Respite Volunteers of Shiawassee
2017 St. Patrick’s Party
Dinner & Auction
Pot of Gold $500 fÑÉÇáÉÜá
Jackie Hurd
Betty Janego
Family of C. Diz Clark
In memory of Diz Clark
Rev. John & Lois Walworth
John & Terry Skidmore
Salander Agency
Contents
Sponsors
Entertainment
Pot of Gold
Program Printing
Ticket
Rainbow
Shamrock
Cover
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Acknowledgements
In Appreciation
Respite Volunteers
Respite Volunteers
of Shiawassee
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Door Prizes
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Spring Purse Party Bingo 13
Volunteer Training
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Golf Scramble
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Rock-a-thon
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Menu
Back Cover
Auction Information
Pay & Pick-up Info
50-50 Info
Canned Raffle Info
Live Auction Items
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Program
Tonight’s Schedule
Emcee
Auctioneer
Richard Lahmann
Harold Smith
Reel Lounge
Leapin’ Leprechaun
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6% sales tax added, service items excluded
Canned Raffle Items
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Program $200 Sponsors
Mark & Elaine Suter
Dr. Steven Hollister
Attorney Patrick Marutiak
Ticket Sponsor
RH Meihls & Associates
Program Writing & Editing: Ruth Nick, Helen Howard, Peggy Garikes,
Shelly Nyquist, Pam Allen
Original Program Design & Layout: Winnie Hendrickson
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“A special Irish blessing — from the heart of a friend
May good fortune be yours — may your joys never end.”
Rainbow $350 fÑÉÇáÉÜá
Carol Nama in Memory of George Nama
Attorney Dave & Debbie Stewart
Slingerland, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM, FIAT
Shattuck Specialty Advertising
Lloyd & Wanda Lamphere
Young Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, GMC
Nelson-House Funeral Homes
St. Paul Catholic Church
The Meadows of Owosso
Signature Ford Lincoln
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Marty & Suzette Reich
Travis & Amber Watkins
Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes
Shamrock $100 fÑÉÇáÉÜá
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Hugh & Mary Parker
Ron & Marie Schaar
David & Lori Stechschulte Jr.
State Senator Rick &
Charlene Jones
Chuck & Loretta Rolfes
Johnny V's Smokehouse
State Representative
Ben Frederick
Becky Chargo
Dr. Terrence &
Elizabeth Johnson
Indian Trails, Inc.
Larsens Appraisals LLC
Oakes-Fisher-Civille
Insurance
Mary Jane Scarlett &
Susan Giberson
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Dr. Doug Strong &
Mary Jo Damm-Strong
Dr. Daniel Williams &
Diane Cutler
Durand Senior Care &
Rehab Center
Cathy & Derald Cramner
Jeff & Heather Deason
J & S Sales and Service Inc.
Corunna Mills Feed, LLC
Eye Care Associates of
Owosso, P.C.
Kiwanis Club of Owosso
Mike & Pat Elliott
Andrews Hooper Pavlik PLC
“Like the warmth of the sun and the light of the day—
may the luck of the Irish shine bright on your way.”
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In Appreciation
Baker College
Ben Glardon
Glardon Auction Services
Richard Lahmann
Harold Smith
Dr. Doug Strong &
Mary Jo Damm-Strong
Russell Beaudoin
Tom Perkin
Dennis Hrcka
Russ Morden
Jackie Hurd
Shelly Nyquist
Ron & Kathy Raines
i60 Media
Sunnyside Florist
Kathy Watson
Helen Stump
92.5 The Castle
The Independent Newsgroup
We wish we could print everyone’s names, but
because we have so many great volunteers, we would like to say
Thank you
for your dedication and hard work towards our
St. Patrick’s Party Dinner & Auction
to benefit
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“May those you love bring love back to you and may
your wish come true!”
Here’s What’s Happenin’
Canned Raffle
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Tickets $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00
Purchase as many raffle tickets as you would like.
Look over the prizes in the “Canned Raffle”.
Place your ticket(s) in the container at the prize you like for
a chance to win that prize & save your half of ticket.
Enter one drawing or several different drawings. Place all
of your tickets in your favorite container to increase your
odds of winning that prize or spread them out.
Winning Canned Raffle tickets will be awarded after the
Live Auction, listen closely for your number.
Schedule
5:00 p.m.
Gathering Time & Raffle
Welcome
Announcements
6:15 p.m.
Prayer & Dinner
The Respite Volunteer
story during dinner
6:30-7:15 p.m.
Entertainment
7:30 p.m. (approximately)
Live Auction
begins immediately
after entertainment
Live Auction
Get ready to bid and outbid on
the fantastic items donated this
year!
Pay & Pick-up
Cash, checks & credit cards
are accepted.
Checks payable to:
Respite Volunteers of Shiawassee
6% sales tax will be added to
live auction items.
Service items excluded.
50/50 Raffle
50% of the raffle goes to the lucky ticket
holder! The drawing will be after the
Live Auction.
Tickets $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00
“Lucky stars above you, sunshine on your way, many
friends to love you, joy in work and play.”
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ENTERTAINMENT
for our laddies & lassies
Reel Lounge Jazz Ensemble featuring: Dr. Doug Strong
& Mary Jo Damm-Strong, Russell Beaudoin, Harold Smith &
Tom Perkin. They offer Jazz standards with some traditional Irish
music too, in honor of St. Patrick. Reel Lounge is a group of
friends that enjoy their own independent musical pursuits but
have joined forces especially for this evening. Russell Beaudoin
is the music director at both St. Paul and St. Joseph Catholic Churches here in
Owosso. Tom Perkin is a retired college professor, and Harold Smith, a retired
school teacher. Dr. Doug Strong is a family practice physician and his wife,
Mary Jo Damm-Strong, is the office manager at Wolverine Sign Works.
This evening’s Emcee Dennis Hrcka
Greeting you this evening are
pianists:
Richard Lahmann
Richard has been playing piano since
the age of ten. Richard entertains at
banquets, receptions, dinner parties,
etc. throughout Michigan. Richard
and his wife, Phyllis, are Respite
Volunteers. You can call Richard at
989-723-3415.
Russ Morden
“Sparkles”
the Clown
Harold Smith “Smitty”
Harold is a self taught musician. He
shared a story about his father who
had dementia. Harold would play his
piano and his father would sing
along. This was the one time his
father was all smiles. Harold said he
was given a gift, and is supposed to
share it.
AUCTIONEER
Ben Glardon
Glardon Auction Services
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SOLD
“May the grace of God’s protection and His great love be
within your home.”
LIVE AUCTION
1. Plate of homemade Chocolate Turtles Made & Donated by:
Judy Beach
2. Hayride & Bonfire At Peacock Road Tree Farm for 12 people
Valued at $300 Donated by: Peacock Road Tree Farm
3. Redemption Quilt Made by: Mashiah Foundation & Donated by:
Beverly Adcock
4. Gourd Bowl leaf cut design Made & Donated by: Darrel Frederick
5. One week stay at 2 bedroom w/2 bathroom Lake House on
Littlefield Lake (near Harrison) Donated by: Fred & Chris Herring.
Opening bid: $300, also includes $35 gift certificate for Michael’s Auto
Clean Up, and a fleece throw Made & Donated by: Pam Giffei
6. One dozen Homemade Delicious Cookies for the next 11 months
Made, Donated & Delivered by: Kathy Raines
7a Linda’s Famous Bread Pudding Made & Donated by:
Linda Swatman
7b Linda’s Famous Bread Pudding Made & Donated by:
Linda Swatman
8. Maize & Blue Afghan 64”x54” Made & Donated by: Linda Ash
9. Ash Bowl 10.5” and more, beautifully handcrafted & Donated by:
Max Tait
10. Noritake China-Savannah 2031 china dishes value $1,290 Donated
by: Lois Lauro
11. Quiet On The Water landscape photograph by the late George
Nama Donated by: Carol Nama
12. Vintage Hand Painted Plate & Creamer, Tea for 10 at Respite
Volunteers at mutually convenient time Donated by: Helen Howard,
Respite Volunteers
13. Sponsor a newly referred caregiving family for a year-cost is $450.
(As many persons that would like can sponsor this)
“Beautiful young people are acts of nature — But
beautiful old people are works of art. “
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‘Shamrockin’
Canned Raffle Items
Respite Volunteers of Shiawassee
1. Chocolate Turtles Donated by: Judy Beach
2. Family Fun 4 tickets to The Henry Ford Museum or Village Donated
by: The Henry Ford
3. Vehicle Maintenance gift certificate for 1 oil change & 1 super
duper wash with magic bond valued at $49, navy fleece blanket
Donated by: Letavis Enterprises, Care N Assist
4. For Your Reading Pleasure 1-year Argus-Press.com on-line
subscription value $90 Donated by: The Argus-Press
5. Frankenmuth Fun 4 Captain’s V.I.P. passes on Bavarian Belle
Riverboat, 2 family style chicken dinners at Bavarian Inn Donated by:
Bavarian Belle Riverboat, Bavarian Inn
6. A Stitch In Time large St. Francis cross-stitched, matted & framed
picture Donated by: Judy Dantzer
7. Student Finds 4.3x5.11 beige, bound carpet, pizza, 2-16” grinders,
bread, drinks Donated by: Bigger’s Complete Flooring, Mancino’s
8. Heart & Soul $50 gift certificate Douglas J Salon/Spa, YMCA
6-month family or adult membership, water bottle Donated by:
Douglas J. in Okemos, Shiawassee Family YMCA, Brook Baade
9. R.V. Fun 2-night stay at River Valley RV Park, Gladwin MI value $70
& gift basket Donated by: River Valley RV Park, LAFCU
10. Family Fun at the Zoo 4 adult/child admission passes to Children’s
Zoo at Celebration Square in Saginaw $20 value, $35 Auto clean up gift
certificate, Donated by: Children’s Zoo at Celebration Square, Michael’s
Auto Clean Up
11. From the Kitchen of Pam Giffei homemade salsa, chili sauce,
tomato juice in decorative basket, Lazy Susan, Donated by: Pam Giffei,
Valerie Thelen
12. Jelly Belly Ice Shaver, 2 freezer cones w/spoon straws
Donated by: Sandy Underwood
13. Little Girls 1 oval pink & white baby blanket, fur coat/w bear hood,
size 3-6 months, American Girl doll sweater, legging, hat, mittens set
Donated by: Ariel Hann, Helen Howard, Patricia Letts
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“May your home be filled with laughter—may your
pockets be filled with gold.”
‘Shamrockin’
Canned Raffle Items
Respite Volunteers of Shiawassee
14. Meadow Brook Hall guided tour for 2 at this national historic
landmark Donated by: Meadow Brook The Great Estate
15. Gift From The Vine 4 selections of wine from Traverse City
Wineries valued at $77, cheese cutting board Donated by: Jim & Shelly
Nyquist, Jim & Donna Nault
16. Party Time $50 gift card Johnny V’s Smokehouse, $25 gift card
Bellingar Specialty Meats, $100 voucher Nakedwines.com Donated by:
Johnny V’s Smokehouse, Bellingar Specialty Meats, Respite Volunteers
17. Dinner & A Movie For Two NCG movie gift certificate & dinner at
participating restaurants Donated by: Jim & Shelly Nyquist
18. Spring Time Blue Sky tote w/scarf, umbrella Donated by: Memorial
Healthcare Auxiliary Gift Shop
19. Pretty In Pink pink & black purse, pink silk blend lap blanket, pink &
black handmade necklace Donated by: DJ Root Recycling Center
volunteer, Susan Moore
20. Beautiful Purple Vases vintage vase, etched vase Donated by:
Walt & Rosemary Howard, Jim & Donna Nault
21. Angels Angels Everywhere autographed “Be Not Afraid” book,
glass cross, framed angel print, Irish Angel book Donated by: author
Maureen Gilna, artist Richard Lahmann, Susan McGuire, Memorial
Healthcare Auxiliary Gift Shop
22. MSU green & white oval baby blanket Donated by: Ariel Hann
23. Teatime floral china tea pot, book, peacock imprinted napkins,
jasmine tea, tea infuser Donated by: Lois Lauro, Helen Howard, Robin
Durepo, Memorial Healthcare Auxiliary Gift Shop
24. Baby Blessings 1 oval pink, blue & yellow baby blanket, glass
cross, Baby Blessings book Donated by: Ariel Hann, Valerie Thelen,
Helen Howard
25. Green & White Necklace & White Vintage Vase Donated by: Ariel
Hann, Anonymous
26. Russian Matryoshka Doll Set & fine linen from Russia Donated
by: Beverly Adcock
“May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that
grow and may trouble avoid you wherever you go.”
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‘Shamrockin’
Canned Raffle Items
Respite Volunteers of Shiawassee
27. Mary Jane’s Famous Toffee Donated by: Mary Jane Scarlett
28. Vintage Items vintage black purse, black gloves, framed Saturday
Evening Post poster in handcrafted frame Donated by: Kreurer Estate,
Pam Malaska, Ron Raines
29. Bucket of goodies for your car air freshener, Handy Shammy,
microfiber cloth, tire shine, 2 oil changes Donated by: Graff Chevrolet
30. 1933 Pillsbury Poster framed Donated by: John & Pam Malaska,
Barb Debalak
31. Classy black & white Donna Sharp Purse, black scarf, Atlantic
black & red shoulder tote Donated by: Hugh & Mary Parker, Kathy
Raines, Valerie Thelen
32. Woodworker Items handmade potato bin with drawer, trash bin
Made & Donated by: Ron Schaar
33. Taxidermy gift certificate good for 1 antler mount, wildlife note
cards, winter hat Donated by: Carolyn Athey-Log Cabin Taxidermy,
artist Susan McGuire, Tom’s Western Store
34. Kitchen Basket with kitchen towel, dishcloths, cutting board, coffee
cup, Respite Volunteer cookbook, bakeware pottery, vintage apron in
decorative basket Donated by: Cindy Stein, Valerie Thelen, Respite
Volunteers, Kreurer Estate
35. Breakfast Time Mr. Coffee Pour Brew w/insulated to-go mug,
Wilson Bakeware, cookie tray, small & large muffin pans, Oster Waffle
Maker Donated by: Sandy Underwood
36. Frozen Elsa & Anna thermos hexagon child’s lunch cooler, Olaf
rug, 2 girl’s hats Donated by: Sandra Underwood, Winnie Hendrickson,
Donna Nault
37. Relaxation 30 min. Massage by Rebecca Ardelean/Essential
Massage & Holistic Therapies, blue, tan & brown throw Donated by:
Rebecca Ardelean, Cindy Stein
38. Autographed Book Basket Under the Windowsill & Promise at
Daybreak, candy jar/w candy & coffee mug/w coffee Donated by:
author Elizabeth Wehman
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“Never iron a four-leaf clover, because you don’t want
to press your luck.”
‘Shamrockin’
Canned Raffle Items
Respite Volunteers of Shiawassee
39. Company Is Coming! Cuisinart Hand Blender, Corningware Soup
Cups Donated by: Becky Chargo, Winnie Hendrickson
40. A Quiet Afternoon large basket with green, brown & tan throw,
aromatherapy soap, handcrafted note cards, Marjolein Bastin Hallmark
coffee cup, ladies magazines, God’s Celebrating Grace book Donated
by: The Wegman Family, Cindy Stein, Respite Volunteers, Elizabeth
White, Kathy Raines, Helen Howard
41. Pine Tree China Set china w/gold pine trees (7 sets of dinner &
salad plates, soup bowls, cup/saucers with cream & sugar, includes
extra cup/saucer & salad plate) Donated by: Ron & Kathy Raines
42. All Antlers Antler mount gift certificate, Moose Puzzle in
handcrafted frame, winter hat, Donated by Kevin Smith, Looking Glass
Taxidermy-Byron, Ron Schaar, Tom’s Western Store
43. Luck Of The Irish 4 leprechauns, 2 mugs, Irish sign, table runner,
decorative small wooden keg, Donated by: Memorial Healthcare
Auxiliary Gift Shop, Pam Giffei, Sandy Maynard, Respite Volunteers
44. Garden Time green frog, green bird, green lantern candle holder,
set of 3 stack trays Donated by: Memorial Healthcare Auxiliary Gift
Shop, Jim & Donna Nault
45. Get Ready for a Night Out Biosilk Shine On & Finishing Spray,
silk-blend multi colored shawl Donated by: Sheila’s Styling Salon, DJ
Root Recycling Center volunteer
46. AJ Photography gift certificate Donated by: Sharra Wright,
AJ Photography
47. 1225 Train Art 1225 sketch & photograph Donated by: artists Brian
McGuire, David Vaughn
48. Dinner for Two 2 gift certificates for 1 free dinner, basket of silk
flowers with ribbons Donated by: Ovid Café, Gary Buelmore
49. Pearly Whites Oral-B rechargeable toothbrush Donated by:
Riverview Dental
50. Time Out! handcrafted child’s time out chair (or step stool) Build a
Bear pink pig Donated by: Ron Schaar, Valerie Thelen
“May you live as long as you want and never want as
long as you live.”
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‘Shamrockin’
Canned Raffle Items
Respite Volunteers of Shiawassee
51. Ready to Shop 1 large Chala Handbag $40 value, 3-tone faceted
stretch bracelet valued at $40 Donated by: Pam Starkweather,
Winnie Hendrickson
52. Western Items cowhide picture frame, napkin rings, small brown
leather gloves Donated by: Tom’s Western Store
53. Fore 9 holes of golf for 2 with golf cart, books Bad Lies, Swinging
From My Heels Donated by: Corunna Hills Golf Course, Helen Howard
54. Western Fashion silver western fashion necklace, black leather
gloves Donated by: Tom’s Western Store
55. Mirror, Mirror On The Wall reclaimed wood framed etched mirror
Donated by: Heather Brooks Brooks Innovative Graphics
56. Lunch On The Town Donated by Greg & Lou’s $10 gift certificate,
Donated by Janet Franks $25 Applebee’s, $25 Subway gift certificate, &
Donated by Respite Volunteers dinner for 2 at Owosso Big Boy
57. Christmas Decorating 2 Mikasa platters, ornament, Christmas
necklace Donated by: Valerie Thelen, Linden Martin, Ariel Hann
58. Scrap Booking gift basket Donated by: Kathy Watson
59. Kids Birthday Party gift certificates $50 Poppin Décor, $15
Hankerd Sportswear, 12” pizza, garlic bread, 4 drinks, 16” grinder, 1
whole grinder Donated by: Poppin Décor, Hankerd Sportswear,
Mancino’s
60. Horsewoman’s Delight sterling silver horse necklace & matching
earrings, horse statue Donated by: Tom’s Western Store,
Carol Barrera
61. Poppin’ Peony photograph by the late George Nama Donated by:
Carol Nama
62. Warm Up Work Out heated throw, cyclone cup, $30 gift certificate
to Fitness Coliseum, fitness carry bag Donated by: Jeff McManus,
Fitness Coliseum, Paul Howard
63. Gentleman’s Nite Out Stafford size 16 shirt, kit/w shoe brush,
horn, nail clipper, collar stays, $50 certificate Tanglewood Donated by:
Beverly Adcock, Tanglewood Restaurant & Lounge
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“May you be poor in misfortune, rich in blessings,
slow to make enemies and quick to make friends.”
‘Shamrockin’
Canned Raffle Items
Respite Volunteers of Shiawassee
64. Man’s Best Friend dog bed, homemade dog treats, large slippers
Donated by: VG’s, Kathy Raines, Beverly Adcock
65. Home Interiors decorative shelf, 3 plaques, Powder Room hanging
Donated by: Glenn White
66. Cooking Out NFL grill cover valued at $37, Patio Table Revolving
Serving Set Donated by: Winnie Hendrickson, Valerie Thelen
67. Longaberger Snapdragon basket, Cracker basket Donated by:
the Wegman family, Carol VanRemortal
68. Keurig 2.0 Coffee maker, makes 1 cup or 1 carafe, 9 brew sizes
Donated by: Anonymous
69. Potter Park Zoo Membership 2 adult plus children (in same
household) and/or grandchildren under 18 valued at $80 Donated by:
Potter Park Zoo
70. Individual Estate Planning gift certificate ($300 value)
Donated by: Barbara BakerOmerod, Attorney at Law
71. Linda’s Famous Bread Pudding Made & Donated by: Linda
Swatman
Door Prizes:
1. Gift basket Donated by: Durand Senior Care & Rehab Center
2. Flashlights Donated by: Winnie Hendrickson
3. Gift basket Donated by: Shiawassee Regional Chamber
of Commerce
4. Gift basket Donated by: Sagelink Credit Union
5. Gift basket Donated by: Chemical Bank
Disclaimer Notice:
We apologize if we have inadvertently missed a name or spelled a name incorrectly.
“May your home always be too small to hold all your
friends.”
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PURPOSE OF RESPITE VOLUNTEERS OF SHIAWASSEE
Respite Volunteers provide patients, and their family caregivers with a trained
volunteer for regularly scheduled weekly visits; providing one-on-one time
with the patient and, at the same time, giving the family caregivers a welldeserved break. In addition to serving persons and families there are many
volunteer opportunities.
You Can
make a huge difference in someone’s
life...Be A Respite Volunteer
Volunteer Training
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
10 am – 2:30 pm
Photo by: Peggy Garikes
St. Mary Catholic Church
Parish Center Hall (right next to church on southside)
509 Main St.
Morrice, MI 48857
To register contact our office
989-725-1127
Respite Volunteers
of Shiawassee
Knights of Columbus
1259 E. M-21
Owosso, MI 48867
limited to 300 guests
Doors open at 5:45 pm — Games 6:30 pm
Tickets $15 in advance — $20 the day of the event
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**ADULTS ONLY** License # V08825
Photo by: Sharra Wright
Thursday
April 20, 2017
Spring Purse Party
Spring
Purse Party
Bingo!
Bingo!
Respite Volunteers of Shiawassee
9 HOLE GOLF SCRAMBLE
Corunna Hills Golf Course
1840 Cornell Rd., Corunna, MI
Last week in July, Date TBD
$40 Individual - $160 Foursome
Admission includes: 9 holes, cart, coffee & rolls
and lunch
Call 989-725-1127 to sponsor and register
WANTED
Photo by: Sharra Wright
Rockers for Respite
2017 Rock-A-Thon
It’s Fun & Easy!
Just ask your friends, neighbors and relatives to make a
pledge to support Respite Volunteers. Then come and join the
Rock-a-Thon fun. There will be rocking, music, rocking, food,
rocking, ice cream, rocking, laughter and more rocking! This
fun event is open to anyone who would like to help seek
pledges to help Respite Volunteers of Shiawassee continue
with their volunteer services for all of Shiawassee County. We
are planning to offer on-line giving options for this event
again. August date to be announced.
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Menu
Caterer: The Bagelman
Corned Beef & Cabbage
Baked Cod
Cheesy Potato Casserole
Garden Salad and Dinner Rolls
Vegetable Medley
(Steamed Cauliflower, Broccoli & Carrots)
Frosted Carrot Cake
Lemonade, Water and Coffee
“Hence I cannot be silent,
and indeed I ought not to be,
about the many blessings
and the great grace which the Lord
has deigned to bestow upon me.”
—SAINT PATRICK