Greetings Saints!

Well, another year has come to an end.  We've had some fun times this year and wonderful eats.  And 2011 promises to be another exciting year.  I'm very much looking forward to "kicking up my heels" with you again in the coming year.

Enjoy the holidays, stay warm and healthy.  Praise the Lord in all you do and continue to honor Him with your life.  Until the next adventure . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Have Yourselves a Very Blessed Christmas and a Most Wonderful New Year!

                                                                                                                       Linda

THE NEXT 2 MONTHS.

DIRECTIONS TO GRAYSTONE MANOR:

coming from the Outlet Mall:   Go over the interstate to the traffic light at Rt 258.  Turn RIGHT onto Rt 258.  Follow for approximately 7 miles.  When you come into town, the elementary school will be on your left, then Slippery Rock Park on the left.  On the right you will see a + sign 300 ft.  You will go up a slight grade.  When you see the intersection sign, put on your LEFT turn signal. As soon as you crest the rise, WATER ST. will be on your left.  If you go to the traffic light, you have gone too far.   The apartment building is directly ahead on the right.

coming from Grove City:  Go all the way through Grove City, past McDonald's.  At the 2nd traffic light past McDonald's, at the entrance to the college, turn RIGHT onto Rt. 173.  Follow for approximately 7 miles.   At the traffic light in Slippery Rock, at the Giant Eagle Plaza, go straight.  You will pass Rite Aid, then a car dealership on the right, there will be a beer distributor on the left.  On the right you will see a CAR WASH.  This is WATER STREET.  Turn RIGHT.  If you go to the blinker light, you have gone too far.  the apartment building will be about 1/4 mile on the left.

from Rt. 8  -  go all the way into Slippery Rock, approximately 4 miles.  Go through the blinker light to the traffic light.  There will be a BP gas station, a bank, another gas station.  Turn RIGHT.  SEVENS Auto Garage will be right there on your right.  JUST PAST SEVENS IS WATER STREET.  TURN RIGHT.  If you go up the graded hill, you've gone too far. 

parking:   You can park in front of the building, or around the parimeter of the parking lot to the right of the building, or across the alley in the church parking lot.   Problem:  call me - 814-549-0044    Looking forward to seeing everyone!!!!  Blessings !!!



Hey Everyone!!

Welcome to Fall !!  We'v been having some beautiful weather this month, hope it continues.  Four of us went to the Catherdal of Learning and it was an exceptional time.  The 26 Nationality Rooms are simply awesome!  So beautiful.  It was a LOT of walking, but oh so worth it.  THE ROOMS ARE DECORATED IN TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY STYLES FROM MID-NOVEMBER THROUGH MID-JANUARY.  If anyone would like to go, we can set up a time in addition to our regular event.  It only costs 3$.  Can't beat that with a stick, now can ya!

This write-up is going to cover the next 3 months, so make sure you mark your calendars and save the dates.  Here we go.  Please be aware of  the day change for the October event.

SATURDAY  -   NOVEMBER 13, 2010

WHERE:         Graystone Manor Community Room, Slippery Rock, Pa.

TIME:              5:30 p.m.

WHAT:         ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER  

It's that time of the year again, and this year we will be having our feast at the Community Room of Graystone Manor Apartment Building on Water Street in Slippery Rock.  We have a full kitchen, plus a dishwasher, so we can use the real dishes that will be provided.  THE TURKEY AND STUFFING WILL BE PROVIDED, along with coffee, tea and water.   Please bring a side dish to share.  If you would like me to coordinate the menu, I will be glad to do that - let me know.   Also, it would be very nice if you would bring a single friend with you to add to our celebration.  The friend doesn't have to bring anything.  So please give this some thought. 

HERE'S WHAT'S COMING SO FAR:

Linda P  -  TURKEY  -  STUFFING  -  GRAVY  -  COFFEE & TEA  -  CONDIMENTS
DeEtta  -  POTATOES
Stuart  -  HOME MADE BAKED BEANS
Mary Lou  -  A DESSERT
Mary Lee  -  AN APPITIEZER & CRANBERRY SAUCE
June  -  COOKED VEGETABLE

SATURDAY  -  DECEMBER 4, 2010

WHERE:           Graystone Manor Community Room, Slippery Rock, Pa.

TIME:                5:30 p.m.

WHAT:              ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER

This year our annual Christmas dinner with be a covered-dish dinner at Graystone Manor Community Room in Slippery Rock.  There will be NO GIFT EXCHANGE.  MEAT, COFFEE, and TEA WILL BE PROVIDED.  You all can bring the sides.  Once again, if you would like me to coordinate the menu, just let me know.

If you have any questions about anything, drop and e-mail or call me @ 814-549-0044.


HINT: double clicking on the slide shows will take you to all the pics in a larger, or thumbnail show.

EVENT FOR SEPTEMBER, 2010

Hi Everyone,

Well, we had a most wonderful day at Presque Isle for our August adventure.  We swam, we ate, we walked the beach, we watched kites - DeEtta flew her own - Stuart and Pumpkin played in the water.  Before leaving the peninsula, we stopped to see one of the lighthouses and then went to the Perry Monument.   All in all, it was a perfectly wonderful day.  The weather was perfect and so was all the fellowship.   If you were unable to be with us, hopefully you can join us for our next adventure.   Enjoy the pictures and slideshow.

SEPTEMBER 2010

DATE:          September 18, 2010

TIME:           9:00 a.m. from Grove City Alliance Church

COST:           $4.00

PLACE:        Catherdal of Learning in Oakland

Our September event will find us once again heading to Oakland, this time to the Catherdal of Learning.    This is part of Pitt University and has 26 nationality rooms for public viewing.  The tours of the rooms are from 9-2:30 pm daily.  After the tour, we will enjoy lunch at one of the local eatterys.  John Ratzenburger of "Made in America" fame did a program on the Catherdal of Learning and it is posted on YouTube.  The film lasts about 10 minutes.  To view it, click on this link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjOdkFw0BX4 

Another website you may want to visit is:

  http://www.pittsburgh.about.com/od/things_to_do/p/classrooms.htm

If clicking on the link doesn't work, copy and paste to the address bar.

And again, we will be taking the van, so R.S.V.P. is required.

Hey Everyone!

Our day at the National Aviary on the North Side of Pittsburgh was great!  It was hot and humid - at one point the temperature registered 100* - but we still managed to enjoy ourselves immensely.  We had lunch at Phipps Conservatory, took a driving tour of the area, then headed home.  I loved listening to all the chattering fellowship as I was driving.  For those of you who missed it, I hope you will plan on joining us for our next event.  The slide show is all of the pictures I took; the large photos are a sampling.  I hope you enjoy them.

AUGUST EVENT 2010

DATE:           August 28, 2010

TIME:           9:30 a.m. from the Grove City Alliance Church - ?

PLACE:         Presque Isle, Erie, Pa. 

                       Beach #9  -  Pine Tree Beach

COST:           Only what you want to spend on treats

www.mappery.com/Presque-Isle-State-Park-map

presqueisle.org

                                      erie-pa.org/index/category/attractions/presque-isle-state-park/   

The first link above will give you a beautiful map of Presque Isle, the 2nd one is all the tourist information, the 3rd one is about the lighthouses.  Just click on the link and it will take you there.

We are going to be at the beach all day, so come prepared to have fun.  Bring lots of sunscreen and swimming attire.  I plan to bring sandwich fixings plus condiments and table ware.

You all can bring the sides.  We'll be in the sun, so please plan accordingly.

We will be taking the van, so R.S.V.P. is required.

There's lots to do at Presque Isle:  boat tour from Perry Monument; you can rent bikes and bike around the area; you can walk the trail; there's a boat tour from the Public Dock; or you can just relax at the beach all day, enjoying the fellowship, reading, swimming, or napping.  Pray the Lord gives us a nice day.  Any questions, contact me by phone or e-mail.

Greetings Saints!  Well, we went to McConnell's Mill and it was awesome!  We had a great picnic lunch, then we hiked down the mountain side to the mill.  The scenery, rock formations, foliage, and Slippery Rock Creek were incredible, to say the least.  It was hot and steamy, and eventually it rained, but we had a most wonderful adventure.  For those of you who couldn't make it, we're planning on a fall hike when the leaves turn, so you'll get another chance.  Four of us climbed a humongous, and I mean HUMONGOUS boulder...what a scream that was.  Pictures to prove it.  Hope you enjoy them.

JULY EVENT  -  2010

DATE:            July 24, 2010

TIME:            9:00 a.m. - Alliance Church, G.C.

WHERE:       National Aviary, North Side, Pgh.

COST:            $12    -    $11  Seniors

WEBSITE:    http://www.aviary.org/



Plan to join us for a day in feather-heaven where bird-brains rule (hmmmmm, I should feel right at home here!!!).  The National Aviary is open from 10 am to 5 pm, with a different show every hour.  But there are 2 special shows:  11 am is Raptors in Flight and 2:30 pm is the Tropical Birds in Flight I believe.  These are the highlights of the day.  

I perused the site and didn't see anything that would indicate there are picnic tables, so we can either stuff ourselves before hand; stuff our pockets to eat on the way; eat at the aviary; or don't eat there at all.   If time permits, we may do a bit of sightseeing in the Pittsburgh area. 

I am going to reserve the van, therefore, RSVP IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT.   You can put your yea or nay in the "comments" box, call me, or e-mail, whichever you prefer.   Please try to have your RSVP in by July 17.  Thanks so much.  

We will meet at and leave from the Alliance Church at 9 a.m.

Enjoy the pictures.  It was a fun day!

We had the most spectacular day at the zoo this year.  The Lord smiled on us and blessed us with a picture-perfect day, wonderful companionship and safe traveling mercies.  We praise Him and thank Him for His grace to us.  To the right are some of the pictures from that day.   I'm very sorry if you were unable to join us.  Our adventure for June will be a picnic at McConnell Mill State Park in Potersville.   This will be an all-day event, which means you can come and go as you please.

Here are 2 websites to check out for the park.

http://www.visitlawrencecounty.com/get_here.asp 


http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/mcconnellsmill.aspx

If clicking on the url does not take you to the sight, copy and paste the address into your address bar.

EVENT FOR JUNE

DATE:          Jun 19, 2010

RAIN DATE:   JUNE 26

TIME:          11 a.m.  -  ?

PLACE:        McConnell Mill State Park

PURPOSE:   Rest, Relaxation, Fellowship, Food, Hiking, Sitting, Picture-taking, Card-Playing, Napping, Soaking Feet in Creek, Eatting, Whateveryouwanttodowillwork.

WHAT TO BRING:  Folding chair,  a dish to share for approximately 10 people,  your own drink, a game if you wish.

If you choose to drive yourself, I will add directions to the picnic site before the picnic date. If you would like to follow me, you can meet me in Slippery Rock at the Giant Eagle parking lot in the section directly behind Rite Aid pharmacy.  If you want to follow me, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.  Otherwise, I won't be there waiting on anyone. 

I will be taking my grill and will begin firing it up around 11 am.  PLEASE BRING A DISH TO SHARE FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 PEOPLE. 

I will also be providing the following:  Plates;  eatting utensils;  napkins;    cups;  table coverings;  condiments;  hot dogs and hamburgers

DIRECTONS: 

From the NORTH, you can come down either Rt.19 or I-79.

I-79:  go SOUTH to EXIT 99 (Butler/New Castle)
at the stop sign, take 4will22 WEST  (turn left toward New Castle)  for  1.7 miles

TO PICNIC AREA:   You will see a on the right with a left arrow that says "McConnells Mill".  Move to the center lane.  McConnells Mill Road turns LEFT only.  (it looks like a country road partially hidden by trees.  Turn LEFT for  1.1 miles.  KILDOO PICNIC AREA  will be on the right.  Look for a sign, but I'm hoping to secure the group of tables on the left side of the parking lot. 

FROM MERCER AREA:  go SOUTH on Rt 19 until you come to the Rt. 422 Exit.  Proceed west on Rt 422 toward New Castle for approximtely 1/4 mile.  Follow above directions to picnic area.

FROM BUTLER:   go WEST on Rt. 422 toward New Castle. From the Pilot Service Center, go approximtely 1.5 miles.  Follow above directons to Picnic Area.

APRIL HAPPENING  -  2010

WHAT:         Strip District Adventure

WHEN:        April 24, 2010

WHERE:     Pittsburgh, Pa.

TIME:           7:30 A.M.

COST:          Lunch  and whatever else you want to buy

DETAILS:   We will be leaving the Grove City Alliance Church at 7:30 A.M. on Saturday, April 24, arriving at the Strip at approximately 9 a.m.   We will tour the District on foot, so please wear comfortable shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather.   We will be going by van this year and we will leave the church at 7:30 a.m.  Time of return - sometime saturday evening.   We will be having lunch at one of the eatterys on the Strip.  If time allows and everyone is aminable, we may do one or two other things, but that's all up in the air. 

To check out the Strip District, click on this website:

http://www.neighborsinthestrip.com/

The day at the Phipps Spring Flower Show was absolutely wonderful.  The flowers were spectacular and the day was absolutely georgous.  Some of the flowers are shown here. 

We are all looking forward to a fun day at the Strip.  Hope you can join us.  Any questions, drop an e-mail.

EVENT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH  -  2010


WHAT:     Phipps Conservatory Spring Flower Show


WHEN:     March 27, 2010


TIME:      11 am  -  5 pm


WHERE:   Pittsburgh

COST:        $12

DETAILS:     We will meet at the Grove City Alliance Church and leave the parking lot at precisely 11 am.  We will be going by van.  There is a snack shop at the conservatory if you would like to eat there, or you can bring a sack lunch, or whatever. 


Wear very comfortable walking shoes and casual clothes.  There are some cool areas on the tour, so you may want to have a sweater with you.  There are also lockers for 25 cents for coats and things.


P-L-E-A-S-E     . . . . . . .   RSVP by signing your name in the "comments" box or by dropping us an e-mail.  Thanks so much!


To visit the website, click here:  www.phipps.conservatory.org/visit-phipps/