USA

Michigan

Capital City: Lansing



Ada (Grand Rapids)

Member No. 2095

Kathleen works for Calvin College as a supervisor of student teachers. She is involved with several book clubs, church and the hospital guild. She enjoys looking after her large garden. Dickson has a computer business and teaches medical classes, such as CPR and medical first responder. He belongs to the ski patrol for a local ski area. Nearby are Gerald R. Ford Museum, Fredrick Meijer Gardens, Van Andel Museum, Grand Valley State College, Calvin College, Aquinas College and the theatre. Kathleen and Dickson worship at a United Methodist church.
1 Room 1T

Ada (Grand Rapids)

Member No. 1413

Eric, an actuary with a pension consulting firm enjoys making furniture, gardening and playing golf. Louise, a hospital chaplain, enjoys women’s and children’s ministries, painting and golf. They live in the historic Ada, SE area of Grand Rapids. They are near a large antique mall and two covered bridges. Activities in the area include ballet, opera, symphony, museums, art gallery and X-country skiing. They are 45 minutes from the state park beaches at Holland and Grand Haven. Eric and Louise worship at Calvary Church founded by M.R. DeHaan of Radio Bible Class.
2 Rooms 2T 1D

Battle Creek

Member No. 1983

Sheila works with seniors. Dave works at a retail outlet. They enjoy gardening, reading, walking, Christian concerts and auto racing. Nearby are Binder Park Zoo, historic home sites, car museum, air museum, and Bible conference center. Dave and Sheila worship at a Wesleyan church.
1 Room 1D 1F

Grand Rapids

Member No. 1300

John, who is retired, and Jae, a part time RN, enjoy gardening, reading, traveling, hiking, walking and biking. They attend a United Church of Christ and live in the northwest part of the city. Their area boasts hiking, fishing, boating, musicals, concerts, art museum as well as the Ford Museum and Botanical Gardens.
2 Rooms 2Q

Grand Rapids

Member No. 1370

Paul was a physician in family practice. Now he is in full time counseling. Eleanore is a nurse. They have 17 grandchildren. They like to travel extensively. Nearby are Calvin College (Baptist), museums, nature center, arena, hockey, basketball, pro baseball beaches and lakes. They are both very active in their local Bible Chapel.
2 Rooms 1T 1D

Grandville (Grand Rapids)

Member No. 1719

Jim is an accountant and likes to fish, work in the garden and dabble in the stock market. Shirley, a retired R.N., likes to read, garden, decorate and photography. Nearby are Lake Michigan, the Holland Tulip Festival, Meijer Gardens, Ford Museum, Calvin, Hope and Cornerstone Colleges. Jim and Shirley attend a Christian Reformed church.
1 Room 1Q

Jenison (Grand Rapids)

Member No. 2083

Don & Eunice live in a condominium just 8 miles from Grand Rapids. They are both retired. Don was an educator and Eunice worked in the local library. They both play tennis and enjoy hiking and travel. They have close to a dozen grandchildren. Nearby are Lake Michigan, Calvin and Hope Colleges, Holland and Tulip Time, and the Don and Eunice spend January to April in Florida. They worship at a Reformed church.
1 Room 1D 2Q

Midland

Member No. 2059

Carol, a homemaker, likes to read, cook, bake and paint. Carl is retired from Dow Chemical Co. He now consults at the College for Seniors. He likes to garden. They worship at a reformed church. Nearby are Dow Gardens, Home and Museum, Midland Center for Performing Arts, Farmers’ Market, shopping mall and a variety of churches.
1 Room 1Q

Muskegon

Member No. 1271

Nelvin, a college English professor, and Lucille, a childrens’ librarian, live just one block from Lake Michigan with a private sandy beach--and 2 miles from a state park on the lake. They enjoy reading, music, camping, biking, hiking and X-country skiing. They live 2 miles from a golf course and the Maranatha Bible campgrounds is next door. Grand Rapids is 35 miles S.E. They attend a Christian Reformed church.
2 Rooms 1T 1D

Portage (Kalamazoo)

Member No. 1307

Myron is a retired university professor of music, and Laura Jane is a retired public school librarian. They enjoy music, hiking/nature, carpentry, theater, and reading. They live in a suburb of Kalamazoo. Close by are Western Michigan University, Gilmore Car Museum, Aviation Museum. They are 45 minutes from Lake Michigan. There are many small lakes with parks nearby. they live one hour from Grand Rapids. Laura Jane and Myron attend a Reformed church.
2 Rooms 1Q 1F

Romeo

Member No. 1311

Robert and Gloria live approximately 30 miles north of Detroit in a small town and have sheep and cows on their property. They are medical missionaries with World Medical Mission. Their guest room will accommodate four people. They enjoy downhill and X-country skiing. Robert and Gloria attend a Baptist church.
1 Room 2Q

St. Joseph

Member No. 1235

Bob, a tool and die maker, and Carol, an elementary teacher, now both retired live in a small town. Their interests lie in crafts, photography, and attending sports and cultural activities. They attend a Baptist church. Cultural and recreational activities in their area include festivals, lakes, swimming, boating, fishing and skiing.
1 Room 1Q

Traverse City

Member No. 1625

Cynthia, who owns and operates a small gift and stationery boutique, lives in a year-round recreational area with many lakes. Nearby are many activities including golf, tennis, water skiing, X-country skiing, Sleeping bear National Sand Dunes, and the Interlochen Arts Academy which hosts many professional artists and musicians. Cynthia has a special love for her three young grandchildren and has a passion for genealogy. She attends a Reformed Church. In the guest bedroom there are two twin beds and a crib. As overflow, there is an office with a twin bed as well.
2 Rooms 3T

Traverse City

Member No. 2005

George and Dorothy are a retired teacher and nurse, respectively. Their interests include ham radio operator, reading, golf, sailing and traveling. Nearby are Interlochen Arts Academy, golf, swimming, sailing the the Traverse City Symphony and Playhouse. George and Dorothy worship at a Reformed church.
2 Rooms 1D 1Q

 
Legend of Symbols
 
1 Room, 2 Rooms . . . . . . . . . No. of Rooms Available for Guest Use
1T, 2T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Twin Bed, 2 Twin Beds, etc.
1D, 2D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Double Bed, 2 Double Beds, etc.
1Q, 2Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Queen Bed, 2 Queen Beds, etc.
1K, 2K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 King Bed, 2 King Beds, etc.
1F, 2F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Foldout Bed, 2 Foldout Beds, etc. (no size stipulated)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shared Bathroom with Tub
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Private Bathroom with Tub
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shared Bathroom with Shower
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Private Bathroom with Shower
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shared Bathroom with Tub/Shower
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Private Bathroom with Tub/Shower
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cat in the Home
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dog in the Home
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Private Entrance
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TV in Guestroom
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air Conditioned Guestroom
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walking Distance to Public Transportation (less than one mile)
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Home is Non-smoking
 

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