March 1st - it must be that Spring is just around the corner?!  The Social Committee has been busy planning to keep us occupied so we won't notice the historical winter weather, so please review the following dates and notes.  Hopefully, the next time I post, we will be well on the way through the Spring thaw!
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Beef 'n Beer

Save the date for a fun evening!

 Saturday March 29, 2014

6:00 p.m. at Vistas Clubhouse

        

$10 per person (non-refundable after 3/19/2014 

Deadline for reservations is 3/19/14. 

Call Christine Meath for reservations 248.880.9201

MENU

Cheese and Crackers

French Dip Sandwich

Coleslaw   Pickles   Chips

Dessert

Beer  Wine  Pop  Water  Coffee

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

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The Coffee Social in February again had a wonderful attendance - a big thanks to the group efforts of the Social Committee! New members are always welcomed, so don't hesitate to reach out to me if you'd like to join in.

Future activities that are being reviewed:

< Wine Tasting Party

< Floral Arrangement Workshop Luncheon

< Association Potluck Picnic

< Game Night

If you have any ideas for activities and would  like to get involved, please send me an email and I will connect you with the right people. (christinemeath@gmail.com)

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The Sunshine Committee will be holding a meetings on Monday, March 17.  There will be two times to attend if you are interested;  11:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the clubhouse.

While the group certainly is social, we would like to determine how to best support our association when a need arises, without infringing.. . .

*Should Sunshine Committee remain the name of this Circle?

* Send cards, flowers for get well purposes or to celebrate milestones? 

* Support our neighbors spiritually, if desired, and again without infringing.

*Should we participate in activities that support needs outside of our Association?

Some things are automatic, that we all do individually - send cards for illness/ births/ deaths, check on neighbors when the winter weather is subzero forever, offer food when a death occurs, bring in neighbors mail or recycle containers when its snowy or icy, or just share a cup of coffee. Should we expand on this as a community? A friendship circle that helps each other if there is no family nearby or if its just a need for a quick run to CVS? How do we learn of a need?  Cards are sent, newcomers are greeted - but its challenging to know when people move in - information sharing is the key.

By sharing some ideas and information we can come up with an outline for a fresh  beginning.

Light refreshments will be served. Please feel free to contact me with questions. christinemeath@gmail.com  

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Just a couple more special items that may be of interest:

There is a lot going on at Cherry Hill Village Theatre the month of March - from plays to the Detroit Symphony, to Death at Dinner Mystery Theatre, to entertainment you can take the kids or grandkids to!  Too numerous to mention, so I've provided the link below in case you want to check anything out.

http://www.cantonvillagetheater.org/

< Canton Sr Center Paczki Day Mar 4 - contact the Sr Center at 734-394-5485 to reserve your Paczki!

< St Patrick's Day luncheon -  

St. Pat's Party
Wednesday, March 12
12:30 to 3:30 pm
Summit on the Park Maple and Oak Rooms

Area older adults are welcome to lunch -- featuring corned beef and cabbage, roast beef, potatoes, and dessert -- and a performance by Dan the Band. Tickets: http://bit.ly/1gAcyqj

< The next Farmer's Market is March 9th, from 10:00 - 2:00 in the Summit of the Park Banquet Lobby

< Canton Library is hosting a free paper shredding (up to 4 boxes) at the library parking lot on Tuesday, March 4th from 9:00 - 3:00.

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Stay warm & cozy!