Incapacity Planning
2025-05-22 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | North Woods Village of Kalamazoo, 6203 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, MI, 49009, United States
Presented by: Jessica L. Brandow, J.D. Attorney with Brandow Law

Incapacity planning is essential for preparing for situations where you may be unable to make decisions due to illness, injury, or other unexpected events. It is important for everyone, not just the elderly, to have financial and healthcare decision-making documents in place to avoid court-appointed decision-makers. Jessica L. Brandow of Brandow Law, will discuss incapacity planning for you and your loved ones. She will cover Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives, guardianship, conservatorship, and more! Jessica will highlight the pros and cons of each and which is best in your situation.

Space is limited for this complimentary event. Please RSVP by May 19 by calling 269-397-2200 or by filling out the form below.

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North Woods Village Caregiver Support Group Mishawaka
2025-05-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-25 13:00 - 14:00 | North Woods Village at Edison Lakes, 1409 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, IN, 46545, United States
Presented By: North Woods Village at Edison Lakes
No one should have to face Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia alone. Our in-house support group, open to the community, connects you with friends and professionals to help you navigate through this disease, not only for your loved one but also for yourself, as a caregiver.
When facing uncertainty, having a good support group you can turn to for advice and encouragement can help you feel socially connected and give you a sense of community. Sharing with like individuals may help provide perspective on your own experiences with the disease and more importantly provide the support and encouragement necessary to keep moving forward.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Space is limited. Please RSVP by calling 574-247-1866 or filling out the form below!
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It Takes a Village - Come Meet Ours! - Edison Lakes Open House
2025-06-05 15:00 - 18:00 | North Woods Village at Edison Lakes, 1409 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, IN, 46545, United States
You’re invited to a special afternoon at North Woods Village! Join us for a relaxed and welcoming open house where you’ll get to explore our community and connect with the compassionate team members who make our Village feel like home.
Stroll through each department and discover how our dedicated staff contributes to the exceptional care we provide. From nursing and dementia support, to the creative world of life enrichment, to the heart of our kitchen, and the behind-the-scenes heroes in housekeeping and maintenance—each team brings something unique to our memory care community.

Meet Our Village Leaders – Hear directly from our department heads as they share their passion and expertise in caring for our residents.
Win a Gift Basket! – Each department will have its own booth – and a chance to win a themed gift basket!
Enjoy Appetizers & Signature Drinks – Sample delicious bites and sip on our North Woods specialty drinks while enjoying live entertainment.
Take a Tour – Explore our beautiful community and get a first-hand look at what makes North Woods Village such a special place.

RSVP by June 4 by calling 574-247-1866 or fill out the form below.
We can’t wait to welcome you!

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North Woods Village Caregiver Support Group Kalamazoo
2025-06-19 17:00, 2025-07-17 17:00, 2025-08-21 17:00, 2025-09-18 17:00, 2025-10-16 17:00, 2025-11-20 17:00 | North Woods Village of Kalamazoo, 6203 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, MI, 49009, United States
Presented By: North Woods Village of Kalamazoo
No one should have to face Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia alone. Our in-house support group, open to the community, connects you with friends and professionals to help you navigate through this disease, not only for your loved one but also for yourself, as a caregiver. Each month we will have a different topic and occasional speakers.
When facing uncertainty, having a good support group you can turn to for advice and encouragement can help you feel socially connected and give you a sense of community. Sharing with like individuals may help provide perspective on your own experiences with the disease and the support and encouragement necessary to keep moving forward. Light refreshments will be provided.
Space is limited. Please RSVP by calling 269-397-2200 or fill out the form below!
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Meet the Senior Care Experts
2025-06-26 16:00 - 19:00 | North Woods Village of Kalamazoo, 6203 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, MI, 49009, United States
Looking for senior living resources to meet your needs? Join us and meet one-on-one with a variety of local Senior Care Experts available to answer your questions and provide useful resources to meet your current and future needs. Over a dozen senior living and care experts from hospice, home health, computer services, durable medical equipment, pharmacies, dementia care family consultants, and more will be available to you all in one location. Come and speak to these professionals in a relaxed environment while enjoying drinks and heavy appetizers.
Space is limited for this complimentary event. Please RSVP by June 23 by calling 269-397-2200 or fill out the form below.
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Befriending Grief
2025-07-24 18:00 - 19:00 | North Woods Village of Kalamazoo, 6203 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, MI, 49009, United States
Presented by: Jill Terwilliger, M.Div., CPCC Grief Coach at Anbau Coaching

Jill Terwilliger, Grief and Change Coach, is coming to North Woods Village to replicate her TEDx Kalamazoo talk on befriending grief. She will discuss the grieving process and how it is different for each individual person. She will cover tools for handling grief, as well as providing first hand examples from her own grieving experiences. Refreshments will be provided.

Space is limited for this complimentary event. Please RSVP by July 21 by calling 269-397-2200 or fill out the form below.

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Busy Minds Busy Hands: The Importance of Leisure and Dementia
2025-07-29 15:00 - 16:00 | North Woods Village at Edison Lakes, 1409 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, IN, 46545, United States
Presented by: Patty Piechocki, CTRS, QMCP – Manager of Programming & Continuing Education – Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana
Imagine living in a world where “fun” is impossible to find. When a person living with dementia has limited access to leisure, loneliness, decreased functional skills, disease progression, and failure to thrive can easily develop. This session will identify how meaningful leisure experiences can improve the lives of individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. Refreshments and light appetizers will be served.
Space for this event is full. For questions, call 574-247-1866.

Dining with Dementia: Eating Well
2025-08-26 15:00 - 16:00 | North Woods Village at Edison Lakes, 1409 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, IN, 46545, United States
Presented by: Patty Piechocki, CTRS, QMCP – Manager of Programming & Continuing Education – Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana
The dining experience is not just the time to nourish the body, but a time to nourish the soul. Food is associated with nurturing, celebrations, and family memories. When dementia is a guest in the dining room, it can put a person at nutritional risk. This session will focus on how dementia can influence nutrition and hydration, and how you can support your loved one.
Space is full for this event. For questions, call 574-247-1866.

Lewy Body Dementia
2025-08-28 18:00 - 19:00 | North Woods Village of Kalamazoo, 6203 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, MI, 49009, United States
Presented by: Ben Siler, Administrator at the Medical Team Hospice

Ben will touch on what Lewy Body Dementia is, how it is diagnosed, how it effects the body, and what newer treatments are on the horizon.

Space is limited for this free event. Refreshments provided. RSVP by Aug. 25 by calling 269-397-2200 or fill out the form below.

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Let's TACO 'Bout Referrals
2025-09-25 15:00 - 17:00 | North Woods Village at Edison Lakes, 1409 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, IN, 46545, United States
Join us for Happy Hour with a Delicious & Salty Twist!

A fun, festive event for our referral partners! Enjoy tacos, margaritas, chips & salsa while you mix, mingle, and make meaningful connections. Whether you’re catching up with familiar faces or meeting new ones, it’s the perfect pre-holiday get-together to build and strengthen relationships—with a salty rim and a side of guac!

Space is limited. Please RSVP by September 23 by calling 574-247-1866 or fill out the form below.

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6th Anniversary Celebration
2025-09-25 16:00 - 19:00 | North Woods Village of Kalamazoo, 6203 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, MI, 49009, United States
North Woods Village of Kalamazoo is Celebrating 6 Years of Caring

Please join us in celebrating North Woods Village of Kalamazoo’s 6th anniversary of caring for our families. We welcome you to experience our purposefully-designed community firsthand. This special evening will feature a gourmet dinner, drinks, music and the opportunity to network with the North Woods Village team and colleagues.

Please RSVP by September 19 by calling 269-397-2200 or fill out the form below.

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Trick-or-Treat Halloween Fun
2025-10-05 11:00 - 12:00 | North Woods Village at Edison Lakes, 1409 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, IN, 46545, United States
Bring your little Ghouls and Goblins to join us in Mishawaka for a morning of Trick-or-Treating with our seniors! We will have a goody bag for the kids with festivities taking place in our courtyard. We can’t wait to see all the costumes!

Space is limited. RSVP by October 3rd is REQUIRED for this fun and complimentary event. Call 574-247-1866 or fill out the form below.

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Therapeutic Fibbing: When the Truth Can Hurt
2025-10-16 15:00 - 16:00 | North Woods Village at Edison Lakes, 1409 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, IN, 46545, United States
Presented by: Patty Piechocki, CTRS, QMCP – Manager of Programming & Continuing Education – Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana
Honesty is NOT always the best policy when caring for a loved one living with dementia. Forcing someone with dementia to join our reality can cause increased confusion, pain, anxiety, and fear. This session will discuss when to use therapeutic fibbing, and suggestions on when to use it as a way to reduce emotional distress for your loved one. Light appetizers and drinks will be served.
This event is full. If you have questions, please call (574) 247-1866.

Purses and Partnerships: Let's Network!
2025-10-23 15:00 - 17:00 | North Woods Village at Edison Lakes, 1409 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, IN, 46545, United States
Win a purse, grow a partnership!

Join us for an afternoon of connection and celebration at our Referral Partner Appreciation Event. Enjoy delicious drinks and hors d’oeuvres while mingling with fellow professionals — and don’t forget your business cards! Your business cards enter you into our drawings for trendy designer handbags. Come sip, mingle, and network with fellow professionals.

Space is limited, Please RSVP by October 22, 2025 by calling 574-247-1866 or sign up by filling out the form.

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Dementia and Finances
2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:00 | North Woods Village of Kalamazoo, 6203 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, MI, 49009, United States
Presented by: Jeanne Case AAMS/WMS, Financial Planner – Raymond James

Please join us at North Woods Village, as we welcome Jeanne Case, AAMS/WMS. Jeanne is a financial planner with Raymond James in Kalamazoo; however, she has 20 years of healthcare experience prior to becoming a financial planner. She worked with Hospice and as a manager with Three Rivers Health and can bring a unique perspective based on her experiences. Don’t miss this important event. Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Space is limited for this complimentary event. Please RSVP by October 20 to 269-397-2200 or fill out the form below.

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Trick-or-Treat Halloween Fun
2025-10-30 18:15 - 19:00 | North Woods Village of Kalamazoo, 6203 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, MI, 49009, United States
Bring your little Ghouls and Goblins to join us at North Woods Village of Kalamazoo for an evening of Trick-or-Treating with our seniors! We will have a goody bag for the kids with festivities taking place in our courtyard. We can’t wait to see all the costumes!

Space is limited. RSVP by October 20th is REQUIRED for this fun and complimentary event. Call 269-397-2200 or fill out the form below.

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Toys for Tots Drive: November 1 - December 1
2025-11-01 10:00 - 2025-12-01 16:00 | North Woods Village of Kalamazoo, 6203 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, MI, 49009, United States
The 2025 holiday season marks the 78th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program! Join our support for them and drop off any new and unwrapped toy for our Toys for Tots Drive from November 1st through December 1st.

For any questions, call us at 269-397-2200

Alzheimer's Benefit Bake Sale
2025-11-11 10:00 - 2025-11-14 16:00 | North Woods Village at Edison Lakes, 1409 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, IN, 46545, United States
Stop by and support our annual Alzheimer’s Benefit bake sale, with all proceeds to be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. You can donate baked goods or buy baked goods on November 11-14, from 10 am to 4 pm. Call our concierge if you would like to donate goods to the bake sale. We will have healthy options, sugar-free options, and the good old-fashioned treats! Financial contributions are accepted as well! Cash or check only.

Making Memories and Leaving Legacies During the Holidays
2025-11-13 15:00 - 16:00 | North Woods Village at Edison Lakes, 1409 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, IN, 46545, United States
Presented by: Patricia Piechocki – Manager of Programming & Continuing Education – Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana

The Holiday season can be a challenging time for families, caregivers, and their loved ones living with dementia. Memories may fade, and family celebrations may need to change, but living with dementia does not mean your holiday memories and traditions need to end. This session will focus on how families and caregivers can help their loved ones experience a joyful, stress-less holiday season by making new memories and leaving a lasting legacy.

Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. Space is limited. Please RSVP by November 12th by calling 574-247-1866 or fill out the form below.

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