Pods are groups of individuals who pursue their shared interests with others. Meetings are held at Blessed Sacrament church throughout the week.

• Recreation/Sports: physical activity at the Greater Midland Community Center and local parks to develop a healthy active lifestyle. Also includes opportunities to watch or attend local, collegiate and professional sporting events

• Outdoor Recreation: fun outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, walking, LARPing or sledding

• Entertainment and Games: board and table games played at locations in the community, includes sharing a meal

• Community Service and Acts of Kindness: time spent with seniors at community organizations, playing games and socializing

• Creative Arts: art activities, including woodburning, music, jewelry, card making, painting, mixed media and repurposed materials

Groups of individuals participate in activities in and with the community.

• Book Club: enjoy books and reading at the library and other book-related businesses in the community. This group promotes community inclusion, social relationships and guidance for accessing and using public amenities

• Swim Club: physical fitness and leisure is achieved as participants swim at community pools

• Sports Club: participants have fun going to local disc golf courses, driving ranges and other local sport-focused venues

• Magic: the Gathering: the Explorer’s Guild in Midland welcomes participants on Sundays to play Magic: The Gathering with other like-minded individuals

• Coffee Club: individuals enjoy time for socializing with others of the same gender and age range at local coffee shops

Classes give individuals or groups something new and interesting to learn about:

• Gardening: community gardening, container gardening and hydroponic farming at Arnold Farms

• Nutrition: balanced diet, portion control, grocery shopping, how to read nutritional labels, menu planning and food resources

• Advocacy: voting, self-advocacy for health and in local government, community access and individual rights

• Community Resources: accessing public amenities, transportation, food banks, public assistance, health care, housing, childcare and activities

• Personal Finances: creating a budget, paying bills, balancing a checkbook and dealing with unexpected emergencies

• Social Media: navigating social media safely, texting etiquette and dealing with cyber bullies

• Home Maintenance: home basics such as changing light bulbs, batteries in smoke detectors and furnace filters. Also maintaining a yard, winterizing home and cleaning