DECEMBER MEMORIES
MEMORIES FROM THE DECEMBER 2008 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH
The health of our members was much better than in Dec. 2003. Two of our long time members, Bill Suchner and Earl Tishler were in need of our prayers. Bill was rushed to the hospital on Nov. 14 with severe pain on his right side. Bill was diagnosed with a hernia and was operated on that same night and was sent home the following day with instructions not to life anything more than 5 pounds, no golfing and no driving until he saw the doctor. Earl on the other hand was moved to Oakwood Commons, Dearborn, and independent living community on Dec. 6. It was a hard decision for daughter, Susie, to make but was necessary for Earl’s safety and security. We ask you to remember Bill, Earl and all others of the Tri-V family in need of our prayers. This is the time of year when many are traveling or having out of town guests in for the holidays. Karlyn and Tim Gies had their daughter Lisa and family in from PA for the Thanksgiving holiday while Jacqui and Jack Schaefer had their daughter Stacy and the two grandchildren coming in from Japan for two weeks. The Schaefers are then going to Bloomington IN to celebrate Thanksgiving with son Mark and family. Peg and Bob Wendt and Kathie and Art Dushary along with Shirley and Bill Suchner spent Thanksgiving at Peg and Bob’s daughter Carole in Vero Beach FL. John and Judy Lardin along with Mike and Bev spent the Thanksgiving weekend at Judy’s mom in IL. Upon their return Judy and John went to Corpus Christi TX to celebrate the second birthday of grandson Jacob. The story goes that each time Kim took a Christmas decoration of Santa Claus, Jacob would pick it up or point and say “Grandpa.” John cannot see how Jacob sees any resemblance between Santa and Him. There was an article explaining the concept of the Tri-V Girls Club and encouraging all wives, significant others, fiancées, daughters to join them monthly. The Christmas dinner for the Wives was set for Dec. 17 at the House of Ing, Farmington. The Council Party was set for Jan. 17 at Cranberries Café, Goodrich for a Murder Mystery Dinner. Pinochle standings through Dec. play had Robyn Mackson in first place with 93 points, Bud Massoll in second with 77 points and John Mackson in third place with 76 points.
MEMORIES FROM THE DECEMBER 2013 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH
The Council party is scheduled for January 18, 2014 at Dakota Inn Rathskeller. The Dakota Inn is the only authentic German bar and restaurant. Cashman’s hosted December pinochle and the big winners was Bob Kuhr with 23.5 points in first place, Cal Cashman with 22.5 points in second place and Jeff Trachsel in third place with 20 points. The Schaefer’s hosted November pinochle and the big winner was Romas Bliudzius with 40 points. The Tri-V Wives Christmas luncheon was held at Ginapolis Bar-B-Q Smokehouse December 11, Farmington Hills. The children’s Christmas party was held on December 8 at Eddie Edgar Ice Arena in Livonia. There were 49 adults, 2 perspectives, and 32 children in attendance. Pinochle standings through December had Romas Bliudzius in first place with 82.5 points, Bob Kuhr in second place with 81.5 points, and Jane Trachsel in third place with 81 points. This wraps up another trip down memory lane. In 2003 the list of those celebrating birthdays from the 14th of Dec. to the 7th of Jan had nine members of the Tri-V Family. Today of the nine there are only two still with us. Pray for those that have left us. For the Christmas greetings there were 25 in 2003 and 24 in 2008. Unfortunately the count has not changed much over the years. Did the invitation published by the girl’s club to encourage more participation have any drawing power? This is the holiday season that we can think back, reflect with our family members and friends how it was when we grew up or even how it was 15 or 20 years ago, such precious memories. This is also the time of the year that we should take a minute to thank “The MAN” for all we have to pray for those less fortunate than we are. The special gift we have is our Tri-V family to be here for us when in need, to help share in the bad times and the happiness in the good times. There are many memories that do not appear in The Umph because they do not involve the Club and are personal to each other lives and families. Still take the time to share those with your children, grandchildren and friends. We are given one of our most precious gifts, OUR MEMORIES. REMEMBER, MEMORIES ARE THE GREATEST TREASURES THAT TIME CANNOT DESTROY. THEY ARE THE HAPPY PATHWAY TO YESTERDAY’S BRIGHT JOY! Until we see you in print next month, the Good Lord willing, take care of each other and Merry Christmas, Happy New Year.