March 2008

AROUND LILY DALE

“Unity in Community”

 

L I L Y   D A L E   A S S E M B L Y

http:/www.lilydaleassembly.com

5 Melrose Park, PO Box 248

Lily Dale, NY  14752-248

 

General Information for Lily Dale Assembly – (716)595-8721

 

Notes from the Office

 

Lily Dale’s  New Website

 

Check out our beautiful new website!  http://www.lilydaleassembly.com/

Our thanks to Deb Swanson in the LD office, who worked with Mirror Images Web Services

to design this interesting and comprehensive website!

 
 
Snow Plowing Policies
 
We would like to advise all residents that only the Lily Dale maintenance crew is permitted to plow Lily Dale streets, lanes and properties.  The reason is that the maintenance crew is aware of hidden water shut off valves, boulders, lawn edges etc., and therefore this policy is designed to help prevent costly damages to LD property.   
 
Please do not call the Office, or ask our Lily Dale maintenance workers, to clear your driveways or sidewalks.   It is your responsibility to look after snow removal on your own leasehold.  If you are unable to clear them yourself, you must hire someone to do so.  Also please be sure that snow is not pushed or blown onto our streets.        
 
 
Sewer Issue
 
It appears that some sort of fabric is being disposed of through our sewer system and is clogging up the Lily Dale sewer plant.  It appears that it may even be Swiffer Duster textured strips that are being disposed of, because the substance does not tear or dissolve.  Nothing other than toilet tissue should be flushed down toilets - following this rule will help prevent costly repairs.  
 
Thank you all for your attention to these important matters!!
 

ANY SUSPICIOUS OR ILLEGAL BEHAVOURS OCCURING ON LILY DALE GROUNDS SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THE APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.

 

EMERGENCY FIRE – DIAL 911

 

EMS – EMERGENCY RESCUE AND AMBULANCE – DIAL 911

 

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF – 672-5151

 

 

TEAM - Together Everyone Achieves More

 

Thank you!

 

Sue Glasier would like to thank everyone for the cards, flowers and visits to her mother, Lois Thies, upon her recent illness.  Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.

 

CAT Needs our Help!

 

The Community Advocacy Team has been working very hard to organize a ‘Town of Pomfret Day’ in Lily Dale.  This event will be held on Saturday, June 21 just before camp opens.  This is an opportunity for us to invite all Town of Pomfret citizens, as well as other local residents, to discover Lily Dale.  We want to help Pomfret celebrate its bicentennial and demonstrate that we are an integral part of the Town of Pomfret.  The Team hopes to offer as much regular season activities as possible.  They are also planning an art show, musical venue, walking tours, house tours, food and refreshments and whatever else they can come up with.   But they need our help to ensure the success of this important date. 

Please attend the meeting on March 11th at 7:00pm in the Lyceum, and offer your assistance.  Thank you - your help will be very much appreciated!

 

 

 

Earth Hour

http://www.earthhour.org/

 

On March 31, 2007, more than 2 million Sydney, Australia businesses and households turned off their lights for one hour - Earth Hour.   Earth Hour 2007 was a Sydney, Australia event - Earth Hour 2008 is a global movement.  At 8:00pm on March 29, 2008, cities and towns around the world will unit to turn the tide on global warming. Earth Hour uses the simple action of turning off the lights for one hour to send a powerful national and global message that it’s possible to take action on global warming.  Check out the website at www.earthhour.org for more info.

 

 

 

 Community Healing and Message Service

 

This service is held every Wednesday evening at the Healing Temple on East Street, from 7:30 to 8:30 pm.  All healers and mediums are welcome and encouraged to participate.  This service is jointly sponsored by the Lily Dale Spiritualist Church, the Church of the Living Spirit, and Fellowships of the Spirit.  All visitors and community members are invited to attend.

 

 

 

Lyceum Program

 

Parents, interested adults and children between 5 and 12 are invited to attend the AJ Davis Lyceum Program.  The Lyceum Program will meet at the East Avenue Building from 9:15 until 10:15am. Classes will include a program and project. Parents are always welcome to participate and new children may join the educational fun at any point.  If there’s sufficient interest in an adult lyceum program, the LDA Board will be approached with that idea.  Questions, comments or volunteers may contact Cara Seekings at 595-2966.

         March 2 – “Healing for Children” with Danielle and Bob Reuther

         March 9 – “Ostara” with Connie Britton

         March 16 – “Arts and Crafts” with Mary Barnham and Maggie Stark

         March 22 – Easter Egg Hunt

         March 30 – “Leatherwork” with John Coats

 

 

 

From the 2008 Victorian Weekend Committee

 

As you know Victorian Weekend (July 11-13) is soon approaching!!  On the evening of Friday, July 11th at 8:15pm there is going to be a Victorian antique display in the Fire Hall.  Several tables will be set up so that residents may showcase any antiques they would like to display.  We are looking for antique dolls, quilts, toys, photos, books, lamps, clothing, linen, etc.  You must be able to handle, carry and transport these items yourself.  The antiques will be safe and monitored during that evening.  Please contact Mark or Maggie Stark if you have any items to display.  Email piercearrowms@yahoo.com or 595-2957.

 

The Victorian Weekend Committee would like to borrow a dress form to display a 1883 wedding dress during the Victorian Weekend.  If you have one to lend, please contact Carol DeChard, 595-3500.   A reminder to all men to grow mustaches, beards and mutton chops – 19 weeks and growing….

 

On July 11 at 8:15pm in the Auditorium, there will be a table showcasing spirit photographs which have been taken in Lily Dale.  If you have any photos of orbs, ectoplasm, spirit, angels etc. that you would like to share, please contact Ron Nagy at ronnagy@natsync.net or 595-3044.

 

 

 

“Lily Dale Chorus”

 

Our community is blessed with an abundance of musical talent. If you are interested in adding your voice to others, we would like to start up a chorus. Practices will be held on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7:00pm in the Assembly Hall.  Anyone who is interested, please call Bob Reuther for information, 595-2638.

 

 

The Lily Dale Artisans Guild

www.lilydaleassembly.com/related_links.php

 

The Lily Dale Artisans Guild meets every Tuesday at 11:00am in the Lyceum (except when we go on field trips) to create hand made items to donate to Lily Dale organizations for fund raising.  Bring a dish to pass for lunch – everyone is welcome.

 

 

Fire Lanes

 

A reminder from the LD Fire Company that all streets and lanes in Lily Dale are designated ‘Fire Lanes.’  Please keep every street accessible to fire and emergency vehicles at all times.  No parking is permitted on Lily Dale streets.  Thank you for your attention to these important matters.

 

 

Medium’s League

www.mediumsleague.com

 

This Association was formed to uphold and fulfill the vision of those workers who founded this camp of Lily Dale in 1879 for the religion of Spiritualism.  The objective of this Association is for the promulgation of the Religion of Spiritualism and the demonstration of mediumship.  New members always welcome.

 

 

 

Lily Dale Spiritualist Church

             www.lilydalespiritualistchurch.com/

 

Sunday Services:  Healing at 10:30 am, Worship Service 11:00 am till 12 Noon.  Services are held at the Healing Temple, on East St. in Lily Dale. 

 

SPEAKERS

March 2 – Jeanne Phoenix Laurell

March 9 – Marilyn Stafford

March 16 – Rev. Daniel O’Rourk

March 23 – Karen Wythe

March 30 – Ronald Robertson

Weekly Events:

 

MONDAYS – ‘Meditation Circle’ at 8:00 pm sharp at the Healing Temple.  Love donation. 

All community members, visitors and guests are invited to attend.  

 

 

 

Monthly Events:

 

First Sunday - Fellowship Gathering:  The monthly Fellowship Gathering will

         take place on the 1st Sunday of each month.  This event is held at the Lyceum

and includes a luncheon ($5.00) mini-readings (10 minutes for $7.00) and raffles.

All are welcome.   February’s menu – beef stew, sides and dessert.

 

         Second Sunday – Philosophy Discussion/Rap Session:  a chance to ask questions

                   Exchange thoughts and talk about our religion.  This is a prerequisite for

                   joining the church, but is open to everyone.  1:00pm at the Lily Dale Spiritualist  

                   Church. 

 

         Third Sunday - Coffee, Tea and Fellowship:  Please join us for some snacks, pleasant

                   conversation and relaxation at the Lily Dale Spiritualist Church immediately

                   following the worship service.     

 

         Fourth Sunday - All Message Service – takes place last Sunday of each month at

                   1:30pm. Student mediums are encouraged to take part in this experience-

                   building service. All are welcome to attend and receive messages.

 

 

Church of the Living Spirit

www.churchofthelivingspirit.org

 

Sunday Services:  are held every Sunday from 10:30 am till Noon at the Assembly Hall, on Cleveland Ave. in Lily Dale.  For information, please call Joe Shiel, President at 595-3775 or the church at 595-3989.

 

SPEAKERS

March 2 – Jessie Furst

March 9 – Mary Ockuly

March 16 – Neal Rzepkowski

March 23 – Joe Shiel

March 30 – Barbara Sanson

 

Fundraiser:  Donations for flowers for the beautification of our church can be made.  If

you want to dedicate them in memory or celebration of anyone or anything, write the dedication on the cards provided in the back of the church, and put your donation in the box supplied.

 

Weekly Events:

 

SUNDAYS – 7:30 pm.  “Hope Circle” with Joe Shiel.  Love donation.  Attendance is limited.

 

MONDAYS:  7:30-9:30pm – “Intermediate Mediumship Development Circle.”  With Jim Barnum. 

         Classes are now closed to new participants. 

 

TUESDAY evening:  ‘Beginning Mediumship Circle’ 6:30-8:30 pm.  Held in the Medium’s League

building on Library Street.  $5.00 donation.

 

TUESDAY evening:  7:30-9:30pm.  “Tuesday Evening Circle” with Shirley Yusczyk, 595-2433

and guest co-presenters.  Love donation.

 

THURSDAY morning:  9:00am -10:30am.  “Yogalates” with Teresa Ford, 595-3112.   $!0.   

 

THURSDAY evening:  “Drumming Circle and Class.”  1st and 3rd Thursdays from 8:00 to 9:30 pm.

         at the Assembly Hall with George Clees (934-4846).  Love Donation. 

 

 

Monthly Events:

 

         Meditation and Mediumship Circle – to be held every 2nd and 4th Thursday during the

                   month of  March.  Meet at the Assembly Hall at 6:30pm.  Everyone welcome.

Love donation.  Contact Cara Seekings, 595-2966 for information.

 

Medium’s Day – second Sunday of each month.  Brunch at the Fire Hall at 12:00 Noon.

         Mini Readings at the Assembly Hall at 1:15pm.  Lunch $5 ($2 for children), mini-

         reading $7, both for $10.00. This month, in addition to serving brunch at the

Fire Hall, we have voluntary drivers who are willing to deliver free lunches to

community members who are unable (due to health or age problems), to attend

this event.  If you are interested, please contact Cara Seekings at 595-2966 and

she will make sure you get your free lunch.

 

Philosophy/Membership Class – 3rd Sunday of each month.  Held year round

         immediately following church.  Attendance is a pre-requisite to joining the Church

of the Living Spirit. 

 

Special Workshops and Events  

 

         Sunday, March 2 – “Working with Mediumship” with Jessie Furst.  1:30pm to 3:30pm. 

$20 donation.

 

Sunday March 9 – special recognition during the Sunday service of the 112 new members

         who have joined the church in the past 3 years.

 

         Sunday, March 16 – “Refining your Mediumship with Neal Rzepkowski.  1:30pm to

3:45pm. $25 donation.

 

         Wednesday, March 20 – Annual “Last Supper” pot luck in the ‘Upper Room’ of the

Assembly Hall.  5:30pm sharp.  Rev. Neal will lead prayers, meditation, readings

with a ritual “washing of the feet” ceremony.  Bring a dish to pass and your own

table service.

 

 

 

Fellowships of the Spirit

 

Sunday Services:  6:00pm to 7:30pm, Lakeside Learning Centre, 282 Dale Drive, Cassadaga, NY.  Refreshments & fellowship following service.  

Call Fellowships office at 595-2159 for information.

 

March Speakers List not Available at time of printing.

Weekly Events:

 

MONDAY morning – “Exploring Yoga” with Don Scott.  9:30 to 11 am.  $10 per class.  Open to all

levels of development.

 

WEDNESDAY evening – “Spiritual Development Circle” with Ellie McCabe Cratsley from 6:00pm

to 7:00pm.  $10 per class. 

 

Monthly Events:

 

“Medium’s Day.”  Sunday, March 30 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.  10 minute mini readings for

                   $10.00. 

 

 

City of Light Spiritualist Church

 

Sunday Services:  Held the last Sunday of each month at 4:00 pm at the Universal Unity of Spirit Building, 89 N. Main St., (Route 60) Cassadaga, NY.  For information,

call Rev. Patricia Price, 595-3008.

 

SPEAKER

                    March 30 – Rev. E. Gerta LeStock<