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Let's Continue The Campaign

Let's keep the campaign to leave those twinkle lights up untl spring when the days are longer and and the light is brighter.You can take down the Christmas decorations but leave the"winter twinkle lights".We need something to brighten up these dingy days . Call your neighbors and community leaders to encoruage them to leave the lights up .

Peggy Jo

The Health Benefits of Prayer

Wanna' stay healthy longer? Studies show that a robust prayer life can lengthen life and mitigate illness.

By Clem Boyd
Wanna' stay healthy longer? Studies show a robust prayer life can lengthen life and mitigate illnesses.
Methuselah lived to be nearly 1,000-years-old? Maybe he had a good prayer life.
A recent study from the Duke University Medical Center, involving 4,000 older adults, indicates. that even occasional, private prayer and Bible study helped people live healthier and longer lives.
"This is one of the first studies showing that people who pray live longer," said researcher Harold Koenig.
Dr. David Stevens, a family practitioner and executive director of the Christian Medical Association, said Christians shouldn't be surprised.
"People who are anxious, worried and depressed do poorly when they're sick," Stevens said. "Those with hope and peace in the midst of a [health] struggle seem to do much better. People with religious commitments have that hope and peace."
Dr. Bob Orr, director of clinical ethics at the University of Vermont’s Fletcher Allen Health Care, says prayer brings a definite physiological benefit.
"I certainly encourage people who are believers to pray," Orr said. "My observation is the person who prays is less stressed. He becomes less anxious and his blood pressure and pulse improve."
Stevens pointed to one study which showed the risk of diastolic hypertension was 40 percent lower among those who studied the Bible daily and attended church weekly. Another study concluded that elderly heart patients were 14 times less likely to die after surgery if they found comfort in religious faith.
"This has an impact on longevity," Stevens said. "The overall life expectancy gap is seven years between those who go to church once a week versus those who don't attend at all. We will live longer if we have a strong faith."
Clem Boyd is a freelance writer and part-time minister in Dayton, Ohio.
For suggestions on what to pray for, visit the National Day of Prayer Web site.

Save the date:

On Friday, January 25, 2008, Sax appeal will be appearing at Peabody's Restaurant in Birmingham from 8:00 PM till Midnight.

" Go and tell Hezekiah, 'This is what the Lord, the God of your father David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will add fifteen years to your life. "
Isa 38:5 -

From our readers.

Dear Peggy Jo,
Hi, I am recently divorced and have been looking for some singles groups.
I was born and raised in the Detroit Metro area,but I moved up north several years ago. So I am looking for the kick start I need to meet new people. So if you could add me to your email list it would be greatly appreciated.
K.

Will be glad to K. Consider it done! Look for the newsletter every Monday morning.
Peggy Jo

Dear Peggy Jo.

I got this from a friend could you please add her to your prayer list.?

Madison Daniels, She is just 3 years old has leukemia. She is going thru chemo and blood transfusions. The family also has two little boys, and they are really having a hard time. They have to drive 200 miles 1 way to the hospital in Michigan . Please see with me God's love encircling this family uplifting, holding and supporting them in whatever their needs are, and most importantly "Maddy's" healing.

J.

Dear Peggy Jo,

Can you tell me if you have any upcoming trip say around March or April somewhere like Mexico or the Caribbean? 

A.B.

I forwarded your email to John Faitel, but his trip this year is filled up. By putting your message in the newsletter, one of our 6,900 readers might be able to supply the information.

Peggy Jo

ps.

Since last week's issue, we have found out that the Toledo Ski Club is spnsoring a trip to the Caribbean in April. See the link to Club sponsored trips and cruises.

Dear Peggy Jo,

I have not been receiving your newsletter since this date of 11/26/07.  Please include me in your ;mailings.
Thank You.

P.C.

Dear P.C.

Please do the following:

Place my email address, peggyjo@peggyjostudio.com, in your contact list.; contact you isp, which in your case is wowway, and ask them to tell you how you can continue to receive email from the Peggy Jo Studio Newsletter.

We are sending it to you but wowway is not delivering it.

Peggy Jo

.Dear Peggy Jo,

I like that idea, Peggy Jo.  "Winter Lights".  let’s rename them Winter Lights and worry about removing them when the days get longer and the sun is brighter and the depression has lifted.

Sharon.

Dear Peggy Jo,

If we leave the lights up we will soon tire of them and they will not be special.

R.L.

Dear R. L.

We will tire of the dingy gloom long before we tire of the twinkling lights and I have never heard anyone say they tire of the beutiful floweres during their season.

Peggy Jo.

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Monday Night Dancers

MON 2008-01-07

Lesson and dance cancelled Monday Jan. 7, 2008 only! Normal schedule resumes Monday Jan. 14, 2008!

Location: Father Patrick O'Kelley K of C. 23663 Park St., Dearborn, MI.

" The Lord has heard my cry for mercy; the Lord accepts my prayer."
Ps 6:9 -

Wed. Jan. 9 Events

Metropolitan Single Professionals

WED 2008-01-09

VOLLEYBALL - EVERY WEDNESDAY. LEAGUES & LESSONS -Sign-Up Today, We welcome new players. .

Starts at 6:45 PM. Price is $6.

Location: Bloomfield Hills Middle School. 4200 Quarton Rd. (16 Mile), Bloomfield , MI. Just West of Telegraph .

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Argentine Tango Club of Detroit

WED 2008-01-09

Dance lessons: 7:00-8:00 PM Intermediat Tango and beginner Salsa, 8:00-9:00 PM Intermediate Salsa. Singles & Couples Welcome! You do not need a partner for any of the group or private lessons. .

From 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM..

Location: Argentine Tango Detroit. 7758 Auburn Road , Utica, MI. 48317 .

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Detroit Regional Yacht-racing Association

WED 2008-01-09

The Joy of SailingBegin to understand the relationship between sailors, their boats, the wind and the water by kicking off the FREE winter sailing seminar season and join us at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club (GPYC) on Wednesday, January 09 at 7:00 pm, as various sailing enthusiasts capture the spirit of sailing for all ages and experience levels. These sailing enthusiasts will discuss their love of sailing from their unique and different perspectives: cruising, racing, and crewing. We all have our reasons for our passionate involvement and we'd like to share these with you! The Grosse Pointe Yacht Club is located just south of Vernier Road at 788 Lakeshore Drive in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan. The office telephone is (313) 884.2500. Also, members of the DRYA clubs will be on hand to discuss their club membership and their racing and sailing instruction programs.
The DRYA seminars are developed with the novice and recreational sailor in mind. These weekly Wednesday night seminars are designed to introduce the sport of sailing to non-sailors and to broaden the knowledge of newer sailors. They are FREE and open to the public. One need not belong to a club or the DRYA to attend. All seminars start at 7:00pm. These seminars are an excellent way to meet boat owners, crew members, and other people interested in sailing & racing

Starts at 7:00 PM. Price is Free.

Location: Grosse Pointe Yacht Club. 788 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI. 48236 Web site is http://www.gpyc.org/.

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Classical and Jazz Music Event

WED 2008-01-09

Spencer Barefield & Friends with Don Mayberry (bass) and Djallo Djakate (drums)Great jazz and soul food. Special guests each week. .

Starts at 8:00 PM..

Location: Baker's Keyboard Lounge. 20510 Livernois Detroit, Detroit, MI. 48221 Web site is bakerskeyboardlounge.com. .

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The Scarab Club

WED 2008-01-09

BROWN BAG LUNCH Join us for an informal, bring-your-own luncheon of conversation and fun in the second floor lounge.

Starts at 12:00 PM..

Location: The Scarab Club. 217 Farnsworth, Detroit, MI. 313-831-1250

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Royal Oak Computer Club

WED 2008-01-09

Weekly Meeting

Starts at 12:30 PM. Price is $1.

Location: Leo Mahany/Harold Meininger Senior Community Center. 3500 Marais , Royal Oak, MI. (248)246-3900 . North of 13 Mile Rd, just south of Lexington Blvd, east of Crooks Rd

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Oakland Associates
Life Insurance Investments Financial Planning
Long Term Care
John Weiler,PO Box 4614 ,Troy, Mi. 48094, 248-464-0756
jwfinserv@juno.com

"Make a difference this year--- Send an unexpected card every day!" Send Out Cards

Location: Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 313.833.7900 More here

Bethany South

FRI 2008-01-11

- CHILI COOK OFF "General Meeting" Come one, Come All to Bethany South's Second Annual Chili Cookoff Bring your spoon and $5 and eat all the chili you want. If you think that your chili is good, be a CHILI CHEF. You can possibly win $100 for the best chili. If you are interested in being a CHILI CHEF, you must contact Judy at 313-389-4730 or Linda (734/934-9426) for details and to confirm your entry in to the chili cook-off. PLEASE BRING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM FOR ST. PAT’S FOOD PANTRY

Location: St. Patrick's Dougherty Hall. 140 Superior, Wyandotte, MI. Between 1st and 2nd .

Sailing Singles

FRI 2008-01-11

General Meeting. Meeting 8:00 pm doors open at 7:30.

Come, learn about a new sport for sailing--Blo-Karting! Two top-notch practitioners of the new sport will be on hand to tell Sailing Singles members and guests about the thrills of being able to sail on land. They'll bring along a Blo-Kart or two and show you how to sail one.

Mike Moody will come from Lansing to join Sean Fidler, of Royal Oak, to tell about why this new sport excites them. Mike is coach of the Michigan State University sailing team, 2007 British Blo-Karting champion and was 2006 European Blo-Karting champion, as well as placing 3rd in the 2006 Blo-Karting Worlds in New Zealand.

Sean is no slouch of a sailor either. He was Lightning Junior North American champion in 1989, won a Gold Medal racing Lightnings in the Pan American games in 1991, was a member of the U.S. Sailing Team in 1992, won two Laser Gold Cups (regional championships) in the 1990s, participated in the J-22 Worlds in 2004-2005 and was third in F-18 (catamaran) Worlds in 2005.

Dancing to a DJ will follow the meeting.

Location: Troy-Clawson Elks Club 1451 East Big Beaver Troy, MI North side of Big Beaver between Rochester Road and John R. Come Early for Dinner in the Elk's Club Dining Room.

Folk Music & Dancing

FRI 2008-01-11

International Folk Dancing may be for you!
Admission is $7.00 per person; Singles and couples are welcome. No age limit.

> Light refreshments (non alcoholic) are available at no additional cost. Casual clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended. (Ladies, NO STILLETTO HEELS, Please!)

Location: St James Catholic Church. 200 Hazelhurst, Ferndale, MI. 48202. Woodward And Hazelhurst.

Bethany East

FRI 2008-01-11

Morning Brunch Contact: Eileen (586) 777-0530. .

Location: Denny's Roseville. 31831 Gratiot, Roseville, MI. South of Masonic.

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Village Players of Birmingham

Fri 2008-01-11

Three Tall Women Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize winning play, Three Tall Women is witty, hilarious, haunting and swims in the dark pools of the human heart's innermost secrets. "A perfect illustration of why theater is an indispensable art" - NY Times Directed by Steve Tadevic

Location: Village Players of Birmingham 34660 Woodward Birmingham, Michigan 48009

"You have brains in you head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself any
direction you choose!
"
Dr. Seuss

"Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul."
Samuel Ullman

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