Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel - Berrien County Chapter
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Calendar
 
 
 
 
 
Calendar for 2010 - 2011 not yet available.

August 2009
 
Monday, August 10- Executive Board Meeting at 9:30 AM
Region IV Area Agency on Aging
2900 Lakeview, Saint Joseph, Michigan
 
 
 
September 2009
 
Tuesday, September 14- Luncheon at 12:00 PM
See "Luncheons & Programs" below.
 
 
October 2009
 
Monday, October 12 - Executive Board Meeting at 9:30 AM
Region IV Area Agency on Aging
2900 Lakeview, Saint Joseph, Michigan
 
Tuesday, October 13 - Fernwood Luncheon and Tour at 12:00 PM
See "Luncheons & Programs" below.
 
November 2009
 
Tuesday, November 10 - Luncheon at 12:00 PM
See "Luncheons & Programs" below.
 
December 2009
 
Friday, December 11 - Holiday Coffee from 2:00 to 4:00 PM
In the Activities Room of the Saint Joseph/Lincoln Senior Center
3271 Lincoln Avenue, Saint Joseph, Michigan
 
January 2010
 
Monday, January 11 - Executive Board Meeting at 9:30 AM
Region IV Area Agency on Aging
2900 Lakeview, Saint Joseph, Michigan
 
February 2010
 
Tuesday, February 9 - Dessert at 1:00 PM
See "Luncheons & Programs" below.
 
March 2010 
Monday, March 8 - Executive Board Meeting at 9:30 AM
Region IV Area Agency on Aging
2900 Lakeview, Saint Joseph, Michigan
 
April 2010
 
Tuesday, April 20 - MARSP Annual Meeting DVD Presentation followed by
lunch and MARSP-BCC Business Meeting.
Begins at 11:00 AM; ends at 2:00 PM
See "Luncheons & Programs" below.
 
 
May 2010
 
Tuesday, May 11 (note the new date) - Executive Board Meeting at 9:30 AM
Region IV Area Agency on Aging
2900 Lakeview, Saint Joseph, Michigan
 
June 2011
 
Tuesday, June 14 - 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 June 8, 2010, meeting, click on the box below and provide the names of those who will attend.
 
 
 
 
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Luncheon at 12:00 PM
 
Pebblewood Restaurant and Banquet Hall
9794 Jericho Road
Bridgman, Michigan 49106-9740
 
Program: "Therapy Dogs in Hospice" presented by Florence Wolfanger, Michael Turner, and Cindy Briley. The use of therapy dogs in hospice was started in 2008 and is a unique way to provide therapy. Florence Wolfanger is a MARSP-BCC member and the owner of two dogs in the therapy program—Bailey, a cocker spaniel, and Tiger, a sheltie. (The dogs will be present.) Michael Turner is the owner of The Dog House in Stevensville. Cindy Briley, of Lakeland Regional Healthcare, is head of the Therapy Dogs in Hospice program.
 
Menu: Parmesan Chicken, Lasagna with Roasted Vegetables, Caribbean Blend Vegetables, Red Potatoes with Parsley Butter, Fruit Combo on Lettuce Leaf, Fresh-Baked Parisian Bread, Butter, Caramel Apple Pie, Cherry Pie, and Lemon Crunch Pie, Coffee and Tea.
 
Buffet Cost: $12.00
 
 
 
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Fernwood Botanical Garden Lunch and Tour at 12:00 PM
This is a MARSP-BCC special event. No business meeting will be held.
 
Fernwood Botanical Garden
13988 Rangeline Road
Niles, Michigan 49120
 
Lunch Menu: Cold Cut Buffet of Ham and Turkey, Fruit and Pasta Salad, Soup, Chips, Beverage and Dessert.
 
Tour: The Fernwood tour will feature the new garden train that runs on 510 feet of track around a 50 square foot area with four levels ranging from seven feet down to the eye level of small children.
 
Lunch and Tour Cost: $15.00
 
Reservations: Reservations must be confirmed by Monday, October 5th by calling Oline Edge at (269) 927-4157.
 
 
 
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Luncheon at 12:00 PM
 
Chapel Hill United Methodist Church
4071 Naomi Road (corner of Hillandale Road and Naomi Road)
Sodus, Michigan 49126-9768
 
 
Program: Tribute to the Veterans. The program will feature Vietnam veterans who are presenting the "Lest We Forget Vietnam War" this fall at Lake Michigan College. Veterans are encouraged to wear their uniform.
 
Menu: Swiss Steak, Vegetarian Meat loaf, Potatoe Casserole, Vegetable Relish Tray with Dip, Rolls and Butter, Beverages and Assorted Desserts.
 
Buffet Cost: $12.00
 
 
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Dessert and Coffee 1:00 PM (Reservations are not needed.)
 
Sarett Nature Center
2300 N Benton Center Road
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022-9704
 
Program: Chuck Nelson, "Madagascar." Chuck Nelson's presentation will include a tour the of the Nature Center and the new tree walk.
 
Menu: Dessert and coffee.
 
Dessert and Coffee Cost: $5.00
 
DIRECTIONS: From I-196 Exit 1, take Red Arrow Highway west to North Benton Center Road. Take Benton Center Road north to Sarett Nature Center. For a map with the location of the Sarett Nature Center indicated by the star, click HERE.
 
 
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 (Not the usual second Tuesday!)
MARSP Annual Meeting (11:00 A.M.)
Lunch (12:00 P.M.)
MARSP-BCC Business Meeting (1:00 to 2:00 P.M.)
 
Stevensville United Methodist Church
5506 Ridge Road
Stevensville, Michigan 49127-1025
 
Program: MARSP Annual Meeting with DVD Presentation and MARSP-BCC Business Meeting
The presenters have not yet been confirmed and the program is still being planned.
 
Menu: Vegetarian Pasta, Potato and Broccoli Casserole, Cole Slaw, Fresh Vegetable Platter and Dill Dip, Rolls and Butter, Apple, Peach Crisp, Pineapple Angel Food Cake, Fresh Fruit, and Coffee, Tea, and Lemonade.
 
Cost: $12.00.
 
 
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Luncheon at 12:00 PM
 
Saint Joseph-Lincoln Senior Center
3271 Lincoln Avenue
Saint Joseph, Michigan 49085-3520
 
Program: Veterans Traveling Tribute. The program details have not yet been determined.
 
Menu: Chicken & Ham, Vegetable Lasagna, Au Gratin Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Dinner Rolls, Butter, Veggie Tray and Dip, Dessert, and Coffee. 
 
Buffet Cost: $12.00
 
Changes may be made to the scheduled events with or without prior notice.