Virtual Classes

Quality, free, online learning opportunities for all Michigan residents. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Michigan learning channel for Older Adults. Classes offered by experts around the world and around the clock including technology, yoga, telemedicine, genealogy, music instruction, and social hours

GetSetup.io is a pioneering social platform where seniors can learn about a variety of topics through a live, interactive peer-to-peer teaching model. The platform currently offers classes on essential life-changing skills, from professional development to technology, health, wellness and hobbies. It also offers casual social hours. Its expert guides hold graduate and master’s degrees in business, music, science, and more.

It's easy for Michiganders to take a class anytime they like from the comfort and safety of their homes.

Use the coupon code: MICHIGANHEALTH while booking your class. This will waive your fee for paid classes.

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Aging and Adult Services Agency, and the Library of Michigan

MSU Extension Courses

Parenting & Caregiving

SAFE FOOD = HEALTHY KIDS - ONLINE TRAINING JANUARY 25

JANUARY 25, 2022 6:00PM – 9:00PM VIRTUAL ZOOM

Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive food safety education class for childcare providers.

SAFE FOOD = HEALTHY KIDS - ONLINE TRAINING MARCH 7 AND 9 (2 PART CLASS)

MARCH 7, 2022 – MARCH 9, 2022 VIRTUAL ZOOM

Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive food safety education class for childcare providers.

Personal Finance

BASIC TAX PREPARATION WEBINAR

JANUARY 10, 2022 8:30AM – 4:00PM

This is a full day emphasizing individual income taxes and the federal Form 1040.

Wellness

ONLINE: PERSONAL ACTION TOWARDS HEALTH (PATH)

JANUARY 10, 2022 – FEBRUARY 28, 2022 2:00-4:00 PM ONLINE

The Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (PATH in Michigan) was developed and tested by Stanford University to help people learn techniques and strategies for the day-to-day management of chronic or long-term health conditions.

For Older Adults

ONLINE TAI CHI FOR FALL PREVENTION T/TH 9AM-10AM

JANUARY 4, 2022 – MARCH 10, 2022 9:00AM- 10:00AM ONLINE

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention helps people with or without arthritis to improve balance, both mentally and physically, which helps significantly reduce the rate of falls experienced by older adults.

WEEKLY WITS WORKOUT

January 10: Slumber Party (sleep)

January 17: The World Over (stress management)

January 24: Two Heads are Better than One (socialization)

January 31: Comforts of Home (recall)

February 7: Out with the Old In with the New (short-term memory)

February 14: Bright Ideas (tips and techniques for remembering)