CALC corner NOTE from the PRESIDENT The Chaldean American Ladies of Charity designates year <strong>2005</strong> as “Friendship with Our Seniors.” During the year we will provide dedicated service and commitment to enhancing the quality of life of our Clair Konja senior citizens. Our organization’s mission includes developing and providing a multitude of services that will enable senior citizens to enjoy the highest quality of life. We also have many youth and social programs coming up throughout the year. We hope that you can be a part of this mission by volunteering your time at some of the many programs and services we have planned this year. If you wish to help with some of the programs or events, please complete the form on this page and return to the CALC office or you can call the CALC office at (248) 352-5018. Check the monthly CALC Corner in the Chaldean News for more detailed information about upcoming events. Chaldean American Ladies of Charity MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Membership to the CALC is $25.00 per year. If you would like to be a member of the Chaldean American Ladies of Charity, please complete the application below and return the application with your $25.00 check payable to CALC in the enclosed envelope. Name: ____________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________ City: ____________________________ State:______ Zip ____________ Day Ph:______________________ Eve Ph: ________________________ E-Mail: ____________________________________________________________ I am interested in volunteering for the following activities: Seniors (Please specify the activities): ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Nursing Home (Please specify the activities): ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Social Events (Please specify the activities): ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Family Programs (Please specify the activities): ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 21711 W. TEN MILE RD., STE. 238 SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN 48075-1015 TEL (248) 352-5018 FAX (248) 352-2455 WWW.CALCONLINE.COM 16 CHALDEAN NEWS <strong>FEBRUARY</strong> <strong>2005</strong> CHALDEAN AMERICAN LADIES OF CHARITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS <strong>2005</strong> JANUARY SENIORS BINGO January 10 at 1:00 p.m. Chaldean Manor STRENGTHENING CHALDEAN FAMILIES PROGRAM Mondays - Weekly 6-8 p.m. Oak Park <strong>FEBRUARY</strong> SENIORS BINGO February 7 at 1:00 p.m. Chaldean Manor STRENGTHENING CHALDEAN FAMILIES PROGRAM Mondays - Weekly 6-8 p.m. Oak Park ST. ANTHONY NURSING HOME MOVIE NIGHT & REFRESHMENTS February 9 at 6:00 p.m. Warren, MI RHYTHMS OF THE HEART HEALTH WORKSHOP DR. WASSIM NONA, CARDIOLOGIST February 14 at 7 p.m. Chaldean Manor TEACHING EVERYDAY ENGLISH (HELPFUL WORDS FOR SENIORS) February 15 at Noon Chaldean Manor PREVENTING FALLS EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP SUHA DAYIMIYA, GUARDIAN ANGEL HOME CARE February 28 at 7:00 p.m. Chaldean Manor MARCH SENIORS BINGO March 7 at 1:00 p.m. Chaldean Manor STRENGTHENING CHALDEAN FAMILES PROGRAM Mondays & Wednesdays at 6-8 p.m. Southfield & West Bloomfield ROSARY MAKING (ARTS & CRAFTS) (SAMIR SALLAN) March 12 at 11:00 p.m. Chaldean Manor FATHER SOLANUS CASEY CENTER TOUR March 16 at 1:00 p.m. Detroit, MI ST. ANTHONY NURSING HOME EASTER DINNER March 19 at 4:00 p.m. Warren, MI EASTER DINNER AND SENIORS DRAMA CLUB March 23 at 6:00 p.m. Chaldean Manor TEACHING EVERYDAY ENGLISH (HELPFUL WORDS FOR SENIORS) March 28 at Noon Chaldean Manor APRIL SENIORS BINGO April 4 at 1:00 p.m. Chaldean Manor STRENGTHENING CHALDEAN FAMILIES PROGRAM Mondays and Wednesday at 6-8p.m. weekly Southfield & West Bloomfield STROKE - PREVENTION IS THE BEST TREATMENT April 11 at 1:00 p.m. (Dr. Marisa Abbo) Chaldean Manor ST. ANTHONY NURSING HOME MOVIE NIGHT & REFRESHMENTS April 16 at 6:00 p.m. Warren, MI TEACHING EVERYDAY ENGLISH (HELPFUL WORDS FOR SENIORS) April 19 at Noon Chaldean Manor CREATIVE FLORAL DESIGN (ARTS & CRAFTS) (LAWRENCE YALDO) April 25 at 1:00 p.m. Chaldean Manor MAY STRENGTHENING CHALDEAN FAMILIES PROGRAM Mondays and Wednesday 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Southfield & West Bloomfield SENIORS BINGO May 2 at noon Chaldean Manor 44TH ANNUAL MEETING & MASS May 5 at Noon Mother of God Church & Shenandoah Country Club SENIORS MOTHER DAY CELEBRATION AND MOTHER-DAUGHTER LUNCHEON May 9 at 1:00 p.m. Chaldean Manor CLOTHING DRIVE FOR THE NEEDY May 11, 12, 13 Oak Park, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. HEALTH INSURANCE NEEDS & INFORMATION FOR THE ELDERLY (EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP) May 16 at 1:00 p.m. Chaldean Manor ALL EYES ON YOU - HEALTHY VISION May 23 at 1:00 p.m. Dr. Rovetta Qashat, Optometrist Chaldean Manor JUNE SENIORS BINGO June 6 at 1:00 p.m. Chaldean Manor STRENGTHENING CHALDEAN FAMILIES PROGRAM Mondays - Weekly 6-8p.m. - St. Joseph Church-Troy TEACHING EVERYDAY ENGLISH (HELPFUL WORDS FOR SENIORS) June 14 at Noon Chaldean Manor SENIORS FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATION FATHER–SON LUNCHEON June 20 at 6:30 p.m. Chaldean Manor SENIORS SPRING PLANTING June 25 at 9:00 a.m. Chaldean Manor ESTATE PLANNING & WILLS EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP (RANDALL DENHA, ESQ.) June 27 at 1:00 p.m. Chaldean Manor PROJECT CAN START Summer <strong>2005</strong>, Detroit JULY TEACHING EVERYDAY ENGLISH (HELPFUL WORDS FOR SENIORS) July 5 at Noon Chaldean Manor ADVERTORIAL SENIORS PICNIC AND BBQ July 9 at noon Chaldean Manor Gardens SENIORS BINGO July 11 at 1:00 p.m. Chaldean Manor STRENGTHENING CHALDEAN FAMILIES PROGRAM Mondays - Weekly 6-8p.m. - St. Joseph Church Troy EATING HEALTHY- HEALTH WORKSHOP (PAM THOMAS HADDAD, NUTRITIONIST) July 26 at 1:00 p.m., Chaldean Manor AUGUST SENIORS BINGO August 1 at 1:00 p.m. Chaldean Manor STRENGTHENING CHALDEAN FAMILIES PROGRAM Mondays - Weekly 6-8p.m. - St. Joseph Church Troy AGING & CARE GIVING (DR. NEERAN BAJOUKA) August 8 at 1:00 p.m. Chaldean Manor TEACHING EVERYDAY ENGLISH (HELPFUL WORDS FOR SENIORS) August 16 at Noon Chaldean Manor ARAB & CHALDEAN NIGHT WITH DETROIT TIGERS August 24 at 7:00 p.m. Comerica Park LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE (COMEDY MOVIE NIGHT) August 30 at 7:00p.m. Chaldean Manor SEPTEMBER STRENGTHENING CHALDEAN FAMILIES PROGRAM Mondays - Weekly 6-8p.m. - St. Joseph Church Troy TEACHING EVERYDAY ENGLISH (HELPFUL WORDS FOR SENIORS) September 6 at noon Chaldean Manor FIRE PREVENTION TIPS (EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP) (INSPECTOR ALBO - CITY OF SOUTHFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT) September 7 at noon Chaldean Manor SENIORS BINGO September 12 at noon Chaldean Manor CONTROLLING YOUR BLOOD SUGAR: A BALANCING ACT (FLORA J. DALLO, MPH, PHD KELLOGG SCHOLAR IN HEALTH DISPARITIES) September 20 at Noon Chaldean Manor TAKING A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE (BERNADETTE NAJOR, PHD) September 28 at 7 p.m. Chaldean Manor OCTOBER SENIORS BINGO October 3 at noon, Chaldean Manor CLOTHING DRIVE FOR THE NEEDY October 5,6,7 9am to 3 p.m. - Detroit TEACHING EVERYDAY ENGLISH (HELPFUL WORDS FOR SENIORS) October 11 at noon, Chaldean Manor THE FILE OF LIFE: CREATING A MINI MEDICAL HISTORY CARD FOR YOU AND EMERGENCY PERSONNEL October 17 at 7 p.m. Chaldean Manor ROLLING BLACKOUT AND EMERGENCIES EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (SPEAKER: TBD) October 24 at 1:00 p.m. Chaldean Manor CHILDRENS HALLOWEEN BINGO October 28 at 6:00 p.m. St. Thomas Church Hall COAT DRIVE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES October through December <strong>2005</strong> NOVEMBER HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE EXTRAVAGANZA November 3 at 6 p.m. Shenandoah Country Club SENIORS BINGO November 7 at 1:00 p.m. Chaldean Manor TEACHING EVERYDAY ENGLISH (HELPFUL WORDS FOR SENIORS) November 15, <strong>2005</strong> at Noon Chaldean Manor SENIORS THANKSGIVING DINNER November 17, <strong>2005</strong> at 6 p.m. Chaldean Manor THANKSGIVING DINNER AT ST. ANTHONY NURSING HOME November 19 at 4:00 p.m. Warren, MI RESEARCHING OUR ANCESTORS & DESIGNING A FAMILY TREE November 21 & 28, <strong>2005</strong> at 1:00 p.m. at Chaldean Manor HOLIDAY LIGHTS & THE FESTIVAL OF TREES AND LUNCHEON November <strong>2005</strong> Dearborn, MI DECEMBER SENIORS BINGO December 5 at 1:00 p.m. Chaldean Manor ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT December 1 at 7:00 p.m. Shenandoah WREATH MAKING FOR SENIORS (ARTS & CRAFTS) December 12 at 1:00 p.m. Chaldean Manor SENIORS CHRISTMAS DINNER December 13 at 6 p.m. Chaldean Manor ST. ANTHONY NURSING HOME CHRISTMAS DINNER AND GIVING TREE December 17 at 4:00 p.m. Warren, MI Reservations and Ticket Purchase may be required for certain social events. For further information regarding events call CALC office 248-352-5018
The Bridal Issue <strong>2005</strong> PHOTOGRAPHY BY WILSON SARKIS <strong>FEBRUARY</strong> <strong>2005</strong> CHALDEAN NEWS 17