EVENT UPDATE : Recess Club + Henry Ford July 18th

EVENT UPDATE

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY FOR IMPORTANT LOCATION AND SCHEDULE CHANGES DUE TO SMOKE.

Hi Friend,

While we love fresh air, movement, and time outdoors, your health and safety come first. Due to the current smoke and air quality conditions in Southeast Michigan, we are moving the main portion of Saturday’s event indoors and reversing the original schedule.

We’re grateful that we can still gather, learn, connect, and enjoy the morning together safely.

Updated Event Details

📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026

⏰ 8:45 AM - Arrive Park Entrance

⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center 4300 Main Park Road Shelby Township, MI 48316

Nature Center is a 12 minute drive from the park entrance. Please make sure to arrive at the park entrance 8:45am in order to make it onetime to the event.

Please note: We will no longer meet at Ridgewood Picnic Shelter.

All speakers, educational presentations, wellness experiences, and community conversations will take place indoors at the Nature Center from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

At 11:00 AM, guests may choose to join us for an optional guided nature walk and gentle movement.

😷 N95 masks will be available for anyone who would like to participate in the walk.

🚗 Metroparks Entry Fee: $10 daily vehicle pass or $40 annual Metroparks pass

⏰ Please arrive 15+ minutes early to allow time for park entry, parking, and check-in. We will begin promptly at 9:00 AM.

🚻 Restrooms are available inside the Nature Center.

What to Bring

✔ Water bottle
✔ Comfortable walking shoes if joining the optional walk
✔ Hat and sunglasses
✔ A light layer if needed

Refreshments

We'll have coffee, water, bananas, and cuties available as a light morning refreshment. We encourage guests to enjoy breakfast before arriving. Each attendee will also receive a B.T.R. Nation Protein Bar.

Updated Run of Show

9:00 AM | Welcome + Grounding
Kristin Bednarowski, Henry Ford Health Cancer
Melissa Coulier, Founder of Recess Club

Opening remarks on the power of nature, movement, prevention, and community care.

9:15 AM | Cancer Prevention & Early Detection
Carmen Stokes, PhD, FNP-BC, CNE, LIONS
Henry Ford Health

A conversation around prevention, screening, survivorship, advocacy, patient navigation, and community support.

9:40 AM | Integrative Therapies in Cancer Care
Andrea Matsumoto, NP
Henry Ford Health Radiation Oncology

A discussion about Eastern and Western medicine working together, integrative therapies, and supportive care options for patients and caregivers.

10:00 AM | Caregiving, Resilience & Whole-Person Healing
Melissa Coulier

A personal conversation about caregiving during Dave Coulier’s cancer journey, navigating difficult seasons, holistic healing practices, and supporting both patients and caregivers.

10:20 AM | Henry Ford Health Integrative Medicine Team

Massage Therapy + Nervous System Support
Kathryn “Kati” Glad, LMT, BCTMB, MBA

Discussion on therapeutic touch, stress reduction, lymphatic support, and restorative care. Mini chair massage experiences will be available.

Acupuncture Demonstration + Education
Zeyiad “Z” Elias, DAOM, LAc

A live acupuncture demonstration, education on oncology acupuncture, and an interactive look at acupuncture tools and techniques.

10:45 AM | Community Q&A + Connection

11:00 AM | Indoor Event Concludes

Optional Guided Nature Walk + Gentle Movement Outdoors
Led by Kristin Bednarowski and Melissa Coulier

N95 masks will be available. Please participate only if it feels comfortable and appropriate for your health.

12:00 PM | Event Concludes

Thank you for your flexibility as we adjust to Mother Nature’s smoky plot twist. We may be bringing most of the morning indoors, but the heart of Recess Club remains the same: movement, education, connection, community, and caring for ourselves and one another.

We can’t wait to see you Saturday.

With gratitude,

Melissa Coulier (Founder, Recess Club) + Henry Ford Health Cancer Team

If you've RSVP'd and can no longer attend, please email hello@melissacoulier.com.

Getting There

📍 Location:
Nature Center
Stony Creek Metropark
4300 Main Park Road
Shelby Township, MI 48316

When you enter the park, follow the signs for Nature Center.

🚗 Please plan to arrive 15+ minutes early so you have time to enter the park, pay the vehicle entry fee (if needed), park, and settle in before we begin promptly at 9:00 AM.

🚻 Restrooms are available inside the Nature Center.

If you're using GPS, navigating to Stony Creek Metropark will bring you to the main entrance. Once inside the park, simply follow the park signs to Nature Center.

Once you arrive, park in the Nature Center parking lot and enjoy a short walk to the building.

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