2008

PROGRAMS - THURSDAYS
Otto Berzins 612-823-0099                     Assistant Jim Ertz

 Jan 03 - 8:00 PM- Larry Malmberg, formerly with “The Silver Strings” at the Flame Room Radisson Hotel, Minneapolis, will be entertaining  us this evening in song and music (Accordion). He specializes in a large variety of tunes for dancing and/or your listening pleasure.  Larry is a high energy enjoyable performer.

 Jan 10 - 8:00 PM - Tax Man Richard Fontaine will be sharing info on Taxes for Minnesota   residents - You've Got Questions?  Richard's Got Answers!

 Jan 17 - 8:00 PM- RELATIONSHIP SPEAKERS: Chez Raginiak and Betty Liedtke are award-winning members of Toastmasters International, and are known for their inspirational, humorous speeches on subjects that include, “Starting Over”- “Never Giving Up” - “Following Your Heart” - “Finding and Following Your  True Path In Life” and “Learning To Survive After Life Knocks You Down”.  Chez and Betty are also Co-Authors of a book (not yet published) about improving relationships in our multicultural society.
Note: Chez's divorce left him devastated, yet always willing to learn. He dove into books, consulted psychologists, joined singles groups, and researched on-line dating. In spite of divorce, his knowledge, energy and enthusiasm have made him a better person. By sharing his experiences and knowledge he has obtained along the way, he hopes to help others find and become the best they can be and in the process perhaps find a life partner. Betty, has often felt like and been mistaken for a “single' since her husband travels extensively on business, often for weeks at a time. But rather than sit home alone she is involved with a number or Organizations and activities that provide her with rich, rewarding experiences and relationships with people in all ages and stages of life.      Don‘t  Miss This Interesting and Humorous  Message on Relationships!! 

 Jan 24 - 8:00 PM - “MENTAL ILLINESS IS EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS” Our featured speaker will be Theresa Carufel, Director of Development and Community Relations with TASKS UNLIMITED, ORG. -Theresa will share her story and the many myths surrounding our country's #2 disability: Mental Illness. One in every 5 families is directly affected by mental illness and the economic cost of untreated mental illness runs more than $100 Billion dollars each year in the U.S.    [A very enlightening Message.]     

Jan 31 - 8:00 PM- GREAT GAME NIGHT SOCIAL. Bring your favorite Card Games and Board Games for an interactive evening of fun with new friends and old. Over 2 hours of socializing with great Snacks and Beverages. Choose your game of choice: 500 Cards - Bridge - Rummy and Favorite Board Games Trivial: Pursuit, Scrabble, Rummikub, Monopoly, Checkers, Chinese Checkers, etc.   Bunco Anyone?  Everyone Welcome!!

Feb 07 - 8:00 PM - Police Officer Mike Blood shot down while pursuing a Bank Robber in Edina . On Nov 16, 2000 with less than 2 months before his scheduled retirement, Mike Blood Veteran Police Officer was responding to a 911 Emergency call, to check on a reported Bank Robbery in progress - when he was shot 30 + times sustaining several life threatening injuries. Hovering between life or death for several months and many long months of pain and suffering -Mike is fortunate to have survived such a brutal attack, - And is here tonight to share his remarkable story with S.A.T. Don't miss this amazing account of one man's courage and sheer determination to survive. Mike's wife Cheri will also be sharing her story of just how this tragedy changed their lives forever.
Please arrive on time. (Snacks & Beverages Served 8PM)

Feb 14 - 8:00 PM -VALENTINE PARTY DANCE - MUSIC BY THE IMPROMPTUES Bring your Sweethearts, Girl Friends, Boy Friends, Pals, Good Buddies, and come on down for a fun filled evening with a Great Band and your  Favorite Music. Snacks and Beverages Served. (Snacks & Beverages Served 8PM )

Feb 21 - 8:00 PM- STAN & LISA PONKIN, award winning professional dancers, will perform at S.A.T. - Stan and Lisa excel in the Lindy Hop and Swing Dancing and continue to study many forms of Swing Dancing while teaching  others the Dance they love. Dancing together, Stan & Liza became a part of the 'SWING CATS' a local performance troupe in Minnesota . Tonight you will see Swing Dancing like never before. (Snacks & Beverages Served 8PM )

Feb 28 - 8:00 PM- TRAVEL SLIDE-SHOW w/ Kent Van Rockel.. Don't miss a showing of slides filmed in Tropical Costa Rica - truly a slice of ‘paradise' with it's lush forests, stunning waterfalls, wildlife, exotic birds, rare butterfly garden, colorful landscapes , rumbling volcanoes, etc.   You can  enquire about the next  trip being planned to beautiful Costa Rica by Collette Travel - Call Cheryl Dragotis 612-861-9363       (Snacks &  Beverages  Served 8PM)

Mar 06,  - 8:00 PM    “PALESTINE- ISRAEL  CONFLICT - PEACE  IN  2008?” w/ FLORENCE STEICHEN, SPEAKER
Florence is currently President of Middle East Peace Now Organization; Treasurer of Pax Christi Twin Cities, a Chapter of the International Catholic Peace Movement; also active in the Middle East Committee of Women Against Military Madness,(WAMM).
A native of Minneapolis , Florence is a Sister of St Joseph's, a retired educator who taught High School and College for 25 years, and served on the Sisters of St Joseph Leadership Team.(1978-1982). She now lives in St Paul and speaks and writes on the Palestinian -Israeli Conflict.      Florence lived in Bethlehem , 1987-1992 and served as Registrar of Bethlehem University in Palestine . Living among the Palestinians and sharing their hardships were challenging and mind expanding. She has returned to Bethlehem 4 times since leaving, in order to lead groups and to visit friends.   

Mar 13, - 8:00 PM - ST PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION - PARTY / DANCE WITH JIM BERNER'S MUSIC & LIGHTS-     Wear your Green and come prepared for a  lively St Patty's Party. Got St Patty's Jokes? Bring Them Along!  Invite your friends and come on down! .      (SNACKS & BEVERAGES SERVED 7:30 PM ).

Mar 20 - 8:00 PMP- “IS IT SHOWTIME FOR SOLAR ENERGY” W/ RALPH JACOBSON, SPEAKER -  We know that the energy from the sun supports life on earth, but we are now entering an age when we can heat our homes and generate electricity from sunlight, as well.  Come learn about Solar Energy, as we unravel the mystery of how solar electric modules work. We'll discuss the economics and look at some of the best applications for solar energy, and hear why even the utilities are now interested!  No physics degree necessary, plain English used here.

Mar 27 - 8:00 PM- “SPOTLIGHT ON RELATIONSHIPS” With CHEZ RAGINIAK &  BETTY LIEDTKE. This is a 3 Part Series you won't want to miss,”   featuring two Award Winning Speakers. Part One:  Title: Keeping The Fire Going”

 

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