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September
2019
Member
Newsletter
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Thank you to our September meeting sponsor Comfort Keepers.
Thanks for the wine and pizza too!!
Comfort Keepers is a leading provider of in home care services for adults in Plymouth, Canton, Wayne, Westland, Garden City and surrounding areas. They customize every care plan to ensure your loved one's needs are being met. Whether you are in need of part-time, full-time or 24 hour senior in home care services, they have a team of caregivers ready to assist you. They can help loved ones complete daily tasks through personal care, housekeeping services, transportation, and much more. To ensure your loved one thrives, they care in a manner that promotes a good health, a strong body, and a clear mind.
Families need not worry with their team of experts at the ready. They hand-pick only the best candidates to become caregivers, and make sure to fully train them along with providing continuing education. When you receive senior in home care services from Comfort Keepers of Plymouth, MI you know you'll only be receiving the best, from the best. Your loved ones will not only benefit from the helping hands of their caregivers, but from their companionship as well. Seniors can share stories, play fun games, exercise, or even eat meals with their care expert. In time, the bond that grows between them will be that of a close friend or family member.
When you know what questions to ask in advance, you can spend more time finding the perfect care match and less time thinking, "Did I forget something?"
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The Prez Says... by Alan Bennett
A sincere “Thank You” to Joanne Darga, Jeanne and Dave Trumpy, from Comfort Keepers for providing the delicious pizza and wine for our September Membership Meeting. As the meeting sponsor, it was interesting to hear about all of the compassionate, good work that Comfort Keepers provides in support of our neighbors.
Since our last Newsletter, the GCBA hosted another successful Music in the Park event in August. Presented by Oak Street Health – Cherryhill and Gordon Chevrolet, our huge audience was treated to a special night of fantastic music provided by the band, Sinjon Smith. Our event sponsors included Garden City Hospital and the City of Garden City Mayor and Council, while Garden City Miniature Golf, Liberty Tax Service and John Zadikian Multimedia provided invaluable financial resources to make the event a success. In-Kind Sponsors included Jackie Perrydore and Century 21 Premier, Eddie Jones and Webcentric Communications, Don Nicholson and Don Nicholson Enterprises, LLC, and Find Live Theatre, LLC. Not to be forgotten, the POUNDS of donated food we collected during Music in the Park for Our H.O.M.E. Pantry was both very impressive and greatly appreciated. Thank you for your generosity!
Next, with three-quarters of the GCBA meetings completed, and three more remaining for 2019, we hope to see you at our next two morning meetings (October 11th and November 8th ) and our last evening meeting in December (on Wednesday the 11th). Please bring a friend as we enjoy meeting new community members.
Finally, the exciting work in planning a successful Trunk-Or-Treat event is well underway. Led by Elaine Salter and Jackie Perrydore, our new location at Garden City Park is sure to be a hit! Please mark your calendars for Thursday, October 24th, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., and plan to host a truck, or volunteer to help. Either way, it will be a night to remember!
Until Friday, October 11th, I remain….
Respectfully Yours,
Alan
R. Bennett
President - 2019
(734) 536-1890
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Candy donations can be dropped off at the following locations:
City Hall, DDA, Fire Station, Ice Arena, Maplewood, Police Station and
The Straight Farmhouse on Wednesday and Saturday from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Who will collect the most candy in weight? Who will get bragging rights?
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"Buy Nearby" October 4th - 6th
Is your business participating in Buy Nearby Weekend?
The Buy Nearby campaign is a statewide shop-local initiative by the Michigan Retailers Association. It educates consumers on the importance of keeping their money in the Mitten!! We ask shoppers to think before they click. The campaign runs year-round. The Michigan Retailers' statewide celebration occurs every first weekend in October. The mascot, Buy Nearby Guy, is a shopping bag in the shape of Michigan. He's a popular fixture at festivals, parades and farmers' markets around Michigan.
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Small Business Saturday is November 30th
Are you ready?
Take advantage of the FREE items American Express has available.
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Jill Lezotte-Kates with Avon will be hosting several fundraisers in the coming months. Avon is the National Presenting Sponsor of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and Jill will be hosting a bake sale, TRH peanut sale, Avon pink hope product sale and raffle at Texas Roadhouse on Tuesday, October 1. where they will give back 10% of all food purchases. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Be sure to bring the flyer. Jill will repeat her TRH dine and donate on Monday, November 4th to raise money to support her Slippers for Seniors Campaign. Jill partners with Meals on Wheels to deliver a pair of Avon Memory Foam Slippers to homebound senior citizens via the Meals on Wheels program in Garden City, Wayne, Westland and Inkster. Stop by Pizza Palooza for all you can eat pizza for just $10 with all proceeds going to Relay for Life. Mention Jill from Team Avon and her team will receive the proceeds. Are you looking for a way to earn $ for your group or organization? Finley the Fox will be Avon's plush fundraiser this year. He sells for $25 and Jill will give back $10 for everyone sold. Just want a Finley for a gift for that special someone, get yours from Festival of Trees. In 2018 Festival of Trees raised $3000 from Avon sales & Finley.
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If you have been a member for more than a year, it is time to renew your GCBA membership. You can send a check for $35 to GCBA, 140 Merriman
Road,
P.O. Box 493, Garden City, MI 48135 or you can send your payment via Paypal as family and friends to: gcbusinessalliance@gmail.com
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Support our current Shop For A Cause Programs
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GCBA Member and Garden City Resident Jill Buterbaugh with REMAX Cornerstone will donate $75 to the Garden City PTA for every Garden City house she helps buy or
sell
in 2019.
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Shop for a Cause is where the GCBA partners a member with a local charity. The charity promotes the local business and the business gives back to the charity. If you already have a program set up, let us know so we can help you promote your program. If you are a local charity looking to earn for a cause contact our Marketing
GCBA Marketing Team.
List Shop for a Cause in the subject line.
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Volunteers Needed!!
We are seeking volunteers for Trunk-or-Treat.
Email our Events Team if you can help on Thursday, October 24th.
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Halloween "Parent Packs"
Our Marketing Team is putting together 2500 "Parent Packs" to be distributed at the GCBA Trunk-or-Treat and the Westland Mini Mall Trunk-or-Treasures events. What a great way to promote your business. If you would like to have your promotional information in the bag, we need that by Friday, September 27th. It can be as simple as a business card, flyer, coupon or swag. Email our Marketing Team to arrange pick-up or delivery.
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A business card with a coupon on the back makes a great bag stuffer. Everyone loves a deal!!
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Do you have an event to share?
Send a copy of your flyer or Facebook Link to our Secretary.
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