BETHANY EAST
PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE
FOR SEPARATED & DIVORCED 45+
Hello Everyone!
I am so looking forward to seeing all your smiling
faces now that winter is finally over. Please give
support to all of our groups when you can as it is
needed to keep them active and growing; and also very
healthy for ourselves.
Cannot wait to enjoy the Spring and Summer with all
of you!
I smiled when I saw the first HINT of Spring in the
air! Looking around on a cool, April morning I wasn’t
sure what had made it finally decide to end its long
Winter’s sleep. Perhaps it had noticed that the ground
around it was no longer frozen. Perhaps it had felt the
warmth of the sunshine finally pushing the
temperatures into the seventies. Perhaps it had heard
the songs of the birds singing that Spring had arrived
and it was time for the world to awaken again. Perhaps
the roots of the trees had whispered to it that it was
now safe to come out and that their own limbs were
already budding.
Whatever the reason, it was a joy to see that Spring had
arrived. I know that soon all the Blue Bonnets,
Buttercups, Tulips, Daffodils, and Dandelions will be
sprouting up and growing to their fullest potential. I
know that soon the air will be full of Butterflies
dancing above them all. I know that soon there will be
growing grass and the trees will be awash in bright,
green leaves. We too are part of that creation; but
unlike the flowers in the field we have the ability to
bloom even when the world around us is cold, dark,
and harsh. We have the ability to share our beauty in
the face of ugliness, our joy in the face of fear, and our
love in the face of hate. We have the ability to make
every day feel like the first day of Spring.
May you bloom well today and always. May you shine
your light. May you share your love. May you be truly
alive in the glory of God’s creation. And may you
forever make your Heavenly Father smile.
Make it a great month!
Connie Roussin
President-Bethany East
JUNE, 2015
***MAY RECAP***
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.
JUNE
EASTERN MARKET: Saturday, June
13th. Meet at 9:30 am (for carpooling) at
the Kroger lot at 13 Mile and Gratiot (the
side facing 13 Mile). Call Julie by Friday,
June 6th, so that she knows to look for
you.
EAT OUT: MONDAY, June 22nd, 6:30 pm, Roma Café
(Detroit’s oldest Italian restaurant),
3401 Riopelle, Detroit. Italian Buffet on
Mondays. Prices moderate. Phone: (313)
831-5940. MUST REPLY NO LATER
THAN SUNDAY, June 21st, as
reservations are required. Call Julie at (586) 3211504 and leave a message if she’s not home.
BETHANY EAST “TRIBUTE TO DETROIT SPORTS”
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DANCE: Saturday June 27 , 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. You
can wear the jersey or hat of your
favorite team (no cleats allowed). 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: TUESDAY, June 30th, 6:30 pm,
The Crews Inn, 38988 North River Road,
Harrison Twp. Four star restaurant. Phone:
(586) 463-8144. Please contact Julie (586) 321-1504.
by Monday, June 29th to let her know if you plan to
attend.
Somerset Singles Social, Ski
& Golf Club:
Dance: Tuesday, June 9th. Have fun dancing 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.
Meet & Greet: Thursday, June 11th Brownies on the Lake,
24214 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores. Phone: 586-445-8080.
Start with appetizers and drinks on the patio (if it’s warm).
Our favorite DJ, Rob Gamblin, will be playing from 6-10 pm.
So come around 4:00 and stay to dance. Happy Hour from 46pm. For more information, call Sandy at 586-438-7773.
For up to date information see Website: www.sssgc.net
Festivals/Music in the Area:
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TIGER BASEBALL GAME: Friday, August 7 ,
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) 264-9233. This is always a sell out so
get your ticket early!!!
Five Star Singles Connection:
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. Summer dress code is casual.
June 4 – Casual Dress Dance
June 11 – Speaker Dance
June 18 – Birthday Dance w/cake
June 25 – Spring Dance
For more information contact Terry (248) 650-3739.
or call David at (248) 760-6944.
See website at www.fivestarconnection.org
Grab a friend or two and check them out:
Polish Festival – June 6 & 7 at Our Lady of Czestochowa,
3100 18 Mile Road, Sterling Heights.
Strawberry Festival: June 26-28, St. Isadore, Romeo Plank
& 23 Mile Road, Macomb Twp.
Music at Dodge Park
Thursday evenings, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Date
Entertainment Name
June 4
Remedy (Rock)
June 11
Hidden Agenda (Oldies/Motown)
June 18
Magic Bus (Classic Rock)
June 25
Cadillac West (Country Rock
Music at Lake St. Clair Metropark
Sunday evenings, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm
Date
Entertainment Name
June 7
Rick Leider Band (Oldies/Top 40)
June 14
80’s INC (Top 40/80’s)
June 21
Hidden Agenda (Oldies, Motown)
June 28
Tommy James (Big Band/Ballroom)
June 30
Happy American Band (9:30 Fireworks)
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SPIRITUAL REFLECTIONS
Forget the former things;
Do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing!
Isaiah 43:30-10a NTV
Thank you, Lord, for this promise,
When I am discouraged and find myself
Looking backward instead of to the future,
Help me see the “new thing” you are doing in my life.
Amen
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.