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Volume 48, Issue 7 March 2018, Canton Connection

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Canton Connection Membership Newsletter

Message from the President

Hope you enjoyed the presentation by Paul Butcher from the Detroit Institute of Arts as much as I did. I find the stories behind the mural and the artist fascinating. We are so fortunate to have a world class museum in our backyard.

We need to start thinking about next year’s board and interest group leaders. Please consid-er joining the planning team. We have an imme-diate need for someone to fill in the secretary role for the March general and board Meeting since Mary D is enjoying time in California. Please see any board member if you can help.

In other news, don’t forget to spread the word about our club Square Dance fundraiser on April 11 and help gather donations for the raffle.

This month we will laugh as local comedian and husband of one of our member, Veena Bahn, en-tertains us at the Canton Newcomers and Neigh-bors Comedy Night. Iqbal Bahn, has entertained crowds all over the US and back home in New Delhi. All members are encouraged to bring a friend. It will be a night of fun and laughter!

Mary Arrasmith, President

THE ENTERTAINER WITH INTERNATIONAL FLAVOR

Bali Bhan

Live, in person at the

CNN Country Club March 7th at 7:30 PM

(Door Opens at 6:30 PM for Group Sign-up & Visit; Business Starts at 7:00 PM Sharp!)

Sunflower Club House


President Mary Arrasmith, 837.0836

[email protected]

Secretary Mary DesOrmeau, 970.379.6640

[email protected]

Treasurer Nada Whitfield-Dunn, 259.9000

[email protected]

Vice President

Lisa Toole, 229.356.8039

[email protected]

Advertising Claudia Gering, 495.1558

[email protected]

Charity Anjali Gamble, 716.7212 [email protected]

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Communications Beth McBain, 545.0549 [email protected]

Hospitality Cindy Koldys, 313.712.1213

[email protected]

Interest Groups Marcia Franz, 207.3718 [email protected]

Membership Nancy Ellenberger, 812.4119

[email protected]

Public Relations Vacant

Sunshine Christy Marchand, 981.9007

[email protected]

Welcoming Nancy Ellenberger, 812.4119

[email protected]

2017/2018 Executive Committee

General Board of Directors

Membership is holding steady at 71. We had several guests at our February meeting. Hopefully they, and the friends we’ve had at past meetings and interest groups, will be encouraged to join our illustrious crew.

March starts our ½ price membership fee. For a mere $12.50 guests can become full-fledged member and save $2.50 to get in the door at our fun-filled “Square Dance” fund-raiser and be part of all the other grand things we have planned between now and August.

Just a reminder to all members to reach out to your friends and neigh-bors and let them know about our upcoming “Square Dance” fund rais-er. The evening promises to be a lot of fun. Flyers are in the back of this newsletter with all the details. (In fact, Betty added both half & full page flyers so you can have one size to give friends and another to hang where ever they will let you!)

One member has already posted our Square Dance poster in their “Next Door.” I encourage you to do the same. If you wish a copy, I can send you the PDF to add to any communication.

Raffles and a silent auction will add to the evening and help to raise funds. A portion goes to our charity, A Journey to Housing, and the bal-ance will put money back in our budget to support things we really en-joy like making beautiful wreaths and those we don’t see like club house rent and liability insurance. Everyone’s assistance in gathering dona-tions is greatly appreciated.

Membership Report

“I may not be the most important person in your life ….I just hope that when you hear my name… you smile and say that’s my FRIEND.”

Friendship

The lucky winners were...Debbie Ritter who won the relaxing Spa package and Marilyn Messina who won the Lover’s basket. We collected $122 for a very good cause. Next month we have the 75/25 raffle. You could win 25% of the booty: Cash for a lucky member and a nice contribution to Journey of Housing.

Anjali Gamble, Charity

Nancy Ellenberger, Membership Chairman


Mom Prom

March 24th, 8 to 11 PM, Fellows Creek Golf

Its Prom time ladies, here at CNN High, and it’s even better than when we were Seniors only a few years ago:

No date is required. No men even allowed!

Dresses free, or should be. Old bridesmaid or prom dress, New Year’s Eve attire or something from Salvation Army are this prom’s formal. There’s even a tackiest dress con-test!

Alcohol will be served in the hall. No sneaking out back. Your entry fee even covers your first two drinks of wine or beer along with the appetiz-ers.

And the cost is only $40. Compare that to what other parents are paying for proms today. And proceeds from this prom benefit LiveLikeMax.*

We will even be getting together at a friend’s house to take our pictures and have a pre-party cocktail before we head to the official event!

Tickets can be bought at www.fellowscreekgolf. com/events/fellows-creek-golf-club-the-mom-prom or at our March 7thmeeting. Be sure to let Lisa Toole at ltoole48187@ yahoo.com know you’ll be attending so she can get you the details for our special pre-prom party.

*LiveLikeMax Foundation’s was started by a mother who lost her son, Max from “Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy,” an en-larged heart. The foundation provides a healthy heart screen to student athletes and works to make them a mandatory part of all high school athletic physicals.

Couples Social

Our February Couples Social was held at World of Beer and was followed by a fun night of La-ser Tag. The competitive spirit showed through once again this month! If you and your guest have not yet tried our Friday night events, we really want to see you. This event is for all, not just couples, so don’t be shy and feel free to bring a friend.

For March, we are heading to Super Bowl in Canton for a night of bowling. Please join us on March 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Our sign-up sheet will be available at our General Meeting or you can email or call us.

Kevin and Lisa Toole 229-356-8039 [email protected]

Vice President Notes

Square Dance For a Cause

We’re doing this for more than us.

A portion of the funds raised will go to:

Journey to Housing

A program that enables the homeless in our suburbs to get back into housing with

the skills to stay there.

Share the Good News

Invite your Friends to Join the Cause & the Fun

We’ll All be Winners

mailto:[email protected]



Bring a Friend & You Both Could Win

FRESH FROM FLORIDA

YOUR VERY OWN BAG OF

Laughy Taffy

At the CNN Comedy Club

Wine, Pop & Table Munchies

Will be There for All of Us to Enjoy!

March 7th 7PM Sunflower Clubhouse

After landing a stand-up comedy gig at New York City's former Laugh Factory in 2008, Iqbal Singh Bahn's friends called him the Sikh world's Jerry Seinfeld. And there are some good reasons: both came from immi-grant families, both made their starts in New York City and both make people laugh. Alt-hough Jerry started his career as a standup comedian fresh out of college, Bahn didn’t put his humor on stage until, at 68, he retired from his career in engineering.

With the stage name Bali Bahn, Veena’s hus-band has made people laugh from New York City to Dallas, Texas; Los Angeles to Washing-ton, DC; from his birthplace in New Delhi, In-dia to regular performances at Joey’s Comedy Club formerly in Livonia.

Bahn uses his Sikh attire, especially his tur-ban, to make audiences laugh, dispel misconcep-tions and break down cul-tural barriers. “I don’t use profanity, and simply do what comes naturally, without hurting anyone’s feelings. My aim is to in-

troduce the audiences to a full-blooded Sikh-American living in America,” says Bahn. (http://balibhan.com)

“Bali” will be joining Veena at our March 7th meeting as we turn the club house into our own Comedy Club. You’ll definitely want to bring a friend to help laugh in Spring.

Some copy borrowed from: Darrell Clem, hometownlife.com

Bali Bahn

TREASURER’S REPORT

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Old Balance $ 5,913.62 Income $ 233.57 Expenses $ 330.63 Ending Balance $ 5,816.56

Charity thus far: $ 835.00

Thank you,

Nada Whitfield-Dunn, Treasurer

Square Dance

Whether you’re a Learner or a Pro …

April 11th will be a night of fun for you and

your girl friends (men invited too!)

A night to dance...A night to play...A night to

do-si-do and to have loads of fun!

Be sure to mark you calendar now!

http://balibhan.com)Hi

http://balibhan.com)Hi

http://www.hometownlife.com/staff/26465/darrell-clem/


INTEREST GROUP LEADERS & CONTACTS

Bunco - Couples

Karen Bronkhorst 734.397.8281 [email protected]

Bunco - Ladies

Lorraine Coles 734.273.4191 [email protected]

Theresa Goodhart 734.233.1226 [email protected]

Bunco-Couples

St. Pat’s Day, Saturday, March 17, at 6:30 PM at the home of Anjali & Jeff Gamble. Anjali will provide entrée, snacks and beverages. Players need to bring a dish to share and $5 for prizes. Please contact Karen if you did-not get to sign up at meeting. She wil be coording the dishes.

Bunco-Ladies

Friday, March 16, at 6:30 PM at the home of Theresa Goodheart. Re-member your $5 and a dish to share.

Donations Needed for Raffle Baskets

Straw Baskets To be filled as Gift Baskets

Square Dance

Dinner Gift Certificates

Hair Care Certificates...Massage...Nails

Movie Night DVD, Popcorn, Candy

Bottle of Booze or liquor for booze basket

The ideas are limitless!

Golf Lover’s Basket balls, tees, certificates

Margaritaville

mixer, lime chips, tequila

Coffee or Tea for a Coffee Lover’s theme

Here are Some Suggestions You May Already Have Around the House or Have a Favorite Business Who can Donate!

One Quick Reminder...

Some groups require a specific number of players and need alternates found if you can’t attend. Please call your interest group leader as soon as possible should an urgent issue require you to cancel.

Donations needed by Wednesday, March 31st

Call Mary @ 837-0836 or Beth @ 459-4424 to arrange pickup

Have donatins available? Please bring to the March 7th Meeting !

Everyone donating — Businesses, Friends & You — will be recognized in our Newsletter and at the Square Dance unless you prefer not. We’ll even include business logos!



Chick Flick

Tuesday, March 20 around 6:30 PM at a Canton theater. Location and movie title will be emailed to those on list. Call Amy if not at meeting.

Couples Social

Friday, March 23, 7:00 PM will join together at Super Bowl located at

45100 Canton Center Road. If you do not have a significant other

please know that you are welcome!

Euchre

Saturday, March 10, 6:30 PM. Location and other details will be shared via e-mail to those who sign up at the meeting or through the leaders. The game requires tables of 4 players each, so contact Claudia to reserve a spot to play. The cost is $10 per person. Please bring one appetizer per person to share.

Happy Hour

Wednesday, March 21 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Hayden’s, 39895 Ford Rd. A great time to get to know each other better and enjoy Hayden’s $3.95 House wines and half-off appetizers.

Lady Bookworms

Wednesday, March 28, 6:30 PM at Biggby Coffee at 44532 Michigan Avenue. "All the Single Ladies" by Dorthea B. Frank is the book for March. It will be available at our Mar. 7th meeting. Books and elec-tronic copies are also available at Canton and Plymouth libraries.

Let’s Do Dinner

Monday, March 26 at 6:30 PM at Outback Steakhouse, 42871 Ford Rd, Canton, MI 48187

Let’s Do Lunch

Monday, March 19, 12:30 PM will be gathering at IHOP, 5946 N. Shel-

don Rd.

Matinee Movie Mavens

Tuesday, March 20 around 1PM at Emagine Theatre unless there is a movie at Canton 7 that is good enough to pass on free popcorn.! Movie title will be emailed to those signed up. Call Darlene to be added.

INTEREST GROUP LEADERS & CONTACTS

Chick Flick

Amy Caragay 734.658.0463 [email protected]

Couples Social

Kevin & Lisa Toole 229-356-8039 [email protected]

Euchre

Claudia Gering, 495.1558 [email protected]

Happy Hour

Julie New 734-557-1688 [email protected]

Lady Bookworms

Beth McBain 734.474.5839 bethmcb.sbcglobal.net

Sharon Lampinen, 734.674.1128 slampnen- [email protected]

Let’s Do Dinner

Cindy Koldys 313.712.1213 [email protected]

Let’s Do Lunch

Clarice Killian 734.748.3227 [email protected]

Mitzie Sparks 313.416.0955 [email protected]

Matinee Movie Mavens

Darlene Denning

734.416.0988

[email protected]


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Couples Bunco

6:30 PM

Euchre

6:30 PM

Ladies Bookworm

6:30 PM

Happy Hour

4:00 PM

Ladies Bunco

6:30 PM

Chick Flick

6:30 PM

Matinee Movie

Mavens 1:00 PM

Lets Do Dinner 6:30 PM

Board Meeting 7:00 PM

Couples Social

7:00 PM

Newcomers & Neighbors

Lets Do Lunch

12:30 PM

General Meeting

Doors open 6:30 PM

Comedy Club

Marilyn Messina

Shelia Miller

Josie Thinel

Mom Prom

8:00 PM

Square Dance Donations Needed by March 28th

contact an officer for pick up:

Marcia 207-3718

Beth 459-4424

Mary 837-0836


Whether you’re a Learner or a Pro – Come join the Fun!

Square Dance

Raffles Silent Auction Lots of Fun for Everyone

Canton Newcomers & Neighbors

A portion of the proceeds go to Journey to Housing

A program that enables the homeless in our suburbs to get back into housing with the skills to stay there.

Richard Maurer, Caller

Wednesday, April 11,2018

Doors open at 6 PM

Dancing begins at 7 PM

$10 Per Person

$7 CNN Member

Plymouth Elks Club

41700 Ann Arbor Rd. E, Plymouth, MI


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