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Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church
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Message from the Minister
Mt. Bethel's 2010 High School Graduates
This Sunday, May 16, is Baccalaureate Sunday. We will recognize these high school graduates at the 9:30 and 11:00 Sanctuary services. We are proud of you. We love you and hope to see you on Sunday.
Allison Abrams
Ryan Akin
Caroline Alexander
Julia Allen
Winston Astrachan
Morgan Baila
Tony Bailey
Andrea Baker
Erica Baldwin
Ryan Banks
Ashley Bean
Barry Bean
Gretchen Bernard
Katherine Biddle
Eric Bonilla
Caroline Brashier
Alex Brown
David Butts
Nick Campbell
Rachel Carr
Katie Cashman
Shannon Chambers
Jeffrey Cheek
Matthew Cheek
Katie Cheij
Brentley Choate
Patricia Clark
Erin Cobb
Kelly Coffin
Laura Collins
Rebecca Coombs
Christopher Cox
Preston Ehlers
Luke Eoff
Charlie Farr
Kate Farrant
Harrison Fisher
Ethan Flowe
Jill Fox
| Jon Freed
Christopher Freeman
Ashley Fugate
Grayson Galloway
Catherine Gardner
Kristin Gorski
Anna Goss
Hunter Gray
Katherine Gunning
Marilu Hagen
Connor Hall
Madison Hall
Sam Hallam
Sydney Haltom
Ivy Hanks
Kevin Harper
Jessica Haswell
Michael Hendrixson
Austin Hewes
Lindsey Hodges
Garrett Houghton
Rachel Hudon
John Hurt
William Hurt
Cole Jackob
Carter Jackson
Ali Johnson
Evan Jones
Elliott Keating
Sam Kendig
Katt Kilpatrick
Jennifer Kimling
Eric Kirsche
Casey Kisling
Ryan Knobbe
Jackie Krempasky
Evie Kytan
Madilene Lake
Brandon Landtroop
| Chris Langley
James Lawrence
Alyssa Lee
Matthew Lisivick
Katie Lockett
Cailin Mace
Jennifer Martin
Brittany Mason
Katy McCollister
Katherine McCorkle
Kate Melton
Danielle Menear
George Merriam
Michael Miller
Katy Moncrieff
Paula Morales
Rob Moran
Blair Murphy
Will O'Neal
Katie Opland
George Orlin
Andrew Payson
Amy Pleasance
Anna Pope
Kristyn Prescott
Kannon Price
Parker Prins
Katie Ragan
Sahil Ramakrishnan
Cole Reethof
Erin Reisinger
Jennifer Reynolds
Emma Rich
Zac Ritchey
Rebecca Rollolazo
Semmes Romberg
Smith Romberg
Helen Seely
Jamie Shapiro | Jenn Shore
Katie Skeeles
Lauren Skesavage
Corey Smith
Hayley Smith
Mary Elizabeth Smith
Sarah Smith
Justin Snider
Amanda Sparkman
Benjy Stamberger
Taylor Stone
Evan Taylor
John Taylor
Patrick Teer
Jason Terranova
Grace Thackston
Adam Thomas
Stewart Thrash
Ian Titus
Deanna Turner
Anne Van Gorp
Lindsay VanderBroek
Alex Walgren
Kelly Watkins
Gavin Westfall
Stevie Wilkerson
Drew Wilkins
Cameron Williams
Max Williams
Ashlea Willis
Sarah Wiseman
Kyle Woestmann
Zach Wollerson
Dory Womack
Elizabeth Woodruff
Katie Worch
Vangelis Zafiroulis
Emily Zoino
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Worship Services This Week 
Chapel Service
8:15am in the Chapel
"What Would God Tell You, If You Were Really Listening?" - Part I: Rev. Carey Akin
I John 4:7-21
Sanctuary Service
9:30 & 11:00am in the Sanctuary
"Go With Faith and Honor": Dr. Randy Mickler
2
Samuel 23:13-17
Encounter (Contemporary) Service
11:00am in the Fellowship Hall
"Moving Mountains": Rev. Jody Ray
Matthew 17:14-23
St. Philip UMC
11:00am at St. Philip UMC
"That Which Unites Us": Rev. Jon Ponders
Philippians
2:1-11
"Surf's Up" Children's Worship (grades K-2)
11:00am in the Basement of the F Building
"All
You Have To Do is Reach Out!"
Acts 16:16-34
"The P.O.D." Children's Worship (grades 3-5)
11:00am in the Upper Room
"I've
Been Set Free!"
Acts 16:16-34
God's Garden Worship (Ages 3 (9/01/09) through Pre K)
9:30am & 11am in A35
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Church News 
Please
visit mtbethel.org for more details about our
ministries, programs and events. If you are visiting Mt. Bethel for the first time, please stop by the Visitor Information Booth. There you can find information about Children's Worship, Nursery & Sunday School options. If you wish to become a member or would like to receive our monthly newsletter, please contact our Membership Office at 678-560-7226.
Welcome New Members:
Nick Fox, 1473 Rosewood Creek Dr, Marietta 30066, 678-478-1738; Matt, Magy & Lucy Kramer, 1473 Rosewood Creek Dr, Marietta 30066, 678-478-1738; Steve, Kristina, Taylor & Matthew Newby, 5437 Heyward Square Place, Marietta 30068, 678-395-6476.
The Spirit of America: "An American Portrait" - Sunday, May 23, at 5:00pm - Our annual Patriotic Concert, featuring guest artist Mac Frampton, gifted concert pianist and arranger, as well as our own Robert McMichael, Diane Parrish, Chancel Choir, Youth Choirs, Children's Choir, and Handbells, and full orchestra, a tribute to our Armed Forces, and much more! (note that the concert is a week EARLIER than normal this year!) Following the concert, please join us for an Ice Cream Social in the Fellowship Hall.
Laptop
Repair/Tune Up Clinic - Any personal laptop running Windows XP, Vista, or
7 (sorry, no Macs) - Saturday, May 22, from 9:00am-3:00pm in B118. $25.
Sign up online.
Father Child Campout - Friday/Saturday, June 4-5 on the "Fields of Dreams." Grilled dinner, catered breakfast & entertainment. Sign up at the Men's Ministry page.
Do you want information about the planned Mt. Bethel's Courtyard (Columbarium) and Memorial Walk ? For more information, please contact Gale Koven - 678-560-7450 or Dan Boswell - 678-560-3259.
Blood
Drive - Monday, May 17 - 2:00-7:00 - in A18 - Sign up in the glass
connector on Sunday morning.
Volunteers
Needed for Vacation Bible School - What a wonderful opportunity for all
Mt. Bethel members to participate - from children to senior adults! Our VBS
sessions are June 7-11 from 12:30-3:30 and July 19-23 from 9:30-12:30. Sign
yourself and your children up online. Teens need to fill out the form and turn
it into Children's Ministry Department. We have fun learning how to live and
love like Jesus. The Bible stories come to life for all of us as we go from
station to station to have a hands on experience. Please call Dianne Hylton -
770-971-5074.
Items
needed for Vacation Bible School. This summer we are doing two Vacation
Bible School programs at Mt Bethel. From time to time we need to ask for some
donations. If you would like to help, here is a list of items we need to help
us with this year's program.
Orange
plastic mesh fencing (1 roll), four 3-foot lengths of heavy chain, 8 large blue
tarps, 4 brown tarps, 4 large painting canvases, 200 brown paper lunch bags, 4
rubber snakes; 4 boxes of white gauze; 16 hula hoops; 8 extension cords;
snack and sandwich zip lock bags, 5 cardboard carpet tubes.
Please
bring to the Children's Ministry Office. Any questions please call Dianne
Hylton 770-971-5074.
What if...you help a child grasp that God can guide their lives?
What if...tomorrow is today?
What if...this summer is your time to lead?
Don't miss your opportunity! We need you to volunteer twice this summer from May 31 through August 2 to:
* Teach Preschool Sunday School
* Teach Elementary Sunday School
* God's Garden
* Camp SPLAT
* Volunteer at June or July Vacation Bible School -
June 7-11 12:30-3:30 and/or July 19-23 9:30-12:30
Contact Dianne Hylton - 770-971-5074 to sign up now.
VBS
Dinners at St Philip UMC - Erik Klein, Director of Christian Education, at
St. Philip UMC, is seeking adult classes or groups that might be willing to
provide an evening meal (served at 6:00pm) for VBS at St. Philip Monday through
Thursday evenings, July 26-29. (Last year's attendance
ranged from 55 on Monday evening to 100 on Thursday). It's a very
relaxed and fun atmosphere. If you know of a group that would be
interested in helping one evening, please contact Erik Klein - 972-896-7772.
Easy Ways of Giving to Mt. Bethel: We have the
ability to receive your donations in several different ways: ACH Debits through
your checking or savings account; we accept all credit cards; Online Giving -
go to mtbethel.org, click Online Giving, and follow the instructions; and
Electronic Stock Transfers. If you need further assistance, please call Gale
Koven at 678-560-7450.
Children's Ministry
Promotion
Sunday is May 30! Every child currently in a 2-year-old - 5th Grade Sunday
School Class will be promoted up to the next age level class. Postcards
with room numbers will be mailed out by mid-May. The new 2-year-old class
(2 by 9/01/10) will not begin until August 8. Look for a registration letter in
June.
Summer
Sundays for Children - May 30 through August 13-
(by 9/01/10) & 4-year-olds - 9:30 & 11:00 Sunday
School - 3's Lower C Hall & 4's Upper C Hall God's
Garden Worship Service - A 35 (under Sanctuary) Kindergarten
- 5th Grade 9:30
- Sunday School - 1st & 2nd Floor of F Building 11:00
- Camp Splat Worship Service - Basement of F Building
Music Ministry
July
12-16 Disney
Junior - Jungle Book, Kids for rising 1st through rising 6th graders -
9:00am-1:00pm - For information, contact Sandra Chapman - 770-971-2730.
Student
Ministry
Sunday May 16 - All
Students rising 6th-12th are invited. Parents are also invited for a
parent meeting. 4:30pm - Middle School Choir
Production- come support your friends!! 5:30pm - Life Group Olympics-
Get your group together to compete in some strange and wacky events to find out
which Life Group is the BEST! 7:00pm - MBSM Summer Kick-Off-
All forms will be available and you get to hear all about our summer
activities. Parents please join us for a short parent meeting as well. Last Tuesday Morning Breakfast of the
year. May 18is the annual Ice Cream Sundae finale for all middle school students. Join us
at 7:30am in the CAC and we will take you to school! Summer
Registrations are here! Road Rules, High School Student Life
Beach Retreat, Middle School Tampa Mission Trip, Infusion, Sixers
Retreat, Middle School Girl's Night In. Go online or pick up a form outside the
Upper Room. Summer Sunday Registration forms are also available.
College/Young Adult Ministry Join
us each Sunday morning at 9:30 am in the CAC for Bible study and
discussion. It is the 5th year God has blessed our
church family with outstanding college students to serve on the Summer 2010
Intern Team here at Mt. Bethel. We are pleased to announce the Summer
Intern Team for 2010: Rachel Rose, Katie Freeland and Taylor Pair will serve
with our Middle School students; Janna Chapman and Drew Peters will assist with
our High School students; Morgan Poole will be serving in Children's Ministry;
Michael Gillespie and Megan Petenbrink will be helping in our Music Ministry;
and Rae Ann Boswell and Chase Miller will be the College/Young Adult Ministry
interns.
In addition to our Summer 2010 Intern
Team, we will be sending out our first International Intern Team! Yes, God has
opened doors and hearts to equip and now send the following Young Adults and
all alumni of our Summer Intern Program, to serve in the foreign mission field
of Kenya, West Africa, in various locations and for varying lengths of time.
Greg Greene will be serving in Kisumu
as a medical intern; Max Francis will be serving at an HIV/AIDS orphanage
called Beat the Drum in Joska; Sarah Beth Holt will serve at Tumaini orphanage
in Kinagop; Reece Chapman will serve at several orphanages and will assist as a
medical intern in Naivasha and Kisumu. Join us as we celebrate what GOD is
doing in and through us here at Mt. Bethel with the equipping and the sending
of these HIS disciples. Thank you for your continued support and prayers for
these young adults. If you have any questions of how you can be involved
contact Gaylyn Kelly.
Recreation
Ministry
Youth
Spring Sports season-ending
pizza parties and awards celebrations are this week and go
through Saturday, May 15. Come to the CAC after your final game.
Youth
Fall Sports registration has begun for Baseball,
Softball, T-Ball, Soccer, Flag Football and Volleyball. Register online(additional $5 fee) or come to the CAC.
Youth
Summer Rec Camps - Deadline is May 17. Register in the CAC or online at mtbethel.org/rec.
SOCCER
CAMP
June
1- 4,
9:00 - 12:30 (Tuesday - Friday), Co-ed Boys and Girls, Ages 4-12.
Mt.
Bethel UMC, along with the Atlanta Silverbacks, will present our summer soccer
camp. This camp focuses on teaching the correct execution of skills to prepare
players for the next level. The fun competitions and individual attention will
improve any player's skills.
BASEBALL
CAMP
June
1 - 4,
1:30 - 5:00 (Tuesday - Friday) Boys Rising Kindergarten - 5th Grades.
Mt.
Bethel UMC, along with Sports-A-Rama, will present our summer baseball camp.
Camp instructors are comprised of former major and minor league players,
current and former collegiate players and high school coaches. This camp will
focus on players' mechanical and fundamental skills.
SPORTS
CAMP I - Wait List Only
June
14 - 18,
9:00 - 4:30, (Monday - Friday) Rising 2nd - 5th Grades
SPORTS
CAMP II - Wait List Only
June
21 - 25,
9:00 - 4:30, (Monday - Friday) Rising 2nd - 5th Grades.
Campers
will be participating in the following: soccer, basketball, baseball, kickball,
dodgeball, indoor rock climbing, etc. Some off-site activities include
swimming, bowling, miniature golf, Stone Mountain and Red Top Mountain.
HOOPS
CAMPS (Monday - Thursday)
I
June 28 - July 1,
9:00-12:00, Co-ed rising 1st/2nd Grades
II
June 28 - July 1,
1:30-4:30, Boys rising 3rd/4th Grades
III
July 12 - 15,
9:00-12:00, Boys rising 5th - 8th Grades
IV
July 12 - 15,
1:30-4:30, Girls rising 3rd - 8th Grades
Four-day
camp focusing on fundamentals of the game - shooting, passing, dribbling and
defense lead by our own Roger Kaiser (2-time All American for Ga. Tech, won
three national championships as coach) and Mt. Bethel Christian Academy coaches
Greg Hall, Melissa Sneed, Adam Sheffield and Brian Bergius.
VOLLEYBALL
CAMPS
I
July 26 - 28,
9:00 - 12:00 (Monday - Wednesday)Girls rising 4th - 5th
II
July 26 - 28,
1:00 - 4:00 (Monday - Wednesday)Girls rising 6th - 8th
This
3-day camp lead by Mt. Bethel Christian Academy volleyball coaches Melissa
Sneed and Brian Bergius will focus on the rules and fundamentals of volleyball
while incorporating game play situations.
Fitness
Boot Camp, Zumba, Body Sculpting,
Pilates, Yoga - The first of two summer fitness series begins May 24. Go to
mtbethel.org/fitness for complete schedule and pricing. Babysitting
available. Call Caroline Booker at 770-971-5280 for additional information.
Missions MinistryThe
Macedonia Mission Team still has openings available for their trip this summer
June 11-20. The
team will be supporting the Meals on Wheels program in Strumica serving more
than 100 shut ins on a daily basis. If you would like information about the
trip, please call Mike or Judy Boyce at 770-952-2980.
Samaritan
House - We
are collecting men and women's dress clothes, i.e. suits, dresses, sport
coats, slacks, dress shirts, blouses (please use hangers), ties, shoes and
belts to wear on job interviews. Casual clothes, men's leather dress
shoes and new underwear & socks are also needed. Winter jackets, gloves and
hats are needed. Drop items off at the Missions trailer to the left of the CAC.
Tax receipts are available in the front desk of the CAC. For more information,
please contact Sam Smith at 770-565-8233.
Thank
You, Mt. Bethel! There
has been a wonderful response to our West Virginia mission trips this year--so
much so that we have added two more for a total of six teams which will be
serving the needs of the severely poor in this Appalachia region of our own
country. If you have a small group that would like to consider participating,
contact Larry Armstrong for more details. Also, your generosity
has resulted in our collection trailer being filled several times with clothing
and household items. The need continues. Please pack your items in travel-ready
boxes with the contents marked outside the box. And please be sure to put them
inside the trailer and not outside the trailer on the parking lot. Do you know
someone moving or having a garage sale? Ask them to consider donating items
they no longer use which might be useful to, or brighten up the day of someone
much less fortunate than we are.
Prayer
Ministry"Voices
United"- Join us on Thursday nights at 7:00 in B106 as we pray for every
facet of the Church.
Aloha to Aging
Class
for Family Those Caring for Aging Loved One: Powerful Tools for Caregivers
is an educational program designed to help family caregivers take care of
themselves while caring for an aging relative or friend. You will benefit from
this class whether you are helping a parent, spouse, friend, someone who lives
at home, in a nursing home, or across the country. For more information about
this 6-week class, contact Dawn at 678-777-7241.
Family
Caregiver Support Group - June 7 at 10:30am at Mt. Bethel
Community Center. Open to individuals who are assisting an aging loved one both
inside and outside of the home. Free care is provided for your loved one while
we meet. Call Aloha To Aging, Inc at 678-439-1177 for more information.
Congratulations to these recent college graduates:
Michael Brazeal - University of Georgia
Mack Brown - University of Georgia
Reece Chapman - North Carolina State University
Curtis Cleveland - University of Georgia
Michael Harward - Duke University
Kendra Hawes - Medical College of Georgia - Doctorate Degree
Sloan Isom - Georgia Institute of Technology
Bobby Koven - Dartmouth College - Master's Degree
Heather Mason - Georgia State University
Alex Opland - Centenary College of Louisana
Laura Peters - University of Alabama
Tommy Robinson - Auburn University
Joel Shasteen - Georgia College & State University
Matthew Sheridan - Kennesaw State University
Samuel Snell - Davidson College
Erin Taylor - George Washington University
Jay Williams - University of Georgia
Spencer Wyckoff - Georgia Institute of Technology
Our Faithfulness
Offerings Received last week -- $141,784
Offerings Received this fiscal year -- $7,228,964
Fiscal year July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010
Offerings Needed to Date - $6,530,755
Wesley Woods Mother's Day Offering - $2,319
Stewardship Campaign Pledge Update - We have received 1,270 pledge cards totalling $7,435,155. Our current operating budget is $8.3 million.
Weekend Minister on Call -- 770-354-5433 |
Our Joys & Concerns
The altar flowers are given to the Glory of God and in honor of our graduates.
The Paschal Candle burns in honor of the life of Charlie Lester, now living in the Father's House.
We wish to congratulate Christine Cyphers and Ben Phelps who were married in our Chapel on May 8, 2010 by Dr. Randy Mickler; Pam Silas & Bob Harrison who were married in Dawsonville, Georgia on May 1, 2010 by Rev. Diane Parrish; and Kelly Leach & Geoff Scruggs who were married in Marietta, Georgia on May 8, 2010 by Rev. Diane Parrish.
We extend Christian sympathy to Barbara Lester, Sharon, Kurt, Darby, Kyle & Skyler Hess and Melanie, Bill, Justin & Cooper Milligan in the loss of Barbara's husband, Charlie Lester; to Frank & Martha Leatherwood in the loss of Martha's mother, Eleanor Bender; to Philip, Beverly, Nicole and Melissa Johnson in the loss of Philip's father, George W. Johnson; to Tom, Lorie, Aline & Maggie O'Neill in the loss of Tom's mother, Nancy O'Neill; and to Knox, Tara & Ansley in the loss of Knox' mother, Dianne Burns. May God hold you in the palm of His hand during this time of grief.
Recently hospitalized: Gwen Dennis, Donna Fraser.
Congratulations to Larry & Margaret Kiefer on the birth of their grandson, Luke David Kiefer, son of David & Nicole Kiefer, on April 29, 2010; and to Roger & Rosemary Phelps in the birth of their grandson, Cooper Landon Mars, son of Rob & Brenda Mars, on May 1, 2010.
Way to Go! Stephanie Hawkins Watts was selected as the 2010 Cobb County High School Counselor of the Year. Congratulations!
Mt. Bethel - A sincere thank you to all who expressed their care and concern for me after my recent ankle surgery. All of your prayers and acts of kindness have been greatly appreciated. Special thanks to everyone who helped with the preparation and delivery of Wednesday night dinners. Thank you for caring - Howard Long
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Where the Action Is 
Sunday, May
16
8:00-10:00am
Fellowship Breakfast - Fellowship Hall
8:15am
Worship Service - Chapel
9:30am
Sunday School
9:30am
Worship Service - Sanctuary
9:30am
God's Garden - A35
11:00am
Worship Service - Sanctuary
11:00am
Sunday School
11:00am
Encounter Contemporary Worship - Fellowship Hall
11:00am
Surf's Up Children's Worship for K-2nd Graders - F015
11:00am
The P.O.D. Children's Worship for 3-5th Graders - Upper Room
11:00am
God's Garden - A35
12:15pm
Discovery SS Class Picnic - Playground
12:15pm
Music Council - A18
12:15pm
Staff-Parish Relations Committee - B116
12:30pm
Foster Care Ministry Orientation - Community Center
12:30pm
Kenya Mission Team - B115
1:00pm
Camp Hope Counselor Training - Upper Room
3:30pm
Eagle Scout Ceremony (Eoff) - Chapel
4:00pm
Crossfire Choir & Drama - A18
4:30pm
Crossfire End-of-Year Concert - Sanctuary
4:30pm
Adult Bible Studies
5:30pm
Life Group Olympics
7:00pm
Student Ministries Kick-Off
Monday,
May 17
9:30am
Bible Studies
2:00-7:00pm
Blood Drive - A18
5:00-10:00pm
Spring Sports League - "Fields of Dreams"
6:00pm
Patriotic Concert Rehearsal - Sanctuary
7:00pm
"Writing Special Letters to the Ones You Love" - B106
7:00pm
Friends in Faith Evening Circle - B118
7:30pm
Boy Scout Troop 1011 - Scout Meeting Hall
Tuesday,
May 18
7:30am
Middle School Tuesday Morning Breakfast - CAC & Fellowship Hall
9:00am
Membership Committee - B112
9:30am
Bible Studies
10:00am
Knitting Angels - B109
11:00-1:30pm
Tuesday Lunch - Dining Room
5:00-10:00pm
Spring Sports League - "Fields of Dreams"
5:30pm
Mt. Bethel Day Care Dance Recital - F001
5:30pm
PEP Club Meeting - Community Center
6:00pm
Missions Committee - F015
6:00pm
Patriotic Rehearsal - Sanctuary
7:00pm
Walton Baseball Banquet - Fellowship Hall
Wednesday,
May 19
9:30am
Bible Studies
10:00am
Chancel Choir Rehearsal - A18
11:30am
Bulletin Committee - B116
3:52pm
iPraise 352 Club Children's Choirs - Sanctuary
4:00pm
weePraise - F011
4:30pm
Knitting Angels - B109
4:45pm
Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner - Fellowship Hall
5:00-10:00pm
Spring Sports League - "Fields of Dreams"
6:00pm
Choir Practice for 9:30 service
6:00PM
Camp SPLAT - F011, F005
6:00pm
Student Ministries Apostle Classes - Upper B Hall
6:30pm
Divorce Recovery Support Group - H House
7:00pm
Chancel Choir Rehearsal - A18
7:00pm
Orchestra - Sanctuary
Thursday,
May 20
9:00am
Mt. Bethel Travels Group
9:30am
Autism Support Group - B116
9:30am
Quilting for Christ - F001
11:00am
Memorial Service for Charlie Lester - Sanctuary
5:00pm
Pursuit - Upper Room
5:00-10:00pm
Spring Sports - "Fields of Dreams"
6:00pm
Patriotic Concert Rehearsal - Sanctuary
7:00pm
Prayer Ministry - B106
Friday,
May 21
6:15am
Friday's Faithful - B112
7:00am
Charlie Oates Men's Bible Study - Community Center
7:30am
Rock Eagle Men's Group - B106
9:45am
Mothers of Elementary Kids - B118
5:00-10:00pm
Spring Sports - "Fields of Dreams"
Saturday,
May 22
9:00am-3:00pm
Computer Laptop Repair/Tune Up - B118
9:00am-9:00pm
Spring Sports - "Fields of Dreams"
9:00am
New Member Class - Dining Room
10:00am
Alcoholics Anonymous - Community Center
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