Our club assembly opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a meditative thought by Victoria Haltom. We had two visitors today: Kathleen Pierz from Shelter Box and volunteer corps member Mike DeMott, who is currently helping the club with weed‑pulling at Greenmead. We did not meet on Zoom today. Happy Bucks were collected by Sharon Pommerville. They included gratitude that school has started and that the grandkids are back in school by Nancy Darga; a happy note that Tom Martin is feeling much...

Steve Spreitzer of the Interfaith Leadership Council presented to our club in the spring. I signed up for their program, Bridging to Belonging, and completed the eight‑week program this summer. One of our outcomes is to help create a stronger sense of community in our neighborhoods throughout Livonia. One tried‑and‑true method of strengthening neighborhoods is hosting events like a block party. Energized by the possibility of being the first of several neighborhood events, our SMB Estates...

Summer is moving fast, so several club members slowed down long enough to enjoy an evening out on Rose and Bill Friske’s deck. It was a fun, relaxed get‑together that we should repeat more often. Please consider pitching a future date to host your Rotary friends and enjoy an evening at your home. These simple moments of fellowship strengthen our club and deepen the friendships that make Rotary special.