SDC News (3/11/10) ==================================== All phone numbers are Area Code 301 unless indicated. SDC Website: http://www.rc.net/washington/sdc ==================================== L O C A L G R O U P N A M E S AASAC: Anne Arundel Single Again Catholics BE: Beginning Experience BSSG: Blessed Sacrament 39+ Singles Group C&R: Coping and Rebuilding in N. Virginia CAC: Catholic Alumni Club of Washington CF: Changing Focus CS: Christian Singles DCGS: De Chantal Group for Singles ESO: Every Single One Good Shepherd Lutheran FOM: Friends of Mercy in Baltimore NB: New Beginnings PTSC: Prime Time Single Catholics of N. VA PWP: Parents Without Partners SDC: Separated & Divorced Catholics of the Archdiocese of Washington SJS: St John's Singles (Columbia) SVA: Singles Federation in N. Virginia =================================== Prayer Request Please pray for the families of an SDC member who lost his father and an AASAC member who lost her mother recently. May the Lord comfort them with the knowledge the they will meet again. =================================== CAC Happy Hour FRI, Mar 12, 6 pm at the Capitol City Brewery, 2 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, DC. The topic for discussion is the Washington Nationals and their new stadium. RSVP, Stephen sgwillsUSA@yahoo.com. ==================================== NB Bingo Party SAT, Mar 20 ~ 7:30-11:30 pm. Fee: $20 Non - Members Includes one card per game. Heavy Hors d’Oeuvres & Beverage Provided Music for Dancing after Bingo Cash Prizes! Call for Directions: Carol 924-4101 or NewBCarol@verizon.net. =================================== CAC/PTSC Dinner at Guapo's in Shirlington SUN, March 14, 5:30 pm at Guapo's Restaurant in the Village at Shirlington: 4038 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, VA. Guapo's serves fine Mexican cuisine. RSVP: Tom TOMTAL1@verizon.net or 703-313-8388 by March 13.Rrestaurant: 703-671-1701 or www.guaposrestaurant.com. =================================== SDC/CAC Scripture Discussion TUE, Mar 16 This event has been canceled. =================================== CF Single Again THU, Mar 18, 7 pm for new members; regular meeting 7:30 pm at Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church, 1657 Crofton Pkwy,Crofton, Maryland 21114. Coordinator: Mary Woznysmith, LCSW-C, her website: http://www.womanswell.com. Topic: Finding a Balance in this New Way of Life. =================================== CAC Contra and Square Dance SAT, Mar 20, 6:30 pm at the Annapolis Friends Meeting House on 351 DuBois Road in Annapolis, Maryland. Beginners’ workshop at 6:30 p.m.and dancing from 7 to 10 p.m. No experience is required. Live music! Wear comfortable clothing, and bring shoes with soft, non-marking soles - no high heels. Admission is $10; parking is free. First-time dancers receive a “Next Dance Free” coupon. Free snacks! RSVP: Diane 410-799-5336 or dschmit@uclalumni.net by 3/20. Dance Info: www.contradancers.com/atds/. =================================== FOM Meeting SUN, Mar 21, 2-4 pm at Mercy High School c afeteria, 1300 E. Northern Parkway, Timonium, MD. Admission is $4.. Light refreshments are served. Phil Kotschenreuther presents "Basic Help with Finances". Faith-Based Financial Management is designed to offer help for those that are separated, divorced or widowed in negotiating and managing finances. Info: 410-893-4584 or http://www.friendsofmercy.org/meetings.html =================================== SDC Calvert County Deanery Meeting SUN, Mar 21, 7:30- 9:00 PM at St John Vianney, Prince Frederick. Directions: From Rt 4 in Prince Frederick, turn left on Church St (Rt 231) and go to the stop sign. Turn right and proceed on Main St. to St. John Vianney Church. Use the driveway just past the Church (Holy Family Lane) to the Parish Center in the rear. Bring a snack to share. Info:- Jerry 410-257-3267 or worrell@chesapeake.net =================================== AASAC Singles Making Sandwiches for the Poor THU, Mar 25, 7 pm. in the kitchen at Our Lady of the Fields Church, 1070 Cecil Avenue South, Millersville, MD. Tuna, chicken, mayo, relish, boxes of sandwich bags and bread are needed. Info:Patsy 443-799-0608 ==================================== SJS Spring Dance FRI, Mar26, 8:00PM-midnight at the Wilde Lake Interfaith Center. The Oracle Band will provide the music. Info: http://www.sjerc.org/p_singlesched.html Flyer: http://www.rc.net/washington/sdc/SJS-Dance.pdf ==================================== SDC Dance Night at Bowie K of C Cancelled - see you at the SJS Dance! ==================================== Messiah Singles Divorce Recovery Workshop WED, Apr 7-May 26, 7:30–9 pm at Messiah Methodist Church, 6215 Rolling Rd, Springfield, VA 22152. The workshop, conducted by trained facilitators, will be eight regular sessions with a special session on finances and a social evening. If you have been separated one month or divorced for a while, you are welcome. The workshop and childcare are free. Resource books are available for $12. Childcare must be requested at registration. To register, call 703-569-9862, ext. 210 or email rringler@messiahumc.org. =================================== Single-Again Conference in Columbia SAT, Apr 17 at Loyola College Graduate Center in Columbia, MD 21045. “Flourish Don’t Flounder” is a day-long conference for those who are separated, divorced, widowed. Workshops covering grief recovery, annulments, relationships, remarriage, theology and personality topics as well as complimentary holistic services will be offered. Early registration $43 by Apr 9 or walk-in $48. Info: 410-485-8313 (Baltimore) or 410-302-0754 (MD) Web: www.singleagain.itgo.com Broshure: 2010_Columbia_Conf.pdf Email singleagaincouncil@yahoo.com =================================== SDC Annual Retreat at Loyola Retreat House May 28-30 in Faulkner, MD. Father Joe Breighner is scheduled again this year. Mark your calendars. =================================== . CF Exploring a Loving Relationship SAT, Jun 7, 10am-5pm & SUN, Jun 8, 0am- 4:30pm at Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church, 1657 Crofton Pkwy,Crofton, MD 21114. Carrie Hansen, MA, MSW, LCSW-C facilitates. She is a former SDC president and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience, specializing in family and marriage counseling. For couples who are dating or exploring a committed relationship. To preregister call 410-721-0992. Info: info@changingfocus.org or the CF website: http://www.rc.net/washington/sdc/2010_Columbia.pdf http://www.changingfocus.org/EALRCrofton.html ==================================== Catholic Divorce Ministry (CDM) Conference Jun 23-26 in Cincinnati. See the flyer: http://www.rc.net/washington/sdc/CDM-Conf.pdf =================================== Annument Guidance for Arlington, DC and Baltimore: http://www.rc.net/washington/sdc/Annulments.htm ================================== = Resources for Children Rainbows for the Children of Divorce http://www.rainbowsgw.org/programs Lynn Cassella's Faith Journeys Foundation, Inc. http://www.faithjourneys.org/ =================================== DIDN'T GET YOUR "SDC NEWS"! Go to: http://www.rc.net/washington/sdc/SDC_News.txt =================================== Changing your email address or prefer your personal email address for the SDC News? Notify sdcinfo@rc.net. 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