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Roseanne and I would like to thank everyone who came to the Awards Banquet on November 4, 2023. We had 39 people participated.  The Swiss Steak and chicken was great along with all the other items. It was great to see Sig and Margie Baumgart there. The music was fabulous and many wanted them to come back.  It's a great way to end the year.  Thanks to Sean Smith and everyone else who helped him get the meal ready. Thanks to the children who helped in many ways.  If there is anything that you would like to see different, please let us know.  

Thanks again.  

Roseanne and Ruth

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tory Point the following people participated:

John and Judy Wilson, Dave Scott, Roger Beard, Ed and Julie Kurylo, Ruth Esakson, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Denny and Linda Biggins, Tom and Karen Driscoll, Al and Gayle Peterson (2 vehicles), Craig and Cheryl Chalmers, Dave and Ruth Ann Kommer, Dirk and Shar Ross and Ron Malone 

There were 51 vehicles there today.  A great turnout and great food. Thanks everyone for making the last event great. Looking forward to next year.

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Green Acres of Standale the following people participated:

Craig and Cheryl Chalmers, Ruth Esakson, Jodi Swainston, Ed and Julie Kurylo, Al and Gayle Peterson, Dirk and Shar Ross, Denny and Linda Biggins, Dave Scott, Leon and Shirley DeLange, Dave Kommer, Roger Beard, John and Judy Wilson, Bob Rinzema and dog, John Washburn, Jim Nyman, Fred and Arlene Eisen, Roseanne Lynch (no car), and Tom and Karen Driscoll.

Thanks everyone for coming. There were many vehicles there. A lot of fun and food.

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American House Life Enrichment the following people participated:

Dave Kommer, Ruth Esakson, John and Judy Wilson, Tom and Karen Driscoll, Bob Rinzema and dog, Al and Gayle Peterson, Denny and Linda Biggins, Dave Scott, Fred and Arlene Eisen, Roger Beard and Leon DeLange.

Thanks everyone for coming out for the Grandparents party.  Beautiful crowd of people.

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SKLD the following people participated:

Craig and Cheryl Chalmers, Ruth Esakson, Dave Kommer, John and Judy Wilson, Dave and Norma Scott, Denny and Linda Biggins, Al and Gayle Peterson, Dirk Ross, Fred and Arlene Eisen and Roseanne Lynch (no car).

Thank you all for coming. They appreciated it greatly.

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Metro Cruise Report

By Leon DeLange

On August 26, 2023, 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, 19 members and their families were present.  (This is the lowest attendance we have ever had).  A delicious picnic meal was laid out on the table and all enjoyed some good eating.  After lunch 4 more members arrived and we had a total of 10 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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St. Ann's Home the following people participated:

Dennis Biggins, Dave and Ruth Ann Kommer, Ruth Esakson, John and Judy Wilson, Craig and Cheryl Chalmers, Dirk and Shar Ross, Tom and Karen Driscoll, Ed and Julie Kurylo, Leon DeLange, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Gayle Peterson, Jodie Swainston, Bob Rinzema and dog, Ron Malone and John Washburn.

Thank you all for coming again on another HOT day.

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Porter Hills Village the following people participated:

Ruth Esakson, Craig and Cheryl Chalmers, Dirk and Shar Ross, Tom and Karen Driscoll, Ed and Julie Kurylo, Dave Kommer, John and Judy Wilson, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Dennis Biggins, Al and Gayle Peterson and Jodie Swainston. Jim Nyman was able to stop without a car to visit.

Thanks everyone for showing up. It was a HOT day and they appreciated us being there.

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Oaks of Belmont the following people participated:

Ed and Julie Kurylo, John and Judy Wilson, Dave Kommer, Craig and Cheryl Chalmers, Ruth Esakson, Tom and Karen Driscoll, Dave and Norma Scott, Dennis Biggins, Jodie Swainston, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Keith Vander Pol and Cynthia, Michael and Daniel Smith (no car).

Thanks everyone for coming.  It was a great day with good food and companionship.

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August 17, 2023 New Amsterdam Village the following people participated:

Dirk and Shar Ross, Ruth Esakson, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Bob Rinzema and dog, Jodie Swainston, Ed and Julie Kurylo, John and Judy Wilson, Dennis Biggins, Dave Kommer, Tom and Karen Driscoll.  Jim and Dawn Schutte a possible new member.

Thanks everyone for coming.  It was windy but a nice get together.

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August 12, 2023, Mill Creek Parade the following people participated:

Dave Kommer, John and Judy Wilson, Ruth Esakson, Craig and Cheryl Chalmers, Dirk Ross, Tom and Karen Driscoll, Leon and Shirley DeLange, Denny and Linda Biggins, Al Peterson and granddaughter, Katie, Adam and Tami Gordon (2 cars), Ed and Julie Kurylo and Roseanne Lynch (no car).

Thanks everyone for coming. It was appreciated.

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Georgetown Connections the following people participated:

Ruth Esakson, Dirk Ross, Ed and Julie Kurylo, Al and Gayle Peterson, Jodie Swainston, Denny Biggins, Leon DeLange, Dave Scott and after touring the Grand Rapids area John and Judy Wilson.

Thanks everyone for coming on a hot day.

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The Gilmore Car Museum, located in Hickory Corners, Michigan, is one of the most prominent and comprehensive automotive history museums in the United States. Established in 1966, the museum is situated on a sprawling 90-acre campus and is dedicated to preserving, showcasing, and celebrating the evolution of automobiles and their impact on society.

The museum's collection features over 400 vehicles, spanning a wide range of eras, makes, and models. These vehicles are displayed in a series of historic barns and buildings that have been carefully restored and relocated to the museum grounds. Each building represents a different period in automotive history, providing visitors with an immersive journey through time.

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August 3, 2023 Green Acres of Lowell the following people participated:

Dennis Biggins, Ruth Esakson, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Ed and Julie Kurylo, John and Judy Wilson, Jim Nyman, Al and Gayle Peterson and granddaughter, Katie and Dave and Ruth Ann Kommer.

Ed and Julie Kurylo took second place with the awards.

Thanks everyone for coming. Jim Nyman had car trouble but John Wilson saved the day.

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Rest Haven the following people have participated:

Roger Beard, Ruth Esakson, Al and Gayle Peterson and Granddaughter, Katie (2), Dave and Ruth Kommer, Dirk and Shar Ross, Craig and Cheryl Chalmers, Ed and Julie Kurylo, Leon and Shirley DeLange, Casey and Ruth Meyer, Tom and Karen Driscoll, and John and Judy Wilson. 

Thank you everyone for coming. It was a great turnout.

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East Fulton Event the following people participated:

Ruth Esakson, Roseanne Lynch (no car), John Wilson, Dave Kommer, Craig and Cheryl Chalmers, Jim Nyman, Dirk and Shar Ross, Tom and Karen Driscoll, Ed and Julie Kurylo and Casey Meyer.

Thank you everyone for showing up. Everyone really enjoyed the cars. People were taken many pictures of the cars numbers.

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July 20, 2023 Green Acres of Cedar Springs the following people participated:

Craig and Cheryl Chalmers, Roger Beard, Dave and Ruth Ann Kommer, John Wilson, Ruth Esakson, Al and Gayle Peterson, Dirk and Shar Ross.

Thanks for showing up. Glad the rain held off until after we got there. They were very thankful. 

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Care Resources the following people participated:

Dave Scott, Al and Gayle Peterson, John and Judy Wilson, Ruth Esakson, Leon DeLange, Craig and Cheryl Chalmers, Dirk Ross, Ed and Julie Kurylo, Rick Ploeg, Jodie Swainston, Roseanne Lynch (no car) and Roger Beard. Thanks everyone for helping out.

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Clark on Kellar Lake the following people participated:

Roger Beard, Al and Gayle Peterson, Craig and Cheryl Chalmers, Dirk and Shar Ross, John and Judy Wilson, Dave and Ruth Ann Kommer, Jim Nyman, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Ruth Esakson, Ed and Julie Kurylo, Leon and Shirley DeLange.

Thanks everyone for coming. Great food and company.

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The Oakes of Byron Center the following people participated:

Dave and Norma Scott, John and Judy Wilson, Ruth Esakson, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Shirley DeLange and Leon DeLange, Tom and Karen Driscoll, Dirk and Shar Ross, Fred and Arlene Eisen, Erwin Register and friend, Ed and Julie Kurylo, Jodie Swainston, Al and Gayle Peterson, Bob Rinzema and Nika, Roger Beard, Casey and Ruth Meyer.

Thanks everyone for coming out.

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July 4, 2023 Grandville Parade the following people participated:

John and Judy Wilson, Janean Wilson (no car), Ruth Esakson, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Ed and Julia Kurylo, Leon and Shirley DeLange, Dave and Ruth Ann Kommer, Roger Beard, Jodie Swainston and family, Craig and Cheryl Chalmers, Casey Meyer and granddaughter, Rick Ploeg and son, Bob Rinzema and daughter. 

Thank you everyone for coming out on this hot day.

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Grand Brook Memory Care of Grand Rapids the following people participated:

John and Judy Wilson, Tom and Karen Driscoll, Ed and Julie Kurylo, Dave and Norma Scott, Al and Gayle Peterson, Dirk Ross, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Bob Rinzema, Rick Ploeg, Ruth Esakson and Roger Beard.

Thanks for coming out and helping. Sorry about the road being torn up. 

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Covenant Living of the Great Lakes the following people participated:

John and Judy Wilson, Tom and Karen Driscoll, Ruth Esakson, Ed and Julie Kurylo, Dave and Ruth Ann Kommer, Craig and Cheryl Chalmers, Al and Gayle Peterson, Dirk and Shar Ross, Roger Beard, Jodi Swainston and Jim Nyman.

Thank you all for coming.

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Forest Hills Provision Living the following people participated:

Jim Nyman, Ruth Esakson, Craig and Cheryl Chalmers, John Wilson, Dirk and Shar Ross, Tom and Karen Driscoll, Dave and Ruth Ann Kommer, Roger Beard, Ed and Julie Kurylo, Al and Gayle Peterson, Chuck and Judy Swift, John Washburn and Jodie Swainston.  Thank you all for helping out today.

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Riverside Garden the following people participated:

Ruth Esakson, Dirk and Shar Ross, Craig and Cheryl Chalmers, Ed and Julie Kurylo, Tom and Karen Driscoll, Casey Meyer, John Wilson, Freddie Garcia, Al and Gayle Peterson, Dave Kommer, John Washburn and Roger Beard.

Thanks everyone for coming.

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Bishop Hills the following people participated:

Dirk and Shar Ross, Dave and Ruth Ann Kommer, Craig and Cheryl Chalmers, Tom and Karen Driscoll, Ed Kurylo, Jim Nyman, Ruth and Carl Esakson, Al and Gayle Peterson with daughter and granddaughters, John and Judy Wilson and Roger Beard.

The results of  the residence voting had Ed Kurylo with 1st place and Ruth and Carl Esakson with 2nd place. I was overjoyed as I have never been a winner before even if it's 2nd place.

Thank you all for coming.

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Sunset Manor the following people participated:

Jim Nyman, Ruth Esakson, John and Judy Wilson, Casey and Ruth Meyer, Dirk and Shar Ross, Tom and Karen Driscoll, Ed and Julie Kurylo, Leon DeLange, Dave and Norma Scott, Dave and Ruth Ann Kommer, Roger Beard, Bob Rinzema and Nika, the dog and Gayle and Al Peterson.

Thanks everyone for coming.

Edison Christian Home the following people participated:

Dirk Ross, Ed and Julie Kurylo, Craig and Cheryl Chalmers, Dave Kommer, John and Judy Wilson, Ruth Esakson, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Gayle Peterson, Tom and Karen Driscoll, Leon and Shirley DeLange and Bob Rinzema and Nika, his dog. Thanks everyone for going.

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Retiring of the Flag & raising of the New Flag

Dean Decanter, U. S. Army Ret. Kent Co. Veteran of the year.

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Heather Hills had the following people participated: 

Jim Nyman, Ruth Esakson, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Craig and Cheryl Chalmers, John and Judy Wilson, Casey and Ruth Meyer, Dirk and Shar Ross, Ed and Julie Kurylo, Tom and Karen Driscoll, Al and Gayle Peterson, Leon and Shirley DeLange, Jodie Swainston, Dave and Ruth Ann Kommer, Chuck and Judy Swift and Roger Beard. Thanks everyone for coming. They appreciated it.

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Georgetown & Cambridge Assisted Living participation were the following: 

Dirk Ross, John and Judy Wilson, Ruth Esakson, Roseanne Lynch (no car), Bob Rinzema and Nika, his dog, Jerry Gritzmaker, Ed and Julie Kurylo, Dave and RuthAnn Kommer, Al and Gayle Peterson, Dave and Norma Scott, Casey and Ruth Meyer, Tom and Karen Driscoll, Roger Beard and Leon and Shirley DeLange.  Thanks for coming.

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Sentinel Pointe Retirement the following people participated:

Jim Nyman, Ruth Esakson, Roseanne Lynch (no car), John and Judy Wilson, Casey and Ruth Meyer, Ed and Julie Kurylo, Al and Gayle Peterson, Tom and Karen Driscoll, Dave and Norma Scott and Roger Beard.  Thanks everyone for coming.

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Dust off Tour 2023 is over for another year. We were a little disappointed that more people couldn't make it. We left the New Beginnings Restaurant and headed towards Lansing. Picked up the Swift's on 84th street. The trip went well until we almost made it to Grand Ledge when Adam and Tammy Gordon's 1932 car broke down. He had to have it put on a flat bead truck and taken home.  The rest of us continued onto Meijer's for a restroom stop.  When we left there we loss another vehicle.  We still continued on to the RE Olds Museum.  At the museum we met a group of antique car club members called the Classic Car who were from Detroit. They had nice antique cars there. 

We headed next to the Culver's Restaurant and then onto the last stop, The Ice Cream Caboose.  We had a little rain on and off mostly on the way home.

Roseanne and Ruth are grateful for the ones that did go and wonder if the club still wants to do tours.

Let us know.

Thanks everyone for going along.

Ruth

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Dust Off Tour is going to R.E. Olds Transportation Museum.  We will be leaving New Beginnings at 4415 Broadmoor Ave SE, Kentwood, MI at 9am sharp. We will be heading towards Lansing, MI. We will see many cars and other things at this museum.  We will go in as a group for a fee of $7.00 each if we have 10 or more people.  There will be a guided tour or you can go on your own.  Leaving here we will stop at Culvers Restaurant to eat. Then we head back to Grand Rapids and will stop at the Ice Cream Caboose. Everything is pay as you go. Roseanne  and I are looking forward to seeing you on the tour.

Any questions, you can call Roseanne Lynch at 616-460-2161 or Ruth Esakson at 616-460-8948.

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