Friends Connection Grapevine

Summer / Fall 2002
Volume 10, Issue 2

In This Issue

News Flash

News Worthy

Conferences / Trainings / Help Lines

Did You Know

Circle of Friends

Recovery Zodiacs

Alumni News

Calendar of Events

Double Trouble

Jeanie Whitecraft, Division Director

The Friends Connection
520 N. Delaware Avenue
2nd Floor
Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215.599.4011
fax: 215.923.2133

Bill Burns-Lynch, Clinical Manager
Philadelphia Program

The Friends Connection
of Montgomery County
700 E. Main Street
Norristown, PA 19401
610.292.9922
fax: 610.292.0388

Carol Holmes, Manager
Montgomery County Program

Calendar of Events: July 2002 to January 2003

The Philadelphia Friends Connection

Weekly Activities

Wednesdays at 3:30 pm
Bowling at Erie Lanes
M and Erie Ave., Philadelphia
Cost is $2.50 per game.

Saturdays 2:00 pm
Double Trouble Group
520 N. Delaware Ave, 4th Floor, Suite C
Philadelphia

Monthly Activities

July 26, Friday
Join the fun and take in the sun, as the Friends Connection introduces a day of Miniature Golf at the Burholme Golf Course (12 noon). Enjoy the fun and see if you can drive a Hole in One. Cost $5.50 per person, includes miniature golf, a hot dog or slice of pizza and a soda. Contact Frenzell Campbell at 215-599-4011 for further information.

August 16, Friday
The Friends Connection will travel to the Franklin Institute to look into the scientific history of the past and present. Join us as we enjoy the view of a three story movie screen at the Imax theatre. Cost: $4.00 per person. Contact Frenzell Campbell at 215-599-4011 for further information.

August 27, Tuesday
If you didn't make 16 holes the first trip, here's your chance to try your luck again. The Friends Connection will travel again to the beautiful Burholme Golf Course (12 noon). Cost of $5.50 will include a hot dog or 1 slice of pizza and a soda. Contact Frenzell Campbell at 215-599-4011 for further information.

Sept. 16, Monday
Come take a floating tour on the Battleship New Jersey. It is a floating museum that will enlighten your history and amaze your minds. For cost and time contact Frenzell Campbell at 215-599-4011.

Sept. 20, Friday
Join the Friends Connection as we get our step on with United Soul Production Drill Team at our First Dance of the Season (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm). Northern Liberties Rec. Center, 321 Fairmount Ave., 1 block N. of Spring Garden St. Admission to dance is free, nominal fee for refreshments.

October 18, Friday
Come celebrate with the Friends Connection and get a treat at our Halloween Dance. This is the time to put on your costumes and dance the night away. Prizes will be given to the best costumes (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm). Northern Liberties Rec. Center, 321 Fairmount Ave., one block north of Spring Garden St. Admission to dance is free, nominal fee for refreshments.

October 23, Wednesday
Join us for the Roller Skating Party at St. Charles Skating Rink. N.W. corner of 20th & Christian Street. Cost is $3.50 including skate rentals (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm). Pay at the door (easy access by the 17 bus line, one block west on Christian St. if coming from Center City). If you're coming from further south the bus stops across the street on 20th & Christian Street. Contact Frenzell Campbell at 215-599-4011 for further information.

Nov. 15, Friday
The time of year is here to give thanks to those who are dear. Join the Friends Connection as we celebrate with a Thanksgiving Dance. Food and Entertainment for everyone (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm). Northern Liberties Rec. Center, 321 Fairmount Ave., one block north of Spring Garden St. Contact Frenzell Campbell at 215-599-4011 for further information.

Dec. 18, Wednesday
Come experience the Christmas lights at Longwood Gardens. Join us as we travel to a beautiful garden of lighted trees. Cost $4.00 per person. Please pack a lunch, bus will leave from the Friends Connection at 520 Delaware Ave. 4:00 pm and return at 10:00 pm. Contact Frenzell Campbell at 215-599-4011 for further information.

Dec. 20
Join the Friends Connection at our Holiday Dance (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm). 'Tis the season to be Jolly. Northern Liberties Rec. Center, 321 Fairmount Ave., one block north of Spring Garden Street. Admission to dance is free, nominal fee for refreshments.

For information on all Philadelphia Friends Connection activities, contact Frenzell Campbell at 215-599-4011, ext. 1102.

Montgomery County Friends Connection
Calendar of Events

The Friends Connection of Montgomery County
2nd Annual Splash Party
August 25, 2002
Time: 3:00 pm-6:00 pm
Location: George Washington Carver Center
249 East Jacoby Street, Norristown, PA 19401

Bowling
Facenda Whitaker Lanes
Swede Road & Germantown Pike
Norristown, PA
Every Friday 4 pm-5 pm
Cost- $2.25 per game

Dances: Free Admission & Refreshments at Nominal Fee
Friday, September 6, 2002
Friday, October 4, 2002
Friday, November 1, 2002
NO DANCE FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER, JANUARY, OR FEBRUARY
Dance Time: 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Professional D.J. with music from oldies to modern.

Dance Location: George Washington Carver Center
249 E. Jacoby Street, Norristown, PA, 19401
Need more information? Call Ted Dawson at 610-292-9922

The Friends Connection of Montgomery County Double Trouble Fellowship
Saturdays, from 12:30 pm until 1:30 pm at 700 East Main Street, in Norristown PA
Call us at 610-292-9922 for more information.

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