Valentine’s Day Dinner
by Jeff Stokes on 03/02/12 at 1:09 pm
I LOVE YOU
Join us for a romantic and unique evening with the Lodge and celebrate this Valentine’s Day.
This year our Valentine’s Party will be Saturday Feb. 18th at 5pm at the Melting Pot of Novi. Come join us for a four course meal, cooked by you at your table, in the fondue style. This night will include a cheese fondue with a variety of breads, vegetables, and fruits to dip, a salad, beef, ravioli, and chicken for your entree, and a chocolate fondue desert. The cost for this event is $15 person/$25 couple. Drinks will be available for purchase. Due to the nature of this event RSVPs and payment must be received by the end of the February business meeting on Tuesday Feb. 7th. If you would like to attend, but cannot make the business meeting, please call or text me, Jay Slauter at 313-310-8703 and I will be happy to make arrangements to meet with you before then.
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