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FridayMusings since 2003
Monday, October 21, 2024
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A First Family Toast Celebrating the Grand Transformation Livonia Has Earned | |
Livonia is well-versed in hosting parties and celebrations. | |
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With the arrival of Fall and the crisp air, it's time for another community gathering at the Italian American Club. This headline event is just one that spans eight days and continues to shape the quality of life in Livonia.
Indeed, our two Rotary Clubs will host the annual spaghetti dinner on Wednesday. On Saturday, the Livonia Symphony Orchestra will open its 51st season, followed by the Sunday Celebration of Life for Dennis Wright.
This past weekend, however, was marked by the Annual Mayor's Ball, hosted by Maureen Miller Brosnan. She, along with her entire family and the Livonia community, celebrated the ongoing developments in our hometown—a transformation we should take pride in and recognize.
The gathering of 200 Livonia friends transformed the event into a festive occasion, where old acquaintances reconnected and new friendships were formed.
A diverse group of business, government, and elected officials relished the chance to dress up and enjoy a refined meal as only the Italian-American Club can serve.
The evening featured an invocation by Councilman Jim Jolly, introductions of elected officials by Robb Drezwicki, and Mayor Brosnan's introduction by State Representative Matt Koleszar.
In his introduction, Koleszar mentioned that "from day one, Maureen Brosnan came to Lansing not only with a verbal request for city funding for a new senior center but also with notebooks and binders filled with detailed plans and specifics.
Koleszar inquired of Representative Stephanie Young about her meeting with the Mayor, and she confirmed, 'Yes, she came with all her documentation and detailed requests. She has a clear vision for what she wants for Livonia.'"
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The evening was a chance to catch up with individuals such as the Tiseos, who were celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary, shown in the picture to the right.
There were updates on Rory Brosnan's ambitions to enter the building trades, a first-time introduction by the typewriter to Brett Gierak's wife, conversations with the Ficanos, a warm hug from Stephanie Young, and a news update of the Larkins' son playing hockey for Ohio State University.
Julie and Dave Spivey, when inquired about his retirement, promptly clarified with "not retired," revealing his new venture, Perplexity LLC.
The gathering was filled with notable individuals, Councilmembers Martha Ptashnik, Jim Jolly, and Carrie Budzinski.
Tthe Mayor took the opportunity to glowingly introduce several judicial candidates adding endorsements, including Jim Jolly for District Court, John Larkin for Wayne County Circuit Court, and Joe Barone for Plymouth District Court.
While presenting Schoolcraft College Trustees Dillon Breen, who is running unopposed, and Brett Gierak, not up for election this year, she also expressed gratitude to Candy Little for her tenure as a Schoolcraft Trustee and extended best wishes for November.
It makes a statement when hundreds of people making a difference in a hometown gather to "have a ball." Livonia came together to celebrate the success and transformation that is redefining quality of life in a hometown approaching 75 years as a city.
Thank you Mayor Brosnan and family for bringing your hometown family out to party and celebrate.
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Rotary Clubs Annual Community Spaghetti Dinner October 23
A Normal Norman Rockwell Hometown Community gathering. A fun, fundraiser.
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Each October, all Rotary clubs around the world are challenged to donate their time, funds, and voices to help End Polio Now. Livonia will be holding our 6th annual World Polio Day Spaghetti Dinner Community Fundraiser.
Our two Livonia Rotary clubs will host a very tasty spaghetti dinner. The proceeds of which will help eradicate Polio in the parts of the world where it is still being found.
Having attended all 6 of the spaghetti dinners this typewriter will stand tall and say that not only is the food top drawer, but the smiles on the hundreds of faces as our hometown community joins together in support of two dynamic service clubs, while helping a cause that goes beyond our borders.
Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for over 30 years, and our goal of ridding the earth of this disease is in sight. We started in 1979 with vaccinations for 6 million children in the Philippines. Today, Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan are the only countries where polio remains endemic. The best way to keep the United States polio-free is to maintain high immunity (protection) in the U.S. population against polio through vaccination.
Laurie Pohutsky, President of Noon Rotary, and Dave Stechholtz, President of AM Rotary hope you can join them this Wednesday. The typewriter will be there so make a point to say hello.
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Culture in Livonia can be fun. And this concert certainly is at the top of the fun list.
The Livonia Symphony Orchestra invites you to don your beloved Halloween attire and come to their eerie concert, showcasing 'Orpheus of the Underworld' among other thematic pieces.
There will be candy distribution as this is a Halloween Concert after all.
The concert commences at 4 p.m. on the 26th of October in the historic Louis Schmidt Auditorium, named after former State Representative Louis Schmidt, at Clarenceville High School, the oldest school district in Michigan.
Tickets can be acquired in three ways:
www.livoniasymphony.org/tickets
or by phone at 734-421-1111
or at the Civic Center Library
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American Business Woman Association 19th Annual Autumn Auction | |
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When Veronica Cruz called and asked if I would once again serve as auctioneer for the 19th Annual Auction for the American Business Women's Association, Novi Oaks Chapter, I was not going to say no.
It was an opportunity to sit at a table hosted by Holly Hengstebeck and a chance to meet Mikaela Bannon, Miss Wayne County 2024.
But the most important part of the luncheon was the opportunity to help raise money for the community and scholarships supporting students.
Women have always been workers, whether in the home or the business world. At the peak of WWII, women were not just encouraged but inundated with propaganda to join the workforce as a patriotic duty. Post-war, many were ousted from their jobs and reminded that their primary duty was to home and family.
On September 22, 1949, four convened in a Kansas City coffee shop to form the American Business Women’s Association, defying social norms that deemed it unacceptable for women to have full-time careers, social nights out, or association memberships.
One early 1950s statement encapsulates the ABWA's societal impact: "In many ways, the first generation of ABWA members were breaking tradition... Unknowingly, they were trailblazing for today's women."
Thank you Veronica for the invitation and thank you ABWA for the hospitality.
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Livonia 75 is right around the corner. Community groups are invited to discuss ideas for our year-long celebration
The City's Livonia 75 Committee, led by Robb Drzewicki and in partnership with Jim McConnell of the Livonia Historical Society, and assistance from FridayMusings is co-hosting a Livonia 75 Planning Meeting for civic organizations, schools, and individuals on Tuesday, Oct. 22nd, hosted by Art Cole at Cole, Newton & Duran, 33762 Schoolcraft, 2nd Floor, at 7:00.
RSVP here if you or a representative can attend this one-hour meeting. as we plan for our Livonia 75 Celebration.
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You read about her in Musings now you can meet her in person: Livonia's historian Kathy Bilger. November 4. Livonia Historical Society. | |
Clerk Lori Miller announces extended Livonia Clerk Office Hours during election season | | |
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Mail Address
19514 Bainbridge 48152
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Cell address
734-674-5871
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Archive--Bill Joyner's FridayMusings | |
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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.
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