a symbol of your island season. No experience needed, and all materials are provided.
Bring a friend or come solo—there’s a seat at the table for you.

Mackinac Connect Monday
Free and open to all island workers. This is what Mackinac Connect is all about.
Every Monday night, Mackinac Connect invites you into something more—a space to laugh, meet new people, and feel a little more at home on this funny, beautiful, little island.
This first gathering kicks off with food, games, and a few unexpected twists that’ll get you talking, moving, and laughing. Come as you are. Bring a friend or come solo—we promise you'll leave feeling more connected.
Let the season begin.

Open Hall
🪑 Free & open to all island employees and residents
Need a space to meet, play, or just unwind? Open Hall is your time to make the Community Hall your own.
Come by to:
🎲 Play games
💬 Catch up with friends
📝 Host a small meeting
☕ Simply relax in a shared space
We’ll have tables, games, and tunes ready—just bring yourself and whatever you need for your morning.

Pilates with Adrienne
Join us for a free traditional mat Pilates class, sponsored by Adrienne Rilenge Bullard! Pilates is a low-impact workout focusing on core strength, flexibility, balance, and overall body awareness—perfect for boosting energy and easing stress.
Details:
Who: Island employees (proof of employment required)
What to Bring: Mat, towel, water
Cost: Free!
Come move, breathe, and build strength with us—you'll leave feeling refreshed and grounded!