May 2013

Good to see our snowbirds back safely. Everyone is looking forward to an active summer season filled with fishing, barbeques, and graduations.
The following is our monthly schedule of events:
First Tuesday of the month is Bingo. The games start at 5:00 p.m.
Third Tuesday of the month is our potluck dinner and business meeting. Bring your own table service and a dish to pass. Dinner starts at noon.
Fourth Tuesday of the month is card night starting at 5:00 p.m. Card night is for Locals 652, 602, and 1618.
Our bingo night, potluck/business meeting, and social night is for Local 652 retirees, spouses, and associate members only.
Our next social night will be October 8, 2013, from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Social night is for Local 652 retirees, spouses, and associate members only - no guests.
The Region 1C Retiree Euchre Tournament is Wednesday, May 8, at 9:00 a.m., at Local 602. Local 602 is located at 2510 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing. Call 517-372-7581 ext. 147, and leave your name and phone number if you are interested in playing in the tournament. You do not need a partner.
The July 2 Bingo night is cancelled.
The Lansing Area Retiree Picnic is Monday, August 12, at Hawk Island. The picnic starts at noon. Bring your own table service and a dish to pass. Hawk Island is located at 1601 E. Cavanaugh, Lansing.
The August 20 potluck dinner and business meeting is cancelled.
The August 27 Card night is cancelled.
The retiree chapter is taking a trip to New York, September 5-10. There are still seats available. Call Marni at 517-321-6871, for more information.
The Oldsmobile Outdoor Club once again has a fun season of camping planned. They have provided the following schedule:
May 10-12 Camp Michawana – Hastings
June 14-16 White Cloud Campground – White Cloud
July 12-14 Leisure Lake Campground – Sumner
Aug. 09-11 Lakeside Camp Park – Cedar Springs
Sept. 13-15 Rocky’s Campground – Albion
Oct. 11-13 Michigan Trap Shooters – Mason
For further information, call Wagon Master Jay Courser (517) 323-2331.
Condolences to the families of Gaetano Maceroni, Lyle Foss, Ray Hocquard, Wayne Seeley, Tom Carey, Elaine Gavenda, Eugene Young, William Smith, Joseph Finkbeiner, Frank Ochoa Jr., Wilford Pullman Sr., Ervin Hilborn, and any others we may have missed.
The following members and associates are in our thoughts and prayers: Robert Abernathy, Jewell Carrier, Marvin Davis, Joyce and Herb Fernholz, Dave Hodges, Don & Helen Hogan, Dorothy Hoisington, Leonard Schneider, Bob & Lee Vergason, Mason Williams, Willa Wright, and any others we may have missed.
The Lansing Labor News is now online at www.lansinglabornews.org
The Food Bank could use our help. If possible, bring canned goods to donate when you attend retiree events. No expired food please.
Send your change of address to: Lansing Labor News, 210 Clare St., Lansing, MI 48917. Please include your current address and the old address when requesting the change.
If you have benefit questions, contact a benefit rep for answers. 517-372-7581 ext. 500.
You may contact me at the following email address: retiree652@hotmail.com