" Then, if my people, who bear my name, will humble themselves, pray, seek my face and turn from their evil ways, I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin and heal their land"
2 Chronicles 7:14

RUTH TO THE RESCUE

Don't get in trouble by wearing political gear to polls

Remember -- when you vote on Tuesday, don't wear political campaign buttons or clothing featuring words or images about candidates or ballot proposals. According to a state law that's been on the books since the 1950s, all that gear must stay 100 feet away from the voting room inside your polling place. Wear something else and vote.
-Detroit Free Press

Attitude of Gratitude

An email that has been circulating for the past six months that falsely attributes some thoughts to many different famous people including Jay Leno and David Letterman.

We think that the thoughts are valid and that they can stand on their own. The content ends with the question "Are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegience?" The text of the email is located here

HEALTHY LIVING

12 simple ways to supercharge your brain

• by Jay @ Dumb Little Man, on Wed Oct 22, 2008 6:00am PDT
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Have you ever felt exasperated when you bumped into someone at the store but absolutely couldn't remember their name? Sure, it happens to all of us.
Despite being the strongest computer on the planet, our brains do lapse. It's hard to blame them really. As humans, we spend much of or existence stuffing our brains with stuff.
No matter how powerful our brains are, they need recuperation time to be kept in shape. Think of it as a tune up for your brain. Skipping brain maintenance is as silly as the person wandering the parking garage because they forgot where they parked. Is that you? Are you that person? If so, fear not; we are all that person at some point.
Now I am not a brain surgeon and I am not going to suggest you do anything surgical or dangerous. I am however an astute student of human behavior so I always look for simple ways to super charge my brain.
Here are some things you can begin doing as soon as today to begin the great brain tune up:
Eat Almonds
Almond is believed to improve memory. If a combination of almond oil and milk is taken together before going to bed or after getting up at morning, it strengthens our memory power. Almond milk is prepared by crushing the almonds without the outer cover and adding water and sugar to it.
Drink Apple Juice
Research from the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML) indicates that apple juice increases the production of the essential neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the brain, resulting in an increased memory power.
Sleep well
Research indicates that the long-term memory is consolidated during sleep by replaying the images of the experiences of the day. These repeated playbacks program the subconscious mind to store these images and other related information.
Enjoy simple Pleasures
Stress drains our brainpower. A stress-ridden mind consumes much of our memory resources to leave us with a feeble mind. Make a habit to engage yourself in few simple pleasures everyday to dissolve stress from your mind. Some of these simple pleasures are good for your mind, body and soul.

• Enjoy music you love
• Play with your children
• Appreciate others
• Run few miles a day, bike or swim
• Start a blog
• Take a yoga class or Total Wellness routine

Exercise your mind
Just as physical exercise is essential for a strong body, mental exercise is equally essential for a sharp and agile mind. Have you noticed that children have far superior brainpower than an adult does? Children have playful minds. A playful mind exhibits superior memory power. Engage in some of the activities that require your mind to remain active and playful.

• Play scrabble or crossword puzzle
• Volunteer
• Interact with others
• Start a new hobby such as blogging, reading, painting, bird watching
• Learn new skill or a foreign language

Practice Yoga or Meditation
Yoga or Meditation relives stress. Stress is a known memory buster. With less stress, lower blood pressure, slower respiration, slower metabolism, and released muscle tension follows. All of these factors contribute significantly towards increases in our brainpower.
Reduce Sugar intake
Sugar is a non-food. It's a form of carbohydrate that offers illusionary energy, only to cause a downhill slump once the initial burst has been worn off. Excess intake of sugar results in neurotic symptoms. Excess sugar is known to cause claustrophobia, memory loss and other neurotic disorders. Eat food without adding sugar. Stay away from sweet drinks or excess consumption of caffeine with sugar.
Eat whole wheat
The whole wheat germs contain lecithin. Lecithin helps ease the problem of the hardening of the arteries, which often impairs brain functioning.
Eat a light meal at night
A heavy meal at night causes tossing and turning and a prolonged emotional stress while at sleep. It's wise to eat heavy meal during the day when our body is in motion to consume the heavy in-take. Eating a light meal with some fruits allows us to sleep well. A good night sleep strengthens our brainpower.
Develop imagination
Greeks mastered the principle of imagination and association to memorize everything. This technique requires one to develop a vivid and colorful imagination that can be linked to a known object. If you involve all your senses - touching, feeling, smelling, hearing and seeing in the imagination process, you can remember greater details of the event.
Control your temper
Bleached food, excess of starch or excess of white bread can lead to nerve grating effect. This results in a violent and some time depressive behavior. Eat fresh vegetables. Drink lots of water and meditate or practice yoga to relieve these toxic emotions of temper and stressful mood swings.
Take Vitamin B-complex
Vitamin B-complex strengthens memory power. Eat food and vegetables high in Vitamin B-complex. Stay away from the starch food or white bread, which depletes the Vitamin B-complex necessary for a healthy mind.
I don't believe these are that tough. If you find yourself increasing stumped, give a couple of these a try.
Written by Shilpan Patel of Success Soul and cross-posted from Dumb Little Man, a web site that provides tips for life that will save you money, increase your productivity, or simply keep you sane.

Related: stress, healthy living, brain
 
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This Week's Now Famous Person

Francine Cipriano is now famous because she is appearing in the "Got Mustard Campaign" . however, she was already famous because she is a model for John P. Lauri and has appeared in many television commercials. So when you see or contact her be sure to tell her you've seen her in the "Got Mustard" campaign. You can see the other 550 plus people by clicking on the underlined words above.

There are over 550 people who have volunteered to participate and we have found it necessary to change the way the slide show runs so that people can browse rather than wait to see their photo with the "digital mustard" on their upper lip. One can replace the phrase in the section box with their first name and deleting any other text in the box. Then only the slides that contain that name are displayed.

If you had your photo taken and can't find it in the slide show please send us an email. If you would like to send a photo to be included, send it to webmaster@peggyjostudio.com. We will supply the "digital mustard".

Congratulations Francine!!

Cider Mills in Southeastern Michigan

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From Our Readers:

Dear Peggy Jo,

Sailing Singles will be conducting their
Homemade Sweet Treats Auction on Friday, November 14, 2008 Registration:  6:30pm to 7:00pm     Auction
at the Royal Oak Elks Club, prior to their meeting These homemade treats are great hostess & Holiday gifts

M.G.

" America needs God more than God needs America. If we ever forget we are One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under."
Ronald Reagan

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Monday Night Dancers

" If you won't listen, if you won't pay attention to honoring my name," says ADONAI-Tzva'ot, the Lord of Host, " then I will send the curse on you; I will turn your blessings into curses. Yes, I will curse them, because you pay no attention."
Malachi 2:2

Tue. Nov. 4 Events

Success Institute

An evening of powerful revelation and transformation, as we share God's word for your success
Teaching by the well known motivational speakers Doug Firebaugh and his wife Jodi.
Starts at 7:00 PM..Location: Troy Community Center 3179 Livernois Troy, MI 248-524-3181
Please let them know that you saw the notice in the Peggy Jo Studio Newsletter

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Election Day Don't forget to vote.

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Divorce Recovery - Bethany South Oakland County

TUE 2008-11-04
Divorce Recovery Tuesday Night Drop-in Contact Carol 248-390-7771
Starts at 7:00 PM..Location: St Columban's Church. 1775 Melton, Birmingham, MI 48009 .
Submitted by: Carol Spellman Please let them know that you saw the notice in the Peggy Jo Studio Newsletter

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Metropolitan Detroit Ski Council

TUE 2008-11-04
Monthly Meeting. everyone is welcome to attend but only recognized Delegates may vote on any issues. We meet in a private room and a cash bar is available, or you can show up earlier and enjoy some great pizza! .
Starts at 7:30 PM..Location: Warrilow's. 2140 Hilton Rd., Ferndale, MI. 48220 .

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Royal Oak Computer Club

" Woe to those who call good evil and evil good, who substiitute darkness for light and light for darkness,who substitutes bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter."
Isaiah 5:20

Thu. Nov. 6 Events

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Fall Membership Meeting - Schussmeisters Ski Club of Flint

THU 2008-11-06
Fall Membership Meeting. Join the club, sign up for free ski or boarding lessons, bus trips and Western trip. Meet other Schussmeisters & socialize. Buy tickets for the Warren Miller film.
Starts at 7:00 PM..Location: Nuevo Vallarta Restaurant. 11225 S. Saginaw St, Grand Blanc, MI 48439 810-695-1671 North end of Grand Blanc @ Center Rd. in the Old World Plaza.
Submitted by: Al Gillespie Please let them know that you saw the notice in the Peggy Jo Studio Newsletter

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West Shore Sail Club

THU 2008-11-06
Membership Meeting Come early for Nick's Broasted Chicken
Starts at 7:30 PM. Order off menu .Location: Mr Nicks. 1926 West Road Trenton, MI. 734-671-0990 Additional parking behind the bank

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The Sandwich Generation: Caring for Me While Caring for Them - Inforum- A Professional Women's Alliance

THU 2008-11-06
The Sandwich Generation: Caring for Me While Caring for Them.

People who are balancing a professional job in addition to caring for an older family member or friend are likely to stall their careers, lose a job, experience emotional stress or encounter negative economic impacts. This seminar will help caregivers prepare to make necessary financial, medical, and legal decisions when caring for another adult while keeping their careers on track.

Presenters: Laurel Felsenfeld, Professional Geriatric Care Manager, Aging Answers, LLC; Carine Hails, Attorney, Hails Law, PLLC; and Colleen Theuerkauf, Financial Advisor, Raymond James & Associates. Click here to register
From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM..Location: Birmingham Community House. 380 South Bates Street, Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 644-5832 web http://www.communityhouse.com/

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Ballroom Dancing - Fairlane Ballroom Dance Club

THU 2008-11-06
BALLROOM DANCING to live music on beautiful oak floor. All ages welcome - single or married. Dance and make new friends. Coffee, tea and snacks
From 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Member Price is $6 and guest price is $7.Location: Monsignor Hunt Knights of Columbus Hall. 7080 Garling Street, Dearborn Heights, MI. 48127 734-516-0500 Take Warren to south on Garling (first traffic light east of Outer Drive).

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Selective Singles Social Club

THU 2008-11-06
Begin your day with good friends and good food . Non-members welcome. Bring a friend. Rosemary at 313.881.3934 .
Starts at 9:00 AM. Order off menu .Location: Cracker Barrel. 30750 Little Mack Ave, Roseville, Mi. 48066

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PWP- Rochester

THU 2008-11-06
Weekly Dance. Our very own TJ the DJ plays TOP 40 and Your requests.
Starts at 7:00 PM. Member Price is $5 and guest price is $9.Location: Rivercrest Hall. 900 W Avon Road, Rochester MI. Avon Rd. between Rochester & Livernois.

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Metropolitan Single Professionals

Thu 2008-11-06
Everyone is Welcome to Join US Fun & Fine Dining! We will meet in the lounge Anytime between 6:00 and 7:30pm for socializing with dinner afterwards.
From 8:00 pm to 1:00 am. Order off menu .Location: Rusty Bucket Tavern. 15400 Sheldon, Northville, MI.

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Dinner of the Month - Sailing Singles

Detroit Institute of Arts

Kirk Singles

Waterford Oaks Ballroom Dancers

Stagecrafters

" Woe to those seeing themselves as wise, esteeming themselves as clever"
Isaiah 5:21

Sat. Nov. 8 Events

Try something new !!!

Phil's Fun Single Dances, LLC

SAT 2008-11-08
7 pm to 8:30 pm HAPPY HOUR * MEET & GREET/Dinner Specials & All You Can Eat Spaghetti for $5.00/$2.00 House Wines for the night/8 pm to 12 midnight "DANCE"/Cash Bar/Great DJ/Smoke Free/Snacks @ 8:30 pm/Dressy Casual Attire
From 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Price is $ 10.00.Location: Troy Elks Club. 1451 East Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48083 1/2 mile East of Rochester Road on the North side of Big Beaver Road More Information Phone : 248-941-0120.
Submitted by: Phil Gural Please let them know that you saw the notice in the Peggy Jo Studio Newsletter

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Bethany North Oakland County

SAT 2008-11-08
Dance. Cash bar. Casual dressy - no jeans or tennis shoes. Al Pickett the DANCING DJ
Starts at 8:00 PM. Price is $12.Location: Pontiac-Waterford Elks. 2100 Scott Lake Rd, Waterford, MI 48328 248-673-9860 Dixie Hwy to Scott Lake Rd. Turn left on Alliance to Elks.
Submitted by: Marion Dennison

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Moon-Dusters

SAT 2008-11-08
Ballroom Dancing to a live band singles, couples, All Welcome Dress Code: Ladies- Date Style clothes, Gentlemen- Jackets and ties. Dance instructions from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Saturday. Cost $6
Starts at 8:30 PM. Member Price is $5.00 and guest price is $6.00.Location: Livonia Civic Center. 15218 Farmington Rd., Livonia, MI. South of File Mile Road. contact Joe 248-968-5197.

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Stagecrafters

Sat 2008-11-08
Please refer to this Friday's article.
Starts at 8:00 PM. Price is $14-$16.Location: Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theater. 415 S Lafayette Ave, Royal Oak, MI. 48067 On the Main Stage For tickets Call 248-541-6430

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1. "Carefully obey the LORD your God, and faithfully follow all his commands that I'm giving you today. If you do, the LORD your God will place you high above all the other nations in the world." 2. "These are all the blessings that will come to you and stay close to you because you obey the LORD your God: 3 You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country." 4. "You will be blessed. You will have children. Your land will have crops. Your animals will have offspring. Your cattle will have calves, and your flocks will have lambs and kids." 5."The grain you harvest and the bread you bake will be blessed. 6 You will be blessed when you come and blessed when you go."
Deuteronomy 28

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U of M Ballroom Dance Club

Stagecrafters

Future Events:

Note:only events that require advance notice or a great deal of planning are listed here. Listing all of the future events would require a great amount of space in this newsletter. Look for next weeks events in the next issue.

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Bethany Rochester

SAT 2008-11-15
Pat Goodwin Contact Audrey 248 613 5461
Starts at 8:00 PM. Price is $18.Location: Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle. 269 East Fourth Street, Royal Oak, MI. .
Submitted by: Patricia Stanko Please let them know that you saw the notice in the Peggy Jo Studio Newsletter

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Carribean Cruise with the Detroit Tigers - Cruise Partner of The Detroit Tigers

Week of 2008-11-29
Come celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the 1968 World Champion Detroit Tigers on the New Holland America Eurodam. Cruise with Wille Hortin and Jim Price. Many special activities with the 1968 Tigers. Cruise starts in Ft.Lauderdale and ports are Grand Turks, St. Thomas, Tortola, Half Moon Cay. Pricing Starts at $699.00 per person- Air Extra. Call Cruise Holidays at 586-566-9890 or visit www.Cruiseandexploreonline.com or www.Detroitbaseballcruise.com for more information. Reserve by 8/30/2008.
Start time not applicable..Location: Carribean Cruise with the Detroit Tigers.

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Christmas Gala - Sailing Singles

SAT 2008-12-06

Don't miss the elegant Christmas gala of the season.

Our round tables will overlook the grounds through the bow windows, entertaining us with twinkle lights. Elaborately decorated Christmas Trees will don the room to compliment our round tables with linens and centerpieces to match.

Our evening will begin with hors devours of international and domestic cheeses and fruits with a cash bar available for those who wish to imbibe.

Come dinner time, we will be served at our tables with a handsome meal beginning with salad and ending with a decadent dessert, and an entree consisting of both beef tenderloin and chicken.

After dinner, we will be entertained both for our listening and dancing pleasure by the renounced Barbara Ware, who really knows how to caress a lyric, and the Cliff Monear Trio. This is a group that has performed for many major events within and outside of Michigan. They are well-known for their musical talents, selling many CD's, and we are so, so fortunate that they have agreed to perform at our party.

Time: 6:30 PM 7:30 Hors Devours
7:30 PM 8:30 Dinner (sit-down)
9:00 PM Midnight Music and Dancing

Music: Barbara Ware and the Cliff Monear Trio
Cost: $49.00 members
$54.00 non-members
Complimentary Valet Parking
Mail checks payable to Sailing Singles, to:
Sailing Singles
12326 Watkins Drive
Shelby Township, MI 48315

Starts at 6:30 PM..Location: Cherry Creek Golf & Banquet Center. 52000 Cherry Creek Drive, Shelby, MI. 48316 (24 Mile East of Van Dyke).

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Warren Miller TBird Nite - Thunderbird Ski Club

SAT 2008-12-13
HOW ABOUT A GREAT WAY TO GET GEEKED FOR SKIING WITH THE TBIRDS!! ~What? Warren Miller's "Children of Winter", the largest action sports film on the planet, is Warren Miller Entertainment's 59th film! Presented in striking high-definition and narrated by skiing icon Jonny Moseley, Warren Miller's Children of Winter showcases incredible cinematography that will get you craving deep powder, first tracks, and great skiing! ~How Much? The $20 ticket [$25 non-member] will get you all of the thrills and soundtrack of the movie PLUS coupons for free lift tickets at Boyne Mt./Highlands, Pine Knob, Big Sky Resort. And, a coupon for $25 off any purchase of $100 or more @ Boyne Country Sports. Use any of those and the movie is FREE [or less]!! There will also be some giveaways..trinkets & goodies! ~Party? A “Wow, I can’t wait to ski!” get-together is also planned after the 2-1/2 hr film at Mr. B’s Pub, 215 S. Main, Royal Oak. Don’t miss out on this great evening. Link to flyer: http://www.tbirdskiclub.com/MovieFlyer.pdf Contact Jim Michon for tickets.
From 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Member Price is $20 and guest price is $25.Location: Royal Oak Music Theater. 318 W. 4th Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067 web http://www.tbirdskiclub.com/MovieFlyer.pdf .
Submitted by: Jim Michon

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Annual Christmas Party - Somerset Ski & Golf Club

SAT 2008-12-13
Open Bar, Excellent Buffet Dinner at 7:30pm, Dancing to the live music of Sax Appeal, Door Prizes, Dressy Holiday Attire, Black Tie Optional. Tickets can be purchased from any board member at Club meetings & other activities or mail a check, along with a self addressed stamped envelope payable to SSS&GC by Dec. 8th to: Linda Schiller, 1740 Black Maple Dr. Rochester Hills, MI 48309. TICKETS CANNOT BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR.
From 6:30 PM to 12:30 AM. Price is $50.00 pp.Location: The Vintage House. 31816 Utica Rd., Fraser, MI. 586-415-5678 West off Grosebeck Hwy, Between 13 & 14 Mile Roads.
Submitted by: Judy Benn

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Schussmeisters Ski Club of Flint

N/A 2009-03-07
Colorado Ski Vacation, Ski at Keystone--Breckenridge--Arapahoe Basin--Vail--Beaver Creek. Included; Five Day interchaneable Lift Tickets, Flight from Detroit Metro to Denver, Ground Transfer to Keystone, Stay at Keystone Evergreen Condos with(2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom). Free shuttles to Keystone, Breck and A-Basin. Fees for shuttles to Vail, Beaver Creek and Copper. Price as of 06/30/08 $1250.00 Flight rate increases expected, deposits hold price. Go to www.Schussmeisters.org for details.
Starts at 7:00 PM. Price is $1,250.00.Location: Keystone Colorado. Keyston, Co. Email address is sheamike1@aol.com. .
Submitted by: Al Gillespie

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