Our Pineapple's Purpose
In the US and many other parts of the world, the pineapple
symbolizes hospitality and welcome. Since these
characteristics epitomize the spirit of BBNC, the pineapple is
an apt motif for our organization. We welcome new members at
every activity and event. As the BBNC symbol, it conveys our
interest in continuing to build our local, female circle of
friends.
Connect through interest: Activity Groups 2012 - 2013
Newcomers find it easy to make new friends when they start with common
interests. BBNC activities and events offer many such
opportunities. Our monthly e-magazine - the Welcome Mat - which is
shared only with members, gives details about the plans for each
activity group in the coming month.
Some activity groups gather once a month; others, once a week. With
over 30 regularly scheduled activities every month, chances are you'll
want to try a number of them. All are run by members who volunteer to
share their enthusiasm for an activity with their BBNC friends.
As you scan the list of activities below, note the ones that you might
enjoy most. Whether you already have the skill or ability or not, as a
BBNC member, you are invited to join these groups and enjoy the
activities.
Activity Categories
Sports
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Beginning Tennis
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Once a week, participants play friendly games at a local tennis club. Lessons available upon request.
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Fitness Group
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This weekly, one-hour exercise class accommodates ladies at all fitness levels.
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Walking
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The walking group meets Mondays at 10 am at Beverly
Park, 18801 Beverly Road in Beverly Hills, at the North
entrance (North Chester Street /Beverly Road). We will
walk for about 1.5 hours.
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Yoga
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The yoga group meets Wednesdays from 9.30 am to
10.30 am. Bring your own Yoga mat, a towel and water .We will
practice barefoot.
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Games
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Bridge
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BBNC's Bridge players meet weekly for this card game that
will sharpen your concentration and trick-taking tactics.
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Ladies' Euchre
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Newcomers find the card game of Euchre easy to learn
and other players willing to coach at these lively monthly
gatherings.
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Couples' Euchre
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While it's the same game as at Ladies' Euchre, Couples' Euchre adds
members' husbands or friends to the game.
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Personal Enrichment
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Healthy Living
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This group promotes health education and activities
with monthly presentations. Recent topics included a
race-walking clinic and a visit to the Detroit Women's
Rowing Association.
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Emotional Wellness Group
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The emotional wellness group meets once a month to discuss topics of
interest such as, adjusting to a new environment, stress management,
self-care, grief and loss, depression, relationship management and
more.
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Morning Book Club
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Books like "The Help" serve as the basis of our conversation each month at a local coffee shop.
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Evening Book Club
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Similar to its morning counterpart (above), this group
meets in the evenings and focuses discussion on books
that participants have read.
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Moms & Tots
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Members with young children organize regular play-groups
and outings that keep the balance of adult conversation in
their children-filled lives.
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Coffee 'n' Conversation
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A no-agenda, strictly social morning of conversation
for members to enjoy catching up with a large circle
of friends.
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Community Outreach
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Sometimes a fundraiser, sometimes participation in a
project such as Habitat for Humanity -- activities for
this group give members the chance to help local
people in need.
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Discover your Higher Self
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This is a class for growth. We as human race evolve, all the time,
and it is really needed to understand how our mind works and how WE
can use our Mind. It is US using the Mind, not the mind using us. We
are powerful beings, able to create a Life of Abundance and Prosperity
in All areas, and for that we must learn how our thoughts create our
reality, and how our beliefs either helps us to move forward or remain
limited and stuck. This is about self discovery of our True nature.
Come and discover your powerful being :)
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Entertainment
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Movie Group
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At weekday evenings in Birmingham, this group watches newly
released movies, then discusses impressions of the films.
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Venturing Out
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Venturing Out features a wide variety of activities such as
tours of Metro Detroit attractions, shopping excursions, and
seasonal experiences such as lessons in the Eastern European
art of Easter egg decorating.
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Couple's Night Out
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Couple's Night Out is nice because the men are able to
join an activity with their wives on a Friday or
Saturday evening. The group's past activities included
going to a Murder Mystery dinner, going to a wine
tasting, picnicing in the park, and much more.
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Pub Night
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One evening a month, this group meets for drinks with the
husbands or friends at one of the many great local pubs.
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Culture & Language
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International Culture
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One of the great benefits of belonging to BBNC is the
chance to get to know the diverse cultures we
represent. These roots and home countries are
explored.
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American Culture
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To many BBNC members, the US is their "host" country so this
group discusses holidays and other details about the culture here.
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Arabic Culture
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This group learns and explores the Arabic Culture
through interactive demonstrations, hands on and
venturing-out experience . Knowing Arabic is not a
must. But wanting to learn about the culture is essential.
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Language Groups
(French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Italian, Portuguese)
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Sometimes these language groups meet only to soclalize; Other times,
they participate in activities such as apple-picking or
touring. English not spoken here, however!
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Luncheons & Events
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Monthly Lunch Groups
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Groups of 8-10 members meet monthly for lunch - often "potluck" style.
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Club Luncheons
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At special venues in Metro Detroit -- local country
clubs, the Detroit Athletic Club, Joe Louis Arena, or
the Birmingham Community House, for instance -- members
enjoy gourmet lunches and the camaraderie of a large
group of friends.
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Special Events
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An annual fashion show, a dinner-dance, and matinee
Broadway performances at the Fox comprise some of the
special events members enjoy thanks to BBNC Special
Event planners.
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