November, December, January, 2018-19 LARC Link Muskegon Volume 15 Issue 1 LARC Link is published quarterly by Pioneer Resources, 601 Terrace St. Suite 100, Muskegon, MI 49440 Like us on Facebook. Keep up on event changes, pictures, event news, and pop up events: www.facebook.com/pioneerresourcesinc The link below will bring you to Groveware. https://pioneer.groveware.com/eforma/custom/index.do LARC Members, It is time for some holiday fun. In November we are going to Turkeyville for dinner and a Christmas play. In December we will be sitting down to a full Christmas dinner together with the usual $5.00 gift exchange and cookie decorating with dinner. In January we will be celebrating LARC S 16th birthday and cheering on the Lumberjacks. Look inside for all the fun events and give me a call or log onto Groveware, (see above) to sign up and pay for events. We are still currently looking for members and organizations to be a part of our LARC advisory committee. Any questions please call Lora Brink at 231-220-2320. We look forward to hearing from you. Lora The Pioneer Resources Leisure and Recreation Program is made possible through the support of Health West of Muskegon County. Print services provided by the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District.
If you have an e-mail address, e-mail us at lbrink@pioneerresources.org and receive your LARC Link electronically. Be the First to Know! Mail/Bring payment to: Pioneer Resources LARC 601 Terrace St., Suite 100 Muskegon, MI 49440 EVENTS With Fees Must Be Paid In Advance Call 231-220-2320 or log into Groveware to register for an event by the deadline date. Transportation to and from events are available for most events for an additional fee of 50 cents per mile. Lora can help you figure the fee for transportation. $1.00 fee for pick up or take home less than 1 mile. A 48 hour notice is needed for all transportation requests. Please Note: The Deadlines are Very Important! No refunds for prepaid ticketed events; like concerts or theater events after the deadline. Events involving supplies such as an art class or food require a 48 hour notice for a refund. You may pay by debit or credit card. You may pay over the phone with debit or credit. There will be a $15.00 service fee for any returned check. Consult the recreation office to discuss cancellations.
The LARC Link November 2018 Pioneer Resources = Some events may be cancelled due to bad weather! = Wheelchair Accessible: Please let us know if you have a wheelchair, or if you use a walker to assist with your mobility. = Not wheelchair accessible. Friday, November 2, 2018 Event: Lunch w ith Friends Place: Steak n Shake, Holland, MI Time: 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. (Return time an estimate.) Cost: $5.00 includes lunch! Deadline: Monday, October 29, 2018 Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Event: Dinner Theatre, Christm as Again Place: Turkeyville, Marshall, MI Time: 8:30 a.m 6:30 p.m. (Return time is estimated) Cost: $25.00 includes dinner! Deadline: FIRST 9 PAID! Menu: Homemade soup. Buffet includes carved roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, sage dressing, gravy, 2 vegetables and a 2nd entrée. Hot diner rolls and Grandma s cranberry relish. Fresh coconut cream pie, homemade ice cream with chocolate syrup or a house dessert. Wednesday, November 14, 2018 Event: Christmas Gift Making and Dinner Cost: $5.00 Deadline: Monday, Novem ber 12, 2018 Friday, November 16, 2018 Event: Bingo and Pizza Time: 5:00 p.m 7:00 p.m. Cost: Free Deadline: Monday, Novem ber 12, 2018
The LARC Link December 2018 Pioneer Resources = Some events may be cancelled due to bad weather! = Wheelchair Accessible: Please let us know if you have a wheelchair, or if you use a walker to assist with your mobility. = Not wheelchair accessible. Friday, December 7, 2018 Event: Christmas Shopping Place: Tanger Outlets, Grandville Mall, Grand Rapids Time: 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. (Return time is estimated.) Cost: Free. Bring m oney to shop! Deadline: Monday, Decem ber 3, 2018 Wednesday, December 12, 2018 Event: Christmas Dinner and $5.00 Gift Exchange Cost: Free Transportation: Meet at W esley Cam pus, Building C Deadline: Monday, Decem ber 10, 2018 Menu: Ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, dinner roll, and dessert. Saturday, December 15, 2018 Event: Breakfast with Friends Place: Cherokee Restaurant Time: 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Cost: $5.00 Transportation: Meet at Cherokee Restaurant, 1971 W. Sherman Blvd. Deadline: Monday, Decem ber 10, 2018 Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Event: Cookie Decorating and Dinner Cost: $3.00 Deadline: Monday, Decem ber 17, 2018
The LARC Link January 2019 Pioneer Resources = Some events may be cancelled due to bad weather! = Wheelchair Accessible: Please let us know if you have a wheelchair, or if you use a walker to assist with your mobility. = Not wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, January 2, 2019 Event: Pizza and Gam e Night Place: Multipurpose Room, Building C Cost: $2.00 Deadline: Thursday, Decem ber 27, 2018 Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Event: LARC 16th Birthday Party Place: Northw ay Lanes Cost: Free Transportation: Meet at Northw ay Lanes, 1751 Evanston Ave. Deadline: Monday, January 7, 2019 Thursday, January 17, 2019 Event: Matinee and Snacks Place: Cinema Carousel Time: 10:30 a.m.? Cost: $5.00 Includes snacks! Deadline: Monday, January 14, 2019 Friday, January 25, 2019 Event: Lum berjacks vs. Fargo Force Place: LC W alker Arena Time: 6:00 p.m. 10:30 p.m. (Return time estimated.) Cost: $10.00 Include pop, chips, hot dog Deadline: Monday, January 21, 2019
Fun Christmas Facts 1. Xmas Ever wondered why Christmas is also known as Xmas? The X comes from the ancient Greek language where X refers to Christ. So, Xmas simply means Christmas. 2. Santa Claus Clothes Did you know that Santa initially wore clothes that were in green, purple or even blue? For many years, this was the common theme for the jolly old man at the North Pole. However, Coca Cola decided to dress him up in colors that match their brand and now he is forever in red clothes! 3. Lumps of Coal Did you know that Santa does not simply ignore the children who have been bad through the year? He puts pieces of coal into the child s stocking instead of gifts! This tradition started in Italy. Yet another important reason for children to be good through the year and do as many good deeds as they can! 4. Biggest Christmas Gift Do you know which is the biggest Christmas gift ever presented? The Statue of Liberty was gifted by France 3 Minute Fudge Ingredients 1 can Sweetened Condensed milk (14 ounces) 2 cups (1 12 ounce bag) semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions 1. Butter a square pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal of set fudge. Set aside. 2. In a microwave-safe 2 quart bowl, heat chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk, on high for 1 minute. Remove from microwave. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir to combine. If needed, heat an additional 30 seconds. Stir until chips are completely melted and chocolate is smooth. 3. Stir in vanilla extract. Pour fudge into prepared pan. Let fudge cool completely before cutting into 1 inch squares. (You can place in the refrigerator for 1 hour to speed up the process.) Store in an airtight container. Fudge does not need to be kept refrigerated.