Book Discussion - Every Day Justice

JOIN A BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

 

 

WHEN: Sunday March 10th at 2pm

WHERE:  Sue Fabian's Home (Royal Oak)

 

Everyday Justice: The Global Impact Of Our Daily Choices seeks to aid us in understanding the end-of-the-line consequences of our daily consumer choices. Eye-opening it is to learn that buying coffee that isn't "fair trade" empowers multinational profit-making at the expense of exploited coffee bean farmers who can't even earn enough to support their own families. The same could be said for what brand of chocolate or brand-name clothes we buy. The book takes a "help thy neighbor" view of being conscious of how and where we spend our money. We never think about the consequences of our consumerism. We never think about "voting with our dollar." While the author often takes a religious ethical stand that may ruffle some, it does offer a comprehensive treatment of an important subject--how we can all make the world a better place by simply consciously spending our money, and spending it wisely. Email Sue Fabian to RSVP and get directions. Sue can be reached at suenq@aol.com.



hOurworld Computer Training Class

 

 

NEED A LITTLE MORE COMPUTER TRAINING?

 

 

WHERE: Nancy and Vic's House (Royal Oak)

WHEN:  Saturday March 9th at 10am

If you would like to get some training on using the hOurworld system, contact Nancy Chinn at nchinn7@comcast.net. 

Learn how to log your hours, post offers and requests and see what else your fellow timebankers are offering and what they could use.

How To Make Your Own Applesauce (CLASS)

 

LEARN HOW TO MAKE AND CAN YOUR OWN HOMEMADE ORGANIC APPLESAUCE!

 

WHEN: March 9th (Saturday) at 1pm

WHERE:  Wendy and Bob's House (Huntington Woods)

You don't need to bring any supplies, just a $5 fee to cover the cost of apples and other materials. Each person that comes to the class will receive their own applesauce to bring home after the jars have cooled. Contact Dillon Hendrick for more information and to RSVP.

Dillon can be reached at dillon.hendrick@gmail.com.

 

Movie Night!

Watch "HAPPY" with your TimeBanking Friends!

When:   Sat, January 19, 7pm – 10pm

Where:   Wendy Appleton's house 

Description:   Come over to Wendy and Bob's house to watch the movie "Happy", a documentary about how people all around the world measure happiness. TimeBanking is mentioned in this documentary and offers some great perspectives on why timebanking is something that makes us happy!  After the movie we will spend some time in discussion.

 

Take a look at the trailer here!  

 

 

 

 RSVP to Wendy if you can make it! wendella49@aol.com.

 

Sarna Class (Vegetarian Grape Leaves)

  Learn to make Sarna!

TimeBank member Sally Palaian has offered to teach her fellow members how to make her excellent recipe for Sarna, or vegetarian stuffed grape leaves.  Sally has taught this class in the past and has graciously agreed to teach the class again this year. 

The class will be held at Sally's house on Thursday, January 31st at 7 pm. There is a small fee of $2 to cover materials.  Please bring a small metal baking pan or pie plate so that you can bring your sarna home. 

RSVP to Sally and let her know you plan to be there.  You can email her at skpalaian@aol.com

The RO-HW TimeBank Holiday Party!

You are cordially invited to... The 2nd Annual

Royal Oak - Huntington Woods TimeBank Holiday Party!

 

 

Holiday Fiesta!

December 15, 3:00 - 6:00

South Oakland YMCA, private room upstairs

 

   

Hello fellow TimeBankers,

   

We would like to close the year with a Fiesta celebration. Please join us on Saturday, December 15 from 3:00 - 6:00 at the South Oakland YMCA. The TimeBank will be providing a Mexican themed meal. There will also be activities for the children, including a pinata, and making returns due to great popularity from last year, cookie decorating and paper airplane voyages.

   

All you need to do is:

• RSVP by December 7 to jenniferdepodesta@gmail.com
• Gather any gently used children's books for the Boys and Girls Club of Royal Oak
• Gather any new (unopened) travel sized toiletries for those in need at the Royal Oak Salvation Army (also welcomed are hotel samples)
• Show up ready to spend a few hours getting to know our neighbors while enjoying a meal and having some fun.

Don't Forget Your Sombrero and Serape!

TimeBanking around Michigan

There are many other TimeBanks in Michigan that are engaging their members with activities and events on a monthly basis.  One of these TimeBanks, the Unity in Our Community TimeBank in SW Detroit, has opened their classes to members of other Michigan TimeBanks when space is available.  Take a look at some of these great classes coming up in the next several months and let Jennie Weakley know if you would like to attend by emailing her or calling her at 248-231-2412. 

Peruvian cooking class: 12-5-12, Wednesday 6:30pm- Taught by Giovanna. You may have attended her Brazilian cooking class a couple of years ago, and if you did you already know how talented she is! Estimated cost is $3-$4 per person (estimating 10 participants).  Please RSVP to make sure space is still available.

Italian cooking class: 12-11-12, Tuesday 6pm- Taught by Terry Whitfield and Joe Spain. Please join us for the last in a series of cooking classes in partnership with Welcoming Michigan. Cost is only $1, plus your time of course. Joe is the new coordinator of the Ferndale TB, and will be helping with this class to see how we do it here in Southwest Detroit. This class will be held at the BCI office located at 6900 McGraw 48210. Please RSVP to make sure space is still available.

12th Night Celebration: 1-4-13, Friday 6-8pm- Hosted by Bridging Communities, Inc. BCI welcomes you to come to their annual celebration night for friends, volunteers, and donors. There is no charge for this event. They provide light refreshments and cocktails (mostly wine and margaritas), you provide the conversations. Great opportunity to mix and mingle! No RSVP necessary, hope to see you there!

Quick and Easy Gumbo: Date and Time to be determined (sometime in January)- Taught by Tracy Lewis, TimeBank member and Executive Director at the Chadsey-Condon Community Organization. If you made it to her creamy chicken and mushroom risotto class we know you'll want to make it to this one too! Learn to make a quick and easy recipe that will wow your family and friends! Estimated cost is $5-$7 per person.

Chinese: Date and Time to be determined (sometime in February)- Taught by new member Aisia. Our cook has attended a few classes with us and has decided to join the TimeBank! Her first method of earning hours will be to teach her own cooking class. On the menu there for the class is Sweet & Sour Chicken and fried rice (rumor has it there may be egg rolls too, but I guess we'll have to wait and see). Estimated cost is $3-$5 per person.

How to make your own Easter Candy: 3-6-12, Wednesday 5pm. Take a journey down memory lane with Barbara as she recalls a day when people made things themselves. She has a large collection of molds and will teach you how to make and shape your own chocolates. Location is the BCI office at 6900 McGraw 48210, and the estimated cost is $3-$5 per person. Please RSVP to make sure space is available.