Motor City Bears

Marshall Home Tour and Dinner

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:17:54 -0400

Join the Bears on September 6^th as Rick M has been working hard to make this day trip to Marshall Michigan a great one. Come on out and have some fun with the bears. We separated the items so feel free to join us at any point along the way.

* Meet up at Leo’s Coney in Plymouth for breakfast.
* Travel/Carpool to Marshall MI.
* Take the historic home tour or find other things to do in the area.
* Dinner at famous Win Schuler’s
* Dessert stop in Jackson on the way back for great ice cream

Check the Motor City Bears web site for full details. Don't forget to RSVP.

Brunch at Jim's

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 02:04:48 -0400

For all you bears staying around town for the 4th of July weekend Jim E has invited all MCB members to a Brunch at his home on Sunday, July 6, 2008. Come enjoy Fun, Food, Friends and Beverages! beverages will include Mimosa's and Bloody Mary's.

All Motor city Bears members are Invited!!!

For Jim's address, check the member's only Yahoo group or email Jim.

Jerry's Pool Party

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 02:03:15 -0400

Pool Party and BBQ at Jerry's House 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm (EC - Jerry W)

See members only Yahoo group for address (248) 514-2646 MCB will be providing the burgers, dogs, buns and condiments, and we encourage everyone to bring their favorite beverage as well as a dish to pass (NO GLASS) based on the first letter of your last name. Your cooperation will help assure that we don’t have too many of one item and not enough of another.

Check out the Motor City Bear's website for full details.

Monty Python Movie Night

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:05:48 -0400

I hear we might have a theme - Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam, and Spam.

Hey there Bears, It's movie time at Brad, Dennis, and Tyler's house. And this time we are doing a Monty Python Movie Night. We will be showing The Holy Grail, Meaning of Life, and The Life of Brian. Now since we had a theme from the last movie (remember Willy Wonka and all that sugar..ugh!)

Well this movie night is also going to have a theme. Now, this theme will take on twist, just like Iron Chef. Every dish must have one certain ingredient in it. Yes that's right what ever you plan on bringing must have this ingredient in it...and the special ingredient is.........SPAM!!!!! Yes, that's right that wonderful meat in a can....and in case your wondering why we chose this item?? Well Monty Python has a wonderful sketch about Spam...hmmmmm maybe we can find that to show..anyone got it???

So here is the schedule. 6-7pm Meet and Greet 7pm First movie Holy Grail followed by Meaning of Life and then Life of Brian..and if anyone is still up and around we may show Black Sheep...yes that wonderful movie about mutant sheep. Okay so bring your dish with Spam... If you need an idea on what to bring, check out http://www.spamrecipes.net. We will be supplying a regular dessert plus ice and mixes.

Bring your own hard stuff. Also, nothing harder than cigs to smoke outside on the balcony, please. And we will see you all then...oh yeah and don't forget the Spam!!!! (but I don't like Spam) if you have not seen the sketch then you wont get it.)

Thanks Brad, Dennis, and Tyler

Monthly Dinner with the Bears

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:03:10 -0400

Our June dinner is going to be on the West side this time. Jim E came up with this one and it looks like a cool place to check out. So come on out and chow down with the bears at one of the oldest cabins in the area. It is right by the Gotfredson exit for M-14 so it is easy to get to. (NOTE: The Gorfredson Rd bridge is under construction at M-14. West bound traffic should be able to exit and go north to the restaurant. East bound will need to find a different route to get there.)

Here are a few comments from their website: (American / Seafood / Steak / Burgers) The delicious aroma from the open grille, the warmth from the roaring stone fireplace, and our dedicated staff make this historic cabin a perfect place for friends and family to meet. - Karl Poulos.

This historic, full service restaurant, established in 1945, once played host to a young singer on a road tour....Johnny Cash. The Lodge which features a banquet room with a beautiful stone fireplace, is available for large crowds for parties, meetings, conferences, and special occasions.

Please post in the Members only Yahoo group if you are coming. We need a head count for this one. Hope to see you there.

MCB Garage Sale

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:53:19 -0400

MCB Garage Sale 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (EC - Paul T)
Paul T Home Ferndale, MI

Come on out and help MCB raise a little cash and at the same time maybe make some cash for yourself. A lot of the members have been asking for this for a while now. It is at a good location that promises to bring in a lot of buyers.

This will take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Saturday will also be our Massive Blowout, Inventory Reduction Day. You can choose to be there any of the 3 days or just donate the items to be sold for MCB. More on the options below. Dennis G will be on site on all three days.

DROP-OFF: You can bring your items for sale up to a week in advance and store it at Paul’s house. Please drop off your items no later than Wednesday June 11th otherwise just bring your items with you the day of the sale. Please contact Paul at pablotvw@yahoo.com to make arrangements to bring your items over for storage.

TO BE A SELLER:
- Contact Paul T via email to let him know you will be selling. Note if the items need a large space or special storage.
-The cost is a flat $25 per seller and covers all days of the sale (Sorry no discounts for participating less than the 3 days)
- Items must be clean and in salable condition. (Please no items that would be best placed in the trash)
- You must be present to sell your items while your items are for sale.
- You don’t have to be at the sale the entire day or all three days.
- If you are selling, the items must be marked with your name or initials and priced prior to bringing it over.
- Your items must be packed up and stored when you are not there.
- You can donate your remaining items at the end of your sale period. See DONATIONS section below.
- Items remaining at the end of the sale on Saturday, June 14th will be donated to charity.
- Supplies for your selling area including tables, chairs signs etc are the seller’s responsibility.
- Please prepare for your items to be outside for the sale. There is some room in the garage but that can fill up quickly. DONATIONS:
- Items can be donated to MCB for sale.

The proceeds from the sale go to MCB. MCB is purchasing an ad in the Ferndale / Pleasant Ridge Mirror newspaper and will post signs for the event. We would appreciate anyone bringing extra tables, chairs, hanging clothes racks, ez-ups etc to help out with the sale. Paul's address will be posted in the members only Yahoo group with the notice of this event.

Motor City Pride Weekend

Fri, 23 May 2008 01:26:39 -0400

Check out the website for all the details.

New photos and video uploaded to the website

Fri, 23 May 2008 01:25:16 -0400

The photos from the camping trip and the videos taken have been uploaded to the website

Lansing Pride

Thu, 8 May 2008 13:00:20 -0400

Hi Guys OK here are more details for the Lansing Pride Security.

* They have agreed to donate to MCB $100 for each position helping out for the day (10 hours).
* They have also agreed to post a full page ad in their newsletter and one on their website for our pride weekend celebration at no charge.
* The day is 10 hours and will be from 1 PM to 11 PM on Saturday June 28th 2008. We have decided to break this out into two 5 hour shifts. The first one is from 1 PM to 6 PM and the second one is from 6 PM to 11 PM. (one person can work both shifts)
* We will be offering gas cards. A $10 gas card will be given out for EACH shift so if you come up and work all day then you will get $20 in gas cards. Work just one 5 hour shift and get $10.
* The security positions are: One at each bar, one backstage/watching the money, one to escort the treasurer on hourly pick-up rounds, the rest wandering the grounds making sure no trouble breaks outs (basically just being a visible presence)
* The main reason for the change in hours is a special event just announced. They are going to have a big fireworks presentation in the evening.
* There will be food in the backstage area for all the workers.
* You can bring coolers of stuff if you like, but the insurance company and the city won't allow beer or alcohol to be brought in.
* They are also getting security t shirts made so please let us know your t shirt size by May 25th So we have 4 people lined up so far for Lansing.

Thanks to everyone for signing up. I marked everyone down as working both shifts so if you want to work only one shift let us know. Working with the new crew at Michigan Pride has been a joy to work with. They seem to be very on top of things and communications between us has been very good. Although this is different from past years this can be fun as well and we have an opportunity here to being in $1000 into the club. We have room for 12 more half day shifts. So we need 6 to 12 people more to fill these positions. If you are interested in helping out let me know and which/how many shifts you want to work.
Hugs Scott W

Tribe's Do-A-Fool Dinner/Theater

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 17:54:20 -0400

Tribes Do A Fool Dinner/Theater - 6:30 PM - ??

Al Matta Club
5121 Oakman Blvd.
Dearborn, MI.

This year we have made this an official event for MCB. If you have not been to this in the past then you are really missing out on something really fun.

This year our own, Ward Lambert is taking part in the Tribe's production of “PIRATES OF GRAB ASS". As always this is filled with wonderful Gay Humor and Innuendo, as well as songs you will probably never forget once you've heard them in this venue! There are 3 bears in the show this year. If you want to find out who they are you will just have to come see for yourself.

Tickets for the show with a Buffet Style Dinner and OPEN BAR are discounted at $42 a ticket directly through MCB until March 12th. After that tickets will be $45.00. You can pay in person at most events, check through snail mail or use the PayPal button below (cash or check preferred.)

They also do a nice pre-show with a parade of colors where all the attending groups come up with the banners. There are quite a few groups that do attend this, some are from quite far away. It would be great to have a good turn out from MCB to show our support. It really is a good deal when you get a full night out with a play for a little over $40.

The big night is April 5th, 2008. Doors and bar open at 6:30 p.m. dinner at 7:30ish show about 9 PM. Bar will become a cash bar when the show starts.

Tribe's Do-A-Fool Eye Opener

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 17:50:14 -0400

Tribe's Do-A-Fool Eye Opener

Corktown Inn
1331 Trumble St.
Detroit, MI. 48216
(866) 689-5683

Motor City Bears will be providing the eye opener for Tribe's Do-A-Fool Run weekend. We need a group of 4 to 6 volunteers to go Tribe's host hotel and give out drinks for an hour or two. MCB is hosting this again this year. All costs are covered by MCB, we just need volunteers.

WE ARE ASKING EVERYONE TO DRESS ACCORDING TO THE RUNS THEME, "PILLAGE AND PLUNDER" SO GET CREATIVE AND SURPRISE US AS ONLY THE MCB CAN AND WILL!!!!

Coffee House Meeting

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 06:20:40 -0500

AJ's Cafe 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

240 W. 9 Mile Road
Ferndale, MI, 48220 (248) 399-39436

Come on out of your cave and meet up with the bears and enjoy some coffee, juice, raw bar, tacos, and homemade Soups,. We are meeting there about 1 PM and will hang out until at least 3 or so. Hope to see you there.

Dinner Night

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 06:19:59 -0500

Dinner Night Fortune Chinese Buffet - 7:00pm (EC - Scott W)
29583 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, MI 48154

OK, all you hungry bears, time to start filling that belly for the upcoming winter hibernation season. You know, the couch potato months waiting for the next summer to arrive.

This time we will visit a good Chinese buffet called Fortune Buffet in Livonia. It is on Middlebelt Rd. at 5 Mile Rd. Just one mile north of the Middlebelt exit on I-96. It is on the Southwest corner in a L shaped strip-mall.

They also serve beer, wine and liquor. Look for the post in the yahoo groups for sign up information or email.

Comments from Molly Abraham

A pretty amazing array of dishes, from the expected Chinese-American chicken, beef and barbecued ribs to much more esoteric items aimed at an Asian audience, makes this one of the most interesting Chinese buffets around. A sushi chef prepares the rice-wrapped tidbits to order at a small sushi bar, and there is also a chef-staffed Mongolian barbecue where guests may put together their own combinations. Noodle soups and the Vietnamese pho are also prepared to order. The buffet includes nearly 175 different choices, from crispy squid and fresh oysters and clams to steamed flounder, crab with ginger and scallions and seaweed salad, in addition to an array of fresh fruit and American style salad makings. At $10.95 for dinner, it's a steal, and the setting is attractively done up in light oak and pastel colors.

2nd Annual Carb-Fest With A Lesson In Boot Blacking

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:17:49 -0500

2nd Annual Carb-Fest With A Lesson In Boot Blacking

The photos have been up loaded to the website.

Dinner Night

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:51:00 -0500

Fish Dinner Night

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:47:39 -0500

St. John Lutheran School Fish Fry 6:30pm
16339 Fourteen Mile Road
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 294-8740

St. John Lutheran School puts on a fish fry during Lent. The money raised is used for a trip for the kids. This year the kids will be going to Washington DC. The students will be the wait staff with their dads in the kitchen working the deep fryers. The recipe used for their beer battered fish has been the best kept secret. The Church puts this fish fry on every other week during Lent.

Menu: Deep Fried Fish or oven baked, french fries, baked red skins potatoes, cole slaw, dessert, coffee, fruit punch.

Cost: $11.00 for all you can eat, served family style.

Time: 6:30pm - who ever is there will be seated together, any later comers will be seated as tables become available. When talking with our waiter on the 15th, they serve between 700 and 800 people a night. And they have never run out of fish.

Dennis, Brad, Tyler, Tim and I went on the 15th and the fish was the best you will ever have. So, I thought I would post here to see if we can get anyone to bite! If you have any questions, just shoot me an email and I will be glad to answer them for you.

Chuck

February Dinner Night

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:36:18 -0500

Dinner Richter's Chalet - 6:00 PM

For our February dinner Jim E has picked Richter's Chalet in Dearborn.

Richter's Chalet
23920 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn, MI 48124-1833 Toll Free: (866) 574-4291 info@richterschalet.com

A place well known to the Dearborn area for many years. The prices are very reasonable if not down right cheap. Thursday specials include a breaded pork chop dinner for $6.95 and Beef Stroganoff for $7.85. The full menu can be found on their website.

Weekends are busy so Jim has picked a Thursday. So mark your calendars for a great dinner with the bears. We do have to limit seating to 30 people so sign up soon! Please post in the member only Yahoo group or email EC above if you are coming.

I found a few reviews “Great German Old Fashioned food. Be prepared for a huge meal “, "Great German food and fabulous desserts made by Roland Richter, an Award winning pastry chef! German ambiance, music, and very reasonably priced. Offer selection of imported German beer and wines. In business for over 30 years by Richter family." "Wonderful German foods, and the best homemade desserts in town! Family owned!" "The Rindsroulade is excellent. The desserts melt in your mouth! My wife & I always order the Schwarzwaelderkirsch torte (Black Forest cherry torte) and hazelnut mousse. If you like German food, you'll like Richter's Chalet."

So come on out and chow down with the bears. Richter's Chalet is on Michigan just east of Telegraph (north side of the road).

Mr. Motor City Bear

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:24:09 -0500

Mr. Motor City Bear Contest

At WALL TO WALL FUR on Saturday, March 8, 2008.

All members of MCB are eligible to enter. Officers are ineligible.

TRIVIA QUESTIONS: STUDY UP ON MCB PHOTOS!

Trivia questions based on the 2007 event photos (and 2008 up to WTWF) on the web site will be asked.

Example question:
Q. At the 2007 Anniversary Party, Tim Taylor did an impersonation of a Cher with something on his head. What was it?

You did not HAVE to attend these events to answer the questions! – they can largely be answered simply from studying the photos.

“COSTUME” CONTEST:

The term “costume” sounds elaborate but it could be as simple as being shirt less, just wearing underwear or swim wear, leather, etc. It can be as simple or as complex as you want. You will have the opportunity to present your costume. Dance, prance, etc. Whatever you want to do to please the crowd – within bar limits that is. . .

BONUS POINTS:

Extra points awarded for volunteers and event EC’s throughout the year. We have a nice yet dusty set of 1972 encyclopedias as a prize for the winner. Just kidding, we do have a chunky prize package for the winner and gifts for all contestants.

OK guys, study up and get ready, this is going to be a blockbuster event!

Rob P.
President

Photos and Videos

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:29:05 -0500

New Photos

New photos have been added to the 2007 photo albums. This includes a video from the Game Night in November and photos of the game night.

In the 2008 photos, new videos of the curling event have been added along with photos from the Car show, curling, and anniversary dinner.

Don't forget to check these out as they can be included in the Mr. Motor City Bear Contest during Wall to Wall Fur at Diamond Jim's in March.

Check out the activities calendar for a full list of activities.

MCB 5th Annual Bowling Tournament

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 23:32:17 -0500

This year we are doing something a little different and have challenged the local Lambda Car Club to a night of bowling. They have accepted so it is the Bears vs. the Lambda Car Club. So getting these two clubs together for a fun night of bowling will be a great time and will double the amount of bowlers we normally have.

We have also sent this invite to all Michigan bear clubs so as in past years we have challenged the other bear clubs, we are now all coming together and forming one big team.

Due to the large number of possible bowler’s payment is required in advance.
The dead line for received payments is February 10th!

AJ's Cafe Coffee House

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 23:21:49 -0500

Come on out of your cave and meet up with the bears and enjoy some coffee, juice, raw bar, tacos, and homemade Soups,. We are meeting there about 1 PM and will hang out until at least 3 or so. Hope to see you there.

14th Annual Anniversary Party

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:05:20 -0500

14th Annual Anniversary Party

What a huge success! Over 72 people attended this annual event at Mama Mia's to celebrate the fun times that only the bears can have. When you mix food, drinks and bears it going to be a great time. Here are some of the highlights from the evening.

Some of the old timers came out of their caves to join in the fun; Rob, Charles, and Ted all made an appearance. These long time members could not turn down a chance to catch up with friends, not to mention the great tasting food that only Mama Mia's can provide.

A great big thank you goes out to Brian and Shane for providing the DJ service. WOW! What a wonderful job they did; no one could have done a better job. Another great big thank you goes out to our wait staff from Mama Mia's. Rumor has it that they fight each other on who will serve our group and we could not have gotten any better service anywhere.

Shortly after dinner, Scott, the new Vice President for the upcoming year, pulled Brian, Dennis, and Chuck and put them in the spot light one more time and he thank each of them for there passed service to the club as officers. Scott, and the incoming officers presented each of them with a plaque to commemorate their dedication to the club.

Another highlight from the fun filled night of activities is that Alan, one of our wait staff, after years of wearing him down, he finally agreed to do a strip tease for us. Unfortunately, because Mama Mia's did not want to loose their liquor license, he was not able to perform for us. Instead he did dance seductively with Chuck. Rumor has it, Chuck got his phone number.

Look for the photos to be up on the website soon and see what you have missed. Make sure that you mark your calendar for next year.

Anniversary Dinner

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:28:28 -0500

The cutoff for the anniversary dinner has come and gone. We have over 60 people coming it should be a great time. I hope that you made your reservation.

Motor City Profiles

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:26:14 -0500

It is now easier to have your profile put up on the website. I have made an profile form which will help speed up the process.

Photos still have to be emailed separately; out ISP does not allow anonymous uploads.

Tips for Curling

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:42:24 -0500

Hi Guys

This is a reminder it anyone who is doing Curling this weekend. These were emailed to me from the club. Key things here are DRESS WARM & CLEAN SHOES must be used.

Release of Liability - each player will be required to sign the attached release form before going into the ice arena at the club.

Ice Card - curling teams are made up of 3 or 4 players. It helps us to move your group along if you set up your playing teams before your arrival. Two teams play per 1 sheet of ice.

Dress - Loose fitting clothing (Levi's are not recommended), clean tennis shoes (shoes to be worn on the ice should not be the ones you wear into the club). The arena temperature is approximately 32 degrees - hat, gloves, turtlenecks, short jacket are recommended)

Visit The Detroit Curling Club web site at www.detroitcurlingclub.com for club information on curling and web links to additional curling information on the game.

Hugs
Scott W

Anniversary Party: January 26, 2008

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:05:30 -0500

You have until January 21 to make your reservation. Currently there are over 50 people that have made reservations.

You do not want to be left out in the cold.

Curling Club and Dinner Night: January 19, 2008

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:45:52 -0500

We will be learning what the Canadian's do in their free time, chasing a stone down an lane of ice with brooms.

Come on out and have some fun in doing something that you have never done before. Contact treasurer@motorcitybears.com for more information.

The fun begins at 2pm and last for a couple of hours. Remember, bring a clean pair of shoes, you can not wear the ones that you wore to the club.

Then after all that fun, we will be heading out for an evening of fun and food at Louis' Pizza.

Pictured below is a group of men curling in 1909.

Picture taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curling on 1/15/2008

New Year Eve Photos

Sun, 6 Jan 2008 23:52:36 -0500

The photos from the New Year's Eve Trailer Trash Party have been uploaded to the web site.

Dinner - Casa Fiesta Mexican Restaurant

Sat, 5 Jan 2008 17:59:23 -0500

This is in the Westland Mall parking lot. This has been a good find with lots of good food at a good price. We thought we would do this one before the meeting as it is just off of Warren Rd. So after dinner is a straight shot to Diamond Jim's for the monthly meeting.

The place is large so fitting us in should be no problem but we need to do a head count. Please post to the members only Yahoo group or click here to send email. Let us know by January 10th if you are coming.

AJ's Cafe

Sat, 5 Jan 2008 17:56:50 -0500

Come on out of your cave and meet up with the bears and enjoy some coffee, juice, raw bar, tacos, and homemade Soups. We are meeting there about 1 PM and will hang out until at least 3 or so. Hope to see you there.

New Years Trailer Trash Party

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:33:20 -0500

2007 will be over before we know it and it is time to celebrate the coming of a new year. Rob and I are hosting a New Years Eve party at our home in Novi.

This year we are going to do pot luck with a twist. We are going to try something different for this MCB party. Instead of doing our normal pot luck, we thought we would do a themed pot luck party and the theme will be (Drum roll please) "Trailer Trash Food "

2008 Whole Year Event Planning Meeting

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:31:27 -0500

This year let’s try something different and host a planning party to set up most of the events for 2008. Lambda car club has done it this way and it has worked our well for them.

So let’s plan on a meeting to pencil in the major events for 2008 at Scott and Rob’s house. We will not totally fill up the calendar, we can leave some areas open for adding additional events during the year as well. Plan on it taking 2 to 3 hours to do the whole year. I think this will be fun. It will also allow for everyone to plan better for our events by knowing way in advance what they are doing.

Motor City Bears Christmas Party Photos

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:28:30 -0500

The photos taken from the Christmas Party have been posted to the web site. See what you missed.

Motor City Bears Holiday Party

Sat, 8 Dec 2007 14:54:08 -0500

Only one Week until the Annual Motor City Bears Holiday Party. The club will be supplying a spiral cut ham for dinner and with the tasty side dishes that will be brought guarantees a great meal.

Rich and Michael have graciously offered to open their beautiful home and with the Christmas spirit, the house will be decked out. Michael is a baker at heart and promises delicious treats. Guest are asked to bring a dish to pass, check out the Motor City Bears website for more details.

There will be opportunities for Carols, and some of them will be truly festive. If you attended the Eastern Market BBQ, you know what happens when you get a group of gay men together with a piano. If you were not present, you do not want to miss this opportunity to have a great time showing off your vocal cords.

We will be doing the secret Santa gift exchange, if you would like to participate, bring a wrapped gift, $10 limit. Tickets are drawn to determine the order of who chooses first. Although, you may not go home with the gift you picked, its Secret Santa with a twist and it is a fabulous time.

For complete details and Rick and Michael's address, please check the Motor City Bears Members Only Yahoo Group or contact the treasurer@motorcitybears.com.

World AIDS Day Reception photos

Tue, 4 Dec 2007 07:24:01 -0500

The photos have been added to the website. Please take a few minute to view the photos.

World AIDS Day Reception

Sun, 2 Dec 2007 01:23:32 -0500

If you were not able to attend, you missed a great service and reception. Brad did a wonderful job of organizing and preparing for the reception.

A special thanks to Brad and all that helped to make this another successful event.

Photos will be added to the web site very soon.

AJ's Cafe Coffee House

Sat, 1 Dec 2007 23:21:48 -0500

Come on out of your cave and brave the winter weather we are currently having and meet up with the bears and enjoy some coffee, juice, raw bar, tacos, and homemade soups.

We are meeting there about 1 pm and will hang out until at least 3 pm.

Sometimes after the coffee house, we may decide to go get some dinner. You never know where we will end up. So come on out and have a great time.

AJ's Cafe is located at 240 W. 9 Mile Road in Ferndale, west of Woodward.

More Photos Added

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 20:32:44 -0500

I have added the photos from Michigan Bearfest 4 and AJ Coffee House.

Games Night

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 02:50:46 -0500

We thought it would be fun to have a games night for the group. The main game we were thinking of doing is or Bear, Bear or Bear (or really Win, Lose or Draw). Ok first off Bear, Behr or Bare in not strip Win, Lose or Draw (but I like how you think ;>) ). It is a lot of fun for a group. You have to pick a card. The cards have a word or phrases on them and you have to draw to get people to say what is on the card. Kind of like charades but you use drawing instead of acting it out. Oh and the cards might be a little different from the standard set :>)

We can also set up other games as well if others want to play something else. Have a favorite game, bring it along. I am sure people will also be just hanging out as well. We will also start with an afternoon of socializing and will have a pot luck dinner as well. So come on out and see the bears!

We might also have a late night movie if we get tired of the games?

Starts at 3:00, Dinner about 6:00 and the games start about 7:00.

Dinner will be pot luck as follows: (remember the no chip rule Please) We will also have a bar-b-q grill available if needed and we will be providing some snacks.

A-F: Desserts
G-M: Finger foods, side dishes, Soups etc.
N-R: Salads, cheese, deviled eggs, dip trays etc.
S-Z: Meat dishes, casseroles, main dishes etc.

We will have pop and ice. Feel free to BYOB.* Our house is about 1350 sq. ft. so it may get cozy. The living room, dining room and foyer form a great room so that should help. * Please no smoking in the house. We have a deck and a patio outdoors. You are welcome to smoke out there. *We do have 2 very friendly long hair cats.

Hope to see you there! Scott and Rob

Bears Night Out

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 02:49:11 -0500

Courtesy listing:

Detroit Eagle Bar night.
1501 Holden, Detroit, MI 48208
313-873-6969

Second City Dinner and Show

Fri, 9 Nov 2007 01:37:06 -0500

Last Call

Casting Call: All Bears and Bear lovers alike

{The house lights flicker, giving the last call signal to take your seats}

Act I:
{Set details: Italian Restaurant named Andiamo's, wait staff scurry about}

Dinner starts at 6:00pm and bears doing what bears do best, enjoying each others company while feasting on a great meal.

Intermission:
{Set details: Curtains close and theater lights begin to gain strength}
Bears scurry about chatting with each other before they enjoy the last act.

Act II:
{Set details: Second City Theater, Novi Mi. There are small tables with 4 chairs per table. Wait staff scurry about with drink orders.}

The theater lights begin to lose power and the theater darkens, patron preparing themselves for two hours of a great time.

Prepayment is a must as reservation are required. There is no room for last minutes walk-ins. However; you may be able to purchase just the theater tickets by contacting Second City directly.

Last day to pay and guarantee your seat in November 10th

at the Monthly Meeting or email the

treasurer@motorcitybears.com>,

Don't be left out in the cold!
{Exit stage left}

Planning and General Monthly Meeting

Fri, 9 Nov 2007 01:30:56 -0500
Planning and General Monthly Meeting

The planning meeting starts at 7:30pm at Diamond Jim's Saloon.

The regular monthly meeting starts at 8:00pm,

Bring your ideas and suggestions and help us plan and schedule future events. Guests and visitors are always welcome.

Just a reminder, this is the last meeting for 2007. The month of December we do not hold a general meeting. Instead, we have a holiday party.

World AIDS Day

Fri, 9 Nov 2007 01:10:21 -0500
World AIDS Day Ecumenical Church Service and Reception
Zion Lutheran Church
143 Albany Street
Ferndale, MI 48220

It's that time again. MCC Detroit, first United Methodist Church of Ferndale, Zion Lutheran church, Ferndale, and the Motor City Bears, will be hosting the third World AIDS Day Ecumenical Church Service and Reception.

The service, as in the past, is open to all people, regardless of religious affiliation, sexual preference, or personal health status.

We will need volunteers once again to help set up and clean up for the reception. Please email Brad at the members only Yahoo group to sign up.

Check out the MCB website for full details of events to help bring awareness.

Photo from 2006 World AIDS Day Reception.

Willie Wonka Movie Night photos

Wed, 7 Nov 2007 17:33:51 -0500
Yep, that right, a blast to the past, Brad found the picture of the Willie Wonka Movie Night that he and Dennis hosted last year in July.

The photos are now on the web for your viewing pleasures.

Sunday Brunch at the Grand 12:30pm

Wed, 7 Nov 2007 14:10:11 -0500
The New MGM Casino
1777 Third St.
Detroit, MI 48226

In celebration of the new MGM Grand Casino in Detroit, MCB is planning a Sunday Brunch at the Grand. We will at the restaurant at 12:30.
Please respond to the Yahoo group as we will have reservations to accommodate our group.

Everyone is welcome, so come on down and maybe you might even become a millionaire, or at least feel like you ate a million dollars worth of food.

Bearfest IV Photos

Tue, 6 Nov 2007 01:00:32 -0500
They will be on the web soon. IF you have any photos you would like to share, email them to photos@motorcitybears.com.

Merchandise Sale

Tue, 6 Nov 2007 00:58:40 -0500
Check out the new merchandise added to the sale.

Avoid shipping charges and put your order in before our monthly meeting.

Bearfest 3 T-Shirts are only $5, you can not buy a T-Shirt for that price. Get yours before there sold out.

Infatuation Video

Fri, 2 Nov 2007 02:15:34 -0400
The video featuring Maroon 5 hit song, Infatuation, staring MCB member is now on the web. Check out the great job that Shane did in compiling this video. Can't wait till the next one.

Merchandise Sale

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 19:06:13 -0400
Save 20% to 40% off of select merchandise. Sale last until 12/31/2007 or until supplies last

Halloween Photos

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:36:18 -0400
If you were not at the Halloween Party you missed a great time. The photos have been added to the website so you may see what you have missed.

Photo and video pages have been updated.

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 05:19:12 -0400
Two events have been added to the photo pages; The Dakota Inn Dinner Night and the Toledo multi event day which was packed full of events. Also, 5 new videos have been added to the video pages from the sing along at the Dakota Inn.

http://www.motorcitybears.com/photo_pages/photos_2007/albums_2007.htm

http://www.motorcitybears.com/photo_pages/videos/2007_videos.html

Visit these sites for the great videos and pictures. Thanks to Rob B. and Scott W. for contributing the photos and videos.

Halloween Party: October 27, 2007

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:32:11 -0400
Sparky has his costume. Do you have yours yet?

Remember the party is at Brian and Shane's house. Check the member's only Yahoo group for the address.

This years contest will be judged on the best Fairy Tale and Nursery Rhymes costumes.

You can check out Sparky's costume on the Motor City Bears' website home page and the party details on the activities page.

See you there!!!

Bear Mitzvah photos added

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:59:51 -0400
Check out the photos from the monthly meeting and Bear Mitzvah party on October 13 at Diamond Jim's.

Bears Stampede Through the Glass City

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 02:29:30 -0400
We have packed in a lot of things to do for the up coming Toledo bar Night / City Mini Tour/ Dinner / after hour’s party.

Join us for a great day/night in Toledo. Keith F has a full schedule planned so come on down for as little or as much as you want. You can meet up with us at any place along the way.

We have also heard that the Cleveland Bears are going to be around that day as well. Gary P has sent them an invite so there may be some new bears around. All the details from Keith and I are listed below. Hope to see you there on Saturday, October 20th.

Hugs
Scott Wood

Bar-Mitzvah: October 13

Mon, 8 Oct 2007 05:50:16 -0400
We have a lot of stuff planned for the Bear Mitzvah Next Saturday, October 13th.

One of our members, Scott R, is Jewish and has never had a Bar-Mitzvah so Scott wanted to have some fun with this and have a Bear Mitzvah. This will take place at Diamond Jim's right after our meeting. There will be lots of food and things I guarantee you have never seen at a Bar-Mitzvah.

Come hungry because we are going to have Cocktail Wienies with Pork & Beans, Mac & Cheese, a Vegi Tray, Meatballs and Pork Rinds with hot sauce. Then we have some special Chocolate cups and a very special Cake that you will not find in a store. Well at least not most stores.

We are going to have special prize balloons with well over $100 in prizes, Jell-O shots and a 50/50 drawing.

The fun starts right after the meeting. Hope to see you there! NO GIFTS OR CARDS, JUST COME ON OUT AND HAVE FUN!!!

Motor City Bear's Merchandise

Fri, 5 Oct 2007 16:44:11 -0400
Do you need a T-Shirt? How about some gifts for those hard to buy for friends? Check out the items that we have for sale.

Dinner Night: Dakota Inn Rathskeller: October 18, 2007 6:30pm

Thu, 4 Oct 2007 23:10:12 -0400
Join the bears as they celebrate Oktoberfest with authentic German atmosphere. Grab your Lederhosen or Dirndl and head down to one of Detroit's hiding gems. Join us for our third Thursday "Anything Goes" and enjoy the piano talent of Mike Montgomery and Kerry Price, 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm.

Monthy Meeting: October 13, 2007 8:00pm

Thu, 4 Oct 2007 23:05:12 -0400
It Election time! Today is the last day to vote for your 2008 Officers. We will have ballots at the meeting for voting.
Our general meetings are discussions of past and upcoming activities mixed with club business and socializing.
If you want to know if we're the club for you, come check us out. Guests and visitors are always welcome.
Generally speaking, Diamond Jim's Saloon is located on Warren Ave., one short block east of Evergreen in Detroit.
It's right by the Comerica Bank, and you can use their parking lot.

Bear Mitzvah: October 13, 2007

Thu, 4 Oct 2007 23:00:12 -0400
This one has been in the planning stages for months and we are still planning this. So many ideas, so little time. Anyway one of our members, Scott R, is Jewish and has never had a Bar-Mitzvah, so Scott wanted to have some fun with this and have a Bear Mitzvah.

AJ's Cafe Coffee House October 7th

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 23:10:12 -0400
It's Peanut butter jelly time, It's Peanut butter jelly time. Oh wait that is for something else. It's coffee shop time, It's coffee shop time.

Renaissance Festival September 29

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 23:11:00 -0400
As many of you know, Dennis and Brad pretty much live this festival. There are not many hours that the festival is open that they are not there. Here is your chance to come on up and see their other life or find out just what do they do up there. Please bring back photos if you catch them laying back in hammocks and being fanned by the help. ;>)

The Full Kilt

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:21:15 -0400
The photos have been added to the website, check them out and see what a great time that we had.

Eastern Market Photos added

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 23:44:56 -0400
What happens when hungry bears go shopping at Eastern Market? You get a great meal and a outstanding time. Thanks to Rick and Michael for hosting this event. It was hard to leave.

General Meeting, October 13th

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:35:54 -0400
Don't forget, voting for the new club officers will take place on October 13th.

Dinner Night at the Full Kilt

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:44:37 -0400
Tomorrow night is the Dinner with the bears at the Full Kilt. It is guaranteed to be a great time. So come on out and join us.

Walleyball with the Bears Every Wednesday

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 16:21:51 -0400
The first two weeks of walleyball have been a great turn out. Some new faces and some old friends. Come on out and join the fun.