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September 2010


Christmas in September

September 4, 2010, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Demonstration of Crafting. Table Donations: $35.00 1st come 1st serve
Location:Bethel Church of the Apostolic Faith
3381 Mack Avenue
Detroit, MI 48207
Contact:Sis. Fisher, (313) 384-8807
or N/A


Michelle Colombo's 3rd annual Harvest Bingo

September 7, 2010, 10:00 am
We are going to kick off our September
Location:SOC
17150 Waterloo, Suite 300
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
Contact:Sharon Maier, (313) 882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com


RCOC 2010 Welness Health Fair

September 8, 2010, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Provide Health Awareness, resource sharing & self-awarenes practices that will foster wellness behavior changes.
Location:Road Commission for Oakland County
31001 Lasher Rad
Beverly Hills, MI 48025
Contact:Donna K. Cianciolo, (248) 645-2000, ext 2260
or dciancioli@rcoc.org


Michigan Kinship Care Conference & Grandfamily Reunion

September 8, 2010, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm
Michigan Kinship Care Conference & Grandfamily Reunion
Location:Greater Grace Temple
23500 W. Seven Mile Road
Detroit, MI 4219
Contact:Veronica Padmos, (313) 446-4444 ext 5828
or padmosv@daaa1a.org


Michigan Kinship Care Conference & Grandfamily Reunion

September 9, 2010, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm
Michigan Kinship Care Conference & Grandfamily Reunion
Location:Greater Grace Temple
23500 W. Seven Mile Road
Detroit, MI 48219
Contact:Veronica Padmos, (313) 446-4444 ext 5828
or padmosv@daaa1a.org


Senior Variety Show

September 9, 2010, 9:00 am
This year's show is a tribute to the music and performers that have entertained our military troops for over sixty years. Come celebrate your favorite USO entertainers of the past. Don't miss the opportunity to reminisce and celebrate the memories of thee USO. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.
Location:SOC
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Contact:Sharon Maier, (313) 882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com


RCOC 2010 Wellness Health Fair

September 10, 2010, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Provide Health Awareness, resource sharing & self-awarenes practices that will foster wellness behavior changes.
Location:Road Commission
2420 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
Contact:Donna K. Cinciolo, (248) 645-2000, ext 2260
or dcinciolo@rcoc.org


NSO’s 5K Detroit RiverRun & Walk

September 11, 2010, 7:00 am to 11:00 am
NSO’s 5K Detroit RiverRun & Walk
Location:Rivard Plaza Detroit RiverWalk
Rivard Plaza
Detroit, MI 48226
Contact:Denise A. Figurski, (313) 961-4890
or dfigurski@nso-mi.org


100 Black Men of Greater Detroit, Inc.

September 11, 2010, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Three Mile Walk, Health screening, blood pressure, gulcose, PSA Test and much more.
Location:Belle Isle Casino
N/A
Detroit, MI N.A
Contact:N/A, N/A
or www.100blackmendetroit.org


The Power of Flowers Bingo

September 14, 2010, 10:00 am
Flowers brighten a room and our spirits. Bingo winners will be taking home beautiful fresh flower arrangements.
Location:SOC
17150 Waterloo, Suite 300
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
Contact:Sharon Maier, (313) 882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com


Northville Farmers' Market and Riffles Home-style Restaurant

September 16, 2010, 9:15 am
Spend a late summer day in Northville with your SOC friends! We'll go to the Farmers' Market and then on to lunch at Riffles Homestyle Restaurant where you'll have a choice of: Italian Beef Sandwich, Thanksgiving Sandwich or Portabella Mushroom Melt. All lunches include a choice of non-alcoholic beverage and dessert planned especially for us by the owner, Bill Riffle. This trip always sells out fast.
Location:SOC
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Contact:Sharon Maier, (313) 882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com


Congressional Conversation Hour

September 17, 2010, 11:30 am
Join us for lunch. Then come and meet Jackie Kalogerakos, representative of Carolyn Kilpatrick - Michigan 13th District, United States House of Representatives who will be helping you with constituent issues in Federal government agencies such as social security, veterans, immigration, passports, visas, postal issues and Medicare. Also learn about the Congresswoman's work in Washington as it relates to Michigan and its residents.
Location:SOC
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Contact:Sharon Maier, (313) 882-9600
or soc-director@yahoo.com


Congressional Conversation Hour

September 17, 2010, 11:30 am
Join us for lunch. Then come and meet Jackie Kalogerakos, representative of Carolyn Kilpatrick - Michigan 13th District, United States House of Representatives who will be helping you with constituent issues in Federal government agencies such as social security, veterans, immigration, passports, visas, postal issues and Medicare. Also learn about the Congresswoman's work in Washington as it relates to Michigan and its residents.
Location:SOC
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Contact:Sharon Maier, (313) 882-9600
or soc-director@yahoo.com


Fourth Annual “Extravaganza Luncheon for Seniors” To get Dressy

September 17, 2010, 11:00 am to 1:30 pm
To Get Dressy Luncheon. Given by: Caregivers Ministry Network
Location:Corinthian Baptist Church
1725 Caniff Street
Hamtramck, MI 48212
Contact:Patricia Simpson, (313) 866-1443
or N/A


2nd

September 18, 2010, 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
September is Sickle Cell Awareness month. Hustle For Sickle Cell.
Location:BOLL FAMILY YMCA
1401 Broadway
Detroit, MI 48226
Contact:Sickle Cell Disease Association of America-Detroit Chapter, (313) 864-4406
or N/A


Grandmont Arts & Craft Fair “Pride of Community on Canvas”

September 19, 2010, 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Grandmont Arts & Craft Fair
Location:Fair Site: Ramsay Park,
East of Southfield Freeway (M-39) North if Schoolcraft Gateway to Grand River
Detroit, MI 48227
Contact:N/A, (313) 273-7914
or N/A


Legislative Update - State Representative Tim Bledsoe

September 20, 2010, 11:30 am
Find out what's going on in Lansing. Join us for lunch and then State Representative Tim Bledsoe will give us an update about current legislation at the State Capitol.
Location:SOC
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Contact:Sharon Maier, (313) 882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com


Detroit Rescue Mission Ministers (DRMM)

September 22, 2010, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Newly Unemployed,Recently deserted by the
Location:Community Action Proverty Simulation
138 Stimson Street
Detroit, MI 48213
Contact:Karen Kafantaris, 1-877-924-8044
or Kkafantarisa@aarp.org


Evie's Tamales

September 23, 2010, 11:00 am
Our Simply Lunch destination for September is at the popular Evie's Tamales. Choose from: Chimichangas(Beef or Chicken), Burritos(Chunky Beef or Chicken), or Chicken Milanesa. All meals are served with rice and beans. Everyone gets a choice of non-alcoholic beverage. After lunch there will be time to stroll over to Mexicantown Bakery.
Location:SOC
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Contact:Sharon Maier, (313) 882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com


Prostate Cancer Treatment

September 23, 2010, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Speakers & topics: Michael Cher, M.D., Ulka Vaishampayan, M.D. & Jordan Maier, M.D.
Location:Karmanos Cancer Center in Farmington Hills
31995 Northwestern Hwy.
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Contact:N.A, 1 800-KARMANOS
or KarmanosFHevent@karmanos.org


Goal of the Walk and Resource Fair

September 25, 2010, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
City of Detroit Department of Human Services Child Development Division Head Start Awareness 5k Walk and Resource Fair
Location:Belle Isle Casino
N/A
Detroit, MI
Contact:Wendy Dunson, 313-887-1083
or dunsonw@detroitmi.gov


Ask Dr. Gill and Blood Pressure Check

September 27, 2010, 11:30 am
Dr. Gill will join us, take your blood pressure and answer any medical questions you may have, in a group presentation. Free medical advice...can you beat that?
Location:SOC
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Contact:Sharon Maier, (313) 882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo,com


Big Rock Chop House and Shopping in Downtown Birmingham

September 30, 2010, 9:30 am
Join us for lunch at the most requested location by our friends and trip regulars. Big Rock Chop House is located in Birmingham's historic train station. There will be time to stroll along the streets of Birmingham to shop. Cost of lunch is on your own. Menu prices range from $8.00 to $25.00 plus beverage, dessert and gratuity.
Location:SOC
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Contact:Sharon Maier, (313) 882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com


October 2010


Urinary Incontinence

October 13, 2010, 11:30 am
Many women leak small amounts of urine from time to time. When leakage of urine becomes frequent or severe enough to become a social or hygiene problem, it is called urinary incontinence. It affects 15-30% of women older than 60 years. Some women have the false belief that urinary incontinence is a normal part of aging and that nothing can be done to correct it. However urinary incontinence often can be treated
Location:SOC
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Contact:Sharon Maier, (313) 882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com


West Side Story

October 13, 2010, 11:45 am
The story of Romeo and Juliet is transported to the turbulent streets of New York City in the 1950s. Star crossed lovers are caught between rival street gangs.
Location:SOC
17150 Waterloo, Suite 300
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Contact:Sharon Maier, (313) 882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com


Pegasus Just Church

October 14, 2010, 11:30 am
For more than two decades, Pegasus has set the standard with their unforgettable Greek dining experience. Repeatedly named the best Greek restaurant in metro Detroit, family owned Pegasus offers traditional Greek cuisine in a fun casual atmosphere. Now open in St. Clair Shores, come enjoy an afternoon with your friends. Cost of lunch is on your own. Prices range from $8.00 to $25.00 plus beverage, dessert, and gratuity.
Location:SOC
17150 Waterloo, Suite 300
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Contact:Sharon Maier, (313) 882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com


Congressional Conversation Hour

October 15, 2010, 11:30 am
Join us for lunch. Then come and meet Jackie Kalogerakos, representative of Carolyn Kilpatrick - Michigan 13th District, United States House of Representatives who will be helping you with constituent issues in Federal government agencies such as social security, veterans, immigration, passports, visas, postal issues and Medicare. Also learn about the Congresswoman's work in Washington as it relates to Michigan and its residents.
Location:SOC
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Contact:Sharon maier, (313) 882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com


Protecting Personal Information and Finances

October 20, 2010, 11:30 am
Join us for a very important presentation which will cover how to simplify your bill payments, cost saving ideas, how to remove yourself from lists and how to retain documents. Also learn all about credit reports and scores and Web sites that will help you stay protected.
Location:SOC
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Contact:Sharon Maier, (313) 882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com


Free Benefits Workshop

October 20, 2010, 11:30 am
Do you have questions about the devastating costs of living, whether you're entitled to apply for Medicaid, or if your estate is protected should something happen to you or your loved one? Are you a veteran or the surviving spouse that may be entitled to an additional $23,000 tax free income per year? Simasko Law Office will be hosting a FREE senior benefits workshop. With proper planning, we can show you how to protect your life savings and obtain the benefits you deserve.
Location:SOC
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Contact:Sharon Maier, (313) 882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com


Dracula Theatre-Meal Package

October 20, 2010, 11:00 am
The famous vampire story that haunts our hearts comes alive in a new musical form. Lunch at Kruse & Muer includes Raspberry Chicken Salad, Baltimore Crabmelt Sandwich, Hawaiian Grilled Chicken, All lunches include home-baked bread, chowder or coleslaw, coffee or tea and a hot fudge sundae.
Location:SOC
17150 Waterloo, Suite 300
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Contact:Sharon Maier, (313) 882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com


Ask Dr. Gill and Blood Pressure Check

October 25, 2010, 11:30 am
Dr. Gill will join us, take your blood pressure and answer any medical questions you may have, in a group presentation. Free medical advice...can you beat that?
Location:SOC
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Contact:Sharon Maier, (313) 882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com