Nov. 9, 2024 Awards Banquet was great.  We had 32 people participated. It was great to see so many of the new members there. The band, The Silvertones were fantastic. It was fun to be able to sing along.  The food, pulled pork and chicken was excellent. Sean Smith did a great job with the meal. We presented the first annual traveling wheel to Al & Gayle Peterson for most participating events on behalf of Sig Baumgart. They will have it for one year. Received many positive comments on the banquet. 

If anyone would like to have anything changed, please let Roseanne Lynch or Ruth Esakson know. 

 Looking forward to next year.

Thanks.

Happy Holidays.

Roseanne and Ruth

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Women's Luncheon at Russ

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September 7, 2024, Story Point the following people participated:

Jon and Glenda Eshleman, Dirk and Shar Ross, Ruth Esakson, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Dave Kommer, Adam Gordon, Ed and Julie Kurylo, Karen Driscoll, Dan VandenBerg, Bill Bosze, Roger Beard, John and Judy Wilson, Craig Chalmers, Keith Vander Pol, Freddy Garcia, Al and Gayle Peterson and granddaughter, Katie (2 vehicles) and Dave and Norma Scott.

Hope I didn't miss anyone. I counted 86 vehicles.  

Thanks everyone for coming out on a cool day.

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August 30, 2024, Green Acres of Standale the following people participated:

Craig Chalmers, Ed & Julie Kurylo, Dave Kommer, Dirk & Shar Ross, Dave & Norma Scott, Leon & Shirley DeLange, Jon & Glenda Eshleman, Ruth Esakson, John & Cheryl Washburn, William Bosze, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Bob Rinzema and dog, Dan & Lee Vanden Berg and Roger Beard.

Thank you everyone for participating especially on a holiday weekend. They all enjoyed it. It was nice to see many of the new members show up.

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August 28, 2024, SKLD the following people have participated:

Ed & Julie Kurylo, Dave Kommer, Dirk & Shar Ross, Dave Scott, John & Judy Wilson, Leon & Shirley DeLange, Jim Nyman, Ruth Esakson (no car), Jon & Glenda Eshleman, Adam Gordon, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Roger Beard, Al & Gayle Peterson, Craig Chalmers and Edward Bentley (new member).

Thanks everyone for helping out. It was a great day. 

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On August 24, 2024, on a beautiful day, sun shining, with a gentle breeze, and temperatures in the middle 70s, the GRACC gathered for the Metro Cruise at the corner of Kalamazoo and 28th St in the parking lot of the Christian Reformed Church building.  Starting at 10 am, members and their antique cars started arriving.  By noon, 24 members and their families were present.    A delicious picnic meal was laid out on the table and all enjoyed some good eating.  After lunch 5 more members arrived and we had a total of 16 antique cars on display. During the day, everyone enjoyed watching the cruising going on up and down 28th St.  Many folks driving by our cars spotted them and pulled in to take a closer look.  A great time was had by those in attendance.

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August 23, 2024 Green Acres of Lowell the following people participatede:

Ed & Julie Kurylo, Dave & Ruth Ann Kommer, Al & Gayle Peterson, John & Judy Wilson, Dirk & Shar Ross, Ruth Esakson, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Roger Beard and Bill Bosze.

Ed & Julie Kurylo won Best in Show-1st place and William Bosze won Best Classic-3rd place.

Congratulations.

Thanks everyone for coming out.

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August 20, 2024, SKLD Wyoming the following people participated:

Dirk & Shar Ross, Dave Scott, Ruth Esakson, William Bosze, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Julie & Ed Kurylo, Al & Gayle Peterson, Jodie Swainston & nephews, Roger Beard, Ron Malone and John & Judy Wilson.

Thank you all for coming and helping out today.

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August 15, 2024, Holland Home/Raybrook Campus the following people participated:

Ed & Julie Kurylo, Tom & Karen Driscoll, Dave Kommer, Dirk Ross, Dave Scott, John & Judy Wilson, Ruth Esakson, Bob VanRenterghem, John Washburn, William Bosze, Al Peterson, Roger Beard and Denny Biggins.

Thank you everyone for coming out so early even before you had your coffee. 

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August 13, 2024, Rest Haven Home the following people participated:

Dirk & Shar Ross, John & Judy Wilson, Ed & Julie Kurylo, Tom & Karen Driscoll, Dave & RuthAnn Kommer, Ruth Esakson, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Roger Beard, Tom Frymire, Al Peterson & granddaughter, Katie, Jon & Glenda Eshleman, Denny Biggins, William Bosze and Jim Nyman (no car).

Thanks everyone for coming.  It was appreciated by all the residents.

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Mill Creek Parade the following people participated:

Craig Chalmers, Ruth Esakson, Ed & Julie Kurylo, Tom & Karen Driscoll, Dave Kommer, Al Peterson and granddaughter, Katie, John & Judy Wilson, Leon & Shirley DeLange, Ron Malone, William Bosze, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Denny Biggins, Gene & Pattie Birdsall, John & Cheryl Washburn, Roger Beard, Ed & Susan Hood and Jodi Swainston.

Thank you everyone for being in the parade.  It was a great turnout. 

Ruth

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August 6, 2024, Heather Hills the following people participated:

Ruth Esakson, Ron and Debbie Malone and Joyce, Ed and Julie Kurylo, Tom and Karen Driscoll, Dave Kommer, Al and Gayle Peterson, John and Judy Wilson, Dirk and Shar Ross, Leon and Shirley DeLange, Jim Nyman, John Washburn, Bob VanRenterghem, Chuck and Judy Swift, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Jodie Swainston and grand nephews, Roger Beard and William Bosze (new member).

Thanks everyone for helping out tonight. Great turnout.

Thanks Leon and Shirley DeLange for celebrating your 59th wedding anniversary with us.

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Clark on Kellar Lake, the following people participated:

Jon & Glenda Eshleman, Jim Nyman, Al & Gayle Peterson, Ed & Julie Kurylo, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Ruth Esakson, Dirk & Shar Ross, Tom & Karen Driscoll, Dave & Ruth Ann Kommer, Chuck & Judy Swift, John Wilson and Leon & Shirley DeLange.

Thanks everyone for participating even in the hot temperature.

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July 26, 2024, Care Resources the following people participated:

Ed & Julie Kurylo, Dirk Ross, John Wilson, Dave Scott, Ruth Esakson, John Washburn, Leon & Shirley DeLange, Roger Beard, Chuck & Judy Swift, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Bob Rinzema & dog, Al & Gayle Peterson and Tom & Karen Driscoll. It was good seeing Chuck & Judy Swift today.

Thanks everyone for coming out. They really appreciated it.

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Valley View, the following people participated:

Ed & Julie Kurylo, Dirk & Shar Ross, John & Judy Wilson, Dave Scott, Ruth Esakson, John Washburn, Bob Van Renterghem, Craig Chalmers, Roger Beard, Al & Gayle Peterson, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Bob Rinzema and dog, Dave Kommer, Tom & Karen Driscoll, Jodi Swainston, Leon & Shirley DeLange and Dan Vandenberg (propose new member).  

Ed & Julie Kurylo took 1st place

Dan Vandenberg took 2nd place

Bob Rinzema took 3rd place

It was a great turnout.  Hopefully we get 2 or 3 new members.  

John & Judy Wilson get the bad luck trophy for car not running.

Thanks everyone for coming. It was appreciative by all.

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Green Acres of Cedar Springs, the following people participated:

Ruth Esakson, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Roger Beard, Gayle Peterson, Ed & Julie Kurylo, Tom & Karen Driscoll.  Thanks for helping out. They appreciated it.

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The Oaks of Byron Center the following people participated:

Dirk & Shar Ross, Al & Gayle Peterson, Leon & Shirley DeLange, John & Judy Wilson, John Washburn, Bob Van Renterghem, Ruth Esakson, Roger Beard, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Bob Rinzema and dog, Dave & Norma Scott, Jodi Swainston and Tom & Karen Driscoll.

Thank you everyone for helping out even in the hot weather.

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Rest Haven Parade the following people participated:

Tom Frymire, Craig Chalmers, Carl and Ruth Esakson, Al Peterson and Kate, Leon DeLange and Ed and Julie Kurylo.

Nice parade with many people showing up.  Beautiful weather.

Thanks everyone.

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Edison Christian Health where the following people participated:

Bob Van Renterghem, John Washburn, Dirk Ross, Dave Scott, Ruth Esakson, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Ed and Julie Kurylo, John Wilson, Jodi Swainston and 2 boys, Al Peterson, Leon and Shirley DeLange, Bob Rinzema and his dog. Thank you for participation.

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Medi Lodge of Grand Rapids the following people participated:

John Washburn, Bob Van Renterghem, Leon and Shirley DeLange, Ed and Julie Kurylo, Al and Gayle Peterson, Dave Kommer, Dirk and Shar Ross, Ruth Esakson and Dave Scott.

1st place went to Dave Kommer, 2nd place went to John Wilson and 3rd went to Gene Gibson.

Great job.  Thanks everyone for participating. A fun night.

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 The car show was a success, even though the weather threatened; the rains held off.  We had a few no-show participants due to the weather, but 26 other cars & bikes showed up to have a chance at Best in Show at the MediLodge Car & Bike Show 24'.  And what a night it was.  We had 1929 vehicles to 1970/80's muscle cars & Harley's in between.  

Every participant received a beautiful metal dash plate to commemorate the event, along with their dinner provided for the evening by MediLodge.  The top 3 "Best of Show" were voted on by the public, residents of MediLodge & the participants.  

Best of Show went to: 

1st to Dave Kommer from Belmont & his 1929 Ford Roadster

2nd to John Wilson from Grand Rapids & his 1950 Ford Custom Convertible  

3rd to Gene Gibson from Rockford & his 1973 Mustang Mach 1

Congratulations to the winners who were presented with award plaques & car trunk organizers filled with car supplies & snacks.

Thank you goes to the Food Trucks who were present; El Globo serving Mexican Cuisine, Kool Breze serving ice creams & Ohana Hawaiian Shaved Ice.

We appreciate all the participants as this was such an enjoyable evening for our residents of MediLodge.  

Jane Ringler

Life Enrichment Director

MediLodge of Grand Rapids

June 20, 2024, Covent Living of the Great Lakes the following people participated:

Denny Biggins, Gayle Peterson, Dave and Norma Scott, Ed and Julie Kurylo, Dirk and Shar Ross, Adam Gordon, Leon and Shirley De Lange, Ruth Esakson, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Bob Rinzema and dog, John Wilson, Tom and Karen Driscoll, and John Washburn.

Thank you all for coming out in the heat.  They really appreciated it.

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Georgetown & Cambridge Asst. Living the following people participated:

Bob Rinzema, Ron and Debbie Malone, Dave Scott, Ed and Julie Kurylo, Dirk Ross, Ruth Esakson, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Leon and Shirley DeLange, Dave Kommer, Tom and Karen Driscoll and John and Judy Wilson.

Thanks for coming out in the heat.

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Bishop Hills the following people participated:

John and Judy Wilson, Al and Gayle Peterson with Kate, Ed & Julie Kurylo, Dave Kommer, John Washburn, Dick and Shar Ross, Craig Chalmers, Tom and Karen Driscoll, Denny and Linda Biggins, Ruth Esakson and John and Diane Chickering.

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June 6, 2024 Riverside Garden the following people participated:

Ruth Esakson, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Jodi Swainston and 2 grand nephews, Denny & Linda Biggins, Leon DeLange, Dave Scott, Dave & Ruth Ann Kommer, John & Judy Wilson, Ed & Julie Kurylo, Al & Gayle Peterson and Kate (2 vehicles) and Tom & Karen Driscoll. 

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May 18, 2024, Sparta Town and Country Parade the following people participated:

Ruth Esakson, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Dirk and Shar Ross, John and Judy Wilson, Al and Gayle Peterson, Tom and Karen Driscoll, Denny Biggins, Adam Gordon, Ed and Julie Kurylo and Dave Kommer.

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Dust Off Tour 2024

We started out with 22 members going to participate but many got sick, and we ended up with 14 going. The weather was very sketchy, but the rain held off until on our way home. It started to sprinkle.  We made it to the ship 15 minutes late due to a wrong turn but had beautiful scenery along the way.  

The LST 393 ship was amazing. Jim and his friend did a great tour. Learn many things about how this ship was used.  Great Dog Wall with over 4000 dog names.  Took many pictures.

 Mr. B's Restaurant food was excellent, and our waitress was amazing. Next came the Trading Post which had many, many vehicles.  One vehicle was in the Indiana Jones movie. Many expensive vehicles, but the owner is starting to sell them. He is thinking about retirement. 

The Ice Cream stop was cancelled as it was getting late and starting to sprinkle. Everyone said they enjoyed the tour. Roseanne and I did 4 different tours to get 1 final tour as the road construction kept closing our roads.

We thank everyone for coming on the tour.

Roseanne Lynch and Ruth Esakson 

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