CROSSROADS SINGLES

MISSION STATEMENT

Crossroads is a Catholic Community of single adults, forty years and older, seeking diversified spiritual and social needs and blessings. We welcome people of all faiths. The members of the Crossroads Steering Committee attest to the fact that they respect and uphold the spiritual, moral and ethical teachings of the Catholic Church, including respect for life.

If you are over 40 and single, you have the opportunity to improve your social life with Crossroads Singles. Crossroads targets the social and spiritual needs of divorced, single or widowed Catholics, although non-Catholics are welcome. We are not a Catholic dating service - if a hookup happens, it's great, but that's not what our people are looking for. They are at a crossroads in their lives, they are comfortable with who they are, many have raised their families, and now would like to find people with common ground. There are many diversified activities conducted by team members who volunteer their services, held at many of the participating Catholic churches around Buffalo. The organization, at it's inception in November, 1996, had over 1,000 members. We know it is hard to find interesting things to do in a couples' world, so this would help to meet the needs of the heart, mind and spirit.

For a complimentary newsletter, just call 835-1871

JAN/FEB/MARCH - CALENDAR OF EVENTS

If you would like to become a member of Crossroads, call 835-1871.
You will receive the first Newsletter free which will
include a membership form.

FOR YOUR INTEREST - NON CROSSROADS EVENTS

Free Movies at Shea's Buffalo - Take a step back in time.

Sunday, January 24 - 2 pm - "Charlie Chaplin in the Circus"
Sunday, February 21 - 2 pm - "Shrek"
Movies subject to change. Tickets available at Wegmans or
Shea's box office 2 weeks prior to showing on first come basis.....

Pre-Valentine Dance - January 30, 2010. A benefit event for the Lancaster Opera House.
Music by Rare Vintage from 8 to 11 pm. It will be held at Holy Mother of the Rosary Church,
parish center. Cash bar - snacks provided. 684-2578

Foothills Trail Club - If you are interested in hiking around Erie County (in all four seasons)

with a great bunch of people, call Barbara M. 627-3878 for information on Foothills.

Trip to Germany – September 10-20, 2010

Group Package $4,499 per person.

Call Dan Drejas at 681-6167 for details

CONTINUING EVENTS

BREAKFAST CLUB

Every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m.

at Alice's Kitchen, 3122 Sheridan Drive, Amherst.

Call Donna at 834-6369.

DINING OUT CLUB

Dining Out Club will meet periodically at a local restaurant. Reservations are required, so call in to your host/leader by the deadline date. This event is one of the longest running in the history of Crossroads. Come out and enjoy dinner with friends!

GOLF - Golf will resume May, 2010

Happy Hours

We hold Happy Hours once each month at various locations throughout WNY.

They are hosted by dedicated members who volunteer to find an establishment

and take care of business.

We charge $3 at the door and donate a large portion of the collection to the restaurant.

The balance is kept in a separate account in the club to defray any food expenses which may be incurred.

Happy Hours always run from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.

All are welcome!!!

POTLUCK DINNERS

Very popular activity.

Cards and games always follow a very wonderful ssortment of home cooked dishes.

Our volunteers will take alternate turns with the hosting duties on the 2nd Saturday of the month.

Check the calendar for time and place.

SUNSHINE CLUB Call Waudell at 835-1871 to have a sympathy or get-well card sent to Crossroads’ members.

She, in turn, will inform board members.

In the event you learn of the death of a member, please call someone on the Board of Directors

and a representative will attend the wake

VOLLEYBALL

Sunday afternoons at St. Amelia's Church, Eggert Rd.,

Tonawanda from 2-4 pm

All skill levels are welcome.

Call Adam 773-2798

BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS BY CAROL -

(This is not a Crossroads event)

Classes every Thursday night at St. Patrick's Church, Dick Rd. and George Urban Blvd.

All Crossroads members are invited to participate.

Classes - 7:30 p.m. for beginners and 8:30 p.m. for intermediates.

Cost is $7 per night, with first 2 lessons free for Crossroads' members.

There is no long-term commitment--you simply pay when you come.

Each lesson begins with the Foxtrot.

Other dances include Waltz, Rumba, Tango, Mambo and Cha-Cha.

SPIRITUAL BOUQUET

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If you need help......

There are three groups of nuns in our area who will take prayer requests.
All you have to do is give them a call. They are:

Dominican Nuns
355 Doat Street, Buffalo - 892-0066

Carmelite Nuns
75 Carmel Rd., Buffalo - 837-6498

Sisters of St. Francis
Box 275, Williamsville - 632-2155

When calling, just give your prayer request.
You do not need to give your name or phone number.
All three have sisters praying for those who call 24 hours a day.