CROSSROADS SINGLES

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.

If you are over 40 and single, you have the opportunity to improve your social life with Crossroads Singles.  Crossroads targets the social and spiritual needs of divorced, single or widowed Catholics, although non-Catholics are welcome.  We are not a Catholic dating service - if a hookup happens, it's great, but that's not what our people are looking for.  They are at a crossroads in their lives, they are comfortable with who they are, many have raised their families, and now would like to find people with common ground.  There are many diversified activities conducted by team members who volunteer their services, held at many of the participating Catholic churches around Buffalo.  The organization, at it's inception in November, 1996, had over 1,000 members.  We know it is hard to find interesting things to do in a couples' world, so this would help to meet the needs of the heart, mind and spirit. 

For a complimentary newsletter, just call 835-1871

Sunday, November 8 - 6:30 pm - Variety Night at Infant of Prague

Wednesday, November 11 - 4:30 pm - Happy Hour at Macaroon's Nite Club

Thursday, November 12 - 6 pm - Dinner Theater at Desiderio's Restaurant
     The show is "Suitehearts" a gag-filled comedy

Saturday, November 14 - 6 pm - Potluck at Blessed John XXIII

Saturday, November 21 - 10:30 am - Breakfast at the Family Tree on Bailey Ave.

Saturday, November 21 - 6:30 pm - Tonawanda Card Nite at Blessed Sacrament Church Hall

Sunday, November 22 - 6:30 pm - Cards/Games - St. Mary's of the Lake

Thursday, November 26 - 4:30 pm - THANKSGIVING DINNER AT THE POLISH VILLA

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Thursday, December 3 - 4:30 pm - Happy Hour at Ilio DiPalo's

Friday, December 4 - 12:30 pm - Lunch at the Olive Garden on Maple Road

Saturday, December 5 - 6 pm - Cards/Games at St. John Vianney

Sunday, December 6 - 6 pm - ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY AT SALVATORE'S ITALIAN GARDENS

Tuesday, December 8 - 7:15 pm - General Meeting at Infant of Prague.  ANNUAL ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD. 
                          Pizza will be served following the meeting.  Meeting is open to everyone.  Bring a friend!

Friday, December 11 - 10:30 am - Christmas Concert at Kleinhans Music Hall,
                         followed by lunch at Pano's Restaurant on Elmwood Avenue

Saturday, December 12 - 6 pm - Potluck at Blessed John XXIII - A SURPRISE HOLIDAY DINNER

Sunday, December 13 - 6:30 pm - Variety Night at Infant of Prague - A Christmas Celebration -
                         Pizza, wings and an old fashioned sing-along

Wednesday, December 16 - 6 pm - Dining Out Club at Harry's Harbour Place

Saturday, December 19 - 6:30 pm - Tonawanda Card Night at Blessed Sacrament Church Hall

Sunday, December 27 - 6:30 pm - Cards/Games at St. Mary's of the Lake
              

If you would like to become a member of Crossroads, call 835-1871.
You will receive the first Newsletter free which will 
include a membership form.

Singles Dance at Hearthstone Manor, 333 Dick Road
Friday, November 6 - 8:30 pm - Richie Marlowe Trio featuring Dave Schiavone and Carl Barone.
          Continuous music with a DJ between sets.  Your host, Joe B  668-9237

Free Movies at Shea's Buffalo - Take a step back in time.
Sunday, November 15 - 2 pm - "Hook"
Sunday, December 13 - 2 pm - "Miracle on 34th Street"
Sunday, January 24 - 2 pm - "Charlie Chaplin in the Circus"
Sunday, February 21 - 2 pm - "Shrek"
Movies subject to change.  Tickets available at Wegmans or
Shea's box office 2 weeks prior to showing on first come basis.....

Pre-Valentine Dance - January 30, 2010.  A benefit event for the Lancaster Opera House.
Music by Rare Vintage from 8 to 11 pm.  It will be held at Holy Mother of the Rosary Church,
parish center.  Cash bar - snacks provided.   684-2578

Friday, November 6 - Rob's Comedy Playhouse - 1340 North Forest Road, corner of Maple.
7 pm - - $25 includes 2 cocktails and the comedy show

Meat Raffle - St. John Vianney, Southwestern Blvd.  -  Saturday, November 7 - 6 pm
$5 includes roast beef sandwich and beverage.  All are welcome.

Foothills Trail Club - If you are interested in hiking around Erie County (in all four seasons)

with a great bunch of people, call Barbara M. 627-3878 for information on Foothills.

Trip to Germany – September 10-20, 2010

Group Package $4,499 per person. 

Call Dan Drejas at 681-6167 for details

At the October 6, 2009 Crossroads Meeting, the membership voted to adopt the following policy regarding leadership:

The Steering Committee shall consist of:

President (2 year term)
Vice-President (1 year term)
Treasurer (2 year term)
Secretary (1 year term)
3 Board Members (1 year terms)

Elections are to be held annually at the December meeting.  Each candidate must be a member in good standing and be nominated by another member in the form of a motion, and motion is to be seconded.  If more than one candidate for each office, ballots will be cast.  All nominees must be present at the December meeting.  No absentee voting.

If you are a member of Crossroads and have not been participating in meetings, please make every effort to attend on December 8th.  This is your opportunity to have a voice.  If you care to be a candidate, make it known at the meeting and someone will be able to nominate you.  Think about serving...you will enjoy your membership so much more!  We only have six meetings a year and you will not be giving up a great deal of time.  Board meetings are held one hour prior to the general meeting.  We want a large turnout.  BE THERE!

BREAKFAST CLUB

Every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. at

Alice's Kitchen, 3122 Sheridan Drive, Amherst. 

Call Donna at 834-6369. 

DINING OUT CLUB

Dining Out Club will meet periodically at a local restaurant. Reservations are required, so call in to your host/leader by the deadline date.  This event is one of the longest running in the history of Crossroads.  Come out and enjoy dinner with friends!

Happy Hours

We hold Happy Hours once each month at various locations throughout WNY.  They are hosted by dedicated members who volunteer to find an establishment and take care of business.  We charge $3 at the door and donate a large portion of the collection to the restaurant.  The balance is kept in a separate account in the club to defray any food expenses which may be incurred.  Happy Hours always run from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.  All are welcome!!!

POTLUCK DINNERS

Very popular activity.  Cards and games always follow a very wonderful ssortment of home cooked dishes.  Our volunteers will take alternate turns with the hosting

duties on the 2nd Saturday of the month.  Check the calendar for time and place.

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 a member, please call someone on the Board of Directors and a representative will  attend the wake

VOLLEYBALL

Sunday afternoons at St. Amelia's Church, Eggert Rd., Tonawanda from 2-4 pm 

All skill levels are welcome. 

Call Adam 773-2798

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If you need help......

There are three groups of nuns in our area who will take prayer requests. 
All you have to do is give them a call.  They are:

Dominican Nuns
355 Doat Street, Buffalo - 892-0066

Carmelite Nuns
75 Carmel Rd., Buffalo - 837-6498

Sisters of St. Francis
Box 275, Williamsville - 632-2155

When calling, just give your prayer request. 
You do not need to give your name or phone number. 
All three have sisters praying for those who call 24 hours a day.