Very informative presentation from Cheryl this afternoon. The Alzheimer's Association Greater Michigan Chapter offers 24/7 support, care consultations, local support groups, and community education for Lenawee County residents. The closest dedicated regional offices to Adrian include the Okemos/Lansing location (517-376-4280) and the Southfield headquarters (248-351-0280).
Key services include:
24/7 Helpline: Call (800) 272-3900 for immediate crisis assistance, emotional support, and local resource referrals in over 200 languages.
Support Groups: Facilitated peer groups for caregivers, family members, and individuals living with dementia.
Care Consultation: One-on-one sessions with trained professionals to plan care and navigate resources.
Education Programs: Free virtual and in-person classes covering warning signs, communication techniques, and caregiving strategies. [1, 2, 3]
For a full list of programs, office locations, and to find a group near Adrian, visit the Greater Michigan Chapter homepage.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Club Meetings for the Month of July - Thursday, July 16 and 23 at the Centre'.
FIRST MEETING FOR ROD AS CLUB PRESIDENT
You'd have thought that President Rod had done this gig before!! Well, he did! In 2001 and again in 2015!! The meeting began with a spirited video and 3 new members were inducted! It's going to be a great year piggy backed on a most successful one under the leadership of Bob Gardner!
NEW MEMBER INDUCTIONS
Three (3) new members were inducted at today's meeting by club Treasurer and Assistant Governor, Rhonda. (L to R) President Rod, Rhonda Gage, Michele Gardner who was the sponsor of Jeryl Vallie-Cepida (to her left), new member Sam Cepida whose sponsor was Bob Gardner (standing at his left) and Dr. Kristy Taylor next to her is her sponsor, Yours Truly! Welcome everyone!!
REMINDER: SEND YOUR PERSONAL WELL WISHES
Please feel free to keep sending them a card to let them know they are missed and remain in our thoughts.
Bob and Audrey Sack - American House Somerset #116 3400 Livernois Rd Troy, MI 48083
Kathye Herrera - 12000 Packard Road, Hudson, MI 49247. She would love to hear from you.
BLOOD DRIVE AT THE ARMORY
Monday, August 3rd from 12 Noon - 5PM. We will be in competition with the Kiwanis club. Losing club will be required to attend the other club's meeting with a check to their foundation! Those helping out are:
PRESIDENT ROD'S SPREADSHEET
This is every members' opportunity to scour a huge list of people we would want to join our club. It will be presented at every meeting for you to sign in our effort to increase our club's membership by 25% throughout all of 2026-27.
ADRIAN CITY BAND
The band performs every Thursday evening at 7:30PM at the City Market pavilion on Toledo Street in downtown Adrian. A number of loyal members volunteer every Thursday evening during the summer. Thanks everyone.
UPCOMING CLUB SOCIALS
Michele announced that on the Tuesday of Fair Week (July 28th) we will gather at the Fairgrounds at 5pm and eat fair food, listen to the Adrian City Band, eat ice cream and just hang out!
Another possible social being considered for August - Beetle Tribute Band at the Blue Sky Brewery. More info coming.
RIVER RAISIN CLEANUP
More info coming!
NEXT BOARD MEETING
Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14 at 5pm at the Comfort Inn in their board room beginning at 5pm.
FINES
Gerry fined: Chip M. (2), N. Smith, Gage, J. Vallie-Cepida, Sam Cepida, Kristy Taylor, Pender (2), Olsaver, Chase.
HAPPY BUCKS
Burg, Dhip M., N. Smith
50-50 RAFFLE
$18 was in the small pot which was won by Rhonda and $108 was in the big one and Londa's ticket was drawn again but did not select the winning card!
GUESTS
First Lady, Karen Pender; Sam & Jeryl Cepida, guests of the Gardners; Kristy Taylor, guest of Yours Truly; and Sam Skeels, Principal of Adrian High School.
CHECK-IN TABLE/SONGS/INVOCATION
Rhonda and Chuck; Prayer by Bob.
NEXT YEAR'S DISTRICT CONFERENCE
Next year's conference is going to be at Mackinac Island! (May 2027).
