Glen Eden Memorial Parks

Reverend Dave Stechholz opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mike Ladwig shared a Meditation at the meeting.

Mike brought a fellow member of his Church, Marty, as a guest and potential member to the meeting, and he was cheerfully welcomed. There were 22 people in attendance, with 7 zooming in, including Tammy Bonifield from the Dominican Republic.

During “Happy Bucks”, birthday greetings were sent to Larry Stevens. Victoria Haltom reported she had a stroke in one of her eyes. Fortunately, she now has vision in both eyes but has a black spot in the eye.

It was pointed out that it was “World Kindness Day,” and the group was happy to celebrate the occasion. Bob Carris, zoomed into the meeting and reported that his eye surgery went well.

The Giving Committee reported on their review of grant requests and recommended awarding four grants. They were unanimously approved. During “Happy Bucks”, birthday greetings were sent to Larry Stevens. Victoria Haltom reported she had a stroke in one of her eyes. Fortunately, she now has vision in both eyes but has a black spot in the eye.

It was pointed out that it was “World Kindness Day,” and the group was happy to celebrate the occasion. Bob Carris zoomed into the meeting and reported that his eye surgery went well.

Reverend Dave reported that the LAMR Club has one of only eleven Christmas trees allotted this year by the City at the Deck the Rec event and thanked Victoria for the decorations she made. He also reported that Governor Nick Krayacich approved our club establishing a “Volunteer Corp.” After some discussion, it was decided that we need to set up how to manage it at a meeting dedicated to the topic.

Erin Dobbins reported that the Peace Pole Committee is working on languages to feature on the pole and stated that the club may want to install two poles. She also informed the club that the City does not want to discuss installing the pole in Rotary Park until both Rotary Clubs in Livonia deal with the damaged comfort station in Rotary Park. A meeting is scheduled with Ted Davis, the Parks and Recreation Director, on Monday, November 18th to establish a fund-raising plan for reconstructing of the comfort stations and shelter.

The guest speaker was Eric Moore talking about Glen Eden Memorial Parks. Eric and his wife Laura live in New Hudson. They have twins.

Although Eric is an “Elder,” he graduated with a degree in law enforcement. Glenn Eden has three locations, Livonia, Macomb Township and St. Clair. It was established in 1929 with the purchase of land by several churches. Currently it features two mausoleums in a park like setting. There are over 52,000 individuals resting there.

The importance of pre-planning for your passing was stressed by Eric. It allows for grieving and healing. Planning allows you to lock in costs, pre-order markers and make plans that alleviate your loved ones from trying to figure out what you want. If you are a veteran setting up an “Honor Guard,” requires review of discharge papers

ahead of time. Glenn Eden has services that help families set up wills or trusts. Families can select from ground burials, cremation or columbarium placement. In closing Eric once again stressed the importance of pre-planning arrangements for your passing to alleviate future family stress or conflicts. 

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