
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
What to Bring: Mat, towel, water (we have extra mats should you need one)
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: Herd Mentality
🐄 Herd Mentality
The game where thinking like everyone else is the only way to win. Can you guess what the group will say? What’s the best pizza topping? A sport with no balls? If your answer is the odd one out... you get the dreaded pink cow.
📍Monday, Aug 4 | 9–10:30pm | Community Hall
🍕 Free pizza + pop | Free for all island workers

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.

Free Employee Dinner
Dinner Donated by 906 REWARDS CLUB
Share a delicious meal with fellow employees. A great way to meet new friends—thank you to 906 REWARDS CLUB for sponsoring!

Small Group Games
A fun and relaxed weekly gathering where island employees connect through games designed to spark laughter, conversation, and new friendships. Come solo or with friends—everyone’s welcome!

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

Ride Around Showdown Part 2
🚴 Ride Around Showdown Part 2
Friday, August 8 | 7:30 PM @ Mission Point Lawn
Join us for a wild team bike ride around the island—with mini-games at every stop!
Pick your side: Blue Team vs Red Team
Compete in mini challenges along the route, then end the night at a bonfire on the beach.
Meet at 7:30 PM | Ride starts at 8
Bring a bike, team spirit, and energy
Hint: Wear a swimsuit
Bring a speaker and a towel if you can
Let’s ride, play, and party!

Origami
Origami Night
Learn to fold paper into cranes, boxes, and magical creations. Relaxing and surprisingly satisfying.
📍Sun, Aug 10 | 7–8:30pm | Watercolor Café
🥤 Free snacks + pop

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
What to Bring: Mat, towel, water (we have extra mats should you need one)
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: Turtle Game
🐢 Turtle Games
It’s like Squid Games—but way more fun (and no one dies). High-energy, fast-paced challenges that test your reflexes, teamwork, and willingness to laugh at yourself. Bring your game face and get ready to move!
📍Monday, Aug 11 | 9–10:30pm | Community Hall
🍕 Free pizza + pop | Free for all island workers

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.

Free Employee Dinner
Dinner Donated by PATRICK DOUD’S PUB
Share a delicious meal with fellow employees. A great way to meet new friends—thank you to PATRICK DOUD’S PUB for sponsoring!

Small Group Games
A fun and relaxed weekly gathering where island employees connect through games designed to spark laughter, conversation, and new friendships. Come solo or with friends—everyone’s welcome!

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

Creative Writing Part 2
Express yourself through words in a relaxed and welcoming group. Prompts, paper, 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
What to Bring: Mat, towel, water (we have extra mats should you need one)
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: Wavelength
🌊 Wavelength
Can they read your mind? Can you read theirs? A magical guessing game that’s part party game, part telepathy, and always fun.
📍Monday, Aug 18 | 9–10:30pm | Community Hall
🍕 Free pizza + pop | Free for all island workers

Pups & Potluck in the Park
Bring your dog, a dish, or just your appetite. Meet other dog lovers and enjoy a sunset picnic.
📍Tue, Aug 19 | 7–10pm | Marquette Park
🐶 Free and pet-friendly

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 MISSION POINT
Share a delicious meal with fellow employees. A great way to meet new friends—thank you to MISSION POINT for sponsoring!

Small Group Games
A fun and relaxed weekly gathering where island employees connect through games designed to spark laughter, conversation, and new friendships. Come solo or with friends—everyone’s welcome!

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

Flower Arranging (with St. Ignace in Bloom)
Free Flower Arranging Workshop for Island Employees
Join us at the café for a flower vase workshop with Samantha from St. Ignace in Bloom! Create beautiful, fresh flower arrangements using the materials provided. Samantha will bring flowers, and you're welcome to supplement with the wildflowers you pick.
We look forward to seeing you there!

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
What to Bring: Mat, towel, water (we have extra mats should you need one)
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: HITStory Part 2
Hitstory Part 2: The Ultimate Music Time Travel Trivia
Think you know your music? In Hitstory, players take turns guessing when iconic songs were released and placing them in the correct timeline. It's like musical time travel—get ready to groove, guess, and compete!
Free pizza and pop provided.

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

FINAL Free Employee Dinner
Dinner Donated by PINK PONY
Share a delicious meal with fellow employees. A great way to meet new friends—thank you to PINK PONY for sponsoring!

Small Group Games
A fun and relaxed weekly gathering where island employees connect through games designed to spark laughter, conversation, and new friendships. Come solo or with friends—everyone’s welcome!

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

Movie Night (with Mackinac State Historic Parks)
Watch a movie under the stars inside one of the island’s most iconic landmarks. Free popcorn and pop!
Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on.

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

Fan Favorite Arts & Crafts
Fan Favorite Arts & Crafts Night
Bracelets, watercolor, and rock painting—it’s a DIY creative night you won’t want to miss.
📍Sun, Aug 3 | 7–8:30pm | Watercolor Café
🥤 Free snacks + pop

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

Small Group Games
A fun and relaxed weekly gathering where island employees connect through games designed to spark laughter, conversation, and new friendships. Come solo or with friends—everyone’s welcome!

Free Employee Dinner
Dinner Donated by HAAN’S 1830 INN B&B
Share a delicious meal with fellow employees. A great way to meet new friends—thank you to HAAN’S 1830 INN B&B 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.

Explore Mackinac Hike
In collaboration with GREAT TURTLE KAYAK TOURS, hike to some of Mackinac Island's most iconic locations with expert guides; learn about both history and lore, all while earning some miles and some Mackinac Island adventure!
Starting Location: Great Turtle Kayak beach area (between Horse Corral Mall and Butterfly House retail shop on Main Street).

Movie Night
Wrapping up a crazy event-filled month with a relaxing movie night at Community Hall. You decide the movie we watch!
Free pizza and pop provided.

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!

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

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

Small Group Games
A fun and relaxed weekly gathering where island employees connect through games designed to spark laughter, conversation, and new friendships. Come solo or with friends—everyone’s welcome!

Free Employee Dinner
Dinner Donated by SYSCO and LITTLE TOWN JERKY
Share a delicious meal with fellow employees. A great way to meet new friends—thank you to SYSCO and LITTLE TOWN JERKY 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.

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

Square Dance
Square Dance
Date: Monday, July 21, 2024
Meet Time: 7 PM
Meeting Location: Community Hall
Get ready for a magical evening of square dancing in an enchanting private garden on the West Bluff of Mackinac Island! Join us for live music by Shaker Hites and square dance calling by Shannon Westblade.
Event Highlights:
Live Music & Square Dancing
Delicious Pizza, Hotdogs & Refreshments
Lawn Games
A special thank you to Paul Bedour for the audio equipment, Island House for the food, and the Manoogian family for the beautiful venue.
Dress Code: Comfortable, casual attire and sturdy shoes for dancing. Bonus points for dressing up Western!

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!

Flower Vase Painting
Flower Vase Painting Party
Add a pop of color to your plant life! Join us for a relaxing, hands-on evening painting flower vases. All supplies provided—just bring your creativity. Take home a one-of-a-kind vase ready to fill with blooms!

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 THE INN AT STONECLIFFE
Share a delicious meal with fellow employees. A great way to meet new friends—thank you to THE INN AT STONECLIFFE 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.

Historic Home Tour and Social
Historic Home Tour & Social
Step inside one of the island’s last original Mackinac cottages owned by the same family, built in 1896, and experience history firsthand. Hear stories from a longtime island resident who’s been coming to the Island since 1935. Come for the history—stay for the conversation and connection.
Sign up using Google Forms here!

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

FIELD DAY
FIELD DAY at Great Turtle Park
Join us on July 14th from 6–10 PM for an evening of classic games, team competition, and summer fun! We’ll be grilling hot dogs and brats, with chips and pop provided. Compete with your team to earn points and take home the coveted Great Turtle Field Day medals!

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!
Watercoloring
Watercoloring at Watercolor Cafe
Unwind with brushes and color in a cozy, creative space! All supplies provided—just show up, sip something sweet, and let the paint flow. No experience needed!

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 HARBOUR VIEW INN
Share a delicious meal with fellow employees. A great way to meet new friends—thank you to HARBOUR VIEW INN for sponsoring!