September 25, 2019 Your source for Livonia news. All the time. All ways positive.
He may be young but he gets the idea. FridayMusings in Training.
Richard Leonardo Joyner VI
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It was a birthday 70 years in the making.
I am ready for whatever path I take in the future because of the path I have taken in the past.
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As we age, quality of life and opportunities become more prominent on the importance scale with some of us. While I am working to create a moderate mode of existence by many standards I become extremely appreciative to have been able to work out at the Livonia YMCA, to have close access to a Alexander Zonjic concert this past weekend, to plan to see the documentary movie on The Camino Voyage a week after my 70th Birthday, to have a multitude of activites right here instead of having to drive out of town, or if I do to be 3 miles to one downtown in Farmington and 6 miles to another in Northville, to have multiple eating options, and quality eating options within a mile or two from my house.
Life is about choices; you have to decide in your heart what is right and good for you personally. When I looked around my 70th Birthday Celebration and saw 100 friends who wanted to be there and made the choice to be there. And looked over to see my son Paul of Aurora, Colorado fame with his bride of two years Raquel, and their 7 months old son, my first grandchild Richard Leonardo and feel a sense of pride that nothing could come close to replacing. And then looked around to see brother Bob of San Antonio fame with his girl friend Alicia, I know that the Joyner tradition of success has come full circle, with success defined by an individual with happiness being the mainstay.
Albert Camus was the one who said "You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life." My 70 years of life has given me the opportunity many strive for and I have achieved. Parents who defined giving back to the community you call home. A son that carves out his own important role in life. A grandson that I will have the opportunity to watch grow in a loving home with caring parents.
It just does not get any better than the path my 70 years has taken.
Each year I am fortunate enough to add to the richness of my life as I count the friends of whose path I cross. To all who came to the Blue Plate on Sunday, wrote notes on Facebook, emailed or snail mailed me, I offer my thanks. From the Ayn Rand book, to the candy pumpkins, brother Bob, son Paul to the beautiful painting I say thanks. It does not get any better than the path my 70 years has taken.
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Bob and Bill Joyner are pleased to announce two scholarships honoring
Richard and Geraldine Joyner are to be awarded
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It was 60 years ago this month that dad Joyner took his two boys out to dinner in Decatur Georgia. We were lucky as it was the Howard Johnson just down the street from our home. Mom was in California visiting her family.
Both had a message. We were moving to Detroit Michigan, south of Canada in a house that had a clothes chute where we would put our dirty clothes where they would be washed for us. We would have our milk delivered and put into a milk chute where we could bring it in without ever leaving the house.
This was going to be a whole new experience. So 3 months later we packed up in our Plymouth and headed north. Bob,
Bill and Bilbo, our chihuahua. We spent New Years Eve in a motel, room 14. Shortly after the new year we moved into our new home at 32814 Indiana.
And the rest is history. A slight turn first. Seems Bob, leaving Grant Elementary school turned right out the door instead of left. Hours later, with the police looking, and Bill not knowing what to do, the phone rang. It was Bob calling from Naimola's barber shop. A mile away. He remembered the phone number and asked the barber if he could use the phone to call home. This aptitude would stay with him as he majored in math at Michigan State University, went on to become a Doctor and then he must have turned the wrong way in life as he also went on to become a lawyer.
In 1962 mom Joyner became President of the Grant School PTA. In 1964 she became President of the Livonia PTA Council. In 1965 she was elected to her first of three terms on the Livonia Board of Education.
Dad Joyner in the meantime became equipment manager for the little baseball program, treasurer of Boy Scout Troop 785, Deacon at Rosedale Presbyterian Church and 20
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year member of the Livonia Library Commission.
With that as a backdrop brother Bob and brother bill,
also known as the typewriter, discussed and decided that we would like to add to the opportunity for two Livonia students attending or planning to attend Schoolcraft College.
In January we will announce two winners of the Richard and Geraldine Joyner Scholarship. Each for $600.
But it is not just the two Joyner brothers, Bob's sons Jonathan and Jason and daughter Kimberly along with Bill's son Paul are all contributing to their grandparents scholarship.
Applications will be available starting October 1st, due on December 1st, awarded on January 1st. The application will be available in several locations but certainly you will find a link to the application in FridayMusings. So stay tuned for the application next week.
Here's to you mom and dad. Your decision to move to Livonia with quality schools, a plan that developed for open air parks and planned community development. Thanks to your decision to become involved in your hometown. You would continue to be proud of Bill and Bob, Jason, Jonathan, Paul and Kimberly just as we are proud of you.
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Vote
November 5
Absentee Ballots out September 25
City of Livonia
Mayoral Race
Vote for one candidate in November
Maureen Miller Brosnan
Livonia Police Officers Association
Police Officers Association of Michigan
Livonia Police Lieutenants and Sergeants Association
Livonia Firefighters Local 1164
AFSCME, UAW, Teamsters Local 299
Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters,
Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 2
Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors
Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council
Dan Centers, Livonia School Board Trustee,
Tim Klisz, Zoning Board of Appeals Member
Gretchen Alaniz, Schoolcraft College Trustee
Brian Broderick, Schoolcraft College Board Chair
Janice Centers, Zoning Board of Appeals Member
Former Livonia City Council Members Mike McGee,
Joe Taylor, and Dale Jurcisin
https://www.maureenformayor.com/
Laura Toy
Mayor Dennis Wright ,
Former Mayors Jack Kirksey, Jack Engebretson
Councilwomen Kathleen McIntyre and Cathy White
Councilman Brian Meakin
Right to Life of Michigan
City of Livonia Council Race
Vote for up to four candidates in November
Scott Bahr
Mayors Dennis Wright, Jack Engebretson, Jack Kirksey
Council members Laura Toy, Jim Jolly
Brandon Kritzman, Kathleen McIntyre, Cathy White
Brian Meakin
Former Council members Jim McCann, Joe Taylor
John Pastor, Treasurer Lynda Scheel
Commissioner Terry Marecki
Livonia Public School Trustees Mark Johnson
Colleen Burton, Karen Bradford, Crystal Frank
Former LPS Superintendent Randy Liepa
Former Representatives John Walsh, Laura Cox
Former Senator Patrick Colbeck
Former Fire Chief Shadd Whitehead
Livonia Firefighters Union 1164
Schoolcraft Trustee Dillon Breen
ZBA Members Chris Boloven, Joel Turbiak,
Jim Baringhaus
Planning Commissioners Sam Caramagno
Carol Smiley
Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors
Right to Life of Michigan
Gregory Coppola
Councilmembers Laura Toy,
Brian Meakin,
Brandon M. Kritzman, Kathleen McIntyre
County Commissioner Terry Marecki
Former Councilmen
John Walsh and
John Pastor
Jim McCann and Joe Laura
Zoning Board of Appeals Jim Baringhaus and Tim Kliz
Schoolcraft Trustee Dillon Breen
Right to Life of Michigan
Robert Donovic
Livonia Police Officers Association
Livonia Fire Fighters Local 1164
Police
Officers Association of Michigan
Park Commissioner Paul Condon
Schoolcraft Trustees Gretchen Alaniz, Dillon Breen,
Mayor Dennis Wright,
Councilwoman Laura Toy, Councilman Brian Meakin,
Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors,
County Commissioner Diane Webb,
State Representative Jewell Jones,
Right to Life of Michigan
Brian Duggan
B
randon McCullough
Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors
Livonia Police Officers Association
Police Officers Association of Michigan
Livonia Police Lieutenants and Sergeants Association
Livonia Firefighters Local 1164
Mayor Dennis Wright,
Wayne County Commissioner Glenn Anderson
Former City Councilwoman Maureen Miller Brosnan
Councilmen Jim Jolly, Brandon Kritzman,
Great Detroit Building & Construction Trades Council,
Sheet Metal Workers' Local 80,
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers,
County Commissioner Diane Webb
Eileen McDonnell
former Livonia City Council member Joe Laura,
Kathleen McIntyre
Mayor Dennis Wright,
Former Mayors Jack Kirksey, Jack Engebretson,
John Grzebik, Greenleaf Commission,
Zoning Board of Appeals Tim Klisz and
Jim Baringhaus
Arts Commissioner Lindsay Spence
Recreation Commissioner Katie Jolly
Livonia Police Officers Association
Treasurer Lynda Scheel,
Council members Laura Toy, Jim Jolly,Brian Meakin,
Cathy White, Brandon Kritzman
Wayne County Commissioner Terry Marecki,
Schoolcraft Trustee Gretchen Alaniz
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Cinematic Art expands in Livonia with the introduction of Fathom Events
at the Phoenix Theatre
The Shawshank Redemption -
25th Anniversary (1994)
September 22- 4:00pm
September 22- 7:00pm
September 24 - 7:00pm
September 25 - 7:00pm
Friends 25th: The One With The Anniversary
September 23 - 7:00pm (Night 1)
September 28 - 7:00pm (Night 2)
October 2 - 7:00pm (Night 3)
The Secret World of Arrietty -
Studio Ghibli Fest 2019
September 29 - 12:55pm (DUB)
September 30 - 7:00pm (SUB)
Click on this image for all movie times
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Senior
Fit
Classes
Senior Fit is a FREE exercise program for people age 55 and over that encourages senior adults to exercise their way to a healthier lifestyle. The program features standing and chair exercises that build strength and flexibility, as well as improve balance and cardiovascular fitness.
Location Schedule & Registration Information
Livonia Civic Park Senior Center
15218 Farmington Road
Mondays, 3 to 4 p.m.
Session 1: September 9 - October 28
Session 2: November 11 - January 6
Session 3: January 13 - March 2
Session 4: March 9 - April 27
Session 5: May 4 - June 22
Session 6: June 29 - August 17
St. Mary Mercy Livonia
Wellness Center
36475 Five Mile Road
(Classes will run continuously from September 2019 through September 2020)
Mondays, 12 - 1 p.m.
Thursdays, 12 - 1 p.m.
To register, please call 734-655-1310
Villa Marie
15131 Newburgh Road
(Classes will run continuously from September 2019 through September 2020)
Wednesdays, 3 - 4 p.m.
Thursdays, 9 - 10 a.m.
To register, please call 734-655-1310
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September in Livonia
Fine Arts Gallery the entire month of September
Bennett Civic Center Library
September 27
September 27 @ 6:00 - 10:00
September 28 @ 11:00 - 1:00
Butter bear Shop Marvel Day
September 28
@ 10:00 - 6:00
Guns and Gowns @ Greenmead
October in Livonia
October 1 - 30
Wilson Barn Pumpkin Fest
October 19 - 31
Pumpkin Place fundraiser for Livonia Cares
October 3 @ 7:00
Historic Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church
Presenting Sponsor: Financial & Portfolio Advisors
October 4, 5, 6
October 12 @ 4:00
Old World-New Season
Livonia Symphony Orchestra
Clarenceville High School
Louis Schmidt Auditorium
October 14 @ 4:00 - 7:00
Seedlings Annual Open House
Piano prodigy Avett Ray Maness/American Idol fame
Greeters: The typewriter and Bodyguard
October 21
Wayne 11th Congressional District Republican Club
Dinner Dance @ Italian Club Livonia
October 24 @ 5:00 - 7:00
Rotary Community Spaghetti Dinner
Help Eradicate Polio
Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church
October 28 @ 5:00 - 7:00
Flemings support for the ARC
People with Disabilities
tickets @ TheARCNW.org
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On Friday Musings will return to covering our Livonia political scene. We just needed a couple of days to get past the hangover that was known as Happy 70. Time to move on. But just wanted to savor the last day of joy. Thanks for tolerating and accepting my happiness that needed to be shared.
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Ackowledge the life that was with Guns and Gowns at Greenmead
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Come to Greenmead this weekend. Experience life during the Civil War with the 17th Michigan Company E.
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The Epic Movie Camino Voyage coming to Livonia's Art in the Park -- Phoenix Theatres -- October 1st
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We are thrilled to share the news that
THE CAMINO VOYAGE
is coming to
The Phoenix Theatre. They are playing "The Camino
Voyage" which will be shown exclusively at Laurel Park on October 1 at 7:00pm.
The movie shares the story of a crew including a writer, two musicians, an artist and a stonemason who embark
on an inspiring and dangerous 2,500 kilometre modern-day Celtic odyssey from Ireland to Spain. Inspired by the great sea voyages of early Irish history and mythology, the crew sets out on an audacious journey of their own in a traditional Irish boat they built themselves.
The Camino voyagers are no longer at an young age but they bring courage, determination and love of life proving that it is never too late to embark on an adventure.
Check out the music of Glen Hansard and picture this balladeer on the 2,500 kilometre odyssey. After you check out his music and the trailer of the movie make plans to join the typewriter at the exclusive showing only at the Phoenix Theatre October 1st.
Art in the Park -- Phoenix Theatre -- at Laurel Park.
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Blessings in a Backpack-Livonia
Bowling for the Future of America
Because Hunger . . . Doesn't Take a Break on Weekends
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 You are invited to support and attend the 6th Annual Bowling for Backpacks Fundraiser on Saturday November 23, from 2-4 pm at Merri-Bowl Lanes in Livonia. The funds we raise will allow us to continue to send food-filled weekend backpacks home with at-risk children.
They are now serving over 500 students at Eleven of the Livonia Public Schools. They assist children attending Webster, Kennedy, Cleveland, Cooper, Hayes, Grant, Garfield, Grant, Johnson, Rosedale, and Roosevelt Schools. This year, they will add additional students, and hope to expand to additional schools.
Your sponsorship, donation and/or participation in this event will help ensure that they can meet this goal.
This exciting event, which will include 2 hours of bowling, pizza and beverages, Silent Auction, various items for raffle and a  50/50 raffle, will be held from 2-4 pm, with registration beginning at 1 pm. Tickets for bowling are $20, while the cost for non-bowlers is $10. There are also many opportunities for sponsorships, as well as a need for donations to the Silent Auction and raffle.
You can visit their webpage at https://www.biablivonia.org/ to learn more about sponsorship and donation opportunities.
All funds raised in Livonia stay here the community to support Blessings in a Backpack. On behalf of the children who will benefit by your contribution, they thank you in advance for your support and look forward to partnering with you in this very worthwhile event.
Their Mission
"Blessings in a Backpack-Livonia" is part of the national Blessings in a Backpack program that addresses the problem of childhood hunger.
Each week backpacks are packed by volunteers and distributed to the participating Livonia Public School children who are considered "food insecure".
Although these "at-risk" students are eligible for free or reduced-fee lunches during the school week, many of the children do not receive sufficient meals or nutrition on the weekends.
The unfortunate result is that large numbers of these students return to school on Mondays tired and hungry.
It is very difficult to concentrate or care about your studies when you are worried about where your next meal is coming from.
Please contact one of the members of our Steering Committee for further information:
Jan Wilson, wilsonjm101@gmail.com or 248-505-3778
Blessings in a Backpack is a non-profit organization 501(c)(3). All donations are tax deductible. Blessings in a Backpack Livonia P.O. Box 51603 Livonia MI 48151
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Livonia Community Foundation sets their annual Beer/Wine Tasting
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Have you ever been swimming in a floating pumpkin patch?
This is the year to start that tradition.
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Spooktacular Halloween fun! Join us Friday, Oct. 25 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Kirksey Recreation Center Leisure Pool. Spooky Swim features creepy crafts, pumpkin games and a floating pumpkin patch!
Pre-registration is required to participate in floating pumpkin patch.
Members $5 Residents $10 Non-Residents $15
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It's time to talk some turkey
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Join your friends and neighbors at the 14th Annual Healthy Livonia Turkey Trot 5K at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, as we walk/run to help those less fortunate. Profits and canned food donations will benefit the Livonia Goodfellows organization and Blessings in a Backpack Livonia.
Register online at www.livoniaparks.org or at the Kirksey Recreation Center, 15100 Hubbard. The $15 per person fee includes a Turkey Trot t-shirt, if registered by Oct. 21.
Last year the Turkey Trot had over 460 participants and resulted in hundreds of cans of food and raised approximately $3,000 to assist the Livonia Goodfellows in providing holiday meals for local families.
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Our Livonia Chamber invites you to lunch with
Congresswoman Haley Stevens
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For information on this Chamber of Commerce sponsored luncheon click here.
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Culinary Art
The
official
artisan chocolate of FridayMusings.
Designed and created right here in hometown Livonia by
Joe Gilligan.
It is his mission to deliver high quality chocolates made with 100% organic butter and cream with the finest chocolates available with his flavors varying season to season.
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Update on the November general election
Livonia Democratic Club Trivia Night 9/27
Maureen Miller Brosnan knock doors 9/28
Wayne 11th Republican dinner/dance 10/21
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FridayMusings will continue to post information about the 8 candidates running for City Council and the 2 candidates running for Mayor. When we receive notification of an event and as was done in the primary we will post announcements
without editing.
Maureen Miller Brosnan invites
you to join her
Join Maureen and special guest Senator Dayna Polehanki as they knock doors in Livonia to help get Maureen elected mayor! Saturday, September 28, 12:00 - 3:00.
Please bring a charged phone, comfortable shoes for walking, and dress for the weather. They will start at 37609 Five Mile, southwest corner of Five and Newburgh.
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