Christmas Greeting from Judy and John Lardin
Merry Christmas TRI-V. As we prepare to celebrate the birthday of the Christ Child remember all that has happened and be thankful for all the support we have received from the TRI-V Family as well as our own family and friends. It has been a blessing to be a member of TRI-V. Merry Christmas to all.
Judy and John
THE LARDINS
November proved to be a busy month for Judy and John as it is for most people. John continues to get chemo every other week then add Thanksgiving Week with son Larry, Kim and grandchildren coming in for the week. All that Christine and Jacob want is to see and play in snow. Looks like they are a week late for that. Larry has many plans he wants to do while here and looks like it will be a busy week each day with all of us being together for Thanksgiving Dinner for the first time in five years. John is excited for this gathering. After they leave we will be getting ready for Christmas and preparing for the annual three month trip to Ft. Myers FL for the winter leaving the first week of January.
MEMORIES FROM THE DECEMBER 2009 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH
Please remember in your prayers Bob Wendt. His heath continues to deteriorate. He is unable to do anything on his own and spends most of his time sleeping. His pain medicine has been increased regularly and is in hospice care. Those traveling were Art Trachsel to North Fort Myers for Thanksgiving and Judy and John Lardin to Corpus Christi TX the first part of Dec. This trip for Art and Judy and John has become regularity for this time of the year. Peg and George Hoffman made it home for the holidays. While here Peg will have minor foot surgery and the return to FL has not been determined. There were articles on pinochle hosted by the Connollys and Wutkas. Through the Dec. play in first place was Nick Angelosanto with 75 points, Romas Bliudzius in second place with 74.5 points and Vickie Angelosanto in third place with 69 points. The TRI-V Wives Christmas dinner was set for Dec. 16 at Plymouth Crossings, Plymouth; the TRI-V Council party was set for Jan. 23 at Novi Bowl, Novi, and the Florida TRI-V Anniversary party for March 9-11 at Lazy Daze in FL.
MEMORIES FROM THE DECEMBER 2014 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH
There is not too much to report from the December 2014 issue of Tri-V. The women were still having Wives’ club meetings and book club discussions monthly. The November social was on Nov. 15 with 11 TRI-V members/wives gathered at Aubree’s pizzeria and grill and then the Schoolcraft College Theatre seeing Neil Simon’s “The Star Spangled Girl”. Children’s Christmas party was set for Sunday, Dec. 14 at Eddie Edgar arena, Livonia. The Tri-V pinochle standings through Dec. had Onallee Trachsel in first place with 74.5 points, Victoria Angelosanto in second with 67 points, and Jan Cashman in third with 66.5 points. The Council Party is scheduled for Saturday, January 24 in downtown Rochester and will be treated to Rochester Fire and Ice Festival. Judy and John Lardin enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday with son Larry and family making it here for the week. The grandkids, Christine 9 and Jacob 7 had never seen snow and were expecting some. The snow came down on Friday after they had left to return to Corpus Christi, TX. Judy and John will be going to Corpus Christi on Dec. 15 to celebrate grandson Jacob’s birthday. There were 19 Christmas greetings in Tri-V Umph 2014. This wraps up another trip down memory lane. This being the last one of the year, take the time to think back all that has happened with you, your family and the TRI-V family in 2019. Perhaps there is someone who has lost a loved one this year, remember them, pray for them. Was there a special Holiday Season? Take the time to share those memories we grew up with. As we see each other start with “Remember when” and go from there. It might be a previous Christmas or just something that happened last Feb. or March. Just take the time to share the memories. Do not let the good or unfortunate thing just fade away. It is all part of what has made us what we are both as individuals and family. Until we see you next month, the Good Lord willing, take care of one another.
MEMORIES FROM THE NOVEMBER 2009 ISUE OF TRI-V UMPH
Ken Plocharczyk underwent cataract surgery on November 5th on his right eye and is scheduled to have the left eye done on November 11th. We ask you to remember Ken in your prayers for a complete recovery from the surgery. Jacqui and Jack Schaefer are thrilled to announce their son Mark, who lives in Indiana, is going to be a father in May. This will make number 5 grandchild for Jacqui and Jack. Bev and Mike Lardin are expecting their first child in June. This will make 11 grandchildren for Judy and John. Those traveling had Judy and John to Corpus Christi TX the middle of October to celebrate granddaughter’s Christine 5th birthday and upon their return making plans to return to TX to celebrate grandsons Jacob birthday the first part of December then plans for the three month stay in Ft. Myers FL. Thanksgiving will be a full house at the Lardins with Judy’s Mom, her sister and her sister’s family coming in to celebrate the holiday. There will be a full house of 20 for dinner. Tim Gies will begin his easing into retirement starting January 1 when he goes on hourly pay and cuts his work load allowing him to spend time in FL. The Tri-V Children’s Christmas party is set for December 6 at Maples Lanes Golf Club, Sterling Heights and the Tri-V Wives Christmas dinner is scheduled for December 16 at Plymouth Crossing, Plymouth. The Tri-V Council party is set for January 23 at Novi Bowl, Novi and the Florida Anniversary Party is Johns River, Astor, FL. Looking back at the 2009 memories and the announcement of Bev and Mike expecting the birth of Alyssa the following June brings back memories and we all know the effect it has had on Grandma Judy.
MEMORIES FROM THE NOVEMBER 2014 ISUE OF TRI-V UMPH
Once again everyone seemed to be in good health in November of 2014. The October stag was held on Friday, Oct. 24th at the Cadieux Café in Detroit with 11 people for dinner and two more for feather bowling. The November social to be held at the Schoolcraft College on November 15th, at Schoolcraft college theatre, proceeded by dinner at Aubree’s pizzeria and grill. The ladies Christmas luncheon will be held a CHAMPS Americana on Haggerty Road in Livonia. The Children’s Christmas party is scheduled for December 14 at Eddie Edgar Ice Arena in Livonia. Jan and Cal Cashman hosted November pinochle with Cal coming in first place with 27 points, Onallee in second with 26 points, and Jane in third place with 24.5 points. Pinochle scores through two months of play had Onallee in first place with 53 points, Cal in second place with 46 points and Brian Trachsel in third with 44 points. Judy and John Lardin made the annual October visit to Texas to visit Son and family and celebrate granddaughter’s 10th birthday. The trip was uneventful with the temperature and humidity in the mid 90’s. Larry and family will make it to Michigan for the Thanksgiving holiday, and then two weeks later Judy and John will be making a trip to Corpus Christi to celebrate grandson Jacob’s birthday as well as the Christmas holiday. Upon their return they will start making plans for the three month Florida trip. This is another time of the year that we again create new memories. This is also the time that we can discuss our own memories from years past. With the Thanksgiving/Christmas Season arriving take the time to share those hidden memories. Share them with each other. You might be surprised when sharing with others some of the details that have been forgotten. Until we see you next month in print, the Good Lord Willing, take care of one another.
THE LARDINS
The month of October was like the month of September starting out and ending with a trip to Caesars, Windsor CA with a lot more going on. We had the usual two trips for chemo at Beaumont, new upper and lower partials after three years without and a visit with the chemo Doctor with all reports being good. Add to that a long trip to Texas to celebrate granddaughters Christine 15th birthday and it was a full month. Add to that a formal weeding and marbles at the first part of the month and we ran out of days Considering all John did survive the month and now things will get busy with November and December ahead. John ask to remember all in the TRIV Family as well as friends in need of our prayers. THEY DO WORK.
THE LARDINS
The month of September begins with Judy and John spending a night at the Windsor Casino returning home on Labor Day to enjoy a barbecue with friends from TRI-V. September also included blood work, chemo treatments and dental appointments for John. John and Judy both golfed a few times during September. Judy took her neighbors to airport to attend a black tie wedding in Washington DC. It was quite comical trying to get 4 adults, car seat with one year old, luggage and Judy as driver into car. When they returned, John drove the son’s car to airport and Judy picked up neighbors and John (much easier). They will be ending the month with another trip to Windsor spending one or two nights.
MEMORIES FROM THE OCTOBER 2009 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH
October 2009 was much better health wise than 2004 with only known TRI-V member in need of our prayers was Terry Connolly who was recovering from hip replacement on Sept. 8. Reports of travel included Diane and Ken Plocharczyk to Las Vegas doing a lot of sightseeing on the trip and Sherry and Bob Kuhr in Albania for a month visiting son, Rob and family. Those having visitors included Judy and John Lardin with son Larry and family in from TX for a week. The trip included the whole family (21 total) making a trip to Cedar Point and Kirk Trachsel, son of Art, making a quick trip to Sarasota FL for a short visit. The October Stag event is an evening of whirly ball scheduled for Oct. 17 at the Novi Sports Arena, Novi, and the Children’s Christmas party scheduled for Dec. 6 at Maples Lanes Golf Club in Sterling Heights, MI. There were articles on pinochle hosted by the Clingermans and the Lardins. Pinochle scores for the first month of play had Jane Trachsel in first place with 26 points, AnnMarie Angelosanto in second with 25 points and Donna Clingerman in third with 24.5 points. Five years ago we had three houses with six couples at each house for Tri-V pinochle each month. This year we have only two tables with five couples at each house. What is the future of TRI-V pinochle?
MEMORIES FROM THE OCTOBER 2014 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH
We were fortunate that the October issue had no one in need of prayers. The October stag was scheduled for the 24 at the Cadieux Café, Detroit; and the November social was to attend the play “The Star Spangled Girl” on Sept. 15 at Schoolcraft College. The ladies Christmas luncheon is scheduled for Dec. 6 at Champs America in Livonia. The Children’s Christmas party is scheduled for Dec. 14 at Eddie Edgar Arena, Livonia. The first night of pinochle had Onallee in first place with 27 points, Ken Stress in second with 26 points and John Lardin tied with Brian Trachsel in third place with 21.5 points. Those travelling included Judy and John Lardin to Akron, OH to visit John’s cousin, Corpus Christi, TX to visit son Larry and family, and celebrate granddaughter’s birthday. Cal and Jan Cashman celebrated their 25 wedding anniversary by taking a 7 day cruise around the Hawaiian Islands. The trip included a 3 day visit with Jan’s son in San Diego and daughter Kathy in Arizona. After 64 years Blondie Forsyth found it necessary to sell her home in Northville and move to assisted living in Brighton. Kirk Trachsel flew in from Las Vegas to celebrate Art Trachsel’s 94th birthday.
This wraps up another trip down memory lane. Read in the paper where the last Bob-Lo boat was being towed to New York to be refurbished and used as some attraction there. Do you remember making that bat ride to Bob-Lo Island and the amusement park? Share with each other your memories of those trips. Back when we had Bob-Lo we also had a Winkleman’s and Sanders store in the neighborhood. How about attending a hockey game at Olympia Stadium to watch the Red Wings and shortly a new stadium and Joe Louis will be a memory. Kresges and Woodworth’s were called “dime” stores and Kresges is now K-Mart and they continue to close them. Another memory to be gone soon. Then we have the Good Humor man in his white uniform and truck going through the neighborhood selling what our parents thought was expensive ice cream treats (mmmm those toasted almonds ice cream bars). Lastly we went on a tour of the Wonder Bread Bakery on Grand River and received a small loaf of bread. Now it’s the Motor City Casino. How sad to think back at all that are now just memories. Take the time to share with each other. Until we see you next month in print, the Good Lord willing, take care of one another.
THE LARDINS
As usual, Judy and John have been busy starting with celebrations of John’s 77th birthday, Texas Roadhouse with Mike, Bev and Alyssa, and friend Paul; then on actual birthday had ham sandwiches with Jacqui and Jack and John played golf with Brian; then day after birthday celebrated with a barbecue at Cashmans with Angelosantos, Schaefers, and friends Pete and Jan Thibault. The following day had dinner with 12 or 14 friends from our former St. Bernardine family. Mike and Bev played in a golf tournament supporting Autism on Sunday, August 11 so Judy had Alyssa who she had to take to birthday party and of course then shopping. On August 17 Judy and John went to Caesars in Windsor, spent a couple hours there but were each rewarded with collapsible Igloo cooler and water bottle. Of course the above does not include chemo every other week for John. John has also had an echocardiogram, dental work, seen podiatrist and is scheduled for carotid artery check up; pacemaker/defib checkup and cardiologist check up in August. John is also playing golf twice a week; Judy once a week. Judy had her physical and is scheduled for mammogram and bone density test the end of August. Judy also watched Alyssa during August as Bev was finishing teaching summer school, week off and then back to school preparations for new school year. Judy took Alyssa to soccer practice, basketball camp, piano lessons, etc. (Alyssa keeps extremely busy.) They are going to Caesars September 1 and 2 hoping to spend some time relaxing and enjoying the pool and spa. Judy also tries to visit neighbor in assisted living at least once a week; gets her mail and takes to her; pays her bills and picks up items she needs from home or store. Judy says she’ll finally get a break with school starting and hopes to get to the water aerobics 2-3 times per week at the Y. John says “we did all that”?
Keep those prayers coming—they WORK!!
With September being the month we celebrate Grandparents Day, we send this to our Grandmas in TRI-V.
Once upon a time there was child ready to be born. The child asked God, “They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how as I going to live there being so small and helpless?” God replied, “Among the angels, I’ll choose one for you. Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you.”
The child further inquired, “But tell me, here in heaven I don’t have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy.”
God said, “Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you every day. And you will feel the angel’s love and be very happy.”
Again the child asked, “And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don’t know the language?”
God said, “Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words that you will ever hear, and with much patience and care your angel will teach you how to speak.”
I’ve heard that on Earth there are bad people. Who will protect me?”
God said, “Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life.”
At the moment there was much peace in heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, “God, if I am to leave now please tell me my angel’s name.”
God replied, “Her name is not important. You will simply call her “GRANDMA.”
MEMORIES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 2009 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH
Once again the month of Sept. was a good month for TRI-V members and extended family as there were no reports of anyone in need of our prayers. John Lardin is about 98% recovered from the soreness he has been suffering the last five weeks from his short fall. No more said about that. Ann Marie Angelosanto’s brother, Curtis Lipinski, is recovering slowly from his operation on his left leg. Judy Lardin joined Mike and Bev over the Labor Day Holiday with a trip to Illinois to visit Judy’s mom who turned 86 in April and son Brian had surgery for a torn meniscus and was playing golf 11 days after the surgery. John was finally getting his Father’s day present as son Larry and family were coming in from Texas for a week’s visit. The Angelosanto Family was headed to the west side of MI for a day at the Double JJ Ranch. As fate would have it for them, it rained and was cold for their entire stay. The rules and schedules were published for the 2009/2010 Tri-V Pinochle and the Oct. Stag event was set for Oct. 17 for an evening of whirly ball at the Novi Sports Arena, Novi. There were articles on the Wives weekend held the weekend of Aug. 28 in Alma with 12 women attending and Final Golf weekend of Aug. 28.
MEMORIES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 2014 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH
Our prayers got out to Bob Kuhr on the loss of his brother who passed away from an apparent heart attack at the age of 64. And a special “Happy Birthday” to Art Trachsel who celebrated his 94 birthday on Sept. 16th. He is the oldest living member of Tri-V. The pinochle season is about to begin and the number of players continue to decrease. The Tri-V golf winners were A flight—Jay Trachsel; B flight—Matt Van Hollenbeke. The monthly Tri-V meeting will be on Tuesday evening at Drakeshire Lanes, Farmington. Final Golf was held the weekend of Aug. 15-17 in Gaylord, MI with 24 golfers making the trip. 26 people enjoyed the steak roast at Rotary Park in Livonia. Children’s Christmas party will be Dec. 14 at Eddie Edgar Ice Arena in Livonia. Judy and John had guests from Columbus, OH and (guests) have a condo in FL in same complex where Judy and John stay. Two guests participated in the Susan G. Komen 3 day, 60 mile walk. Ken Plocharczyk traveled to Denver to spend a week with his 7 year old granddaughter, Katy. As I prepare this article it brings back to mind what was written back in the memories of the Sep. 2004 issue that John Lardin was diagnosed in 1994 with a sugar problem and was told by the doctor that medication and weight loss should resolve the problem and eliminate continued use of the medication. Guess after ten years the “diet” John is on is not working and it might be wise for him to switch to a different one. Now it is 2014 another ten years later and 20 years since John was diagnosed with the sugar problem and again the damn diet he switched to in 2004 is still not working. Hopefully in ten years (2024) the “new” diet will be working. On the serious side are we sharing memories less and less with our family and friends? Let’s not wait until it is too late so please share a memory. Take the time to do it now. Maybe getting out some old pictures and talking about when they were taken might be a start. Until we see you in print next, the Good Lord willing, take care of one another.