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Current Programs
*Due to COVID-19 and/or our change of locations, some of our programs are temporarily canceled and are no longer featured on this page. We are working to bring back more programs as soon as possible.
SPECIAL EVENT:
Visual Thinking Strategies
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NO VTS DATE IN AUGUST, 2024
Discover the magic of Visual Thinking Strategies as we embark on a captivating journey through the world of art and perspective sharing. Whether you're a seasoned art connoisseur or a curious beginner, there's a place for YOU in this welcoming community!
Participants will engage in a thoughtful and engaging discussion on visual art and critical thinking using the methods of Visual Thinking Strategies, guided by a facilitator. No art background required.
Join Lindsey Palar, MSW for this captivating experience
Testimonials:
"This is a good exercise for how we view images and life!"
"It was powerful to listen to other perspectives!"
"This discussion got me to dig into my views."
"I feel relaxed and refreshed after this."
Masks required to keep the event accessible to all, limited to 15 participants each date.
NEW CLASS:
YOGA
Third Saturday of every month: 10am - 11am
NO YOGA IN AUGUST, 2024
Flowing to stillness
An integrative approach to hatha yoga; using both yin and yang (passive and active) perspectives of practice. We will highlight nervous system regulation tools for each student to apply practically in daily life.
Feel free to bring your own mat and 2 blankets, but not required. Appropriate for all levels of experience.
Class led by Jamie Raymond.
18+
$5+ Donations encouraged but not required.
Class canceled on observed holidays
NEW CLASS:
TAI CHI
Wednesdays: 6pm - 7pm
Join us for an hour of beginner Tai Chi. Open to the public. Drop ins welcome.
Please wear comfortable clothing.
Open to the public, drop-ins welcome, 18+
$5+ Donations encouraged but not required.
Class canceled on observed holidays
SMART Recovery
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month : 6:00pm - 7:30pm
SMART stands for Self Management And Recovery Training. This program helps individuals gain independence from an addiction to either a substance or activity. If you are receiving medication assisted treatment, struggling with addiction, or in early or long term recovery, then this program is for you.
This is NOT a 12 step program, but all recovery pathways are welcome.
Instead, this program advocates for individual choice based on teaching four points:
1. Building, enhancing, or maintaining motivation to abstain.
2. Coping with urges.
3. Managing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
4. Balancing momentary and enduring satisfactions.
Open to the public, drop-ins welcome, 18+
FREE
Attendance is accepted by the Kalamazoo Drug Courts
Classes cancelled on observed holidays
Family, Community,
& Recovery Meeting
1st Thursday & 3rd Monday of every month : 7:00pm - 9:00pm
COPE's FCR meetings are a support group style meeting for families, friends, and community members affected by addiction to learn more about addiction and how they can help themselves or their loved ones with recovery. It is also an opportunity for someone with lived drug use/addiction/recovery experience to receive community and peer support. Abstinence or recovery is not required to attend.
Due to the nature of the topic, we like to keep the room 18+ but can make exceptions for someone who is younger depending on the circumstances.
For accommodation requests or any questions, or to speak with the facilitator beforehand to get a feel for the group and how it may benefit you, contact Nancy at 269-330-3643.
FREE
Open to the public, drop-ins welcome
Coffee & basic refreshments provided.
Speaking or sharing is NOT required to attend
Attendance is accepted by the Kalamazoo Drug Courts
Kalamazoo County Meeting:
The first Thursday of every month and the third Monday of every month: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
held at COPE Network
3330 Miller Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Beginning Guitar
1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month : 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beginning Guitar is led by experienced guitarist and luthier Steve Stover. This class is friendly to both beginners and more experienced guitarists who want to play guitar with others. A few guitars are available for use at each session, so please bring your own if you have one. To donate a guitar click here.
Open to the public, drop-ins welcome, 18+
Cost: by donation (suggested $5 - $15) — donation not required to attend
Activity accepted by the Kalamazoo Drug Courts
Classes cancelled on observed holidays
Recovery Dharma
Sundays: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Thursdays: 5:45 - 6:45pm
Recovery Dharma is a peer-led, grassroots, democratically-structured organization, movement, and community that is unified by our trust in the potential of each of us to recover and find freedom from the suffering of addiction. We believe that recovery means empowerment, and we support each other as partners walking the path of recovery together.
Our program uses the Buddhist practices of meditation, self-inquiry, wisdom, compassion, and community as tools for recovery and healing. We believe that recovery is about finding our own inner wisdom and our own path.
Recovery Dharma welcomes anyone who is looking to heal from addiction and addictive behavior, whether it’s caused by substance use or process addictions like codependency, gambling, eating disorders, relationships, technology, or any obsessive or habitual pattern that creates suffering. We’ve found that this Buddhist-inspired path can lead to liberation from the suffering of addiction, and we support you in finding your own path to recovery
Open to the public, drop-ins welcome, 18+
FREE
Attendance is accepted by the Kalamazoo Drug Courts
Classes cancelled on observed holidays