Thurs., Feb. 4

Single Place 7:30 - 9:30pm, Boll Fellowship Hall of First Presbyterian Church, Northville. $5

Fitness for Singles with Heather Musallam

It’s a brand New Year, a New Decade, and as we begin 2010, we welcome Heather Musallam, who is a personal trainer. Several people from Single Place have participated with Heather. Heather is going to talk about fitness exercises for all ages and what we can do to keep ourselves in shape, have a more positive attitude in life and lead a healthier life style. Come and find out what exercises are good for you and ways that you can keep yourself in shape.

 

Sat., Feb. 6

8-12pm Bethany Monthly Dance at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 27202 W. Chicago, (corner of W. Chicago & Inkster Rd.), Redford. Doors open at 7:30pm. The $10 admission includes DJ and refreshments. Call Diane K. for info, 734-261-5716. Classy casual attire please.

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Sun., Feb. 7

Worship & Communion @ 11:00am, First Presbyterian Church, Northville.

 

Sun., Feb. 7

SuperBowl Party at Dave’s Condo in Northville. Party starts at 5:45pm, kick-off at 6:25pm. $5 with a dish to pass, or $10 if empty handed. Dave will be serving pulled pork on a bun. To reserve a spot, call (248.348.5958) or email Dave (dave@mugobeer.com). Limited to the first 20 people to sign up! Two large screen HDTVs!

 

Wed., Feb. 10    

6:30pm Dining Out. Meet at Aubree’s Pizzeria & Tavern on Haggerty Rd. NE corner at 8 Mile (formerly UNO’s Pizza) in the Trader Joe’s Shopping Center across from Meijer’s. Reservations are necessary and can be made simply by calling Grace at 734-464-4029.

 

Thurs., Feb. 11

Single Place 7:30 - 9:30pm, Boll Fellowship Hall of First Presbyterian Church, Northville. $5

Body Language with Deana Dimaggio, MA

Have you ever thought about what your body language has to say about you. When people see you, how do they view you and how do you view them. Are you a person whose body language tells people that you are a type of person who is approachable? Or are you a type of person whose boundaries keep you at a distance? Tonight Single Place welcomes Deanna Dimaggio, who will talk on the secret feelings that people carry with them and how this affects what we have to say to others. Deanna Dimaggio is a Christian Psychologist in private practice in Livonia.

 

Sat., Feb. 13      

7:30pm Dinner & Karaoke. Come to eat, laugh and have fun with friends, even if you do not care to participate. It is good entertainment to watch and listen to others who can (and cannot) sing. Meet at the Starting Gate Grill, 135 N. Center Street in downtown Northville for dinner, followed by karaoke which begins at 9pm. Sign up at Single Place or call Gayle, 734-306-7193, so she can reserve enough tables. All cost on your own.

 

Sun., Feb. 14     

Worship @ 11:00am, First Presbyterian Church, Northville

 

Wed., Feb. 17     

7pm Single Place Council meeting at First Presbyterian Church.

Council members are:

Bruce Bell	Randy Conley	Bill Harvey	Nancy Hawkins
Nancy McDonald	Gayle Quattro	Grace Roberts	Jim Russell
Connie Salvalti	Dave Sutton

 

Thurs., Feb.18

Single Place 7:00 - 9:30pm, Boll Fellowship Hall of First Presbyterian Church, Northville, $5

Light & Lively Dinner & Concert featuring John Leabu

Single Place will be having a great stew dinner that will feature Nancy McDonald’s famous country stew, with potatoes, carrots, rolls and salad. Refreshments will be served. It simply can’t get any better than this. If you are coming for the Light and Lively Dinner, we ask for advance registration and $10 which includes dinner and Single Place. Or you can come to the Single Place Concert only for $5. You may make reservations by purchasing your ticket at Single Place, or you can e-mail erica@firstpresnville.org or by calling FPC office at 248-349-0911.

 

Country Music with John Leabu @ 7:30pm Single Place is pleased to welcome John Leabu, who will be playing Country Music. Bring your cowboy hat and boots. We will hear some of the great country songs from Garth Brooks, John Denver and others plus John will also play some modern contemporary songs.

 

John Leabu has come to Single Place. He was a Disc Jockey for 18 years beginning his radio career at WNIC. Then John spent most of his career in St. Louis where he did the morning show and the afternoon drive. John hosted the Country Music for many years. John works in Communications for a large corporation in Wixom.

Sat., Feb. 20     

6pm Dinner & Play. Meet at the Brass Point Food & Spirits, 24234 Orchard Lake, Farmington Hills for dinner. The play, You Can’t Take It With You by George Kaufman & Moss Hart, is a comedy which has become one of the greatest American plays of all time. A limited number of tickets are available for $20 each, payable in ADVANCE at Single Place. Call Grace for info., 734-464-4029.

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Sun., Feb. 21      

Worship 11:00am, First Presbyterian Church, Northville

 

Thurs., Feb. 25

Single Place 7:30 - 9:30pm, Boll Fellowship Hall of First Presbyterian Church, Northville. $5

Questions for the Opposite Sex with Sandy Baumann

Tonight bring questions that you would like to ask of the opposite sex and drop them in our quiz bowl. The questions have to be the kind that can be ask in front of Jesus. Questions like this: “Why do men always want to date younger women? Do inexpensive dates turn women off? If I don’t kiss her, will she think I’m not attracted to her? What have you found interesting from online dating? These are just a few questions, you can bring questions you would like to ask.

 

Fri/Sat Feb 26/27

Men’s Retreat                                               

Life on the Vine: Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit among Christian Men

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness goodness,

faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions

and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.

-Galatians 5: 22-25

 

Living a life that is nourished by the Spirit of Christ brings us into constant conflict with the values and goals of the culture in which we live. This is a perplexing dilemma for the follower of Jesus Christ who are called to bear the Fruit of the Spirit in a setting that promotes very different values and goals. Based on Paul’s description of the “Fruit of the Spirit” in Galatians 5:16-26, this retreat will focus our attention on how to cultivate the kind of fruit in our life together that reflects the life of our risen Lord. (Two clues: It doesn’t just come naturally, and it is the greatest adventure upon which we can possibly embark in this life!)

 

Robert L. Hunter (Bob) is a pastor, author, counselor and consultant with extensive experience in guiding congregations and leaders in their faith journey. Bob is on the staff of Second Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis.

 

Friday night The Men’s Retreat begins with a great Steak Dinner and Bob’s first presentation. On Saturday, Feb. 27 a Continental Breakfast will be served and also lunch. We will adjourn at 3:00pm.

 

Pre-registration fee is $42; at the door is $48. You may register by calling FPC at 248-349-0911 or e-mail erica@firstpresnville.org.

Sat., Feb. 27      

6:30pm Trivia Night at the Sgt. Romanoski V.F.W. Hall, 28945 Joy Rd., Westland (E. of Middlebelt Rd.). Sign up at Single Place or call Gayle, 734-306-7193, so she can reserve enough tables for this fun and inexpensive evening. There is a $20 charge for each table, (cost split between the 3-4 persons at that table.) This is held in a non-smoking room and you can even bring your own snacks. Cash bar for beverages and each table gets a pizza. See you there.

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Sun., Feb. 28      

Worship 11:00am, First Presbyterian Church, Northville

 

     LOOKING AHEAD TO MARCH & APRIL 2010    

 

Thurs., Mar.4

Single Place 7:30 - 9:30pm, Boll Fellowship Hall of First Presbyterian Church, Northville. $5

Thirty Minutes Changed Forever Pesented by Julie M. Frawley

Julie Frawley, who has written a book, Thirty Minutes, is one woman’s search for answers after surviving a vicious assault in her own home here in Michigan. Julie will talk about being a victim to survivor and the years of healing that grew from her assault. Her story is an uplifting and healing, one from which all people will benefit. Ms. Frawley has the ability and experience to explain to others what she has gone through in the past 20 years. She has found the ability to forgive and can show others the power of forgiveness. Julie Frawley continues to offer insight to other victims of sexual assault. Ms. Frawley is an accomplished speaker, having received the Phoenix Award in 2009 from HAVEN. She has spoken on Public TV and radio, HEAVEN’S C.O.R.E. meetings and staff meetings, police departments, churches and universities.

 

Father John Ricardo, pastor, Our Lady of Good Counsel of Plymouth writes: “While the subject matter is disturbing, I couldn’t put the book down! Julie M. Frawley gives us a privileged glimpse inside the mind and heart of a person who has undergone trauma and is wrestling with those questions that we all feel when evil happens. But the end result is - another privileged glimpse into a person who has been forever changed by the transforming power of forgiveness.”

 

Beth Morrison, President of HAVEN in Pontiac writes. “Julie does an exceptional job in sharing her personal story of victimization and her triumph in overcoming the trauma of sexual assault. I have witnessed her ability to move an audience to tears yet to leave them feeling inspired and hopeful. Julie’s unassuming style and her unselfish sharing of such a personal journey has motivated many people to feel empowered to create change.”

 

Twenty three years ago, Julie Frawley became the victim of vicious (sexual) assault that left her angry, confused and searching for answers. She writes about her recovery and her struggle to forgive. Julie resides in Troy with her husband and three children.

 

Wed., Mar. 10        

Dining Out. Location to be announced.

 

Thurs., Mar.11

Single Place 7:30 - 9:30pm, Boll Fellowship Hall of First Presbyterian Church, Northville. $5

Putting Your House in Order, Managing Risk by Steven Burner, CFP

It is important every year that people take time to evaluate where you are financially and can or should you make some changes so you are able to live a more enjoyable life.

 

Steven Burner is a Certified Financial Planner and a partner in the KMBH Group at UBS Financial Services. As a group - the KMBH Group is 6 members strong, servicing Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio. Our group is guided by 3 principles - dedicated research, great communication and a strong belief in the financial planning process with an emphasis on Retirement Planning, Estate Planning and Insurance/Liability Planning.

 

It is always good to come with questions to help you Put Your House in Order.

 

Please note that Single Place is pleased to sponsor this evening. Any decision that one might decide to make is up to you and Single Place does not endorse any products. We are pleased to have Steven Burner as our guest speaker.

 

Sat. Mar., 13          

6:00pm Northville Downs Race Track for a Buffet Dinner plus ?? For a mere $33 you can enjoy a complete evening of entertainment which includes a delicious all-you-can-eat buffet dinner (tax & tip included) plus a program for the evening events. Drinks are extra. Dinner is served from 6:30 - 9:30pm Other ‘events’ begin at 6:45pm. (Whatever happens at the track stays at the track) ADVANCE PAID reservations by March 6 please. Call Nancy for info, 734-459-7235.

 

Thurs., Mar. 18

Single Place 7:00 - 9:15pm, Boll Fellowship Hall of First Presbyterian Church, Northville.

Post St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Party

$12/person for Dinner AND Sing-A-Long or $5/person for Sing-A-Long with Marianne Murphy

Tonight the Post St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Party will consist of delicious corn beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, rolls, beverage and dessert for $7 (Dinner Only). Come hungry and enjoy the Irish music sing-a-long with Marianne Murphy following dinner. Single Place will provide song sheets. The dinner begins at 7pm. Reservations are necessary and must be made by noon on Tuesday, March 16th. You may purchase your dinner/entertainment ticket for $12 at Single Place on Thursday evenings, by calling First Presbyterian Church, 248-349-0911, weekdays from 9am to 4pm or email erica@firstpresnville.org. ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE HONORED!

 

Sat., Mar. 20

5pm Spring Fling House Party. Nancy H. Has graciously invited Single Place to her home to celebrate our surviving another Michigan winter. Hopefully, the Mother Nature will notice that on the calendar, Spring is officially just a few days away. As usual, you are asked to bring a dish of real food to pass, plus $5 or $10 if coming empty handed. This will be a great time to get yourself out of the winter doldrums and be with friends. Sign up at Single Place or call Nancy H. if you can attend, 313-720-8660. You won’t regret it.