Bay View Association

Ashlee Eiland is a thought leader, speaker, Bible teacher, and author who exists to help humanity build bridges back to the truth of who God is and to one another in whole, healing relationships. She is the author of Human(Kind): How Reclaiming Human Worth and Embracing Radical Kindness Will Bring Us Back Together and Say Good: Speaking Across Hot Topics, Complex Relationships, and Tense Situations (2024). Eiland formerly served as Co-Lead Pastor at Mars Hill Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Mic

Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs, supported nationally by the Foreign Policy Association. Great Decisions highlights eight of the foreign affairs challenges facing Americans each year. Great Decisions discussions give us the opportunity to engage with those challenges in a forum for non-partisan and non-political debate. A briefing book provides background information for each issue and serves as the local text for discussion groups. Dick Kelbaugh has b

Instructors available on-site.

Lecture Series - "Meet the Jews - An Introduction to Jewish History, Text Philosophy and Peoplehood" Monday: Foundation and Beginnings: Family Firsts and Frightened Fleeing - Jewish Perspectives on the Books of Genesis and Exodus Tuesday: How the Oral Tradition (Talmud and Midrash) Influences Judaism Throughout the Generations Wednesday: One People, Many Faces - Multiple Movements of Jewish Denominations, Including Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and Some You Haven't Heard Of

Students will explore 3 tactile mediums at each class and take home a child-made note card. For 18 months to 3 years old, with one adult caregiver per child. Bring $2 materials fee to EACH CLASS. Dress for a mess! Instructor Karin Harrison (Mrs. H) is a retired special educator, artist, former Craft House Director, currently teaching a VisArts in Rockville, MD. She has lived in Bay View all her life and this year will be the 15th year she has taught Toddler Art.

Using minimal supplies, the class will be painting in sketchbook format on location in the beautiful gardens, streets, and lanes of Bay View. Our goal will be to capture the feeling and the colors of our location each day. Session 1 June 22 - 25 (4 classes) Session 2 July 13 - 16 (4 classes) Session 3 August 3 - 6 (4 classes). **NOTE: Must register 3 days before a session begins. Catherine Carey is the author of A Petoskey Watercolor Journal. She spends the summer months painting the beaut

Canasta is a classic card game played with a team mate. The goal is to score a predetermined amount of points, by “melding” cards to create sets of the same rank and forming canastas (melds of at least 7 cards). The game uses 2 decks, including jokers. Alison (Kiki) Ford is a long time Bay View resident. In the past she has taught many forms of movement , applied mindfulness, and other “games” in Bay View and at home. She has experience in teaching beginners.

The 2026 season is generously underwritten by Jim and Kathy Schroeder. 2026 Film Schedule: May 18 - Gifted - 2017, PG-13 | 101 mins. Frank, a single man raising his child prodigy niece Mary, is drawn into a custody battle with his mother. May 25 - Driveways - 2019, PG-13 | 83 mins. A lonely boy goes with his mother to help clean out his late aunt's house and forms an unlikely friendship with the neighbor who is a war veteran. June 1 - Hidden Figures - 2016, PG | 127 mins.

Museum buildings in the central Bay View campus are open to the public.

Ashlee Eiland is a thought leader, speaker, Bible teacher, and author who exists to help humanity build bridges back to the truth of who God is and to one another in whole, healing relationships. She is the author of Human(Kind): How Reclaiming Human Worth and Embracing Radical Kindness Will Bring Us Back Together and Say Good: Speaking Across Hot Topics, Complex Relationships, and Tense Situations (2024). Eiland formerly served as Co-Lead Pastor at Mars Hill Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Mic

This course will offer training in classical ballet to intermediate-level students. Prior ballet training of at least two years is required. Note: Beginners are encouraged to register for adult ballet classes offered through the Crooked Tree Arts Center. Contact CTAC directly for more information. Instructor Robin Pettersen taught dance at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater for the majority of her professional career. Robin holds a Master of Fine Arts in Dance with a minor in Acting. Sh

Newcomers are welcome!

Jonathan Knight (1787-1858), had a substantial influence on the development of transportation in America during the first half of the 1800s. He was a devout Quaker and a self-taught, brilliant mathematician. With his understanding of civil engineering, he was responsible for the development of canals, the National Road, and the first commercially viable railroad in the US, the B&O Railroad. He was a member of the Whig Party and as an elected member of the US Congress, he voted for internal i

Lecture Series - "Meet the Jews - An Introduction to Jewish History, Text Philosophy and Peoplehood" Monday: Foundation and Beginnings: Family Firsts and Frightened Fleeing - Jewish Perspectives on the Books of Genesis and Exodus Tuesday: How the Oral Tradition (Talmud and Midrash) Influences Judaism Throughout the Generations Wednesday: One People, Many Faces - Multiple Movements of Jewish Denominations, Including Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and Some You Haven't Heard Of

For children 2-6 years old and their caregivers.

Using minimal supplies, the class will be painting in sketchbook format on location in the beautiful gardens, streets, and lanes of Bay View. Our goal will be to capture the feeling and the colors of our location each day. Session 1 June 22 - 25 (4 classes) Session 2 July 13 - 16 (4 classes) Session 3 August 3 - 6 (4 classes). **NOTE: Must register 3 days before a session begins. Catherine Carey is the author of A Petoskey Watercolor Journal. She spends the summer months painting the beaut

Luncheon and Installation of officers and directors. Bring your own place setting and a salad or dessert to share. Drinks provided.

Ashlee Eiland is a thought leader, speaker, Bible teacher, and author who exists to help humanity build bridges back to the truth of who God is and to one another in whole, healing relationships. She is the author of Human(Kind): How Reclaiming Human Worth and Embracing Radical Kindness Will Bring Us Back Together and Say Good: Speaking Across Hot Topics, Complex Relationships, and Tense Situations (2024). Eiland formerly served as Co-Lead Pastor at Mars Hill Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Mic

Discover the deep historical ties between Albion College and Bay View, including the origins of the Bay View/Albion Summer School. This engaging lecture will explore the history and lasting impact of this connection. Continue the conversation at the reception following the event at the McPheely Cottage.

This Reading Circle engages with significant works of nonfiction that explore philosophical, ethical, social, spiritual, and political science themes. Each summer class centers on a single overarching topic discussed over a ten-week period, with two-hour sessions held weekly. The 2026 selections, themed Artificial Intelligence, will be announced via email to registrants. Members are expected to complete weekly readings, attend sessions regularly, and contribute thoughtfully to group discussions.

Come on Wednesday, sing on Sunday. All are welcome!