WELCOME to the newsletter of the Rotary Club of Livonia AM. Our club meets weekly to socialize, discuss the needs of our community and the world around us, and take action to address those needs. Please consider visiting our club or joining us on a service project.

All Are Welcome!

Meeting Notice and Club News

Livonia's Merry and Bright Christmas Parade

12/07/2025

Join members of Livonia AM Rotary Club for Livonia's Merry and Bright Christmas Parade this Sunday, December 7th, at 4:00 PM. The Tree Lighting Ceremony will follow immediately after Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at City Hall. Volunteers will gather at Frost Middle School staging area between 2:30 and 3:30 PM. Our club will be pulling the Rotary inflatable and handing out candy to the kids along the parade route. The parade starts at 4:00 PM and should conclude by 5:00 PM. If you ever wanted to be in a parade, now is your chance! Reach out to a club member for more information, or show up at the Frost staging area. All are welcome!

Member News

Annual Thanksgiving Breakfast

November 26, 2025

The Annual Thanksgiving Breakfast held the Wednesday before Thanksgiving was full of hugs and greetings as the event welcomed, for the first time, former members and volunteers.

The festive event was held at George’s Senate Restaurant in Northville off Haggerty Road. George graciously welcomed us and sent four complimentary waffles with fruit toppings to our tables, making the gathering feel more festive. We took a moment to give thanks for each other and our club's accomplishments this year.

We adopted the Wine Tasting Event at the annual Livonia Spree celebration.

We renegotiated an agreement with Rotary International to continue producing and selling our soccer ball with the four-way test printed in 16 languages.

We also generated more income for our projects than in any other year to date.

Tim Belanger, one of our club's charter members, attended and made a $1,000 donation to the Rebuild Rotary Park Project, helping us get within striking distance to our $100,000 goal.

Steve Alexander's arrival was greeted with cheers as his schedule does not allow his attendance at our usual weekly meeting time.

Therese Maggioncalda, the District 6400 Governor-Elect, attended, as did Linda Hollman, one of our volunteers from Livonia Cares.

The food was delicious, the service great, and the conversation flowed

amongst the group. Yes, we have much to be grateful for.

Nancy Darga

Upcoming Club Meetings

NOTE: We will be meeting at the new Livonia Senior Wellness Center, located at 32001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, beginning Wednesday, November 19th.

12/03/2025 - Club Assembly, Invocation by Bob Carris.

12/10/2025 - Chris Dougherty, President, Madonna University, Invocation by Rev. David Stechholz.

12/17/2025 - Paul Sincock, District 6400 Membership Chair, Invocation by Mike Ladwig.

12/24/2025 - No Meeting, Merry Christmas!

12/31/2025 - No Meeting, Happy New Year!

Join Us

VISIT OUR CLUB IN PERSON

We meet at the

Livonia Senior Center Complex

15218 Farmington Road

Livonia, MI 48154

Every Wednesday, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

All Are Welcome!

Upcoming Events

12/04/2025 - Livonia Symphony Orchestra Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m. Doors open, 7:00 p.m. Trivia begins, One Under Bar & Grill, $30 per person, $240 per team of 8, Purchase tickets HERE.

12/07/2025 - Livonia's Merry & Bright Parade and Tree Lighting 2025, Volunteer Line at 2:30 PM, Parade runs from 4:00-6:00 PM, Event Details HERE.

03/02/2026 - Grant Management Seminar #1, via Zoom, 7:00-8:30 PM. Once you register, you will receive a meeting link. Register HERE.

03/12/2026 - Grant Management Seminar #2, via Zoom, 7:00-8:30 PM. Once you register, you will receive a meeting link. Register HERE.

05/01/2026 - District Conference at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth, Registration Details HERE.

Upcoming Committee Meetings

12/15/2025 - Giving Committee Meeting via Zoom.

03/16/2026 - Giving Committee Meeting via Zoom.

06/15/2026 - Giving Committee Meeting via Zoom.

09/21/2026 - Giving Committee Meeting via Zoom.