Healthy Living Together Series Invites Community to “Fairy Garden Workshop”

Jen Gezequel, Community Member & Fairy Garden Expert

McKenzie Health System will continue its 2026 Healthy Living Together series with a fun and creative session titled “Fairy Garden Workshop” on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. The event will take place in person in the McKenzie Dining Room, located at 120 Delaware Street in Sandusky, with a virtual option also available for those who wish to join remotely.

The session will be led by Jen Gezequel, community member and fairy garden enthusiast, who will share ideas, inspiration, and tips for creating whimsical fairy gardens that can brighten any indoor or outdoor space. Participants will learn how fairy gardens can encourage creativity, relaxation, and connection with nature while exploring simple ways to design their own miniature garden displays.

“Fairy gardens are such a fun and uplifting activity for people of all ages,” said Nina Barnett, McKenzie Public Relations and Foundation Coordinator and Healthy Living Committee Chair. “This workshop offers a wonderful opportunity for community members to get creative, enjoy time together, and discover a hobby that can bring joy and relaxation.”

The Healthy Living Together series provides free, monthly educational opportunities designed to support the health and wellness of individuals and families in Sanilac County and beyond. Each session is offered in person from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in the McKenzie Dining Room, with a virtual option available.

Below is the updated remaining 2026 Healthy Living Together schedule:

· June 10: Fairy Garden Workshop Jen Gezequel, Community Member & Fairy Garden Expert

· June 17: Cooking with Kids Taryn Strausser from Mama’s Mission

· July 15: Preserving MI Harvest: Preserving Summer Fruit Laurie Messing, Food Safety Educator, MSU Extension

· August 19: Digital Safety for Seniors – Avoiding Scams Thumb Bank & Trust: Kelly Gerstenberger, Market President; Holly Bonesteel, Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager; Tabitha Ellul, Business Development Specialist

· September 16: Stop the Bleed, Hands Only CPR, & Home Firearm Safety Morgan Fraley, BSN, RN, Stop the Bleed Specialist; Melissa Govea, American Heart Association CPR Instructor; Steve McKenney, Sandusky Chief of Police

· October 21: Aging Well Through Nutrition and Lifestyle Olivia Mantei from StoryPoint group at Stonegate Assisted Living

· November 18: Estate Planning Basics – Wills, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Ladybird Deed, and More Michael Rolando, Attorney, Biddinger, Schrot & Rolando, PC

All sessions are open to the public and free to attend. For more information or to register, please visit McKenzie Health System Healthy Living page or call 810-648-6127.

Healthy Living Together is a collaborative project developed by McKenzie Health System in partnership with the Sanilac County Health Department, MSU Extension, Great Start Collaborative Sanilac, and Sanilac County Community Mental Health. The series is designed to offer helpful tools, knowledge, and resources that support the health and wellness of individuals and families throughout Sanilac County.