Marbles
The 2017/18 Marble season will begin on Saturday, October 7, and will be held on the first Saturday of the month through March. Please notify Bob Kuhr by email at rpkuhr@aol.com or phone at 248-888-9335 of your intentions to play or not this season. If you are playing, indicate what months you would be able to host and any month that you now know you will not be able to play.
If you weren’t at our great family picnic you didn’t have the opportunity to sign up for the steak roast. Would you please let Nick know at victoriadominic@yahoo.com if you are coming or not. He needs to order steaks. A reply would be appreciated. Saturday, August 26 Pavilion #3, Rotary Park Livonia. Arrive at 2:00pm / dinner at 4:00pm
MEMORIES FROM THE JULY 2007 OF TRI-V UMPH
We reported last month on the heart attack suffered by Kirk Trachsel, son of Art and brother of Diane Plocharczyk. The update was printed in the July issue and bottom line is Kirk has successful come through the life threatening surgery. All of our prayers seem to have paid off. Robyn Mackson has decided to train for a marathon that is scheduled for Oct. 28th in Grand Rapids, MI. Judy Lardin continued to travel this time to Corpus Christi TX to help Larry and Kim watch the grandkids while Kim’s grandfather had emergency heart surgery. The surgery was successful and upon her return she and Mike were headed to Illinois to visit Mom/Grandma for five days and Mike to do a few things around the house for Grandma. Tim and Karlyn Gies became grandparents again when daughter Lisa gave birth to baby Andrew on July 3rd. There was an article on the TRI-V 70th Anniversary Party held the weekend of June 22nd through the 24th at McGuire’s in Cadillac, MI. There were five Anniversary Party Thank You’s, from Club members. The Steak Roast was set for Aug. 4th at Gunnar Metalla Park, Wixom with dinner scheduled for 4:00 p.m. The girl’s book club is still going strong and continues to read and review a book each month and as of June 2012 have read 15 books. Did Robyn Mackson ever continue her training and run in the marathon at Grand Rapids in 2007? Sumer has arrived in earnest. Now is the time to sit back and reminisce of previous summers. Maybe it as the trip down the Detroit River on the Boblo boat or that night at Edgewater Park? Perhaps it was a family trip to Kensington Metro Park for a swim and picnic or the warm evenings we would just “hang” out with our friends and share a laugh. These are memories that once in a while we have to share so we do not lose them completely.
MEMORIES FROM THE JULY 2012 OF TRI-V UMPH
We ask you to remember Judy’s mom, Millie inyour prayers. On her return to Illinois she was taken to doctor and they removed a liter of fluid from behind her lungs. This is the same problem she had when in Florida with Judy and John in 2009. Judy continues to be Grandma more and more with little Alyssa. She does not know when to say “no” and is a total joy to both Judy and John. She sure knows how to tire out Grandpa. The end of July Judy and John will have house guests from the Florida condo where they stay in winter. Cathy and Bill will be here for an education convention and will stay for a week after. In August Kim, Larry, and grandkids from Texas are scheduled to visit for 10 days. Karen and Jeff Trachsel returned from a visit with Trevor in Florida. They got caught in tropical storm Debbie driving down. Andrea and Steve (my daughter and son-in-law) is pregnant due on January 2013. The Dushary’s finally sold their home in Michigan after having it for sale on and off for four years. The closing with immediate occupancy is scheduled for June 15th. Terry and Ellie Connolly traveled via coach with the Livonia Travel Club, stopping in Auburn, NY, then on to Vermont and New Hampshire. Dominic Angelosanto finally retired after 42 years with F.B. Wright. This will allow Vickie to semi-retire as Nick will be able to share the deliveries for their company though Nick’s dad needs plenty of attention. We now share the daily visits to Dad. There was a flyer for a trip to Branson, MO in November that several Tri-Vers signed up to go on.
That wraps up another trip down memory lane. Things we do now will be the memories we share down the road. Until we see you in print next month, the Good Lord willing, take care of one another.
Below is a link to a google document that will allow you to communicate with everyone about who is coming to the picnic and what dish you plan to bring to pass. Thanks!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GsGWwSEDVq1PfCr0xNrAg_nIvPcqeZBmMFykJCHixEg/edit?usp=sharing
Summer is in full swing. That means vacations, golf, baseball games, and beach time for my family. We just completed a week of vacation split between the cottage and camping in Muskegon. Both were filled with lots of fun and great memories for the kids.
Last month we celebrated the 80th anniversary of Tri-V. The committee did an excellent job of planning some fun events for our weekend. We played a Price is Right game, and escape room game, and had some time for golf, wine tasting, a prison tour, or just hanging out at the Inn. Thanks to Brian, Jane, Jack, Jacqui, Bob and Sherry for making the 80th anniversary memorable for everyone.
I hope to see everyone at the picnic in a few weeks. Enjoy some sun and fun in the meantime.
The Tri V Picnic will be held on Sunday July 23rd at Rotory Park in Livonia, MI. It will be starting at 12pm with lunch at 12:30pm. There will be games for both children and adults as well as prizes for the winners. Please bring a dish to pass and don’t forget your plates and eating utensils like I always did. I realize that this is late notice so someone from the committee will be calling to find out if you will be attending. Thanks Matt VanHollebeke
Saturday August 26th, 2017
Arrive by 2:00 PM
Dinner starts at 4:00 PM
Pavilion #3
Rotary Park Livonia, MI
6 Mile Rd. Between Farmington and Merriman Rd.
Romas Bliudzius
Nick Angelosanto
80th Anniversary Weekend
Our anniversary weekend was held at the Hankerd Inn bed and breakfast located in Pleasant Lake, Michigan, just north of Jackson. As guests arrived on the afternoon of Friday, June 23 they were greeted with a bag of goodies prepared by the committee.
After dinner we were challenged with a game of “1937 The Price is Right”. We all longed for the low prices of that era, but certainly not the low wages, assuming if you even had a job. Then John Lardin and his band of gay thespians entertained us with an amusing skit. We have it recorded and are holding it to blackmail the troupe at a later date. This is an innovative fundraiser for the club.
During the day Saturday, the club had its choice of golf, a Jackson Prison tour, or a visit to the Sand Hill Crane Vineyards. Sport, culture, and wine made for quite a varied day.
After dinner on Saturday, we were inspired by the speeches of the outgoing and incoming officers. The best part of which was that the outgoing and incoming were the same persons. As was promised, the theme of the weekend was “Escape to 1937”. So, Friday evening we focused on 1937, and Saturday we went for the “Escape”. Yes, we broke up into five groups and played Escape. This is a game where you had to solve clues to escape your jail cell. Unfortunately, one team is still awaiting their parole.
After breakfast on Sunday, Bob & Sherry led the club in a prayer service. This was ably assisted by the Tri-V Tabernacle Choir. As we began to leave, some of the younger members were discussing what we should do for our 100th Anniversary. This gladdened the hearts of some of us older members who set their sights on being there for that momentous occasion.
Your Committee: Jack Schaefer, Brian Trachsel, and Bob Kuhr.
P.S. We could not have done it without Jane, Jacqui, and Sherry.