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Submitted by : A Mature Geek

The wonders of coffee filters

Better than paper towels and a lot less expensive

Coffee filters —- Who knew! And you can buy 1,000 at the Dollar Tree for almost nothing even the large ones.

1. Cover bowls or dishes when cooking in the microwave. Coffee filters make excellent covers.

2. Clean windows, mirrors, and chrome… Coffee filters are lint-free so they’ll leave windows sparkling.

3. Protect China by separating your good dishes with a coffee filter between each dish.

4. Filter broken cork from wine. If you break the cork when opening a wine bottle, filter the wine through a coffee filter.

5. Protect a cast-iron skillet. Place a coffee filter in the skillet to absorb moisture and prevent rust.

6. Apply shoe polish. Ball up a lint-free coffee filter.

7. Recycle frying oil. After frying, strain oil through a sieve lined with a coffee filter.

8. Weigh chopped foods. Place chopped ingredients in a coffee filter on a kitchen scale.

9. Hold tacos. Coffee filters make convenient wrappers for messy foods.

10. Stop the soil from leaking out of a plant pot. Line a plant pot with a coffee filter to prevent the soil from going through the drainage holes.

11. Prevent a Popsicle from dripping. Poke one or two holes as needed in a coffee filter.

12. Do you think we used expensive strips to wax eyebrows? Use strips of coffee filters.

13. Put a few in a plate and put your fried bacon, French fries, chicken fingers, etc on them. It soaks out all the grease.

14. Keep in the bathroom. They make great “razor nick fixers.”

15. As a sewing backing. Use a filter as an easy-to-tear backing for embroidering or appliquéing soft fabrics.

16. Put baking soda into a coffee filter and insert into shoes or a closet to absorb or prevent odors.

17. Use them to strain soup stock and to tie fresh herbs in to put in soups and stews.

18. Use a coffee filter to prevent spilling when you add fluids to your car.

19. Use them as a spoon rest while cooking and clean up small counter spills.

20. Can use to hold dry ingredients when baking or when cutting a piece of fruit or veggies.. Saves on having extra bowls to wash.

21. Use them to wrap Christmas ornaments for storage.

22. Use them to remove fingernail polish when out of cotton balls.

23. Use them to sprout seeds. Simply dampen the coffee filter, place seeds inside, fold it and place it into a plastic baggie until they sprout.

24. Use coffee filters as blotting paper for pressed flowers. Place the flowers between two coffee filters and put the coffee filters in phone book.
25. Use as a disposable “snack bowl” for popcorn, chips, etc.

OH YEAH THEY ARE GREAT TO USE IN YOUR COFFEE MAKERS TOO.

Submitted by: Peggy Jo

If you have a crock pot here is a very cool site to get some recipes

Toni Rodgers and John Levy both found this site to answer a query posted in the Peggy Jo Studio Newslwetterin the letters from the readers section on February 1, 2010.

Click here to get the recipes

Submitted by: Peggy Jo

In an interview with Charlie Rose, David Brooks, a conservative columnist , said that the seniors are the only voting bloc that can make a difference.

He sited the fact that they have enough maturity to see the long term consequences of our present political climate where there is no end to campaigning for office and no time for governing

Both political parties and the new Tea Party advocate cutting spending and increasing services and also reduce the debt.

Mature people can see that this is impossible.

They must get organized to support the office holders to make the hard  neccessary decisions in order to protect our children and grandchildren

• People are paying for internet access and being told that they will also receive free email access however all email is not being delivered.
• Why would Internet Service Providers ( ISP) cut back on email? we don’t know but the following could be some reasons.
1. The number of email users is increasing too fast for them to expand their resources to cover the neew users. Unlike the internet, email has to be stored until the user picks it up.
2. They want to curtail their service so that they can sell premium services, which are illegal at this time (See: Internnet Neutrality)
3. They are trying to eliminate Spam
• The Peggy Jo Studio Newsletter is not Spam
1. Constant Contact has built it’s business by not allowing Spam to be sent via their site.
2. Subscribers who opt out can never be re-added by the Peggy Jo Studio Newsletter. Only the subscriber can re-add their email address. to the database.
• What factors lead us to suspect curtailment of services?
1. The Peggy Jo Studio Newsletter (PJSN) has been sending an email newsletter out to more than 8,000 email address for th past six and a half years.
2. The newsletter is prepared and submitted to Constant Contact that operates an email marketing service. That service provides the publishers of the PJSN with feedback about the recipient’s actions.
3. In recent months fewer recipients have opened their mail
4. Each week subscribers complain that the did not receive their email. and they are not the same subscribers.
5. The newsletter has been getting larger which might be an explanation for the newsletter being placed in the subscribers junk mail folder but the subscribers say that somtimes they do get the newsletter and sometimes they do not.
6. If there is a delivery problem, the Peggy Jo Studio is notified by Constant Contact and this is not happening.
7. Some subscribers never receive the newsletter in spite of all their efforts.
• Why should subscribers be concerned?
1. They are not getting what they are paying for
2. They don’t know what else they are missing
3. They should be in charge of deciding what emails should be filtered out
• How can they help?
1. When the do not receive the newsletter on a Monday morning, they should contact their ISP
2. They should place the address peggyjo@peggyjostudio.com in their contact list.

Please feel free to add your comments on this blog posting or any of the comments that might be added.

Submitted by : A Mature Geek

Esther Weekend: Pastor John and Donna Denson write:
We are delighted to announce our first women’s conference, “An Esther Weekend”, to be held Friday and Saturday, February 19 and 20, at Bloomfield Hills Baptist Church, 3600 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
We encourage all women – moms, daughters, sisters and wives – to be a part of this exciting event. It will begin with a Friday evening reception and fundraiser, highlighted by a keynote message from conference speaker Amy Downey of Tzedakah Ministries and music by the Shalom Women’s Praise Team. Plus, those of you who missed Donna’s Messianic art display at the Chanukah Reception will have a second chance to see it on Friday evening.

On Saturday, Ms. Downey will share her burden to reach the Jewish people with the truth that Jesus is the Jewish Messiah; and she will challenge conference participants to fulfill their unique role as women in bringing the Gospel to God’s special people and others in their spheres of influence.

The reception will begin with light refreshments at 6 p.m. Friday, followed by the program from 7 to 9 p.m.

Saturday’s workshop, “Equipping Women to Reach God’s Jewish People with the Message of Messiah Yeshua,” will run from 2-5 p.m. There is no charge for the workshop, but a donation of $15 is suggested. For additional information, please call 248-312-8277 or 248-545-8800, ext. 28

. We invite you to attend this very timely conference dealing with issues of concern to today’s Christian women – and, please, bring your friends! Come prepared to become better equipped to carry out God’s great commission to bring the Word of Life to a lost and dying generation!

Ms. Downey holds a bachelor of science degree in education from East Texas Baptist University and masters of arts degrees in communication and theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She is a professor at Arlington Baptist College in Arlington, Texas, and the author of Paul’s Relationship to the Jewish People: An Analysis of 1Thessalonians 2:13-16 and Romans 9:1-15, along with numerous magazine articles.

Submitted by: Peggy Jo

BETHANY SOUTH DOWNRIVER EVENTS

January-February, 2010

Bethany is a Catholic organization under the auspices of the Archdiocese of the Detroit office of youth and family, providing peer support to the divorced and separated of all Christian faiths.

President:    Judy    313-389-4730        Chaplain Rev. Bernard Fraser: 313-381-3000

Vice-President:    Helen     734-671-0739        Events Hotline: 248-988-0454

Secretary:    Chris    313-561-9721        Crisis Center 313-224-7000

Treasurer:    Jerry    734-283-6887         

WEBSITE:
www.bethanysemi.org

Upcoming Dance–Saturday, February 27

Saturday, January 2 – 8pm-Midnight – BETHANY WEST DANCE at St. Robert Bellarmine Hall, 27101 W. Chicago Road, Redford—8 pm – 12 Midnight. This is the New Year’s Dance. $12.00 admission includes wine, beer and snacks. Doors open at 7:30 pm. For further information contact Diane K. at (734) 261-5716.

Saturday, January 2 – 7pm – Game Night at Our Lady of the Woods Social Hall, 21930 Gudith Rd., Woodhaven. Snacks and pop provided. Cost $3 Call Betty 734-444-7313

Sunday’s – January 3,10, 17, 24, 31 – 6pm – OLOW BOWLING –Meet 6 pm at Woodhaven Lanes, 2000 Van Horn Rd., Woodhaven. $6.95 buys 3 games & $.99 for shoes.  Contact Betty 734-444-7313

Tuesday’s –January 5, 12, 19, 26 – 5:30-7pm – DINNER WITH FRIENDS – Come to the Ram’s Horn located at 15544 Southfield and Allen Rds. in Allen Park for dinner.  Contact Amy 313-291-6733

Friday, January 8– General Meeting– 7:30pm - St. Patrick’s Parish (Doherty Hall) 140 Superior between 1st and 2nd, Wyandotte. $3 admission includes soft drinks, and snacks. Our speaker this evening is from a local travel agency that will do a presentation on the various day and weekend trips available for singles. We will then play board games or for those who would like to learn—a lesson on how to play Euchre. PIZZA will be served at this meeting. Join us for a fun and informative evening.

PLEASE BRING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM FOR St. PAT’S FOOD PANTRY.

Saturday, January 9—Dinner and a Movie—5:30 pm. Meet at Panera Bread 13665 Eureka Rd. Southgate then on to a movie.

Saturday, January 16 – Gleaners Community Food Bank – 8:15am – A Christian outreach program that packages food for distribution to the hungry at a warehouse. Car-pool from front of St. Patrick’s Church on Superior in Wyandotte. Meet @ 8:15 am and return by 1:00 pm. Contact Julie @ 734-284-7189 by Monday, January 11.

Saturday, January 16—Karaoke 9 pm at the Best Western 21700 West Rd. Woodhaven (I-75 and West)

Sunday,
January 17– Bethany Mass – 11am – St. Patrick’s Church – 135 Superior between 1^st and 2^nd in Wyandotte. Meet in the vestibule at 10:45AM. Contact Jerry at 734-283-6887 for directions and further information. Brunch immediately following at a place to be determined.

Saturday, January 23—”Ruby’s Redneck Wedding” Crystal Gardens 16703 Fort Street Southgate—This is an interactive dinner show. Cost is $30 and includes a buffet dinner and 2 drinks. Call Judy by January 9 to reserve your ticket (313-389-4730). Doors open at 6:30 pm and dinner is at 7:30 pm

Wednesday, January 27— Annual Soup Day 11 am-1 pm. Sponsored by the Salvation Army and located in the Holiday Inn 17201 Northline, Southgate. There will be from 17 to 23 downriver restaurants participating by making their special soups. Pay $7 for a spoon and try all the great soups. You can then vote on your favorite.

Wednesday, January 27—Planning Meeting—6:30 pm—Big Boys at Dix and Southfield in the Lincoln Park Shopping Center. We will discuss and plan future activities for Bethany South. All are invited and encouraged to bring ideas to the meeting.

Saturday, January 30—
Bethany Together Dance – 8pm-Midnight – Don Hubert VFW Hall 27345 Schoolcraft Road, Redford (the I-96 Service Drive east of Inkster and on the south side of Schoolcraft. $12 admission fee. Terry B will giving a dance lesson from 7 – 8 pm.
For more information call Loretta from Bethany East at (586) 264-0284

Saturday, February 6–BETHANY WEST DANCE– 8pm-Midnight at St. Robert Bellarmine Hall, 27101 W. Chicago Road, Redford. Admission is $10 and includes snacks and refreshments. For further information contact Diane K. at (734) 261-5716.

Saturday, February 6 –Game Night at Our Lady of the Woods Social Hall, 21930 Gudith Rd., Woodhaven. Snacks and pop provided. Cost $3 Call Betty 734-444-7313

Sunday’s – February 7, 14, 21, 28– 6pm – OLOW BOWLING –Meet 6 pm at Woodhaven Lanes, 2000 Van Horn Rd., Woodhaven. $6.95 buys 3 games & $.99 for shoes.  Contact Betty 734-444-7313

Tuesday’s – February 2, 9, 16, 23 from 5:30-7pm – DINNER WITH FRIENDS – Come to the Ram’s Horn located at 15544 Southfield and Allen Rds. in Allen Park for dinner.  Contact Amy 313-291-6733

Friday, February 12—General Meeting – 7:30pm - St. Patrick’s Parish (Doherty Hall) 140 Superior between 1^st and 2^nd. We will do a dance refresher tonight to prepare us for our February 27 Bethany South Dance. Refreshments served. Cost is $3. Bring a non-perishable food item for the St. Pat’s food pantry.

Saturday, February 13—Southgate Players present The Miracle Worker—Meet 6 pm at Chicago Pizza 15231 Trenton Rd. Southgate. From there we will go to Davidson Middle School 15800 Trenton Rd. for the play. Tickets are $15. Tickets will be held at the door—mention Our Lady of the Woods.

Friday, February 19—Dinner and Pool at Snooker’s—6 pm 15431 Dix Toledo Rd. Southgate

Saturday, February 20 – Gleaners Community Food Bank – 8:15am – A Christian outreach program that packages food for distribution to the hungry at a warehouse. Car-pool from front of St. Patrick’s Church on Superior in Wyandotte. Meet @ 8:15 am and return by 1:00 pm. Contact Julie @ 734-284-7189 by Monday, February 15.

Saturday, February 20—Dinner and a Movie 5:30 pm— Meet at Little Daddy’s 22250 Eureka Rd. Taylor then on to a movie.

Sunday, February 21 – BETHANY MASS– St. Joseph Church–353 Elm St., in Wyandotte at 11AM. Meet in the vestibule at 10:45AM. Contact Jerry at 734-283-6887 for directions and further information. Brunch immediately following at a place to be determined.

Saturday, February 27—WINTER BLAST DANCE—
OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS, 6442 Pelham Road, Taylor (between Ecorse and I – 94). DJ Mike and Mary–Admission $10. Doors open at 7:15PM. Terry B will teach the Merengue. Dancing 8:30pm-Midnight. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages provided. Contact Chris 313-561-9721 or Judy at 313-389-4730 for further information.

Volunteer and you’ll get in for only $5!!!

Please bring a non-perishable food item for Our Lady of the Angels’ food pantry.

Bethany Suburban West
March thru June 2010

Bethany is a Catholic organization under the auspices of the Archdiocese of the Detroit Office for Family Ministry. Bethany provides spiritual, social and educational assistance through peer-to-peer ministry to the divorced and separated of all Christian faiths.

President: Pat Steenburg 313-769-5818
Pat.BSW@bethanysemi.org

Vice-President: Margo Ford 734-459-6254
Margo.BSW@bethanysemi.org

Secretary/Editor: Kathy McQuillen 734-513-9479
Kathy.BSW@bethanysemi.org

Treasurer: Tom Zell 313-582-5963
Tom.BSW@bethanysemi.org

Dances:
Diane K. 734-261-5716

Refreshments:
Tom Zell 313-582-5963
Pat Steenberg 313-769-5818

Newsletter/Mailing: Rose Anne Kleczynski 734-722-9029
Roseanne.BSW@bethanysemi.org
Crisis Center: 313-224-7000
Events Hotline: 248-988-0454
Website: http://www.bethanysemi.org

ALSO, a reminder, all of our events and functions are NON-ALCOHOLIC unless supplied by Bethany Suburban West.

Saturday, March 6th – Monthly Dance at St Robert Bellarmine 27201 W. Chicago, on the corner of West Chicago and Inkster Rd’s, in Redford 48239. Dance admission $10.00 which includes refreshments and a free “Cha Cha Cha” dance lesson by Terry B. with paid admission. D.J. will be Mike and Mary. Time is 8 PM till 12 MIDNIGHT. Doors open at7:30 PM., Call Diane K. for information (734) 261-5716.

Sunday, March 14th – Join Bethany Suburban West for their annual Lenten Mass at the Felician Sister House Chapel on the Madonna College Campus, 36600 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia MI 48150. Mass starts at 9:00am, please use the Newburgh entrance and breakfast will follow service. For details contact Kathy M. (734) 513-9479.

Saturday, March 20th – Monthly Breakfast Meeting 9:30AM at Leon’s 30149 Ford Road, south side (next to Tim Horton’s) in Garden City, MI 48135. All separated, divorced and singles welcome; for details please feel free to contact, Kathy M. (734) 513-9479.

Friday, April 2nd – Join Bethany Suburban West and Bethany South Downriver for a FREE concert 7:30pm at Portofino’s 3455 Biddle, Wyandotte MI 48192, with…AIR MARGARITAVILLE!! Bring a laid back attitude and ready to sing your heart out! Call Kathy M. for information (734) 513-9479.

Saturday, April 3rd – ****NO MONTHLY DANCE**** this is Easter weekend.

Sunday, April 4th – Happy Easter

Saturday, April 10th – Bethany South Downriver “SPRING FLING DANCE” at Our Lady of the Angels, 6442 Pelham Road, Taylor (between Ecorse and I – 94). DJ will be Mike and Mary; admission $10. Doors open at 6:45PM. Terry B will teach the Cha Cha from 7 – 8 pm. Dancing 8:00pm-11: 30pm Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages provided. Contact Chris 313-561-9721 or Judy at 313-389-4730 for further information. Please bring a non-perishable food item for Our Lady of the Angels’ food pantry.
Saturday, April 17th – Monthly Breakfast Meeting 9:30AM at Leon’s 30149 Ford Road, south side (next to Tim Horton’s) in Garden City, MI 48135. All separated, divorced and singles welcome; for details please feel free to contact, Kathy M. (734) 513-9479.

Saturday, April 24th – Bunco Squad meets again, this month will be at Kay Maisner’s 7:30pm house for details and table seating please call Kay (313) 562-7578.

Saturday, May 1st – Monthly Dance at St Robert Bellarmine 27201 W. Chicago, on the corner of West Chicago and Inkster Rd’s, in Redford 48239. Dance admission $10.00 which includes refreshments and a free “Two Step” dance lesson by Terry B. with paid admission. D.J. will be Mike and Mary. Time is 8 PM till 12 MIDNIGHT. Doors open at 7:30 PM., Call Diane K. for information (734) 261-5716.

Saturday, May 15th – Monthly Breakfast Meeting 9:30AM at Leon’s 30149 Ford Road, south side (next to Tim Horton’s) in Garden City, MI 48135. All separated, divorced and singles welcome; for details please feel free to contact, Kathy M. (734) 513-9479.

Saturday, May 22nd – Join Bethany Suburban West for a “Play Date.” Thoroughly Modern Millie 8:00pm showing will be playing at the Dearborn Players Guild 21730 Madison, Dearborn MI 48124. The tickets are $15.00 each and limited. Contact Kathy M. for details (734) 513-9479.

Saturday, June 5th – Monthly Dance at St Robert Bellarmine 27201 W. Chicago, on the corner of West Chicago and Inkster Rd’s, in Redford 48239. Dance admission $10.00 which includes refreshments and a free “Fox Trot” dance lesson by Terry B. with paid admission. D.J. will be Dick Gerathy. Time is 8 PM till 12 MIDNIGHT. Doors open at 7:30 PM., Call Diane K. for information (734) 261-5716.

Saturday, June 19th – Monthly Breakfast Meeting 9:30AM at Leon’s 30149 Ford Road, south side (next to Tim Horton’s) in Garden City, MI 48135. All separated, divorced and singles welcome; for details please feel free to contact, Kathy M. (734) 513-9479.

July TBD Bethany Suburban West and Bethany South Downriver Portofino Boat Cruise!

A reminder the elections are in May, anyone that is interested in becoming part of the Bethany Suburban West Board please do not hesitate to contact one of our presiding officers.

A BIG thanks to our regular volunteers, without their help there would be NO functions or events.

Remember to sign in for volunteering at the dances!

Prayer
O Jesus, meek and humble of heart, hear me.
From the desire of being esteemed, deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being loved, deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being extolled, deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being honored, deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being praised, deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being consulted deliver me O Jesus.
from the desire of being approved, deliver me, O Jesus.
Merry Cardinal del Val,
secretary of state to Pope Saint Pius X
Bethany Suburban West
March thru June 2010

Bethany is a Catholic organization under the auspices of the Archdiocese of the Detroit Office for Family Ministry. Bethany provides spiritual, social and educational assistance through peer-to-peer ministry to the divorced and separated of all Christian faiths.

President: Pat Steenburg 313-769-5818
Pat.BSW@bethanysemi.org

Vice-President: Margo Ford 734-459-6254
Margo.BSW@bethanysemi.org

Secretary/Editor: Kathy McQuillen 734-513-9479
Kathy.BSW@bethanysemi.org

Treasurer: Tom Zell 313-582-5963
Tom.BSW@bethanysemi.org

Dances:
Diane K. 734-261-5716

Refreshments:
Tom Zell 313-582-5963
Pat Steenberg 313-769-5818

Newsletter/Mailing: Rose Anne Kleczynski 734-722-9029
Roseanne.BSW@bethanysemi.org
Crisis Center: 313-224-7000
Events Hotline: 248-988-0454
Website: http://www.bethanysemi.org

ALSO, a reminder, all of our events and functions are NON-ALCOHOLIC unless supplied by Bethany Suburban West.

Saturday, March 6th – Monthly Dance at St Robert Bellarmine 27201 W. Chicago, on the corner of West Chicago and Inkster Rd’s, in Redford 48239. Dance admission $10.00 which includes refreshments and a free “Cha Cha Cha” dance lesson by Terry B. with paid admission. D.J. will be Mike and Mary. Time is 8 PM till 12 MIDNIGHT. Doors open at7:30 PM., Call Diane K. for information (734) 261-5716.

Sunday, March 14th – Join Bethany Suburban West for their annual Lenten Mass at the Felician Sister House Chapel on the Madonna College Campus, 36600 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia MI 48150. Mass starts at 9:00am, please use the Newburgh entrance and breakfast will follow service. For details contact Kathy M. (734) 513-9479.

Saturday, March 20th – Monthly Breakfast Meeting 9:30AM at Leon’s 30149 Ford Road, south side (next to Tim Horton’s) in Garden City, MI 48135. All separated, divorced and singles welcome; for details please feel free to contact, Kathy M. (734) 513-9479.

Friday, April 2nd – Join Bethany Suburban West and Bethany South Downriver for a FREE concert 7:30pm at Portofino’s 3455 Biddle, Wyandotte MI 48192, with…AIR MARGARITAVILLE!! Bring a laid back attitude and ready to sing your heart out! Call Kathy M. for information (734) 513-9479.

Saturday, April 3rd – ****NO MONTHLY DANCE**** this is Easter weekend.

Sunday, April 4th – Happy Easter

Saturday, April 10th – Bethany South Downriver “SPRING FLING DANCE” at Our Lady of the Angels, 6442 Pelham Road, Taylor (between Ecorse and I – 94). DJ will be Mike and Mary; admission $10. Doors open at 6:45PM. Terry B will teach the Cha Cha from 7 – 8 pm. Dancing 8:00pm-11: 30pm Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages provided. Contact Chris 313-561-9721 or Judy at 313-389-4730 for further information. Please bring a non-perishable food item for Our Lady of the Angels’ food pantry.
Saturday, April 17th – Monthly Breakfast Meeting 9:30AM at Leon’s 30149 Ford Road, south side (next to Tim Horton’s) in Garden City, MI 48135. All separated, divorced and singles welcome; for details please feel free to contact, Kathy M. (734) 513-9479.

Saturday, April 24th – Bunco Squad meets again, this month will be at Kay Maisner’s 7:30pm house for details and table seating please call Kay (313) 562-7578.

Saturday, May 1st – Monthly Dance at St Robert Bellarmine 27201 W. Chicago, on the corner of West Chicago and Inkster Rd’s, in Redford 48239. Dance admission $10.00 which includes refreshments and a free “Two Step” dance lesson by Terry B. with paid admission. D.J. will be Mike and Mary. Time is 8 PM till 12 MIDNIGHT. Doors open at 7:30 PM., Call Diane K. for information (734) 261-5716.

Saturday, May 15th – Monthly Breakfast Meeting 9:30AM at Leon’s 30149 Ford Road, south side (next to Tim Horton’s) in Garden City, MI 48135. All separated, divorced and singles welcome; for details please feel free to contact, Kathy M. (734) 513-9479.

Saturday, May 22nd – Join Bethany Suburban West for a “Play Date.” Thoroughly Modern Millie 8:00pm showing will be playing at the Dearborn Players Guild 21730 Madison, Dearborn MI 48124. The tickets are $15.00 each and limited. Contact Kathy M. for details (734) 513-9479.

Saturday, June 5th – Monthly Dance at St Robert Bellarmine 27201 W. Chicago, on the corner of West Chicago and Inkster Rd’s, in Redford 48239. Dance admission $10.00 which includes refreshments and a free “Fox Trot” dance lesson by Terry B. with paid admission. D.J. will be Dick Gerathy. Time is 8 PM till 12 MIDNIGHT. Doors open at 7:30 PM., Call Diane K. for information (734) 261-5716.

Saturday, June 19th – Monthly Breakfast Meeting 9:30AM at Leon’s 30149 Ford Road, south side (next to Tim Horton’s) in Garden City, MI 48135. All separated, divorced and singles welcome; for details please feel free to contact, Kathy M. (734) 513-9479.

July TBD Bethany Suburban West and Bethany South Downriver Portofino Boat Cruise!

A reminder the elections are in May, anyone that is interested in becoming part of the Bethany Suburban West Board please do not hesitate to contact one of our presiding officers.

A BIG thanks to our regular volunteers, without their help there would be NO functions or events.

Remember to sign in for volunteering at the dances!

Prayer
O Jesus, meek and humble of heart, hear me.
From the desire of being esteemed, deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being loved, deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being extolled, deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being honored, deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being praised, deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being consulted deliver me O Jesus.
from the desire of being approved, deliver me, O Jesus.
Merry Cardinal del Val,
secretary of state to Pope Saint Pius X

Submitted By: the blog administrator.

2010 DRYA Winter Sailing Seminars

January 6, 2010:

“Sailing, Pure and Sometimes Simple”
is a potpourri look at the joys of sailing from four different viewpoints by people who are living their dreams. Chuck Knowles and Margi Schneider are a year round live aboard
couple who regularly leave the daily routine of their Detroit jobs to explore the world from the water. “Skip” Gmeiner has enjoyed growing up on, sailing and maintaining a famous NY 32 classic yacht Apache that has been in his family, and at the DYC, since 1940. John Barbour’s local racing prowess is well known to many of us who have raced the bigger boats; he will share his Mackinac race experiences with us. And finally, Dawn Riley, a local woman who got her start on Lake St. Clair followed her dream to become the pioneering CEO and Captain of America True (America’s Cup Campaign) and one of the best-known sailors in the world. Join us to hear their stories at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club on the evening of January 6, 2010 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm for the first seminar in this year’s outstanding series.

January 13, 2010:

“The Weather, Briefly.” Mark Twain said, “Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.” Lets talk about what we CAN do about it or at least work around it. Weather is presented as a pure science but we can talk about some truths about weather and the environment. Join us at the Edison Boat Club (EBC) on Wednesday, January 13 at 7:00pm, as private sector meteorologist Rick Foltman, a meteorologist for DTE Energy for 28 years, shares his insights on weather on the Great Lakes and how to be prepared for whatever comes our way. 

January 20, 2010:

“Basic Trauma and First Aid for Sailors” We all plan for safe and smooth sailing, but as you know, mishaps can and do occur. As we never know which one of us may be the victim, it is important that all on board know what to do and when to call for professional help. Bring your crew and join us as Katherine Pitus, DO, Board Certified Emergency Physician and Fleet Surgeon at NSSC instructs us on how to deal with on-board emergencies. Join us on Wednesday evening, January 20, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the North Star Sail Club for what could prove to be the most important seminar in the current series.

January 27, 2010:

“Introduction to Navigation” Sure, we all have great electronic equipment on board, but what are those displays telling us, and how do we use the data to enhance our sailing experience? Every sailor, whether skipper or crew, should have basic navigation skills. Join Kaye Soka and the members of the Great Lakes Yacht Club on Wednesday evening, January 27 at 7:00 pm as we explore the fundamentals. We’ll review the wealth of information contained on nautical charts and how to use it; aids to navigation; and the magnetic compass. Attendees will receive a listing of helpful navigational resources, plus quick and easy tips and tricks for safe navigation.

February 3, 2010:

“Basic Racing Rules” Sailboat racing is governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing.  These rules apply to the sport worldwide, and some of them can be baffling.  This seminar concentrates on only those rules that the newer sailor needs to understand to enjoy sailboat racing safely.  This informative and entertaining seminar again will be led by Ted Everingham, an International Judge, a US SAILING-certified Umpire and Senior Judge and past Chairman of the US SAILING Judges Committee. Join us at the Bayview Yacht Club on Wednesday evening, February 3, 7:00 – 9:00 pm.

February 10, 2010:

“Sailboat Racing Tactics” Al Declercq, of Doyle Sails, Detroit, will discuss racing tactics and make it seem simple as he discusses the gathering of pre-race information, using that information to plan your strategy, and executing your strategy. In addition he will present sail handling techniques that win races. For an evening that may change your standings, join us at the Tompkins Center, Windmill Pointe Park (home of the Grosse Pointe Sail Club), on Wednesday evening, February 10, 7:00 – 9:00 pm.

February 17, 2010:

“Purchasing a Used Sailboat: Perspective of Surveyors & Brokers” Are you considering the purchase of a previously owned (loved) sailboat?  Join us for an informed panel discussion on the topic. The panel will include Jeff Desandre (surveyor and restorer), Phil LePage (moderator, sage, and blue water sailor), Jack Reed (broker) and Jack Moorman (surveyor). Topics will include what kind of boat to buy? Why would I want to use the services of a surveyor? The benefits of working with a broker? Hidden caveats of used boat purchases? Should a cruiser consider a used racer? These topics and much more will be covered along with time allocated for questions from the audience. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn not only what to consider in the boat you want, but also the strengths and weaknesses of the boat that you already have. Join at the Detroit Yacht Club on Wednesday evening, February 17 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.

February 24, 2010:

“An Introduction to Marine Navigation Systems” Today’s navigation systems, both hardware and software, provide a wealth of information. Properly integrated and interpreted, this information can help a sailor be more competitive and safer. This session will provide an overview of the options available for collecting, integrating, displaying and interpreting navigation information. Tim Metcalf, a USCG-licensed Captain and longtime sailor, who owns and operates TCM Marine Electronics Services, will lead this session.
Join us on the evening of Wednesday, February 24, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the Edison Boat Club as we learn together what goes into the modern navigation station.

March 3, 2010:

“Engine Maintenance & Trouble Shooting” Everything in sailing is important, but some things are more important and frustrating than others. You may understand this better if you have been in the situation where the engine fails to start or charge the batteries. Warren Roosen of Blue Water Marine will give us some “tools” to help keep us problem-free… and deal with the inevitable…  when he discusses the maintenance and trouble shooting of diesel engines. This new offering to the series seminars will be held at the North Star Sail Club on Wednesday March 3, 2010 from 7:00 -9:00 pm.

March 10, 2010:

“Cruising the Great Lakes and the North Channel” This, our last seminar of the season, will bring racing and cruising together as Bob and Linda Cowles, seasoned racers and the originators of the “Cocktail Cruising Class” race from Port Huron to Rogers City, present their experience with this new race and their many years of experience cruising the fabled North Channel. Then, Phil Doolittle will share insights about Great Lakes cruising and the Great Lakes Cruising Club’s support of the cruising community. This should be a most entertaining and informative evening. Please join us at the Ford Yacht Club on Wednesday evening, March 10 from 7:00 -10:00 pm.

Submitted by: Peggy Jo