CROSSROADS SINGLES

Membership: 835-1871

MAY-JUNE 2008

 

 

 

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MISSION STATEMENT

Crossroads is a Catholic Community of Single adults, forty years
and older, seeking diversified spiritual and social needs and
blessings.  We welcome people of all faiths, The members of the
Crossroads Steering Committee attest to the fact that they respect
and uphold the spiritual, moral and ethical teachings of the Catholic
Church, including respect for life.


CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Friday, May 16 - 8:30 pm - "Swing Into Spring" Dance at the Hearthstone Manor $6

 

Saturday, May 17 - 5:30 pm - Potluck at St. Catherine of Siena

 

Sunday, May 18 - 12 noon - Brunch Buffet & Entertainment at Leonard Post Lounge

 

Sunday, May 25 - 12 noon - Brunch Buffet at the Grapevine Restaurant - Niagara Falls Blvd.

 

Sunday, May 25 - 6:30 pm - Cards/Games at St. Mary's on the Lake - Hamburg

 

Thursday, May 29 - 1 pm - Ultimate Road Trip - Zhangs  on Union Rd.

 

***********NO CARDS AT ST. JOHN VIANNEY IN JUNE**********

 

Sunday, June 1 - 10 am - Ultimate Road Trip - Breakfast at Pappas Restaurant, Orchrd Park

       Following the breakfast, join us  at St. Catherine of Siena from 1-9 pm for Games Only Day & Evening

                      

Tuesday, June 3 - 7:15 pm - General Meeting at Infant of Prague--Pizza served following meeting

 

Wednesday, June 11 - 4:30 pm - Happy Hour at Magruders Restaurant, Broadway in Depew

 

Saturday, June 14 -  12 noon - Lunch at Chef's Restaurant    291 Seneca St.

 

Saturday, June 14 - 5:30 pm - Potluck at St. Catherine of Siena, West Seneca

 

Sunday, June 15 - 6:30 pm - Cards/Games at Infant of Prague

 

Tuesday, June 17 - 5:15 pm - Irish Nite at the Bison's Baseball Game

 

Sunday, June 29 - 6:30 pm - Cards/Games at St. Mary's on the Lake, Hamburg

 

NOTE:  We regret that the High Society Tea scheduled for June 1st at St. Catherine of

Siena is cancelled until a future date, due to unforeseen circumstances.  Watch your Newsletter!

 

 

 

 

HIT THE ROAD JACKS-----AND JILLS!!!!!!
Our upcoming Ultimate Roadtrip will
stop for lunch  in Cheektowaga.
Zhangs Buffet
Chinese-American Cuisine
3525 Union Road (near Walden).
Phone:686-9388
Thursday, May 29, 2008
1:00pm  $6.49
Call Gail 636-1135 or just  stop in and join us!!!!!
 
"Games Only" Day and evening  Party
Sunday, June 1, 2008
St. Catherine of Siena
4920Seneca St. W. Seneca, NY 14224
Phone 675-0531
1:00pm-9:00pm $1.00 Admission
Bring snacks and beverages to share.
Stop in for the afternoon, evening, or the
entire day. Bring friends, bring favorite
games, spend some fun time together.
Contact: Gail 636-1135 if interested in attending.
 
Ultimate Roadtrip Wakes up in West Seneca.
Gather for breakfast at Pappas Restaurant,
1780 Orchard Park Road,(corner of Michel)
Phone 675-2440
Sunday, June 1, 2008  10:00 am.
Eat and chat and then follow us
over to St. Catherine's for "Game Day"
Contact Gail 636-1135 if interested.
 
(Check  your Current Newsletter for full details of the above events)


NEW IDEAS: 

We have people in Crossroads who are enthusiastic about the following activities:

airplanes, boating, cars, trains, archery, ATVing, biking trips, fishing, kite-flying, putt-putt

and more.  If you are interested in any of the above, or if you have a talent to share, call

Ron 894-5953 or Gail 636-1135 with your thoughts as soon as possible. 

We will then proceed to advertise in the next Newsletter.


CROSSROADS COMING EVENTS

July   -     Annual Summer Picnic - date, etc. -  TBA


Crossroads has a NO REFUND POLICY approved by the membership last year. 
In the event you have paid for an event and cannot attend,  please try to get
someone to take your place because a refund cannot be given.

Happy Hours - Our new motto is "A Dollar and a Drink". 
This means we are signing in and giving a $1 tip to the service workers
at our host restaurant for treating us so well.


 

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BISON BASEBALL GAME At Dunn Tire Park in Buffalo

Irish Night - Tuesday, June 17th against the Durham Bulls.  Game starts at 7:05 pm.  Join us at the tent party at 5:15 pm for something to eat at your own expense.  Game price is only $7 payable to Crossroads.   Mail by June 1 to: PO Box 462, Lancaster, NY 14086.

Italian Night - Tuesday, July 22nd - 7:05 pm against the Norfolk Tides.  Mail check for $7 by July 5th to above address.

Polish Night - Tuesday, August 5th - 7:05 pm - against the Indianapolis Indians.  Mail chedk for $7 by July 15 to above address.

Enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you want your tickets mailed to you.  If you have any questions, call Barbara at 685-2818.

 

CONTINUING EVENTS

BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS BY CAROL -

Classes every Thursday night at St. Patrick's Church, Dick Rd.

and George Urban Blvd.  All Crossroads members are invited

to participate.  Classes - 7:30 p.m. for beginners and 8:30 p.m.

for intermediates.  Cost is $7 per night.  First 2 lessons are free

for Crossroads members.  There is no long-term commitment; you simply pay

when you come.  Each lesson begins with the foxtrot.  Other dances include

Waltz, Rumba, Tango, Mambo and Cha-Cha. 

This is not a Crossroads event.

 

BREAKFAST CLUB - Every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. at

Alice's Kitchen, 3122 Sheridan Drive. Amherst and at various  

restaurants during the month.  Watch your Newsletter.. 

Call Donna at 834-6369.  (or click on "contact us" above)

 

 

 

GOLF  
A group of members are getting together to prepare for the upcoming

golf season.  Let's organize a meeting date and time to "hit a bucket of balls"

and socialize at Paddock of Wehrle Golf Domes!  Call Gail 636-1135/

 

 

 

SKIING ENTHUSIASTS

Join Paul A. for cross-country of downhill skiing this winter.

Beginners welcome.  Call him at 631-1176 if interested.

 

POTLUCK DINNERS - ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA CHURCH

Potlucks are changed to the 2nd Saturday of every month at

St. Catherine's.  Our volunteers will take alternate turns with

their hosting dates.  Check the calendar.

 

 

SUNSHINE CLUB Call Waudell at 835-1871 to have a
sympathy
or get-well card sent to Crossroads’ members.  She,
in turn, will inform
board members.  In the event you learn of
the death of any member,
please call someone on the Board of
Directors and a representative will
 attend the wake

 

 

 

VOLLEYBALL -

Sunday afternoons at St. Amelia's Church.  2-4 pm and
Wednesday evenings at St. Benedict's Church 8:30-10:30 pm

All skill levels are welcome. 

Call Adam 773-2798


SPIRITUAL BOUQUET    MARCH/APRIL 2008

Spiritual Bouquet  

SATURDAY, May 31, 9:30am – 12:30pm Magnificat Breakfast For Women  at Creekside Banquet facility,  2669 Union Rd.   Cheektowaga .  Dawn Curazzato will give a talk.  Join your fellow women in a beautiful, faith filled morning of prayer, singing and inspiration Please mail your $15 check (written to MAGNIFICAT BUFFALO)  by May 24, 2008 to: Gloria Doeing 289 Walnut Street, East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 652-4301

Thank You for your support,
Ellen Stanford, Director of Buffalo Campaign 
email: Buff40DFL@roadrunner.com
Website:    40Daysforlife.com/buffalo

 


WEBSITES

 
Check out WNY's online magazine - I think you will like it. 
 
 
Western New York Heritage Press
 
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NIAGARA THEATER
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STUDIO ARENA THEATER
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