Mackinac Connect

Here You Belong

Happy Lilac Festival!

Thank you for celebrating with us on this special day. The bracelet you scanned to get here was handmade by a hardworking Mackinac Island Worker at one of our Mackinac Connect events.

Much of the Mackinac Island magic depends on a cast of thousands of seasonal workers who travel from all over the world to come work here.

Mackinac Connect is essential in creating a home away from home for so many on this beautiful yet isolated island.

Keep scrolling to learn more about what we do and please consider supporting us in our mission!

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Mackinac Connect

Mackinac Connect is building the nation’s premier seasonal working experience by connecting Mackinac Island workers with community and resources so that they might lead healthier, happier lives.

Events for Island Employees

Mackinac Connect hosts weekly events and promotes other events that may be of interest to island employees and residents. Don’t miss out - explore all events now!

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Walk with Mackinac Connect - Lilac Festival Parade
Jun 14
Mission Point Lawn
Walk with Mackinac Connect - Lilac Festival Parade
Mission Point Lawn
Mission Point Lawn
Send a Postcard Home
Jun 14
Watercolor Cafe
Send a Postcard Home
Watercolor Cafe
Watercolor Cafe
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Jun 15
Trinity Church (Parish Hall)
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Trinity Church (Parish Hall)
Trinity Church (Parish Hall)
Free Arcade Night (SPECIAL EVENT)
Jun 15
Carousel Arcade
Free Arcade Night (SPECIAL EVENT)
Carousel Arcade
Carousel Arcade
Clase de Ingles Gratis (English as a Second Language Class)
Jun 16
Basement of Ste Anne's Church
Clase de Ingles Gratis (English as a Second Language Class)
Basement of Ste Anne's Church
Basement of Ste Anne's Church
Language Exchange (Intercambio de Idiomas)
Jun 17
Basement of Ste Anne's Catholic Church
Language Exchange (Intercambio de Idiomas)
Basement of Ste Anne's Catholic Church
Basement of Ste Anne's Catholic Church
Free Employee Dinner (donated by Harbour View Inn)
Jun 17
Basement of Ste Anne's Church
Free Employee Dinner (donated by Harbour View Inn)
Basement of Ste Anne's Church
Basement of Ste Anne's Church
Open Table & Language Exchange (Intercambio de Idiomas)
Jun 17
Basement of Ste Anne's Catholic Church
Open Table & Language Exchange (Intercambio de Idiomas)
Basement of Ste Anne's Catholic Church
Basement of Ste Anne's Catholic Church
Open Mic Night (with Mackinac Arts Council)
Jun 21
Watercolor Cafe
Open Mic Night (with Mackinac Arts Council)
Watercolor Cafe
Watercolor Cafe
Pilates with Adrienne
Jun 22
Community Hall
Pilates with Adrienne
Community Hall
Community Hall
Yoga with Mallory
Jun 22
Community Hall
Yoga with Mallory
Community Hall
Community Hall
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Jun 22
Trinity Church (Parish Hall)
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Trinity Church (Parish Hall)
Trinity Church (Parish Hall)
Mackinac Connect Monday (Hitstory)
Jun 22
Community Hall
Mackinac Connect Monday (Hitstory)
Community Hall
Community Hall
Clase de Ingles Gratis (English as a Second Language Class)
Jun 23
Basement of Ste Anne's Church
Clase de Ingles Gratis (English as a Second Language Class)
Basement of Ste Anne's Church
Basement of Ste Anne's Church
Group Hike & Trail Cleanup
Jun 23
Marquette Park Statue
Group Hike & Trail Cleanup
Marquette Park Statue
Marquette Park Statue
Language Exchange (Intercambio de Idiomas)
Jun 24
Basement of Ste Anne's Catholic Church
Language Exchange (Intercambio de Idiomas)
Basement of Ste Anne's Catholic Church
Basement of Ste Anne's Catholic Church
Free Employee Dinner (donated by Murray Hotel)
Jun 24
Basement of Ste Anne's Church
Free Employee Dinner (donated by Murray Hotel)
Basement of Ste Anne's Church
Basement of Ste Anne's Church
Open Table & Language Exchange (Intercambio de Idiomas)
Jun 24
Basement of Ste Anne's Catholic Church
Open Table & Language Exchange (Intercambio de Idiomas)
Basement of Ste Anne's Catholic Church
Basement of Ste Anne's Catholic Church
Movie Night in the Fort (SPECIAL EVENT)
Jun 26
Fort Mackinac
Movie Night in the Fort (SPECIAL EVENT)
Fort Mackinac
Fort Mackinac
Watercoloring
Jun 28
Watercolor Cafe
Watercoloring
Watercolor Cafe
Watercolor Cafe
Pilates with Adrienne
Jun 29
Community Hall
Pilates with Adrienne
Community Hall
Community Hall
Yoga with Mallory
Jun 29
Community Hall
Yoga with Mallory
Community Hall
Community Hall
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Jun 29
Trinity Church (Parish Hall)
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Trinity Church (Parish Hall)
Trinity Church (Parish Hall)
Mackinac Connect Monday (Karaoke)
Jun 29
Community Hall
Mackinac Connect Monday (Karaoke)
Community Hall
Community Hall
Clase de Ingles Gratis (English as a Second Language Class)
Jun 30
Basement of Ste Anne's Church
Clase de Ingles Gratis (English as a Second Language Class)
Basement of Ste Anne's Church
Basement of Ste Anne's Church
July Calendar Coming Soon!
We will have events until the end of October!
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Volunteer On Mackinac Island

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  • “Coming to game night was a great way to just chill and have fun. Having something to do every Monday night and being out of my employee housing made my week so much more enjoyable.”

    Theresa Brown, Taxi Driver

  • “Having a chance to connect and meet other people is very important. Mackinac island is a melting pot, and I enjoyed getting to know others on Mondays.”

    Bernie Thompson, Dock Porter

  • “My employer made sure we knew about Game Night every Monday. Each week, we’d play cards, or bingo and we loved the pizza. There were 4-5 of us from different countries - Russia, Ukraine, and the Philippines. Weekly time together created at bond between us that spilled over at work. I will never forget the fun we had at Mackinac Connect.”

    Sabina, Retail Clerk

  • "My home is in Guatemala and my English is not that good. Because of these lessons, I feel better about myself and know that I am growing better in communicating with others at work.”

    Jorta, Chef

  • “This is the first time I have come to the employee meal and I wish I had known about it sooner. The food is so good and it is so nice to just sit here and have time to relax and talk with my friends.”

    Anonymous

  • “Volunteering my time at ESL has been a most rewarding experience for myself and my wife Karen.”

    Karl Deck, Summer Resident