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Life in the Motor Cities Gruppe

2017 Gruppe Picnic Canceled, Festivities move to Waterford Hills

July 26, 2017
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Hello friends, 
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As of today I only had 4 people signed up for the picnic scheduled to be here on August 13.  After talking to Dave Burton this morning, we have decided to CANCEL the picnic here on August 13, and invite all of you out to Waterford Hills on Saturday August 5th to see Vic race and attend the Saturday evening dinner at a small fee.
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We have reserved a 20 x 20 tent with tables and chairs at Waterford, end of the straight, same location we had the 1998 Holiday tent.   Bring your cooler and beverages and snacks, food is available to purchase at the race track.  This change in venue will save the club about $2,000, plus the wear and tear on us. 
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Please try to make it out to the race track and cheer Vic on.

If you want to stay for dinner, I need your confirmation asap HERE

You can just pay at the event. Let’s turn this into a big celebration for Vic and the Motor Cities Gruppe. See the blog post below for more info or Click Here.

Barb

Weekend at Vic’s and the Waterford Hills Vintage Races 2017

July 8, 2017
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Waterford Hills July Aug 2017
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Please drive out to Waterford Hills the first weekend of August, especially Saturday August 5, 2017. That night there is a dinner banquet where Vic will be honored. There is a small cost for the banquet, but well worth it to honor our dear friend.

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From the Waterford Hills Website:

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“As per what WE think of as tradition, we honor every other year or so, a Prodigal Son Of Waterford Hills. This year, it’s Vic Skirmants’ time in the spotlight. Rest assured, long tales and true stories are sure to be shared. Mark your calendars and spread the gossip. It’s Weekend @ VIC’S (think Weekend at Bernie’s, we can be a silly lot you know)”

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We look forward to seeing the Gruppe well represented in the spectator area!

 

Thanks

 

Barbara

 

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Barb's 70th

Spring Tour 2017

April 25, 2017
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Shades of Pink Foundation fundraiser at the Detroit Zoo

April 18, 2017
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Hello friends, its that time of year again, to remember our lady friends who are no longer with us. Vic and I sponsored six “In Memory of” signs that will be placed in front of the Welcome tent at the Zoo. The date is April 29, 7 am. Please consider joining our 356MCG2017 team that Harry Kurrie set up for us while Vic and I were racing in FL.

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Go online to http://www.shadesofpinkfoundation.org
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Walk at the zoo, click join a team, you will find our team close to the bottom of the page, they are sorted by $$ donated. Follow the pasted info below, and a heartfelt thank you from all of us. Last year I set a goal of $2000, and we raised a total of $4860.00 with helpful contributions from friends.
Welcome to the Team Page of the 356 MCG 2017

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Join our team and help us support Shades of Pink Foundation!

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To make a general team donation:

Shades of Pink form 2017

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Your support is greatly appreciated!
We’ve recruited 4 members out of our recruitment goal of 8 Team members!

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Team Members/Total Raised

General Team Donation
$0
Harry Kurrie
$100
Rev. Ronald Roland
$50
Barbara Skirmants
$35
Richard Zarbo
$235

 

 

Pot Luck 2017

February 20, 2017
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New Venue for and Old and Well Loved Event

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Mary Liz Curtin Stephen Scannel have always been gracious hosts for our Winter Pot Luck Dinner. Over the years it has been held in their wonderful shop Leon and Lulu but this year we moved next door to their newest venture, the Clawson Theater and what a great venue to hold not just our event, but any kind of indoor event, really. Be sure to stop in when in the area.

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We had about 50 people this year, a good sign that we are ready for spring and the advent of the driving season. Be sure to look for an announcement soon about the 2017 Spring Tour, entering its 25th year!

 

 

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Motor Cities Gruppe Annual Pot Luck Dinner

January 23, 2017
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Hello friends,  I secured the date of February 11, 2017 for our annual pot luck at Leon & Lulu, starts at 5 pm sharp.
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 The Clawson Theater
14 . West 14 Mile Road, Clawson, MI
1 mile West of I-75 on 14 Mile Road

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This years pot luck will take place at their new venue next door, The Clawson Theater.  Park on the West side of the Theater building, enter via the side entrance.  This new venue is a lunch room café and tea room.  It has seating and room for all our dishes with plenty of shopping on hand also. 
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Please RSVP to me and let me know what you can contribute for dinner.
Pick one or more of the following so I can fill in the blanks before I arrive: Entrée, salad, potato, pasta, appetizer, dessert.
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Please bring your own wine or beer, I will bring water and some varieties of soda.
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Check out the new venue before hand, and go to their web site www.leonandlulu.com
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See you there!
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Barbara and your 356 MCG friends.
skirmants@hughes.net
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Motor Cities Gruppe Holiday Party

November 3, 2016
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SUNDAY DECEMBER 11th, 2016

THE FOREST LAKE COUNTRY CLUB

1401 Club Drive Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

Forest Lake Country Club is located just off of Square Lake Road, West of Telegraph. The party starts at 3 pm for appetizers, cash bar and socializing. Dinner will be served at 4pm and is a station buffet style with a very nice variety. The actual menu will be posted here soon, but last year we had a fabulous salad bar, prime rib, salmon, and a hot station risotto bar with condiments that you could add to your risotto like spinach and several cheeses.
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There is a charge of $60.00 each this year and is well worth the price.  The setting is beautiful, the view over the lake at sunset was peaceful and relaxing,  NO work for anyone in the club, just arrive and enjoy.
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Please CLICK HERE to RSVP to Barb Skirmants
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Also, please send checks ahead of time for the event made out to The Motor Cities Gruppe to Barb at:
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Motor Cities Gruppe

3359 Kings Mill Road

North Branch, MI 48461

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This always a terrific party and we look forward to seeing everyone there!

Sebastian’s Open House at ArborMotion

August 21, 2016
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All Gruppe members are sincerely invited to attend!

 

Saturday August 27th, 2016

4pm to 8 pm

ArborMotion

669 State Circle

Ann Arbor, MI 48108

734-761-1088

www.arbormotion.com

 

The open house is less than a week away and some of you have not yet opened the emailed invitation so I wanted to get the word out. I would love for you all to attend. Details are below, and if you have not already sent me an RSVP you can do so at sebastian@arbormotion.com

 

Directions are HERE

 

I look forward to seeing everybody there!

 

ArborMotion Sebastian Invite

 

 

Please RSVP for the Harbor Springs / Alden Car Show Weekend!

July 21, 2016
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Hello friends,   I need your RSVP if you are going to Harbor Springs / Alden car show with us.  We are making arrangements for a catered dinner at Dave and Mary Hinz hideout garage in Harbor Springs, so I must have your RSVP so Mary and Dave can order the food.  Friday, August 12, 6 pm  directions to follow after I get your reservation.  I anticipate about $25.00 each for the dinner so please plan ahead to make this easier for all of us.

Please RSVP HERE

Thank you!!!!

Barbara

Dave and Mary Hinz

 

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