BETHANY EAST PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE FOR SEPARATED & DIVORCED 45+ APRIL, 2015

Food for Thought – Take A Vacation! ***MARCH RECAP***

Ok, so I tricked you a bit, this isn’t about vacation. It’s BETHANY EAST “MARDI GRAS” DANCE: th about goal setting. UGH, RIGHT? Goal setting is a lot Saturday, March 28 , 8:00 pm-midnight at the Sterling of work. It’s not real easy and it’s not fun, or is it? The Chateau Hall (Holy Ghost Orthodox Church, 38500 Ryan majority of people create better vacation plans than they Road (just south of 17 Mile Road, east do life plans. Create a life plan just like you do a side), Sterling Heights. Wear your Mardi vacation plan. Decide where you want to go, when you Gras face or bring a mask! DJ for the will get there and how you will get there. It’s that simple! night is Rob. Cost for the dance is $13.00 We are at the age where every moment is sacred and which includes beer, wine, pop, snacks cannot be wasted. Take time to plan. Write it down, then and coffee. Contact: Loretta (586) 264- you see the whole picture and what you want to 0284 or Connie (586) 232-3485. accomplish. APRIL

1. Decide where you want to go. th BOWLING (Last Night): Sunday, 12 , 6:00 pm, Five Star a. Places you’d like to go. Lanes, 2666 Metropolitan Pkwy, Sterling Heights. Subs only. b. Health goals, i.e. quit smoking, lose weight, etc. No guarantee to get a spot to bowl until the night of bowling. c. Financial – pay off debt, start retirement fund. If interested in a spot next season, call Karen (586) 925-1082.

d. Spiritual – establish your faith habits. CARDS N’ GAMES NIGHT: Friday, April 10th , 7:00-10:00 pm. Please note that this is the SECOND Friday. St. Martin 2. Decide when you’re going. dePorres Activity Center, 31555 Hoover Road (between 13 and 14 Mile Roads on the west side), a. You MUST put a date on it. Warren.We play euchre, pinochle, scrabble and b. NO DATE, NO ACCOMPLISHMENT. Sequence, or bring your favorite game. Cost is $6.00 which includes pizza, salad, dessert, snacks, 3. Plan out how you’re going to get there. soft drinks and coffee. Contact: Ann (313) 640-3937 or Barbara (586) 264-9233. a. What do you need to learn? b. Who’s help will your need? EAT OUT: Wednesday, April 15th , 6:30 pm, Applebee’s, c. What should you stop doing? 31653 Gratiot Avenue (between 13 & 14 Mile d. What should you start doing? Roads, south of Macomb Mall), Roseville. Phone: (586) 415-9630. Please call Julie at (586) 321- 1504 to let her know you will be joining the 4. Write it down and then WORK YOUR PLAN. dinner party by Tuesday, April 14th .

It’s that simple. You just have to do it. BETHANY EAST “HATS OFF TO SPRING” DANCE: Saturday, April 25th , 8:00 pm-midnight at the In reality, “No Plan” is a plan to go “Nowhere” and you Sterling Chateau Hall (Holy Ghost Orthodox Church, will arrive exactly there – nowhere. 38500 Ryan Road (just south of 17 Mile Road, east side), Sterling Heights. Wear your favorite MAKE IT A GREAT WEEK! hat or even decorate one (includes the men)! DJ for the night is TJ. Cost for the dance is Connie Roussin $15.00 which includes beer, wine, pop, snacks President-Bethany East and coffee. Contact: Loretta (586) 264-0284 or Connie (586) 232-3485.

COMING IN MAY

PREMIER EAST SIDE DANCE: “Spring Fling Golf Kick Off Shambles: Sunday, May 17th . Tee Time 10:00 Dance”, Friday, April 3rd , Ukrainian Cultural Center, am. Somerset invites you and your friends. Please arrive by 26601 Ryan Road, Warren. Phone: (586) 757-8130. New 9:00 am. Members and non-members $60.00. Make check Location. Jon & Angie are returning to teach our East payable to S.S.S.G.C. and mail to: Dan Nixon, 20602 Vine Coast Swing lesson. Doors open at 7:00 pm, music starts. Drive, Macomb, MI 48044. (586) 412-3531. For up to date information see Website: www.sssgc.net 7:45-8:30, dance lesson; 8:45 hot appetizers (ladies first); 8:30-midnight, dance free style, top 40, oldies, swing, sway, Merengue. DJ takes your written requests before and during the dance. Cash Bar - $2.00 beers, $3.00 for wine and no extra charge for water. Door Prizes – 50/50 raffle. Admission: $15.00. Hosts: Connie @ 586-232- MHL Presents: 3485 and Wayne @ 313-460-3270. NASHVILLE SHOW TRIP: Sunday, April 26, thru Five Star Singles Connection: Saturday, May 2, Motor coach transportation, 6 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in the Nashville Thursday night dances are held at The River Crest, 900 area, 10 meals, 2 great shows—Grand Ole Opry and W. Avon Road at Livernois, Rochester Hills. $7.00 for Nashville Nightlife Theater, Diamond Tours dinner party members and $10.00 for guests. Doors open at 7:30 pm. with entertainment, guided tours of Nashville and Belle Snacks and lessons with admission. Cash Bar ~ Top 40 Meade Plantation, admission to the Country Music Hall Music by TJ. of Fame, Admission to the Grand Ole Opry Backstage and April 2 – Casual Dress Dance more. $670 per person, double occupancy. For more April 9 – Speaker Dance detailed information, contact Mary Ann Spisak at April 12 – Charity Square Dance. Contact (586) 530-6936. John Gentilia (248) 953-8700 for information NEW YORK CITY “THE BIG APPLE”: Thursday, May 28, April 16 – Birthday Dance w/cake thru Tuesday, June 2, motor coach transportation, 8 meals (5 April 23 – Spring Dance breakfasts and 3 dinners), great experiences and beautiful April 30 – May Day Dance w/Partner Lesson sights; 2 guided tours of New York City (see Central Park, At 7:30 pm Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Wall Street, the 9/11 Memorial, and more. Visit the NEW National 9/11 museum. For more information contact Terry (248) 650-3739. $626 per person, double occupancy. For more detailed or call David at (248) 760-6944. information, contact Mary Ann Spisak at (586) 530-6936. See website at www.fivestarconnection.org

Somerset Singles Social, Ski &

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th send $7.00 in check or money order (do not send cash in Dance/Golf Kick Off: Tuesday, April 14 , at the River the mail) to: Crest Banquet Hall, 900 W. Avon Road (east of Bethany East Newsletter Livernois), Rochester Hills. Phone: (248) 652-6706. 8745 Forest Court Doors open at 7:00 pm. Dancing and socializing from Warren, MI 48093-5510 7:30 pm until 11:00 pm. Bring your friends and enjoy a (Make checks payable to Bethany East). night of dancing. Members: $6.00; Non-Members: $10.00. Name: ______Social Event/Meet and Greet: Tuesday, April 21st , at ______McCormick and Schmidt’s, 250 Coolidge, Troy. Happy Hour is from 4:00 to 7:00 pm and includes a select menu with discounted prices ranging from $2.99 to $5.99. Many wines and beers will be available at Happy Hour rates. Join friends to look for spring. For more information call Sandy at (586) 438-7773 or Tricia at (586) 419-7173.

SPIRITUAL REFLECTIONS

Listen to my pleading, Lord! Be merciful and send the help I need. Psalm 27:7 TLB

I will answer them before they even call to me; While they are still talking to me about their needs. I will go ahead and answer their prayers! Isaiah 65:24 TLB

BETHANY EAST BETHANY EAST COMMITTEE Sunshine: Gerri (586) 274-1156 CHAPLAINCY TEAM CHAIRPERSONS News Editor: Gerri

(586) 274-1156 Msg. Ricardo E. Bass (586) 777-3670 Program: Barb (586) 264-9233 Family Life Office (313) 237-5892 Social: Newly Hurting: Social Eat-Outs: Marriage Tribunal (313) 237-5865 Crisis Hotline Macomb (586) 307-9100 Julie (586) 321-1504 Spiritual: Carmela Marsha (586) 755-6057 Crisis Hotline Oakland (248) 456-0909 (586) 582-0085 Crisis Hotline Wayne (313) 224-7000 Bowling League: Dances: Loretta (586) 264-0284 Linda (586) 291-4623 Community Volunteer Coordinator: Dennis (586) 295-3277 BETHANY EAST EXECUTIVE Hospitality: COMMITTEE Publicity: Barb (586) 264-9233 Bethany Together Rep:

Loretta (586) 264-0284 President: Connie (586) 232-3485 Visit the Bethany Website at: Vice President: http://www.bethanysemi.org Pat (586) 739-6885 Secretary: Jean (586) 899-1856 Treasurer: Karen (586) 925-1082

BETHANY is a Catholic organization that provides spiritual, social, and educational assistance to divorced or separated Christians through peer-to-peer ministry. BETHANY EAST has no formal membership or yearly fees. One need only attend the various functions to be a member. An admission charge at our meeting and functions is necessary to help defray expenses. All of the events are meant to provide a friendly, non-stressful, non-threatening, non-competitive atmosphere. You can be with others of separation or divorce. No event requires a date. Events are planned with the single person in mind. Reservations are necessary for some events and deadlines will be strictly adhered to. The spiritual dimension of the group does not come from the Spiritual Committees. It is God shining out in each one and sharing Himself clearly in the caring each shows for the others, as well as the generous giving and sharing of themselves. In helping others, we best help ourselves. BOARD MEETING to be held on scheduled days to be announced.