May 2015 - Bethany of Southeastern Michigan

BETHANY EAST
PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE
FOR SEPARATED & DIVORCED 45+
MAY, 2015
***APRIL RECAP***
Happy Spring Everyone! We are all waiting anxiously
for the warm weather to arrive. The days sometimes
seem to go slow, but the months fly by. We all need to
utilize and enjoy our life to the fullest and make all the
days count. The key to enjoyment and fulfillment in life
is, of course, to be positive! The way we handle all of
our trials and challenges makes a great difference in
our achieving happiness in our life. I am looking
forward to the outside activities and seeing everyone at
the social functions during the Summer months. Take
time to “Smell the Flowers”.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT:
* People are often unreasonable and self-centered.
FORGIVE THEM ANYWAY.
* If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior
motives. BE KIND ANYWAY.
* If you are honest, people may cheat you. BE
HONEST ANYWAY.
* If you find happiness, people may be jealous.
BE HAPPY ANYWAY.
* The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow.
DO GOOD ANYWAY.
* Give the world the best you have and it may never
be enough. GIVE YOUR BEST ANYWAY.
For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It
was never between you and them anyway.
Make it a great month!
Connie Roussin
President-Bethany East
BETHANY EAST “HATS OFF TO SPRING”
DANCE: Saturday, April 25th, 8:00 pm-midnight at the
Sterling Chateau Hall (Holy Ghost Orthodox
Church, 38500 Ryan Road (just south of 17
Mile Road, east side), Sterling Heights. Wear
your favorite hat or even decorate one
(includes the men)! DJ for the night is TJ.
Cost for the dance is $15.00 which includes
beer, wine, pop, snacks and coffee. Contact: Loretta
(586) 264-0284 or Connie (586) 232-3485.
MAY
MASS AND LUNCH: Sunday, May 3rd, 10:00 am, St. Peter
Church, 95 Market St., Mt. Clemens. Meet outside to the left
of the main entrance at 9:45 am. We will decide on lunch
together. Contact Julie at (586) 321-1504 so she can look
for you.
EAT OUT: Wednesday, May 13th, 6:30 pm, Bad Brad’s
BBQ, 35611 Green St., just north of 23 Mile on the west side
of the street), New Baltimore. Phone: (586) 7169977. Moderate $$. Good reviews. Please call
Julie by Tues, May 12th, at (586) 321-1504 to let
her know you will be joining the dinner party.
CARDS N’ GAMES NIGHT (last one): Friday, May 15th,
7:00-10:00 pm. Please note that this is the THIRD Friday.
St. Martin dePorres Activity Center, 31555
Hoover Road (between 13 and 14 Mile Roads
on the west side), Warren. We play euchre,
pinochle, scrabble and Sequence, or bring your
favorite game. Cost is $6.00 which includes
pizza, salad, dessert, snacks, soft drinks and coffee. Contact:
Ann (313) 640-3937 or Barbara (586) 264-9233.
BETHANY EAST “SALUTE TO VETERANS”
DANCE: Saturday, May 23rd, 8:00 pm-midnight at the
Sterling Chateau Hall (Holy Ghost Orthodox Church,
38500 Ryan Road (just south of 17 Mile
Road, east side), Sterling Heights. Veterans, if
you can still fit into your uniform, please wear
it. DJ for the night is TJ. Cost for the dance is
$15.00 which includes beer, wine, pop, snacks
and coffee. Contact: Loretta (586) 264-0284 or Connie
(586) 232-3485.
EAT OUT: THURSDAY, May 28th, 6:30 pm, Ernie’s
Restaurant, 16655 19 Mile Rd. (corner of 19 Mile and
Garfield), Clinton Twp. Phone: (586) 286-8435.
Thursday prime rib special and a large
Mediterranean menu. Please contact Julie
(586) 321-1504. by Wednesday, May 27th to
let her know if you plan to attend.
BETHANY TOGETHER DANCE: Saturday, May
30th 8:00 pm-midnight at Don Hubert VFW
Hall, 27345 Schoolcraft, Redford (the I-96
Service Drive, east of Inkster and on the south
side of Schoolcraft). Admission: $13.00 which
includes beer, wine, pop and snacks. Music DJ is Rob.
Contact: Loretta (586) 264-0284.
TIGER BASEBALL GAME: Friday, August 7th,
playing Boston. Cost is only $50.00 which includes your
ticket, transportation and water. Meet the bus at St.
Martin DePorres, 31555 Hoover Road (north of 13 Mile,
west side), Warren, at 5:15 pm. Seats are
upper deck, section 326, rows 9 and 10
behind home plate. Game starts at 7:08 pm.
Call Barb for your tickets (586) 2649233. This is always a sell-out so get your
ticket early!!!
Somerset Singles Social, Ski
& Golf Club:
Cinco de Mayo Coalition Dance: Friday, May 8th, 8:00
pm-midnight, Ukrainian Cultural Center,
26601 Ryan Road (south of I-696), Warren.
Phone: (586)-757-8130. $15.00 admission,
includes door prizes, 50/50 drawings, table
snacks, appetizers and Cash Bar. DJ for the
night is Travis Gamblin Join friends For Cinco de Mayo
Fiesta…OLE!
Dance/Golf Re-Sale: Tuesday, May 12th, at the River
Crest Banquet Hall, 900 W. Avon Road (east of
Livernois), Rochester Hills. Phone: (248) 652-6706.
Doors open at 7:00 pm. Dancing and socializing from
7:30 pm until 11:00 pm. Bring your friends and enjoy a
night of dancing. Members: $6.00; Non-Members:
$10.00.
Golf Kick Off Shambles: Sunday, May 17th. Tee Time
10:00 am. Somerset invites you and your friends. Please
arrive by 9:00 am. Members and non-members $60.00.
Make check payable to S.S.S.G.C. and mail to: Dan
Nixon, 20602 Vine Drive, Macomb, MI 48044. (586)
412-3531.
For up to date information see Website: www.sssgc.net
Five Star Singles Connection:
MHL Presents:
Thursday night dances are held at The River Crest, 900
W. Avon Road at Livernois, Rochester Hills. $7.00 for
members and $10.00 for guests. Doors open at 7:30 pm.
Snacks and lessons with admission. Cash Bar ~ Top 40
Music by TJ.
May 7 – Casual Dress Dance
May 14 – Speaker Dance
May 21 – Birthday Dance w/cake
May 28 – Spring Dance
NEW YORK CITY “THE BIG APPLE”: Thursday, May
28, thru Tuesday, June 2, motor coach transportation, 8 meals
(5 breakfasts and 3 dinners), great experiences and beautiful
sights; 2 guided tours of New York City (see Central Park,
Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Wall Street, the 9/11
Memorial, and more. Visit the NEW National 9/11 museum.
$626 per person, double occupancy. For more detailed
information, contact Mary Ann Spisak at (586) 530-6936.
May 8 – Cinco de Mayo Coalition Dance
Ukrainian Cultural Center (see Somerset)
May 31 – 5 Star Charity Bowling for Neighborhood
House. $25.00 for up to 2 hours of 9-pin no tap bowling,
shoes, equipment, pizza and pop included. Non-bowlers
$10.00. For more info see website or call one of the
below contacts.
For more information contact Terry (248) 650-3739.
or call David at (248) 760-6944.
See website at www.fivestarconnection.org
For a one year subscription to Bethany East Newsletter,
send $7.00 in check or money order (do not send cash in
the mail) to:
Bethany East Newsletter
8745 Forest Court
Warren, MI 48093-5510
(Make checks payable to Bethany East).
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SPIRITUAL REFLECTIONS
The birds of the air nest by the waters;
they sing among the branches.
He waters the mountains from his upper chambers;
the earth is satisfied by the fruit of his work.
He makes grass grow for the cattle,
and plants for man to cultivate—
bringing forth food from the earth.
Psalm 104:12-14 NIV
BETHANY EAST
CHAPLAINCY TEAM
Msg. Ricardo E. Bass (586) 777-3670
Family Life Office (313) 237-5892
Marriage Tribunal (313) 237-5865
Crisis Hotline Macomb (586) 307-9100
Crisis Hotline Oakland (248) 456-0909
Crisis Hotline Wayne (313) 224-7000
BETHANY EAST EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
President:
Connie (586) 232-3485
Vice President:
Pat (586) 739-6885
Secretary: Jean (586) 899-1856
Treasurer: Karen (586) 925-1082
BETHANY EAST COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSONS
Program: Barb (586) 264-9233
Newly Hurting:
Spiritual: Carmela
(586) 582-0085
Bowling League:
Linda (586) 291-4623
Dennis (586) 295-3277
Hospitality:
Sunshine: Gerri (586) 274-1156
News Editor: Gerri
(586) 274-1156
Social:
Social Eat-Outs:
Julie (586) 321-1504
Marsha (586) 755-6057
Dances: Loretta (586) 264-0284
Community Volunteer Coordinator:
Publicity: Barb (586) 264-9233
Bethany Together Rep:
Loretta (586) 264-0284
Visit the Bethany Website at:
http://www.bethanysemi.org
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.