MISSION STATEMENT: Widowed Friends offers widowed men and women of all ages, within the counties of the Archdiocese of Detroit, caring companionship and the opportunity for healing, spiritual develoPMent, education and wonderful new growth. Our enrichment activities meet a variety of needs to facilitate the journey from loss to a new sense of joy and purpose. Widowed men and women of all faiths are welcome.

The Widowed Friends Newsletter March - April, 2016 UPCOMING EVENTS Shortened Due to Lack of Space *WIDOWED FRIENDS PRESENTS* “Moving Into New Life” March 2 – Dinner/Trivia, Red Olive, Plymouth, 5:30PM, P.5 March 5 – Dinner/Theatre, Three Men & Tenor, Port Huron, 5PM p. 5 A bereavement seminar for all widowed men & March 6 – Mass/Dinner, St. Joseph, Port Huron, 11AM, p. 5 women will be held on March 6 – Dinner/Card Party, St. Isidore, Macomb Twp, 1PM p. 6 March 7 – Bowling Party, Canton, 6:30PM, p. 6 Saturday, April 9th from 10AM to 2PM March 11 – Polish Cultural Center Dinner & Games, Troy, 5PM p. 6 March 12 – St. Pat’s Party, K of C Hall, Armada, 6PM, p. 6 at St. Kieran’s Church March 16 – Dinner Club, Younger’s Irish Tavern, Romeo, 5PM, p. 6 53600 Mound Rd, Shelby Twp.

March 16 – Dinner/Games, G.Subu’s, Livonia, 5:30PM p. 6 We are pleased to present guest speakers: March 17 – Breakfast Buffet & Irish Music, Port Huron, 6AM-10AM p. 6 Deacon John Schulte (Widower) March 17 – Peabody’s Restaurant, Birmingham, p. 6 March 18 – Fish Fry, Carpathia Club, Sterling Hts., 5PM p. 6 Widowed Friends Newsletter Editor Ellen Polzin

Mar 20 & Apr. 17 – Movie Club, Sterling Hts, p. 5 Refreshments will be available at registration. The cost is March 20 – Play/Dinner, Snug Theatre, Marine City, 3PM, p. 6 $17.00 per person which includes a box lunch. For more March 22 – Movie Club, Livonia, p. 5 detailed information see the attached flyer and March 23 – Lunch, Cracker Barrel, St. Clair Shores, 1PM, p. 6 November registration form or call Mary at (586)242-8784. March 30 – Lunch, Duggan’s Irish Pub, Royal Oak, 1PM, p. 7 March 30 – 5th Week Breakfast, Cozy Corner Café, Livonia, 9:30AM, p. 7

April 1 – Lunch, Pegasus Greektown, Detroit, 1PM, p. 7

April 3 – Theatre/Dinner, Odd Couple, Avon Players, Rochester Hills, 2PM, p. 7 SPRING FLING th April 3 – Concert/Dinne r, Dearborn Symphony, Dearborn, 2PM, p. 7 Sunday, April 17 – 1:00- 5:00PM April 5 – Bahama Breeze, Troy, 4:30PM, p. 7 POLISH CENTURY CLUB April 6 – Luncheon/Speaker, Steve’s Family Dining, Livonia, 11:30AM, p. 7 33202 Maple Lane, north of 14 Mile Rd. April 7 – Lunch, May Hong, Clinton Twp, 1:30PM, p. 7 Sterling Heights, Mi. April 9 – Bereavement Seminar, Shelby Twp, 10AM, p. 7 April 10 – Band Festival/Dinner, Dearborn, 3PM, p. 7 Special introduction meeting, dinner, dessert and a fantastic April 10 – Lunch, Steve’s Back Room, SCS, 2PM, p. 7 DJ for your dancing pleasure. See attached flyer for details. April 12 – Lunch, Mexican Village, Shelby Twp, 1PM, p. 7 April 13 – Dinner.Ga mes, Corsi’s, Livonia, 5PM, p. 8 April 14 – Titanic Remembrance, Marine City, 1PM, p.8 _*ATTENTION* April 17 – ANNUAL SPRING FLING PARTY, Sterling Hts.1PM, p. 8 SPECIAL NEW MASS April 20 – Lunch, Cotswold Café, Grosse Pointe Shores, 1PM, p. 8 REFRESHMENTS & FELLOWSHIP April 20 – Dinner Club, Bad Brad’s, Shelby Twp, 5PM, p. 8 FOR ALL WIDOWED MEN AND WOMEN April 23 – Dinner/Legends Show, K of C Hall, Trenton, 4:30PM, p. 8 April 24 – NEW EVENT, Mass/Fellowship, St. Michael’s, Sterling Hts, NEW Mass at a NEW location on

2:30PM SUNDAY, APRIL 24TH AT 2:30 PM

April 26 – Lunch/Bingo, DeLuca’s Restaurant, Westland, 11:30AM, p 8 ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH April 28 – Lunch, La Saj Lebanese Bistro, Sterling Hts. 1PM, p. 8 May 1 – Mass Shrine of the Little Flower, 12:30PM, p. 8 40501 Hayes Road, North of 17 Mile May 4 – Dinner/Trivia, Red Olive, Plymouth, 5:30PM, p. 8 Sterling Heights, Mi. 48313 May 20 – Musical/Dinner, Grosse Pointe War Memorial, 6:30PM, p. 9

June 12 – Mass/Fellowship, St. Michael’s, Sterling Hts., 2:30PM Let’s make this our Super Sunday by worshiping

Aug 7 – Mass & Annual Summer Picnic, Farmington Hills together and enjoying refreshments and fellowship. Contact Information on Page 9 For more information call Mary at 586-247-2619.

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The Healing Journey

Bereavement Support for

Widows & Widowers

*WIDOWED FRIENDS PRESENTS* “Moving Into New Life”

A bereavement seminar for all widowed men & women will be held on

Saturday, April 9th from 10AM to 2PM at St. Kieran’s Church 53600 Mound Rd, Shelby Twp.

We are pleased to present guest speakers:

Deacon John Schulte (Widower) Widowed Friends Newsletter Editor Ellen Polzin

Refreshments will be available at registration. The cost is $17.00 per person which includes a box lunch. For more detailed information see the attached registration form or call Mary at (586)242-8784.

SAVE THE DATE!!!!

Widowed Friends will be hosting four Bereavement Support Sessions on Saturday May 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th from 2:30 to 4:45PM followed by Mass at 5:00PM at St Hugo of the Hills Parish, 2215 Opdyke Rd, Bloomfield Hills, 48304, in Hall B. Please join us. RSVP to Nancy B. 248-410-2081.

******* LENTEN FISH FRY DINNER SCHEDULE

February 26 - 5:00 PM St. Sebastion 3955 Merrick Dearborn Hgts. Greeter: Elaine Dunk March 4 - 1:00 PM St. Francis D’Assisi 4500 Wesson Detroit Greeter: Tom Nizich March 11 - 4:00 PM St. Sabina 25555 Ann Arbor Trail Dearborn Hgts. Greeter: Pat Oldford March 18 - 5:00 PM St. Williams 531 Common St. Walled Lake Greeter: Gerry Levy March 25 - 4:00 PM St. Mel’s 7506 Inkster Rd. Dearborn Hgts. Greeter: Jerry Chouinard

If you have never attended one of these fish fry dinners please try to come out. Prices are reasonable, you would be helping the churches out and you would enjoy meeting up with many friends from the group. No need to RSVP. When you arrive look for the greeter or any member of Widowed Friends so we can sit together and enjoy each other’s company!! (Some carpooling can be arranged.) If you need more information, contact Gerry (734- 259-5024) or Marie (734-728-6967) WEST SIDE; or Sandy (586-991-7374) or Ellen (586-781-5781) EAST SIDE.

~~ Watch upcoming E-Blasts for UPDATED information~~

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~~ TRAVEL ~~ 

UPCOMING TRIPS & EXCURSIONS

Join Widowed Friends for a day trip to Soaring Eagle to see Chubby Checker on Monday, May 9th , along with some gambling. The show starts at 4:00PM, doors open at 3:00PM. Cost is $20, which includes an incentive package of $10 Premium Play (loaded onto Players Club card), $5.00 Food Voucher, and Bonus of additional $10.00 in Play after earning 100 points on your visit. Space is limited to (56) attendees so act now. To book your day trip before the April 25, 2016, deadline contact: Chris at 734-637-7859 or Kathy at 734-775-8000. Bus pick-up will be at St. John Neumann Church, 44800 W. Warren, Canton, MI 48187 at 9:00AM and returning at 9:00PM This October, Widowed Friends will be joining Big Daddy Tours on their Annual Niagara Falls Fall Color Escape, October 18th, 19th, & 20th. Enjoy a two-night stay at the beautiful Falls View Hilton Hotel, two made to order breakfasts, roundtrip motor coach transportation, gaming at Seneca Casino in New York, Maid of the Mist adventure (weather permitting) and a special visit to Niagara on The Lake on the way home. Reserve early!!! Must have passport or enhanced driver’s license to enter Canada. $249.00 per person/double occupancy. Some of us have taken this delightful trip several times and like it so much we take it every year. We want to share the fun with you! To sign up contact them at bigdaddytours.com or call them at 586-781-6330 or 888-La-De-Das. If you decide to join us, please tell MaryAnn Lackowski (Mrs. Big Daddy) that you are part of the Widowed Friends group and call me, Ellen Polzin, at 586-781-5781 so I can keep us together.

REMINDER: The Branson, May 1 – 7, 2016, trip deposit was due January 15th. If you need more information, contact Mary Ann Spisak at 586-530-6936. Regularly Scheduled Events & Activities

Note: Widowed men and women who live in the counties that form the Archdiocese of Detroit are invited to attend any and all planned events no matter where they live. IN THE EVENT OF BAD WEATHER (SNOW, ICE, RAIN, ETC.), PLEASE CHECK WITH THE EVENT PLANNER TO MAKE SURE AN EVENT WILL BE HELD!!

~~~~~~ MEN ONLY !! ~~~~~~

The Widowed Men’s Group invites you to meet with other widowed men for breakfast at either of the following two locations, whichever is most convenient for you. Many topics are discussed including those that may be pertinent to your own situation. Also, ideas are presented to help you become involved in the activities of Widowed Friends.

Lukich Family Restaurant (1ST & 3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH) IN TROY: MEN’S BREAKFAST, 9:00am at Lukich Family Restaurant, 3900 Rochester Road in Troy. Contact Ray @ 248-585-5402 for more information.

Steve's Family Restaurant (2nd and 4th THURSDAY OF THE MONTH) IN LIVONIA: MEN’S BREAKFAST, 9:00am at Steve’s Family Restaurant, 15800 Middlebelt Rd. in Livonia. Contact Dick @ 313-534-0399 for more information.

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Regularly Scheduled Yums (By the day of the week)

NORTHVILLE TWP – Ladies Breakfast, Connors Restaurant, March 7th & 21st, and April 4th & 18th (1ST & 3RD MONDAY OF THE MONTH) Join us at Connors on Haggerty and Five Mile. To save a seat for this Ladies Breakfast, RSVP to Carol O. at 313-562-3080.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP – ****NEW LOCATION*** Co-ed Breakfast, Big Boy Restaurant, March 14th & April 11th, (2nd Monday of the Month) at 10:00 AM. Good food, conversation and a chance to meet new friends. Due to the fire at Wildflower Café, we will be meeting at Big Boy on Hall Rd and Garfield. For more information call Esther 586-264-1939. RSVP not necessary.

MARYSVILLE - Co-ed Breakfast, Sero’s, March 14th, 28th, & April 11th, 25th (2nd & 4th MONDAY OF THE MONTH), 9:00AM. Join us at Sero’s, 925 Gratiot Ave, MARYSVILLE. RSVP not necessary!! For more information contact Rita at 810-334-6287.

SHELBY TWP - Co-ed Breakfast, Pancake Factory, March 15th & April 19th (3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH), 10:00AM: Widowed men and women are invited to come and enjoy a great breakfast and meet friends at the Pancake Factory located on the NE corner of 23 Mile & Schoenherr Rd. RSVP not necessary!! For more information, contact Ellen at 586-781-5781.

ROYAL OAK - Co-ed Breakfast, Avenue Family Restaurant, March 9th, 23rd & April 13th, & 27th, (2nd & 4th WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH), 9:30AM: 31253 Woodward Ave. Call Marilyn at 248-543-1018 or Jan at 248-524-9168.

DIFFERENT LOCATIONS – Dinner Club, (3rd WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH) March 16th & April 20th, 5:00PM. Enjoy wonderful company and delicious food from area unique restaurants. See attached details. RSVP to Sharry 248-840-0063

PLYMOUTH – Co-ed Breakfast, Richards Restaurant, March 3rd & April 7th (1st THURSDAY OF THE MONTH), 9:00AM: Plymouth Rd. at Eckles. Enjoy good food and conversation with other Widowed Friends. RSVP Jerry C. at 734-455-2651.

LIVONIA - Co-ed Breakfast, Annie’s Restaurant, March 17th & April 21st (3rd THURSDAY OF THE MONTH), 9:00AM. Come join your friends at Annie’s, 33427 Plymouth Rd for coffee, food, and conversation. RSVP to Tom, 734-927-0610.

NEW BALTIMORE Co-ed Breakfast, Country Inn, March 24th and April 28th (4th THURSDAY OF THE MONTH) 9:00AM: Join us for breakfast and conversation at the Country Inn, 35229 23 Mile Road, 48047. For more information, contact Sandy at 586-991-7374. Sponsored by Estee, no RSVP necessary.

Regularly Scheduled Bowling & Golf (By the day of the week)

MACOMB TWP – Cracklewood Golf Course. We will be starting up in May. Date will be in the next newsletter. For more information, call Evelyn at 586-751-4172 or email at [email protected].

OXFORD – Collier Bowl (EVERY TUESDAY) at 12:00 at Collier Bowl, 879 S Lapeer Rd (M24). The cost is $6.50 for three games (shoes extra at $2.50). Lunch afterwards is optional. Please call Joe at 248-693-2454 or Nadine at 248-475-9036.

STERLING HTS Five Star Bowling: (EVERY WEDNESDAY) at 10:00AM, located on 2666 Metro Parkway, between Ryan and Dequindre, 48310. Arrive at 10AM for lane assignments – price is $4.50 for three games. Lunch afterwards is optional. New participants are Welcome and needed. Call Mary Ann, 586-755-0597 or Terry, 586-254-6199.

PORT HURON - Bowling, Zebra Bar, March 2 & April 6th (1st WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH) from 1– 5PM. Join us at Bowl-a- Drome/Zebra Bar, 522 Quay St, downtown Port Huron for a fun afternoon of bowling and friendship. Whether you’re a pro, just learning or somewhere in between, join us if you can spare the time! To RSVP, or for more information call Joanne at 810-324-2304.

LENOX TWP – NEW LOCATION! Richmond Forest Golf Course, Thursday, May 19th. Come back into the spring of things with your Widowed Friends at the Richmond Forest Golf Course, 33300 32nd Mile Rd, Lenox Twp, 48050. Sign in time: 9:30 – Tee time: 10:00. Meet for lunch after at Ken’s in Richmond. For more info, contact Peg at 810-216-6430 or Harry at 586-292-3309.

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Regularly Scheduled Games (By the day of the week)

KIMBALL - ****NEW EVENT**** BINGO, (Knights of Columbus) McGivney Banquet Center, April 24th (4th SUNDAY OF THE MONTH) at 1:15PM. Doors open at 11:30AM, BINGO starts at 1:15PM, 4521 Ravenswood, Kimball, MI 48074 (corner of Ravenswood & Range), Cards from $10.00. No Bingo in March, due to Easter. RSVP Rita, 810-334-6287.

KIMBALL/SMITH’S CREEK - Cards/Games/Friendship, Cavis Pioneer Restaurant, March 15th & April 19th (3rd TUESDAY OF THE MONTH) at 11:45AM: Join us for an afternoon of cards and friends at Cavis Pioneer Restaurant, 5606 Lapeer Rd. Kimball, 48074. Call Joanne for more information 810-324-2304.

MACOMB TWP. - Cards/Games/Friendship, St. Isidore, March 17th & April 21st (3rd THURSDAY OF THE MONTH), 6:00 TO 9:00PM: Held at St. Isidore’s Church, 18201 23 Mile Rd, located on the corner of Romeo Plank & 23 Mile Rd. Enter the church by the Blessed Mother Statue. Bring a small snack to share and your own beverage. For more information, contact Sandy at 586-991-7374.

WASHINGTON TWP. - Cards/Games/Friendship, Ss. John and Paul, March 3rd & April 7th (1st THURSDAY OF THE MONTH),6:00 to 8:55PM. Widowed Friends of all ages are welcome to join us for Game Night at Ss John and Paul Church, 7777 28 Mile Rd, 48094. Bring a small snack to share and your own beverage. For more information, call Ellen at 586-781-5781.

Regularly Scheduled Movies (By the day of the week)

STERLING HEIGHTS - Movie Club, March 20th & April 17th (3rd SUNDAY OF THE MONTH), AMC Forum 30, 44681 Mound Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48314. Movie and show time TBD. Matinee prices/senior discounts available. Dinner immediately follows at Uno Chicago Grill, 44805 Mound Rd, Sterling Heights. Order off the menu, separate checks provided. RSVP and more information contact Angie 248-917-3733, or [email protected]

LIVONIA – Movie/Lunch, meet with friends to enjoy a movie of your choice at the AMC Livonia 20, 19500 Haggerty, Livonia on Tuesday, March 22, at approximately 11AM, (movie TBD) Then wander across parking lot to Bahama Breeze for lunch and conversation. Call Elaine for reservations 734-717-0303 by March 20th.

NEW ~~~ Upcoming Events & Activities ~~~ NEW (By the date)

March – 2016

PLYMOUTH – Dinner/Trivia Night, Red Olive Banquet Center, Wednesday, March 2nd, 5:30-9:00PM: Beat the winter blahs with a great turkey dinner, dessert, tax & tip for $18. Afterwards stay to play and win a prize too! Play games like Pictionary, Name That Tune, Match Game and others! Lots of laughs and friendship is sure to be shared, at the Red Olive Banquet Center, 1059 W. Ann Arbor Rd. Always fun with lots of laughs. Dinner costs $18 includes tax and tip. Call Gerry at 734-259-5024 to RSVP by Feb. 26th.

PORT HURON — Dinner/Theatre, Saturday, March 5th’ A night on the town starting with dinner at 5:00PM at The Fuel, Woodfire Grill (separate checks), 213 Huron Ave, Port Huron, 48060 followed by a live performance of "Three Men & a Tenor" at SC4 Fine Arts Theatre at 7:30PM. Tickets $20.00. Call Joanne 810-324-2304 by March 3rd for ticket ordering & reservations for The Fuel.

PORT HURON – Mass, St. Joseph Church, Sunday March 6th, 11:00AM --Come join Widowed Friends for the Liturgy at St. Joseph Church--1317 Seventh St. Port Huron, 48060--Dinner will follow at 12:30PM at Lynch's Irish Tavern--210 Huron Ave. Port Huron, 48060. Call Julie at 810-388-0868 for dinner reservations.

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MACOMB TOWNSHIP – Dinner/Card Party, St. Isidore, Sunday, March 6th at 1PM. We will be joining St. Isidore for their Annual Card Party located at 18201 23 Mile Rd, Macomb 48042. A delicious chicken dinner, including a dessert bar, will be served at 3PM for $15. Play cards/games of your choice. There will be table and door prizes to win. To be seated with Widowed Friends, call Dolores at 586-749-5972 for your ticket and address. Checks are to be made out to St. Isidore Altar Society and sent to Dolores before February 29th. The day of the card party sign in at the Widowed Friends table to receive your ticket and directions.

CANTON - Bowling Party at the Super Bowl Bowling Alley, Monday, March 7 at 6:30PM. Come enjoy an evening of 9 Pin No Tap Bowling at the Super Bowl Bowling Alley, 45100 Ford Rd., Canton. Cost of $12 covers 2 games of bowling, shoe rental, pizza, pop and prizes!! You don’t have to be good - just come to enjoy a fun evening to meet and laugh with other friends. Call Gerry 734-259- 5024 by March 2nd to RSVP.

TROY - Dinner/Games, American Polish Cultural Center, Troy, Friday, March 11th: Social Hour starts at 5:00PM at the American Polish Cultural Center, 2975 E. Maple Rd. (NW corner of 15 Mile & Dequindre); followed by a family style dinner at 6PM. Cost is $15.00 per person including coffee, tea, tax & gratuity. Bar drinks and dessert are extra. Exact th change is appreciated, NO LARGE BILLS. Stay till 9PM to enjoy cards and games. Please RSVP by March 7 to Jan at 248-524-9168, or Carole at 586-899-0839

ARMADA – St. Patrick’s Day Party, K of C Hall, Saturday, March 12th at 6PM. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a delicious corned beef and cabbage dinner at the K of C Hall at 72025 North Ave.Armada, 48005. The Blarney Brothers will entertain with sing–along. Cash bar. Doors open at 6PM, dinner served at 7PM. To be seated with Widowed Friends, call Dolores at 586-749-5972 for address to send a $25 check made out to St. Francis & St. Max before March 4th. When arriving at the hall, ask for the Widowed Friends table.

ROMEO – Dinner Club, March 16th, (3rd Wednesday of every month), 5:00PM: Come and enjoy wonderful company and delicious food from unique area restaurants. Order off the menu - separate checks provided. This month we will be dining at Younger’s Irish Tavern, 120 Main St. Romeo, 48065.. Put it on your calendar and watch the E-Blasts for more information. Bad Brad’s BBQ, in April. RSVP by March 10th to Sharry at 248-840-0063.

LIVONIA - Dinner/Support/Games, G.Subu’s Leather Bottle, Wednesday, March 16th , 5:30-9:00PM: Meet at G. Subu’s 20300 Farmington Rd, (1 block south of 8 Mile Road) for a SPECIAL St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. A “Family Style” Irish dinner, dessert, tax & tip is only $20. Plus special St. Patrick’s Day surprises!!. Stay for conversation, laughs, and games such as LRC, Poker, Dominos and others. NO WALK-INS!! RSVP for this wonderful dinner by March 10th to Carol O. at 313-562-3080 or Mary Ann at 734-589-8292.

PORT HURON – Breakfast Buffet & Irish Music at Freighters Restaurant (formerly Thomas Edison Inn), Thursday, March 17th, 6AM – 10AM. Join us at Freighters Restaurant, 800 Harker St. Pt Huron, 48060.This ‘Drop In’ event benefits The United Way. Cost $10. Freighter Trip raffle tickets & other prizes available. For info call Julie at 810-388-0868.

BIRMINGHAM –"Wearin' O' the Green" at Peabody"s Restaurant on St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday, March 17, at 1PM. Join us for the "Wearin' O' the Green" at Peabody’s Restaurant, 34965 Woodward Ave. (near 15 Mile). We will order off the menu, Corned Beef & Cabbage or whatever your heart desires! Bring your song sheets and we will sing along! (No cards and games til later at St. Isidore's) To sign up call O' Marilyn at 248 543-1018.

STERLING HEIGHTS – Fish Fry Dinner/Cards at Carpathia Club on Friday March 18th at 5:00. Join us for great food and friendship at Carpathia Club, 3800 Utica Rd (East of Schoenherr). Choice of dinners are: Fried Perch - $10, Fried Cod - $9, Baked Cod - $9. Dinner includes potato, veg, salad or cole slaw, roll, tax & tip. Cash bar for soft drinks, beer or liquor (coffee free). Dessert table extra. After 7:00PM, we can go to the Members’ Lounge and play cards. Please RSVP to Jack by March 14th at 586-264-3366.

MARINE CITY – Play/Dinner, Sunday, March 20th, 3:00PM. Come join us at The Snug Theatre, 160 S. Water St,. Marine City, 48039 for, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee". Tickets $26. Dinner to follow (separate checks) at The Marine City Fish Company, 240 S. Water St. Marine City,48039. RSVP by March 13th, call Joanne K. at 810-324-2304.

ST. CLAIR SHORES – Lunch at Cracker Barrel, Wednesday March 23rd, 1PM. Whether near or far, jump in your car and join us at 30750 Little Mack, near 13 Mile (from I-94 use exit 232). We will ask for our biscuits while we order off the menu. (separate checks). Call Therese to sign up 586 415- 9714 for more info call Marilyn 248-543-1018.

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ROYAL OAK – Lunch at Duggan's Irish Pub,Wednesday March 30th, 1PM. Join us at Duggan's Irish Pub, 31501 Woodward Ave. (host of TV coverage of the Woodward Cruise). Famous for serving old favorites from Totem Pole, Susie Q, and Ted's Drive-In, plus their own specialties. I love their soup! Relax without the crowds of summer! Order off the menu, separate checks. To sign up, call Marilyn at 248 543-1018.

LIVONIA – 5th Week of the Month Co-ed Breakfast, Wednesday March 30th, 9:30AM at the newly opened Cozy Corner Café, 36083 Plymouth Rd. Livonia, (east of Levan). Meet friends for conversation, laughs and good food on a new day and at a new place! You must RSVP (no walk ins) to Tom - 734-927-0610 by March 25th. (Space limited call early!!!)

April – 2016

DETROIT – Lunch at Pegasus Greektown, Friday, April 1st, 1PM. Let's carpool down to Greektown Casino with free valet parking. Arrive early and you can celebrate April Foo’s Day by losing a little money! We will meet at Pegasus next door and order off the menu a delicious lunch at 1PM. To arrange for this or for more info call Marilyn at 248 543-1018 by March 25th.

ROCHESTER HILLS – Theatre/ Dinner, April 3rd, 2:00PM, Avon Players, 1185 Washington, Rochester Hills. Join us for “The Odd Couple” at the Avon Players and dinner at the Golden Eagle. Felix Unger, a neurotic neat freak news writer, is thrown out by his wife and moves in with his friend, Oscar Madison, a slovenly sportswriter. Despite Oscar's problems, he seems to enjoy life. Felix, however, seems utterly incapable of enjoying anything and only finds purpose in pointing out his own and other people's mistakes and foibles. Oscar, his closest friend, feels compelled to throw him out after a brief time together, though he quickly realizes that Felix has had a positive effect on him. Golden Eagle, 1447 N. Rochester Road, Rochester Hills, order off the menu, separate checks provided. Contact Angie 248-917-3733, or [email protected] to RSVP by March 19th & payment address.

DEARBORN – Concert/Dinner, Sunday, April 3rd, 2:00PM. Enjoy a great concert featuring the Dearborn Symphony playing a variety of memorable tunes from the Big Band Era at the Ford Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. Dearborn. Tickets $5.00 Dinner after concert at Buddy’s 22148 Michigan Ave. Please call Marie N. 734-748-7500 by March 21st.

TROY – Early Dinner at Bahama Breeze, Tuesday, April 5th, at 4:30PM. Let's take advantage of the Happy Hour Specials at Bahama Breeze. 539 E. Big Beaver Rd. (16 Mile). Ordering two appetizers at 1/2 off makes a fine meal, or you can order off the menu! (Specials are from 4 to 6PM) Call Marilyn at 248 543-1018 to RSVP.

LIVONIA – Luncheon/Speaker. Wednesday, April 6th, 11:30 – 2:00PM. First enjoy lunch at Steve’s Family Dining 15800 Middlebelt Rd. Livonia. Cost of $15 includes a Polish Combo Dinner, soup or salad, drinks, tax & tip. After lunch Elder Law Attorney, Nancy Nawrocki, will address our group about Long Term Care Planning. As an Elder Law Attorney, Ms. Naworcki can assist with solutions to help preserve your independence and safeguard what you value most: you, your family, your assets and your legacy. A question and answer session will follow. So be sure to sign up for this very informative luncheon. Call Gerry at 734-259-5024 by March 25th.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP – Lunch, May Hong Restaurant, Thursday, April 7th at 1:30PM. Join us for lunch and conversation at May Hong (formerly Ping Hong) 36690 Garfield Rd, Clinton Twp. 48035, located next to Randazzo and GNC. Lunch specials at $4.88. Separate checks. For more information and to RSVP call Esther at 586-264-1939.

SHELBY TWP. – Bereavement Seminar Saturday, April 9th from 10AM to 2PM. A seminar for all widowed men & women at St. Kieran’s Church, 53600 Mound Rd, Shelby Twp. $17.00 per person which includes a box lunch. For more detailed information see the attached flyer and registration form or call Mary at 586- 242-8784.

DEARBORN –Motor City Festival of the Bands/Dinner, Sunday, April 10th, 3:00PM. Bands from all over the country perform along with the Motor City Brass Band at the Ford Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. This is the seventh year and promises another spectacular performance featuring a 300 musician finale! Tickets are $10.00. We will then have dinner at Leon’s Family Dining Restaurant 23830 Michigan Ave. Please call Tom 734-927-0610 BEFORE MARCH 29th to RSVP and get tickets.

ST. CLAIR SHORES – Lunch at Steve's Back Room, Sunday, April 10th at 2PM. Join us at Steve's, 24317 Jefferson Ave. on the Nautical Mile. Excellent Mediterranean food, impressive seafood menu & traditional offerings. Call Therese at 586-415- 9714.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP – Lunch, Mexican Village, Tuesday, April 12th at 1:00PM. Join us for an authentic Mexican meal at Mexican Village, 47350 Van Dyke, Shelby Twp, 48317 (located east side of Van Dyke between 21 & 22 Mile Rd.) Order off the menu. Separate checks. RSVP to Diane at 586-264-3761.

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LIVONIA – Dinner/Support/Games, Corsi’s, Wednesday, APRIL13th, 5:30-9PM, dinner-PROMPTLY at 6PM: Corsi’s Italian Restaurant, 27910 W. Seven Mile (Three blocks west of Inkster) in Livonia. Cost is $15 includes buffet, beverage, dessert, tax and tip. Pay at the door (cash only) with the exact amount. Stay for cards, games and conversation until 9:00PM. NO WALK-INS PLEASE.. Call again if you must cancel. RSVP by April 6th to Cookie at 248-357-2183, Chet 734-459-4316 or Laura at 313-274- 2950.

MARINE CITY – Movie/Dinner, Thursday, April 14th 1:00PM. Come view the scale model of The Titanic on the remembrance of this fateful day at The Mariner Theater, 430 S. Water Street, Marine City, 48039. Then go to the Movie, "A Night to Remember" (based on the voyage with real footage of the ship) in the restored theater. Cost is $8.00 (includes popcorn & drink). Dinner (separate checks) will follow at the Riviera Restaurant, 475 S. Water St. Marine City, 48039. RSVP to Joanne K. 810-324-2304 by April 7th .

STERLING HEIGHTS – Dinner/Dancing, Door Prizes & Celebration of the 14th Anniversary of Widowed Friends, Century Banquet Center (POLISH CENTURY CLUB), APRIL 17th, 1:00PM. Join Widowed Friends in saying good-bye to winter at our Annual Spring Fling Party on Sunday, April 17th , 2016 from 1:00PM - 5:00PM. We are at a new location this year, The Century Banquet Center (POLISH CENTURY CLUB), located at 33204 Maple Lane, Sterling Heights, (14 Mile East of Van Dyke). New REDUCED COST FOR MEMBERS - $18 per person, $24 for non-members. See attached flyer for details.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES –Lunch at Cotswold Cafe, Wednesday, April 20th, at 1PM. Let’s lunch on the grounds of the Edsel Ford Estate, 1100 Lakeshore Drive GPS. Cotswold Cafe has limited seating. The food is delightful. There are no separate checks so keep track of your order. A tour of the Edsel Ford Mansion is available after lunch ($8). You can tour the grounds for free. RSVP to Therese at 586415-9714 by April 15th.

SHELBY TWP. – Dinner Club, April 20th, (3rd Wednesday of every month), 5:00PM: Come and enjoy wonderful company and delicious food from unique area restaurants. Order off the menu - separate checks provided. This month we will be dining at Bad Brad’s BBQ, 6525 23 Mile Road, Shelby Twp. Put it on your calendar and watch the E-Blasts for more information. RSVP by April 14th to Sharry at 248-840-0063.

TRENTON – Dinner/Show Saturday, April 23rd, 4:30 – 10:00 PM, The K of C Hall, 5474 W. Jefferson, Trenton. Winter will be behind us, so it will be time to kick start spring with another good legends dinner/show. The buffet dinner includes roast beef, chicken, all sides and soft drinks. Beer & Wine are available for a donation to help support their charities. Dinner will be served at 5:00PM. After dinner there will be a Tribute Show to true legends Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline and Neil Diamond with help from sound man Mark Gray. Tickets NOT sold at the door & they sell out QUICKLY. Contact Jim Korte ASAP to RSVP and this event does sell out quickly so you need to send your reservation and check to Jim Korte, 17101 Dawnshire Ct., Brownstown, Mi. 48193 ASAP and no later than MARCH 5th . Call if you have questions 734-479-0353. ($30, watch e-blast for exact amount.)

STERLING HEIGHTS – ** NEW EVENT**- Mass/Fellowship/Refreshments, Sunday, April 24th at 2:30PM at St. Michael’s Church, 40501 Hayes, north of 17 Mile Rd., 48313. (Next Mass is June 12th) This is a new event. We hope to have a great turnout for this event. However, volunteers are needed to help with refreshments, etc. Please call Mary at 586-242-8784 if you are able to assist.

WESTLAND – Lunch/Bingo, Tuesday, April 26, 11:30 – 2:00PM. DeLuca’s Restaurant 27424 W. Warren, Westland. (corner of Warren & Inkster). Enjoy a delicious lunch which includes an entrée, vegetable mostaccioli, salad, bread, dessert, coffee/tea and pop plus your tax & tip for $15. Stay to play a few games of bingo. The room is large so we can accommodate everyone, we will not be overcrowded! Please call Elaine by April 20th to RSVP, 734-717-0303 STERLING HEIGHTS – Lunch at La Saj Lebanese Bistro, April 28th at 1:00PM. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!! We will be meeting for lunch at La Saj, 13776 Southcove, Sterling Heights. Located across from Kohl’s near Lakeside Mall. Join us for fresh pita bread with your lunch choice. Separate checks. Call Diane to RSVP, 586-264-3761.

RSVP NEEDED BY APRIL 20th !!!! ROYAL OAK – Mass/Lunch, Sunday, May 1st. Attend 12:30PM Mass at Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica 2100 W. 12 Mile as we are again touring the beautiful churches in our area. We will then head over to Crispelli’s Bakery and Restaurant, 28939 Woodward, Berkley, for a great lunch and conversation. RSVP to Tom 734- 927-0610 by April 20th.

RSVP NEEDED BY APRIL 25th !!! PLYMOUTH – Dinner/Trivia, Wednesday, May 4, 5:30 – 9:00 PM. Cinco de Mayo at the Red Olive Banquet Center, Plymouth 1059 W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth. We are planning a Mexican Fiesta Dinner ($20) (cash bar available) for all to enjoy and then after challenge your friends to a little trivia. Call Gerry by April 25th to RSVP 734-259-5024 8 Vol. 14.2, No. 10 Widowedfriends.org

RSVP NEEDED BY APRIL 30th !!! GROSSE POINTE – Dinner and Theatre, Grosse Pointe War Memorial, Friday, May 20th at 6:30PM. Join us at the GP War Memorial , 32 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms 48236 for a wonderful dinner in the Crystal Ballroom. After dinner we will go downstairs to the theatre at 8PM to see ‘Hello Dolly’, a classic of the American musical theatre filled with romance and memorable musical numbers. Dinner $22.00 and Hello Dolly $22.00. RSVP to Nancy 586-822-6285 by April 30th.

RSVP NEEDED BY APRIL 20th !!! ROCHESTER – Musical Theater/Dinner, Wednesday, June 1, 2:00PM at the Meadow Brook Theater 2200 N. Squirrel Rd., Rochester. Forever Plaid - This nostalgic and fun revue is chock full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies, pitch-perfect melodies, and some of the best songs of the 1950’s. After the show we will have dinner - the place will be determined when we know how many are attending the show. Tickets are $22, however these tickets go quickly so your RSVP is needed by April 20th. Please call Tom 734-927-0610 if you would like to attend.

SAVE THE DATE May/June/July - 2016

ROYAL OAK – Mass/Lunch, Sunday, May 1st. Attend 12:30PM Mass at Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica (see above) PLYMOUTH – Dinner/Trivia, Wednesday, May 4, 5:30 – 9:00 PM. Cinco de Mayo at the Red Olive Banquet Center, (see above) GROSSE POINTE – Dinner and Theatre, Grosse Pointe War Memorial, Friday, May 20th at 6:30PM. (see above) ROCHESTER – Musical Theater/Dinner, Wednesday, June 1, 2:00PM at the Meadow Brook Theater (see above) STERLING HEIGHTS – Mass, Sunday, June 12th at St. Michael's, 2:30PM ROYAL OAK - Sunday, June 26th - “Dreamgirls” at Stagecrafters in Royal Oak. Tickets are $22. Dinner to follow at the Masters.

~~~~ ANNUAL WIDOWED FRIENDS SUMMER PICNIC WILL BE ON AUGUST 7th~~~~ At Heritage Park in Farmington Hills Communications, Articles, Notices & More!!

We Need Your Help at NEW CONTACT DIRECTORY: EVENT General Information Volunteers are needed to bring refreshments – Rose Patterson @ 586-876-1270

munchies, finger foods, desserts, etc. – help set Activities & Annual Events Sandy Steakley @ 586-991-7374 up and clean up at our own Widowed Friends Masses at St. Michael’s in Sterling Masses & Travel: Gerry Crowe @ 586-795-0477 th Heights. Upcoming dates are April 24 and June Membership: Mary Block @ 586-247-2619 th 12 at 2:30PM. If you can help for either Mass, Bereavement Ministry please call Mary at 586-247-2619 as soon as Kathy Kleine @ 248-918-1622

possible. Bereavement Support: Kathy 248-918-1622 Reminder to those attending events. If you call to Chuck 810-798-8326 Angie 248-917-3733 reserve a seat at an event (eg, restaurant, play etc) and Ellen 586-781-5781

are unable to attend, please call back. Emergencies do Newsletter Editor/Web: Ellen Polzin @ 586-781-5781 happen but if a number of people are missing, the host [email protected]

is unsure of space needed or may be holding up eating CHANGE OF ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER, or waiting on someone. EMAIL ADDRESS ??? Contact Mary Block. Need a copy of the newsletter or an application form? Contact Mary TIME FOR MASS !! Block, (info above) our Membership Chairperson, she will help you!! PORT HURON –St. Joseph’s, March 6th 11AM, p. 5 STERLING HEIGHTS –St. Michael’s April 24th 2:30PM see p. 1 ROYAL OAK –Shrine of the Little Flower May 1st 12:30PM, p.

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WIDOWED FRIENDS PRESEN “MOVING INTO NEW LIFE” Widowed Men and Women of all ages & faiths, no matter how long it has been since your spouse has died, are invited to attend this seminar offering support, insight and an understanding of the healing journey. ~~~~~~~~~ Date: Saturday, April 9, 2016 For more information call: Mary at (586) 242-8784 Time: 10:00 - 2:00PM; Or visit our website at www.widowedfriends.org Sign-in begins PROMPTLY at 9:30AM; Snacks provided Make Check Payable to “Widowed Friends”. Place: St. Kieran’s Church To make reservations, fill in the form on the opposite page and (In the “White Room” – located at the back of the church) mail it to the address listed. 53600 Mound Rd, Shelby Twp. 48316 Mail form & payment to: Mary Block, 49843 Jefferson (North of 24 Mile Road, east side of Mound Rd.) Court, Shelby Twp., MI 48315

Cost: $17.00 per person; Lunch & Beverages are included Registration & payment must be received by April 2nd.

ANNUAL WIDOWED FRIENDS SPRING FEVER PARTY

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For widowed men and women of all ages Join us for dinner, dancing, door prizes, conversation & fun at a new location

Date: Sunday, April 17, 2016 Cost: $18.00 – New Reduced Rate for Members; Time: 1:00 - 5:00PM $24.00 – Non-Members (Includes tax and gratuities) Place: Century Banquet Center (Polish Century Club) Cash bar will be available 33204 Maple Lane, Sterling Heights, 48312 (Maple Lane is a continuation of Hoover Rd between 14 Mile Rd. and 15 Mile Rd)

Make check payable to: Widowed Friends For further information contact: Gerry at 586-795-0477 To make reservations, fill in the form on the opposite page and mail it to the address listed. Checks must be received by April 11th. No reservations will be accepted after that date. Late checks will be returned!!

Mail check to: Gerry Crowe, 5116 Windham Drive, Sterling Hts., MI 48310

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Widowed Friends: “Moving Into New Life” Registration Form

Print Name ______Phone______

Address, City & Zip______

Email Address______

Make $17.00 Check Payable to “Widowed Friends”. Registration form & payment MUST be received by April 2nd.

Mail form & payment to: Mary Block, 49843 Jefferson Court, Shelby Twp., MI 48315

I understand that I am responsible for my own safety. Participation in this Widowed Friends event is at my own risk. Any injuries, accidents, or mishaps must be covered by my own insurance or me. Widowed Friends, its directors, hosts/hostesses or participants will not be held liable in any way.

Signature: ______Date: ______

...... Cut Along Dotted Line ......

Reservations for Spring Fever Party Sunday, April 17, 2016 RSVP with check by April 11, 2016

Name: ______Telephone:______(please print) *Make check payable to Widowed Friends; $18.00 –for Members; $24.00 – Non-Members

Mail form & payment to: Gerry Crowe, 5116 Windham Drive, Sterling Hts., MI 48310

I understand that I am responsible for my own safety. Participation in this Widowed Friends event is at my own risk. Any injuries, accidents, or mishaps must be covered by my own insurance or me. Widowed Friends, its directors, hosts/hostesses or participants will not be held liable in any way.

Signature:______Date:______

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