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Entertainment books
Several Plymouth organizations are
s~lIIng the 2006 Entertainment
as fund-raisers:
Books
• The Plymouth Optimists are selling
the 2006 Entertainment Books, with
all proceeds helping children throughout
southeastern Michigan, Price is
$25. Books are avaiiable at Saxton's
GErden Center in Plymouth, or home
delivery is available, Call (734) 453-
~53 for details,
• The Plymouth Community Chorus is
selling the 2006 Entertainment Books
to support its charitable and educational
activities, The book offers 2-for-
1and 50'percent discounts on restaurants,
travel, recreation, hotel stays,
entertainment and sporting events.
The book is being offered at a speciai
fund-raising price of $25, and can be
delivered, if the purchaser desires.
Order books by calling Stan Kovacheff
al(734) 459-6829.
" Members of the Plymouth
Symphony League are selling the
2006 entertainment book, offering 50
PIlrcent discount coupons at hundreds
of restaurants and discounts
for many other services and events.
The books is priced at $25, with all
proceeds to support the Plymouth
Symphony. Books can be picked up at
the symphony office, next to the Cozy
cafe in downtown Plymouth, or
ordered by calling Mary Thomas, (734)
453-3016. For more information, call
the symphony office, (734) 453-2112.
Parenting tips
St. Mary Mercy Hospital offers parenting
classes called "Parenting with
!.pve and Logic" 7-9 p,m. Wednesdays.
~~e classes offer a common-sense
~proach to parenting, teaching par-
~ts skills that cultivate confidence
~d good decision-making in children
:51 offering them choices, empathy
:and respect while adults avoid anger,
11\reats, warnings or lectures_ The Jan.
rtclass is for toddlers and preschool
~ge: the Feb. 8 class is a "time'out"
refresher for all ages: and the March 8
class is for pre-teens and teenagers.
:There is a fee for the class. Call (734)
,655-1100to register or for more information.
Senior , Dinner and Dancing
You can help
needy children
I-I.: \,,'- LlI~c..1I') " 'I h:'11" III Jill ,\ul
thl" '.-oupon \\\th J. donatH))l !() thL'
Old Newsboys' Goodfellow Fund
of Dctn)lt. Every penny that's
'donated is spent to help needy
:metro Detroit schoolchildren. They
,will receive a much apprecIated and
Ineeded gIft box containing clothing,
;shoes, socks, undelWear and even a
:small gift for the holidays.
The Wayne Ford Civic League will be
hosting a Senior Dinner & Dance decorated
for Christmas at 1645 N. Wayne
Rd in Westland at noon Dec. lB. There
will be a full buffet dinner, beer, wine,
coffee, and pop with dancing to the
music from Solitaire. Tickets for this
event are $8 for members and $10 for
non-members of the league.
Memberships are on sale year-round
and are only $5 for seniors. Tickets
are available at the door. You can call
(734) 728-5010 for more information,
you must be 60 years 9r older to
attend.
Genealogical society
The Livingston County Genealogical
Society meets 7 p.m. Jan. 5, with
guest speaker Linda Wright talking
about. "Scandinavian Research:'
There's a 6 p.m. help ses~on. The
meeting takes place at the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1041
Grand River in Howell. For details, call
(810) 227-7745.
Aline exhibit
The Beili Liu installation AliNE will
begin Jan. 6 and run through Feb. 18
in the Ann Arbor Art Center's
Exhibition Gallery, 117West Liberty
Street in Ann Arbor. Hours are 10
a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Saturday: noon-
5:30 p.m. Sunday, A reception is
scheduled for 6-8 p.m, Friday, Jan. 13.
For more information contact Amanda
Krugliak, Exhibitions Director at the
Ann Arbor Art Center, (734) 994-8004,
Ext. 110.
Childbirth class
St. Mary Mercy offers a six-week
Childbirth Education session, "Let's
Get Ready to Have a 8aby," 7-9 p.m.
Mondays from Jan. Neb. 6. Learn
what to expect during pregnancy,
labor and delivery and make the
entire experience more rewarding.
Classes are based on the "Lamaze"
method_ There is a fee, and registration
is required. For more information,
call the Marian Women's Center, (734)
655-1162.
Master gardener
The Michigan Master Gardener
Program is a horticulture education
and volunteer leader training program
offered by Michigan State
University Extension. An interest in
plants, a personal commitment to vol-
Help the Goodfellows
Old Newsboys' Goodfellow Fund of Detroit
Dept. 77132, PO Box 77000, Detroit, MI 48277-0132
Teddy time
It was a good night all around when the Plymouth Whalers played Owen
Sound last weekend at Compuware Arena in Plymouth Township. Not
only did the Whalers beat the Attack, but their first goal helped the
Plymouth Community United Way with their holiday program. The
United Way collected 425 teddy bears in the annual 'Teddy Bear Toss'
at the game, About a third went to the Goodfellows for their "No Child
Without a Christmas" program; the rest were donated to the Salvation
Army, '
unteerism and an enthusiasm for
sharing knowledge with others are
the only prerequisites. To become
certified as a Master Gardener, participants
must pass weekiy quizzes, the
final examination, and yolunteer 40
hours within one year of completing
the class to help MSU Extension educate
the public in the horticulture
field. Wayne County MSUExtension
offers the Master Gardener ciass at
Wayne County MSU Extension Office,
640 Temple, 6th Floor in Detroit, starting
9 a.m.-I p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14. All
classes will be taught for 13 consecutive
weeks. Applications can be picked
up at the Wayne County MSU
Extension office 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m" or to
have an application mailed to your
home, piease call (313) 833-3417 during
the same hours. Wayne County
MSU Extension must receive your
completed application and a check for
the entire course fee made payable to
MSU Extension by Wednesday, Dec. 21.
Acceptance into the class is based on
the application. Those not accepted
Dear GOQdfellows:
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"No chIld goes Without a Christma~ "
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Literacy Council tutors
The Community Literacy Council (CLC)
is looking for volunteer tutors in
Western Wayne County to help adults
improve their reading, writing and
communication skiils. The CLCwill
provide training to interested voiunteers.
Previous experience Of a bacheior's
degree is not required. The councii
will provide free training and materials,
and then match you with an
adult student in your area. The next
CLCtraining sessions are from 9:30
a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 14and Jan. 21at
the Canton Public Library, Call (734)
416-4906 for more Information.
Grief support
Arbor Hospice & Home Care and
BraveHeart Grief Services announce a
winter grief support group for adults
in Northville. Support groups are tailored
to meet the needs of individuals
who have suffered Ihe loss of someone
close to them and are open to
everyone in the community. Advance
registration is required and all support
groups are free of charge,
although donations are greatly appreciated
to defray program expenses.
The group starts 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays,
Jan. 17-March 7 at the Northville
District Library, 212W.Cady in
SAVE 35-60%
Natural Ranch & Mahogany
FEMALE MINK COATS
Or
BOMBER JACKETS
(with or without hoods)
Northville. To register or for more
information about any of our support
groups, contact Sandy VanKoevering,
(248) 348-4980.
SI. Mary's c(lss
St. Mary Merty sponsors a presentation,
"Surviving the Season ... Copjng
With Holiday Stress," from 10:30-11:30
a.m. Monday, Dec. 19,at the Northville
Senior Center, located at 303 W. Main
St. in Northville. Speaker will be St.
Mary Mercy Hospital's Darlene Doute,
advanced practice nurse in psychiatric
mental health nursing .
Registration is required: call the
Northville Senior Center, (248) 349-
4140.
Grief support
New Hope Center for Grief Support is
a Christian-based b~reavement outreach
and resource center located in
Northville. Age appropriate groups for
widows and widowers are provided in
various locations in southeastern
Michigan including groups for young
widows and widowers and their children
between the ages of 4 through
the teen years. Groups for parents
who ~ave lost a child, adults who
have lost a parent, pet loss, and other
specialized groups are offered at various
times of the year. All services fOr
adults and children are offered at no
cost to the participants. If vou are
grieving or know someone who is,
please call the office at (248) 348-0115
for further intormation about services
provided by New Hope Center for
Grief Support, or visit www.newhopecenter.net.
CLUBS
Rotary A.M.
The Piymouth Rotary Club of
Plymouth A,M. meets at 7 a.m_ every
Tuesday at the Plymouth Cultural
Center, 525 Farmer, New members are
always welcome. Contact Tim Phillips,
Rotary Club of Plymouth A.M" via email
at tim@phillipshq.com or call
(734) 451-8267.
MOPS meet
MOPS(Mothers of Preschoolers)
meets twice monthly from
September-May, for moms and their
children, newborn-kindergarten, at
Lakepointe Bible Church in Piymouth.
For more information, call Crystal
Johnson, (734) 459-1861.
Mosaic
MOSAICis a group where Moms come
together to be refreshed and
equipped for the important task of
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(248) 642-3000
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mothering. It presents speakers on
child and family issues, has small.
group discussion time. crafts and
brunch. Child care is provided. It
meets at Plymouth Baptist Church,
42021 Ann Arbor T~ail,on the first and
third Tuesday morning~,j)f each
month, September to May. Contact .
Resha at (734) 207-0658 or
resha@juno.com
Moms Club
Moms Club of Livonia-S/Plymouth
offers a variety of activities. For more
details, call Birthe at (734) 458-8143
or Martina at (734) 464-0481.
DAR The Sarah Ann Cochrane Chapter-
Daughters of the American Revolution
meets the third Monday of each
month except January, July and
August. A group with ancestors who
fought in American Revolution.
Members participate in community
work involving veterans' hospitals,
schools and community service. Call
(734) 420-2775 for further information.
German/American Club of Plymouth
Meets on the Ihird Thursday of the
month at the Knights of Coiumbus
Hall, located at 39100 Schoolcraft
Road, Piymouth. Call Mary Ann at
(734) 420-0857 for further information:
American Legion
Beasley-Zalesny Post 112meets at the
1.0.0J. Hail on the third Monday of
each month at 7:30 p.m. Ail veterans
that served during any of the wars
are eligible. Contact (734) 459-7324
for further information.
Women's Farm and Garden Club-
Plymouth
Meets every second Monday of each
month from September through June.
Persons interested in joining may
contact club president Linda Coughlin
at (734) 459-7478.
Plymouth-Canton Civitan Club
Looking for energetic new members
to participate in community service
projects. This club meets the first
Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at
the Plymouth Salvation Army Building
on Main Street. The third Thursday is
a dinner meeting with a speaker. Call
(734) 9B1-7259 for further information.
Mothers & More
The Wayne County chapter of Mothers
& More meets twice a month in
Plymouth. Call (866) 841-9140.Ext.
4329, or visit Web site mqthersandmore63@onebox.com.
Mon. -Sal' 10-6
Open Sundays Unt t Christmas 1~5
Chrislmas Eve tit 4
Bloomfield Hills: Thurs. & Fri. Tit 8:30
With your support,
The Salvation Army helps feed hungry
. families '- and so much more, Thousands
of Metro' Detroiters face poverty every day.
Le.rsmake change h~ppen right
" here at home.
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