Berrien County Association
for Retired School Personnel
Calendar
· 2007 - 2008
·
August 2007
Monday,
August 13- Executive Board Meeting at 9:30 AM
Region IV Area
Agency on Aging
2900 Lakeview, St.
Joseph, Michigan
September 2007
Tuesday,
September 11 - Luncheon at 12:00 PM
See "Luncheons & Programs" below.
Tuesday,
September 18- Training for Insurance Updates
MARSP
Offices
Lansing,
Michigan
October 2007
Wednesday,
October 3 - The BCARSP hits the road!
Travel by charter
bus to Auburn, Indiana, to
visit the Auburn,
Cord, Duesenberg Museum
and other area
attractions.
For more information about this BCARSP trip
and links to the museum websites click HERE.
Monday,
October 15 - Executive Board Meeting at 9:30 AM
Region IV Area
Agency on Aging
2900 Lakeview, St.
Joseph, Michigan
November 2007
Tuesday,
November 13 - Luncheon at 12:00 PM
See "Luncheons & Programs" below.
January 2008
Monday,
January 14- Executive Board Meeting at 9:30 AM
Region IV Area
Agency on Aging
2900 Lakeview, St.
Joseph, Michigan
March 2008
Monday,
March 10- Executive Board Meeting at 9:30 AM
Region IV Area
Agency on Aging
2900 Lakeview, St.
Joseph, Michigan
April 2008
Tuesday,
April 8 - Luncheon at 12:00 PM
See "Luncheons & Programs" below.
Tuesday,
April 29 - Area 13, 14, 15 & 22 Conference and Annual Business Meeting
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM followed by lunch & optional leadership seminar
LOCATION: The Trestle Stop, 3366 M-40, Hamilton, MI 49419-8546
To register on-line, go to the MARSP home page and select "Events Registration."
May 2008
Monday, May
12 - Executive Board Meeting at 9:30 AM
Region IV Area
Agency on Aging
2900 Lakeview, St.
Joseph, Michigan
June 2008
Tuesday,
June 10 - Luncheon at 12:00 PM
See "Luncheons & Programs" below.
LUNCHEONS & PROGRAMS
Reservation Policies
You will be called
during the ten days preceding each meeting. The reservation you make
may be changed (additions / cancellations) up to 10:00 AM on
Wednesday preceding each luncheon meeting. To make any
changes call Oline Edge at 269-927-4157. If you do not call to
cancel your reservation(s) by the deadline you will be billed for
the cost of the luncheon(s).
To make a reservation by e-mail for the next
luncheon, click on the box below and provide the names of those who will attend.
Tuesday, September 11,
2007
Luncheon at
12:00 PM
Pebblewood Restaurant and Banquet Hall
9794 Jericho Road
Bridgman, Michigan
Program: The Reverend Carl Bassett, "Grace at Ground Zero"
In addition to being pastor at Saint Paul's Lutheran Church in Niles, Michigan, Reverend Bassett is a chaplain for Hines V A Hospital in Chicago and for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He has debriefed hundreds of victims in the Oklahoma City bombing, TWA 800, Waco, Ruby Ridge, the embassy bombing in Nairobi, the Pentagon and World Trade Center on September 11, Kosovo atrocities, and other kidnappings, bank robberies, and homicides. His presentation, "Grace at Ground Zero," presents an eye witness account of the immediate aftermath of 9/11 with over 100 pictures taken at Ground Zero during his 14 days of debriefing.
Menu:
Parmesan Chicken, Giant Shells with Alfredo Sauce, Green Beans with fresh Mushrooms, New
Potatoes with Parsley Butter, Fruit Combo on Lettuce Leaf, Pie (three choices), Coffee or Tea.
Buffet Cost: $10.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Luncheon at
12:00 PM
Chapel Hill United Methodist Church
4071 Naomi Road
Sodus, Michigan
Food Pantry Donation: When you come to lunch on November 13th, please bring non-perishable food items to donate to the Food Pantry for Thanksgiving.
Program: Cindy Frie, Berrien County Genealogical Society, "Doing a Geneology Search" & Don Alsbro, Lest We Forget, "Veterans History Project"
Learn where and how to research in Berrien County for your ancestors. Learn what resources are available to research in Berrien County, even if your ancestors are not from Berrien County. Also, learn resources for researching your WWI and WWII ancestors. The Veterans History Project sponsored by the National Library of Congress will be explained briefly, including the upcoming book Wartime Reflections of SW Michigan Residents, which is being produced by Lest We Forget.
Menu:
Swiss Steak, Cheese Tortellini, Mashed Potatoes with Vegetable Gravy, Raw Vegetable Tray with Dip,
Seven Layer Salad, Green Bean Almandine, Assorted Rolls and Breads, Peach, Cherry,
Apple or Blueberry Cobbler, Coffee and Punch.
Buffet Cost: $10.00
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Luncheon at
12:00 PM
For a map and directions to the April 8th meeting click HERE.
American Legion Ralph Rumbaugh Post 51
403 East Front Street
Buchanan, Michigan
Program: Steve Bornel, Horticulturist at the Fernwood Botanic Garden and Nature Center
Steve Bornel will speak about spring activities at the Fernwood Center
and provide tips for planting your spring garden.
Menu:
Lemon Pepper Roasted Chicken, Alfredo Primavera with Broccoli, Carrots and Cauliflower,
Brown Rice, Peas and Onions, Tossed Green Salad with Dressing, Rolls,
Variety of Pies or Sliced Peaches, Coffee and Tea.
Buffet Cost: $10.00
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Luncheon at
12:00 PM
St. Joseph-Lincoln Senior Center
3271 Lincoln Avenue
Saint Joseph, Michigan
Program: Historian Donna Turtle Ochenryder, "The Railroad Cometh"
Donna, known as the "Unofficial Historian of South County,” was born and raised in Niles, Michigan, and graduated from Niles High School in 1951. Donna, who has catalogued over 13,700 digital photos, does presentations on veterans, the history of the railroad in Berrien County, and historical events in Niles. Her PowerPoint presentation The Railroad Cometh will be about the railroads in Michiana, including the 1848 Michigan Central Railroad, the 1871 Airline, the 1882 Big 4, the 1903 Interurban, and the 1919 MCRR Classification Yards.
Menu:
Menu to be determined.
Buffet Cost: $10.00
Changes may be made
to the scheduled events with or without prior
notice.
