Fellowship and Service Groups
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American Legion Post 117
203 Adrian [map]
428–8500Sponsors annual Oktoberfest. Breakfast (Oct.–June, first Sun. 8 a.m.–noon) open to public. Hall available for rent. Annual dues $30. Meets first Thurs. 7:30 p.m. The women’s auxiliary helps at the Department of Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System and meets second Wed. 7:30 p.m.
Boy Scouts of America—Great Sauk Trail Council
Joe Torro, 971–7100, ext. 213Cub Scout packs and Boy Scout troops meet at Manchester schools, churches, and clubs. www.gstcbsa.org
Girl Scouts—Huron Valley Council
971–8800Girl scout troups for ages 5–17 meet at Manchester schools, churches, and clubs. www.gshvc.org
Kiwanis Club of Manchester
P.O. Box 833, Manchester 48158
428–8976Annual dues $75. Meets first & third Wed. 6 p.m. at Dan's River Grill, 223 E. Main.
Knights of Columbus
433–9572Men’s Catholic fraternal and service organization. Meets second Mon. 8 p.m., Manchester Sportsman Club, 8501 Grossman.
Manchester Area People for Peace
Eileen Parker, 428–0222Promotes community awareness and involvement around issues of peace and justice through educational activities and community events. mapforpeace@comcast.net, www.map4peace.org
Manchester Lions Club
Barry Allen, 428–7034Service group dedicated to vision health and education. Meets third Thurs. 7 p.m., Whistle Stop, 115 E. Main
Manchester Men's Club
P.O. Box 171, Manchester 48158
Jack Summers, 482–9166Funds Boy Scout scholarships, sells Christmas trees, and has an annual chili cook-off and rib festival. Annual dues $10. Meets third Wed. 7:30 p.m. at Chi-Bro Park in summer and at George Jones’s pole barn in winter. Prospective members welcome. www.manchestermensclub.com
Masons
Masonic Lodge 156, 113 W. Middle
428–0095Annual dues $65. Meets second Mon. 7:30 p.m.
Optimist Club
Jim Mann, 428–8388Sponsors contests and scholarships for local students. Helps organize Chicken Broil. Annual dues, including dinners at each meeting, $250. Meets Sept.–June, second & fourth Mon. 6:30 p.m., Emanuel Church fellowship hall, 324 W. Main. jwmann@provide.net
Veterans of Foreign Wars
P.O. Box 627, Manchester 48158
428–7052Takes part in public observation of national holidays, teaches first-graders the Pledge of Allegiance, donates to senior citizens. Annual dues $20. Meets first Wed. 7:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 203 Adrian.
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