It’s Ice Cream Social time again!

Summer’s arrival means the beginning of Ice Cream Social season in Manchester and the surrounding areas!

Would you like to know how to spend some evenings during those lazy, hazy days of summer? Try out the ice cream socials as hosted by our area churches. They begin on June 19 and continue on a nearly weekly basis until August 7.

With the exception of St. Paul UCC, socials are held outside on the church grounds, weather permitting. However, inclement weather never dampens spirits as everything is simply moved inside. Often there is a bake sale and bazaar where you can purchase delicious homemade treats and hand crafted items. Featured at many socials is a fish pond for the youngsters.

A full meal is served, including such items as beef or pork barbecue, hot dog, macaroni and cheese, German and American potato salads, slaw or tossed salad and baked beans. The meal can be topped off with ice cream, cake and/or at some socials, a piece of pie.

All socials have one thing in common in addition to the fine meal and that is a chance for fellowship with old friends and new. Listed below are the socials in our area:

AREA ICE CREAM SOCIALS – 2016

Thursday, June 16 – St. Paul United Church of Christ, 122 W. Michigan Ave., Saline

Wednesday, June 22 – Zion Lutheran Church, 3050 S. Fletcher Rd., Chelsea

Wednesday, June 29 – Sharon United Methodist Church, corner of M-52 and Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester

Thursday, July 7 – St. James United Church of Christ, 11005 W. Michigan Ave., between Saline & Clinton

Thursday, July 14 – Bethel United Church of Christ, 10425 Bethel Church Road, Manchester

Thursday, July 28 – St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 210 W. Main St., Manchester

Thursday, August 4 – Emanuel United Church of Christ, 324 W. Main St., Manchester

See you at the ice cream socials this summer!

–Submitted by Mary Sue Moore, Bethel United Church of Christ

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by Marsha Chartrand

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