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My name is Andrew and I’m looking to start a new Walking Talking Men’s group for the Ypsilanti area. The first walk would be at Riverside Park in Ypsilanti on Thursday at 6:30 pm. 

My purpose is twofold: 

1. To give men a non-judgmental space to talk about what’s going on for us. 
2. To open the door to a community of local friendships with men in a world that often makes that difficult to find/maintain.
   Please note, this is not a religious or politically affiliated group.
   Here’s why this matters. Cigna and other major organizations regularly share research confirming that over 50% of people in the US feel “sometimes or always alone.” Such levels of isolation can have health impacts equal to smoking. Lonely people face higher levels of heart disease, neurodegenerative disease, diabetes, cancer and so on. Many men struggle with loneliness even as we are busy working, caring for our kids, dealing with the daily demands of life. But research  shows that men with a robust circle of friendships live longer healthier lives, have better marriages/relationships, feel more optimistic and are more successful in our personal and professional lives. 
   Cigna research: https://newsroom.thecignagroup.com/loneliness-in-america
   I’d like to see how many men are interested in doing this. I may try different days and different locals to see what works best. 
   Guidelines for walks:

 

1. No politics
2. Be yourself
3. Respect confidentiality

The guidelines we use on our walks are meant to help focus down to the personal and talk about what’s going on for us in our own lives. They are not absolute and really up for the participants to iron out

Disclaimer: Walking Talking Men is not therapy and we are not therapists. We are not doing coaching. We are not doing men’s work. We are simply sharing information about how we are creating real, lasting, local friendships for men in our neighborhood. That’s it.
If you’d like to join us on a walk, send me an email to webandrew@gmail.com with why this idea appeals to you. I’ll respond to all emails. I look forward to hearing from you. 

Hello,
I am looking to move back to Ypsi and looking at buying a home. I have heard the rumblings and horror stories of West Willow. Is any of it true? Is it a safe place to live? Or is it old stories and stereotypes?

The University of Michigan will host a community town hall from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 9 at the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest to hear from residents, answer questions and share information about plans for a new high-performance research computing center. 

Format: Guided discussion followed by a Q&A and comment period

Register: myumi.ch/DW8qD

Does anyone know of any charities or donation centers/programs that do free pick ups? I have a storage unit full of things that I don't want/need anymore, and I don't want it all to go in the dumpster instead of going to a person/family in need. I am disabled and can't move all the boxes of donations myself, so recommendations that have people that will be able to load it up would be best. Thank you in advance for your recommendations.

Is there a run club in Ypsilanti?

Eairlier today maybe around 3pm I was driving up Cross when I see this large grey blob with ears chilling kinda behind Welch. Now, I can't seem to forget him.

If you are, or are in cahoots with the masked mouse man please come foward, i just would like to know why. Especially if there is a mouse themed event I should know about.

Thank you.

(It might not be a mouse or a man)

We have so many dispensaries in town and I never see one as busy as Exotics on Washtenaw. What’s their secret? I’m nosy.

EDIT: thanks y’all, I’ll check them out this week!

Hello! I’m looking for recommendations for LGBTQIA friendly stylists in the ypsi area, that does short/pixie/shag cuts that also can possibly do perms as well. Thanks in advance :)

Edit: Los Alamos * sorry, on mobile lol
Hi yall! Just wondering where to get that sign. I will literally tie myself to the ground before I let that evil data center shit pass but I figured in the meantime a sign is a good start lol. Thank you in advanced!