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The Livonia generosity spirit is not confined to a one season; rather, it can permeate our lives year-round. Livonia is known for carrying the essence of generosity throughout the year.

This past December Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church with the help of the Hardies Family Trust who provided $5,000, partnered with the Livonia Police and Livonia Fire Departments, pictured above, to provide Blessing Bags to those working Christmas Eve at Trinity, AKA St. Mary, Hospital. 500 bags. This is a Rosedale tradition that has embodied the spirit of Christmas for many years.

We have groups of caring individuals, D.O. It for Denny, Blessings in a Backpack-Livonia, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, You Are Loved, and Livonia Kids & Families among so many human service volunteer organizations in our hometown that have the spirit of giving year around.

Check them out and help them out while helping Livonia residents out.

And Livonia is home to Anastasia and Katie’s Coffee Shop & Cafe an employment program of Mi Work Matters. Employees with and without developmental disabilities receive job training and on-site support.

Check them out and help them out while helping Livonia residents out.

Add to that list the community-spirited work of the Lions, Kiwanis, Rotary Noon, Rotary AM, and Jaycees.

Check them out and help them out while helping Livonia residents out.

If I do not list all it is a sin of omission, not commission. No slight intended.

Livonia year-round practices generosity. We are generous with our time, resources, and finances. We are a town that shares hope with others who are in anguish or gloom. There is not a day that goes by that our neighbors don't reach out to someone in distress.

By reaching out and touching the lives of those less fortunate or in need we are connecting and encouraging one another. The spirit is not reserved for a specific time of year but rather for a lifetime.

Thanks to Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church for sharing this picture as a reminder to this typewriter that we live in a community, a hometown, and that despite all that we have going on in our lives we still find time to reach out and touch the lives of those in need.

Bentley High School Marker dedication all set for September 15

Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan and Superintendent Andrea Oquist have been invited to speak. Steve King, a Bentley graduate will be leading us in the National Anthem. Bentley graduate Wayne County Commissioner Terry Marecki will present a proclamation recognizing Bentley High School. Parks and Recreation is set for the marker installation.

We are set for 5:00 on September 15th for the long-awaited Michigan Historical Marker honoring the history of Bentley, Livonia's first High School,

As plans are being developed, Jim McConnell, President of the Livonia Historical Society, and the driving force for obtaining the marker, a drive that started over a year ago, is hoping that Bentley graduates and in fact, all of the Livonia community will consider coming out to acknowledge the role Bentley High School played in creating a hometown dedicated to quality public education.

As chair of the Marker Dedication, a marker that residents donated $7,000 to bring to fruition, the cost to the State for producing the historical marker, this typewriter is asking for some additional help:

It would be great if there was a Bentley graduate who would provide the landscaping design and implementation so that the entire placement would be provided by those who attended Bentley. If you are a landscape company or individual drop a dime and let me know at rwilliamjoyner@gmail.com.

It would also be great if there was a Bentley graduate or Bentley supporter who would like to step up and provide refreshments for the mingling and celebration that will take place after the dedication.Drop a dime and let me know at rwilliamjoyner@gmail.com.

Mail Address

19514 Bainbridge 48152

E-mail address

rwilliamjoyner@gmail.com

Cell address

734-674-5871

The typewriter is not available for phone calls or emails Saturday and Sunday. Mental health and rehabilitation time. Out and about enjoying life.

What motivates FridayMusings:

We can't only define Livonia as taking small steps toward maintaining the way things were. That will give us mediocre outcomes. Our goal needs to be innovative and transformative.