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 September
2010
September 10-11: Confirmation
Kick-Off Friday: 7 p.m.— Saturday at 3 p.m.
- A Synod Sponsored event for
adults who work with youth in your congregation’s Confirmation program.
Emphasis on team-building skills, teaching techniques, prayer, fellowship
and fun. Cost for this weekend is $45. Saturday only- $25
September 13: Golf Outing
Monday:
8am Registration, 9am Shotgun Start
- This golf outing— Scramble
will take place at the Oak Crest Golf Course in Norway, MI. Cost for this
event is $60 which includes 18 holes, cart, luncheon and prizes. *To
register or to sponsor a hole contact Pr. James Chinery at
pastorchinery@yahoo.com or 906- 774-0133. Deadline to register is
September 1.
September 17-19: Women’s Fall
Retreat and W-ELCA Convention
Friday
Supper-Sunday Lunch
- Come and be with other women
for a spiritual weekend retreat. We’ll have bible study, songs and
worship; we’ll light the sauna and have a bonfire at night. "The
Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want" is the theme for the retreat.
Download a registration form at www.nglsynod.org or call Marsha Schultz at
715-282-5361 with any questions.
September 20 Senior Adult Day
Monday: 10 a.m.—2 p.m.
- A wonderful opportunity for
Senior Adults to come together for fun, fellowship and learning. The
program begins with fellowship and music, and continues with either a
guest speaker or special activity. Cost for Senior Adult Day is $10.
September 29 - Fall Work Bee 9
a.m.—5 p.m.
- Bring your talents and tools
with you to Fortune Lake and help with special projects around the camp.
Please register at least 2 weeks in advance, and let us know if you are
coming to help with general labor, or if you have skills in a particular
area. **Free Food Provided**
October 2010
October 2 - Repertoire and
Skill-Building Workshop Saturday: 9 a.m. — 3 p.m.
- A workshop for ringers and
directors, to jumpstart your fall program. Read new repertoire– practice
ringing skills. Network with ringers and directors. Contact Janet Van
Valey with questions: 269-655-8081 or jvanvaley@gmail.com. Cost is $40 per
person and includes lunch. Bring gloves, note books and music stands.
October
9 – Anniversary Fall Fiesta
Saturday: 9 a.m. (CDT) Viewing Begins
12:00 Auction/Kids Activities/Fly Fishing
Demonstration
3:00 Chili Awards
4:00 White Water Concert/Folk Dance
- Join us for a day filled with
fun activities to benefit Fortune Lake. Activities include a Quilt and
Fine Arts Auction, Chili Cook-off, Country Market, Pontoon excursions, a
Fly Fishing Demonstration and activities for kids. This will also be the
kick-off for the 2010-11 Second Sunday Concert Series. *If you would like
to participate in the Chili Cook-off, please contact the camp office to
register
October 9 - Second Sunday Folk
Dance (on Saturday)
November 2010
November 5-7:
High School Youth Gathering Theme—
Saint/Sinner
Friday at 7pm-Sunday at 3pm
- A great chance to reconnect
with old friends and make new ones! A chance for worship, games, and just
hangin’ out at camp. Special Guest Musician Jonathan Rundman
(jonathanrundman.com) will lead music for this exciting event! Cost for
meals, lodging and programming is $85.
November
8 - Senior Adult Day
Monday: 10 a.m.—2 p.m.
- A wonderful opportunity for
Senior Adults to come together for fun, fellowship and learning. The
program begins with fellowship and music, and continues with either a
guest speaker or special activity. Cost for Senior Adult Day is $10.
November 14 - Second Sunday Folk Dance
Sunday: 4 p.m. — 7 p.m.
- For 25 years, people of all
ages have enjoyed coming to Second Sunday Folk Dances at Fortune Lake.
Special Guest Musician in November is Gerry O’Beirne. Gerry is a
renowned singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist (6 and 12 string
guitar, tiple, and ukulele, slide guitar among others). Visit Gerry’s
website at www.gerryobeirne.com. Cost is $7
November
15-16: 10th Annual Secretaries Retreat
Monday: Noon— Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.
- Come get pampered! A massage,
relaxation, music, Bible Study, fabulous crafts and great food await you
at Fortune Lake! There’s also time to network and share stories, tips
and ideas. Refresh and re-energize yourself. Cost is $75.
December 2010
December 3-4:
Family Getaway and Slumber Party
An Event for families and children of all
ages
Friday beginning at 6 p.m. — Saturday at 3 p.m.
- Come join with other
families on this ―Advent Adventure!‖ We’ll celebrate the
season of Advent and prepare for the birth of Jesus with Bible Study,
crafts, singing, campfires and lots of fun. Price for Adults-$45, Youth
over 12- $38, Youth under 12- $35. Maximum cost per family = $150.
December
12 - Second Sunday Folk Dance
Sunday: 4 p.m. — 7 p.m.
- Special Guests in December are
Laurel Premo and Michael Beauchamp "Red Tail Ring"— a duo with
roots firmly planted in Appalachian old time and folk music, and branches
reaching out to forge new arrangements complete with haunting harmonies
and an expansive dynamic range. www.redtailring.com. Cost is $7.
January 2011
January
7-8: Ice Fishing Weekend
Friday: 6:30 p.m. — Saturday afternoon
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Bring your ice
fishing gear and get ready for a great weekend of fishing, food, saunas
and fun! Cost for adults- $40. Cost for youth- $30.
January 9: Second
Sunday Folk Dance
Sunday: 4 p.m. — 7 p.m.
-
For 25 years,
people of all ages have enjoyed coming to Second Sunday Folk Dances at
Fortune Lake. Special Guest Musician in January is Bryan Bowers. Bryan is
a master autoharp player and traditional songster and has been a major
presence on the North American folk music scene since the mid-1960’s.
www.bryanbowers.com. Cost is $7.
January 10: Senior
Adult Day
Monday: 10 a.m.—2 p.m.
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A wonderful
opportunity for Senior Adults to come together for fun, fellowship and
learning. The program begins with fellowship and music, and continues with
either a guest speaker or special activity. Cost for Senior Adult Day is
$10.
January 14-16:
Ski/Snowboard/Tubing Weekend
Friday: 7 p.m.— Sunday at 11 a.m.
January 28-30:
Ski/Snowboard/Tubing Weekend
Friday: 7 p.m.— Sunday at 11 a.m.
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Ski at Ski Brule…
stay at Fortune Lake! Get the best of both worlds! Fortune Lake will
provide food, lodging, a sauna, cross country ski trails, a tubing hill
and programming while Ski Brule will provide the slopes! Ski Brule is just
a 25 minute drive away from FLLC. People of all ages are welcome at these
fun Ski Weekends! Bring your family! Bring your friends. Bring your church
group.
Cost for Cabins-
$55 + Discounted Lift Tickets Cost for Duplexes- $60 + Discounted Lift
Tickets
February
2011
February 13: Second Sunday Folk
Dance
Sunday: 4 p.m. — 7 p.m.
- Guest musician in February is
LJ Booth. Guitarist LJ Booth has been a traveler— playing clubs (from
Boston to Austin) and festivals (including Falcon Ridge, Edmonton,
Kerrville, Telluride and the Rocky Mountain Folk Fest)— building a stage
presence that has become his trademark. www.ljbooth.com. Cost is $7.
February 25-27: Basket Weaving
Retreat
Friday: 7 p.m.— Sunday at 1 p.m.
- Come to Fortune Lake prepared
to take home a finished basket. Lucy will teach you how to make this
basket, which is a garden basket but could also be used as an Easter
basket. We will have a weekend full of fellowship, singing and weaving. We
will close on Sunday with a worship. Call the office for details and watch
for a detailed flyer later on.
Cost: $60 for meals and lodging
Cost of materials: $40.
March 2011
March 4-5: Church Council Retreat
Friday: 4 p.m. — Saturday at 2 p.m.
- Church Council Retreats are a
great way to develop a solid ―Team‖ unit between Church
council and pastors. Fortune Lake and the Northern Great Lakes Synod have
partnered up to help your council grow together and learn valuable
resource tools. Cost for food, lodging, program is $50 per person
March 4-5: Junior High Youth
Gathering
Friday: 6:30 p.m. — Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
- We’re havin’ a party! Come
celebrate Mardi Gras at this Junior High Youth Gathering just before
Ash Wednesday. Great music, fun speakers, interesting Bible studies. Come
find out how Mardi Gras came into existence, and how it can make the
pre-Lenten season in your church and home a fun and meaningful time! Cost
for meals, lodging and programming: $45
March
13: Second Sunday Folk Dance
Sunday: 4 p.m. — 7 p.m.
- For 25 years, people of all
ages have enjoyed coming to Second Sunday Folk Dances at Fortune Lake. The
incredibly talented music group– Whitewater typically performs for the
first third of each event. The next set is then performed by a special
guest. Then finally the chairs get pushed aside for some folk dancing.
Special Guest for March– TBA. Cost is $7.
March
14: Senior Adult Day
Monday: 10 a.m.—2 p.m.
- A wonderful opportunity for
Senior Adults to come together for fun, fellowship and learning. The
program begins with fellowship and music, and continues with either a
guest speaker or special activity. Cost for Senior Adult Day is $10.
April
2011
April
10: Final Second Sunday Folk Dance Of the
Season
Sunday: 4 p.m. — 7 p.m.
- For 25 years, people of all
ages have enjoyed coming to Second Sunday Folk Dances at Fortune Lake. The
incredibly talented music group– Whitewater typically performs for the
first third of each event. The next set is then performed by a special
guest. Then finally the chairs get pushed aside for some folk dancing.
Special Guest Musician for April– TBA.Cost is $7.
April
27-28: Spring Work Bee
9 a.m.—5 p.m. each day (overnight lodging
available if desired)
- Bring your talents and tools
with you to Fortune Lake and help with special projects around the camp.
Please register at least 2 weeks in advance, and let us know if you are
coming to help with general labor, or if you have skills in a particular
area. **Free Food and Lodging Provided**
May
2011
May 9:
Senior Adult Day
- A wonderful
opportunity for Senior Adults to come together for fun, fellowship and
learning. The program begins with fellowship and music, and continues with
either a guest speaker or special activity. Cost for Senior Adult Day is
$10.
May
9-11: Pastor’s Sabbath Monday-Wednesday:
Come whenever
- Come and relax on your own,
with another clergy friend or with your spouse. This ―unstructured‖
time is just what the spirit calls for. Be refreshed and renewed by
enjoying all that Fortune Lake has to offer. A one-hour discussion will be
the only scheduled event each day as well as any meals you choose attend.
- **Meet up with other clergy
and relax! Lodging is FREE! The only cost is for meals.
Contact the camp office at
906-875-3697 to reserve your spot today! Or e-mail Pastor Pete with
questions at programdirector@fortunelake.org.
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