Grosse Pointe War Memorial Classes and Events Spring/Summer 2016

SPRING / SUMMER 2016

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GROSSE POINTE WAR MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015 – 2016 OFFICERS J. Theodore (Ted) Everingham Chair Beverly Curtiss-Walsh Vice Chair Betsy Creedon Secretary DIRECTORS Anthony Ahee Stephanie Nicholson Brett Collins John Park Malik Goodwin Joe Ricci Mary Lamparter Theresa Selvaggio Edmund Lazar Thomas Smith Rolf Mammen Deborah Thompson Patrick Moran Julia Wachler Alicia Nicholson RJ Wolney Charles Burke President & CEO Susan Davies Immediate Past Chair

LETTER FROM CHARLES & TED Dear Friends – The War Memorial continues to evolve as a living, breathing ecosystem whose primary purpose is to make life better for our community. As we welcome the spring weather and emerge from our wintry cocoons, the War Memorial has been working hard to develop innovative new programs, to build bridges throughout our community, and to chart our long-range plan for a sustainable, relevant and exciting institution. All of this you will see in the pages ahead.

Thanks to the Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan, the Board, staff and community have been strategically defining our future, asking important questions and building consensus towards a bright and better War Memorial. Now it’s your turn! We are asking for your help by completing our community survey found at www.warmemorial.org. Your input, thoughts and suggestions are critical to our organizational algorithm – as we are listening, we are reacting and we are transforming ourselves based upon your input. Thank you in advance for your help!

As you may recall, last year was our very first Memorial Week. We are happy to once again announce the continuance of this mission-driven work, perhaps our most important time of the year. This year we begin Memorial Week 2016 with our Day of Service, followed by Our Community Salutes Ceremony, where young men and women from our region will begin their military career on the back steps of the historic Alger house. Our week will continue with the popular Evening of Red, White and Blue, raising funds for the War Memorial Patriot Initiative, followed by a special ceremony that will return a fallen warrior from the Korean War to his family the following morning. The week will conclude with our always moving Memorial Day Service on the waterfront of the War Memorial, remembering and centering on those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. We invite you to join us and learn more about how you can become involved.

We are also excited to announce the continuation of SummerFest 2016! Thanks to our title Sponsor, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, the War Memorial will once again offer nine nights of movies, arts and entertainment for three consecutive weeks in July – all for free. For more information, please check out our website.

Lastly, it is important to note that the War Memorial is made up of a family of caring and compassionate volunteer leaders and dedicated staff. Ted and I are continually amazed by the selflessness that we witness in our governance and staff – always putting the War Memorial first.

We are humbled to partner with such a wonderful community of people. Thank you all for your continued support. And, thank you, our community, for your attendance and advocacy of our very special War Memorial.

Rev. Peter Henry, Ph.D. Board Chaplain Charles Burke President and CEO

J. Theodore (Ted) Everingham Chair, Board of Directors

A special thanks to the Community Foundation for supporting the War Memorial.

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GROSSE POINTE WAR MEMORIAL CELEBRATES MEMORIAL WEEK One day isn’t enough for us! Once again, we’re taking a whole week to honor our veterans, military service members and their families with events, activities and special programs leading up to Memorial Day 2016.

Day of Service Friday, May 20

An Evening of Red, White & Blue – Thursday, May 26

Memorial Day Service May 30, 9:45 a.m.

Employees and the Board of Directors of the Grosse Pointe War Memorial volunteer their time to work with organizations that support the military and their families — we’re giving back to those who gave so much.

A truly memorable gala where we honor our heroes and raise funds in support of the Grosse Pointe War Memorial’s Patriot Initiative, which funds impactful organizations focused on patriotism, honoring and serving Veteran causes.

Patrons will enjoy an elite evening of exquisite dining in our beautiful lakefront ballroom. The evening will include a presentation of two awards to special members of our community. The Spirit of Service Award honors an outstanding member of the service who exemplifies the word “patriotism” – one who has the character or passion of a patriot: devotion, support, and defense of country.

The Spirit of the Community Award was established to honor those that best reflect the Grosse Pointe War Memorial through their dedication and commitment to honor veterans and our mission.

Our week of service and honor culminates in our traditional Memorial Day Service. This moving ceremony takes place on the back lawn of the Grosse Pointe War Memorial as we honor and remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. It is open to the public and attended by hundreds of members of the community. The event includes a prominent speaker, reading the names of the fallen soldiers followed by the tolling of the bell and rifle salute.

Our Community Salutes – Tuesday, May 24 Our Community Salutes (OCS) is a national, non-profit organization created to recognize and honor graduating high school students who are enlisting in the armed services after graduation. We will be honoring these courageous young men and women from the Metro Detroit area as they take the oath of office, administered by a high-ranking military official on the back lawn of the GP War Memorial as their proud families look on.

GROSSE POINTE WAR MEMORIAL SPRING/SUMMER ISSUE 2016 Publisher: Brandon Faber Editor: Ann Marie Aliotta Photographer: Inner Circle Photography Production Assistants: Rhiannon Chester; Denise Fry Design Consultant: The Metropolitan / Anthony Brancaleone Design: Ben Luckett On The Cover: Painting by artist Pierre Bittar www.pierrebittar.com

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OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS GROSSE POINTE GARDEN CENTER Gardening has always been an important part of the estate at 32 Lake Shore Dr. The natural setting surrounding the Alger home, The Moorings, was one of extraordinary beauty, and Marion Alger took care that the scenery that she created was just as lovely.

“My mother was an ardent gardener and her gardens spoke of her infinite knowledge of what was right for the right place,” daughter, Josephine, wrote in a letter to the War Memorial docents. “The garden became as one with the lifestyle of the house.”

COMMUNITY PARTNERS Grosse Pointe Chamber Music Duplicate Bridge Club Grosse Pointe Garden Center Veterans Garden Independent Artists Wyldlife Opera MODO Lakeshore Optimists Michigan Opera Theatre Detroit Institute of Art’s Senior Men’s Club of Grosse Pointe Grosse Pointe Senior Ladies Club Veteran’s Club Alpha Wayne State University Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra Chamber Soloists of Detroit Birmingham Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra Grosse Pointe Theatre Rotary of Grosse Pointe

sponsor local gardens (including the awardwinning Veterans Garden, Trial Gardens and perennial garden at the War Memorial) and the annual GP Garden Tour of private gardens, and offer public lectures on gardening topics.”

The Garden Center was actually formed as the successor to the War Memorial’s Grounds and Gardens Committee and has a strong tie to the Alger heritage. “Our office has been at the Alger House during our entire existence, for many years in what was Mrs. Alger’s bedroom,” Heller said. “Since 1952 we have organized and maintained the Trial Gardens on the back lawn which are an important part of the War Memorial grounds for visitors, patrons, and summertime brides.”

This is the unique legacy and mission of the Grosse Pointe Garden Center, which calls the War Memorial home. Founded in 1950, shortly after the Alger house and grounds were deeded The Garden Center also designed and to the Grosse Pointe War Memorial Association maintains the Veterans Garden, dedicating this as a memorial to veterans, the Garden Center new project in enthusiastically “My mother was an ardent gardener 2012 as well promotes gardening and her gardens spoke of her infinite as the garden adjacent education, knowledge of what was right for the spaces to these eastbeautification, right place” side lake view horticulture and gardens. conservation in Josephine Alger the community “Mrs. Alger was described as an ‘ardent through community projects and programs. The gardener’ and our continued presence at activities are open to anyone who is interested the War Memorial extends the legacy of her and are a great way to learn about gardening, attention to gardening,” said Heller. “It is a practice gardening, and meet others interested very special connection.” in the same. Events like the bulb sale, the Sue Abbott and Berry Memorial Lectures, and the The Grosse Pointe Garden Center is among annual Garden Tour are highly anticipated by many Community Partners that gain support the community each year. from the Grosse Pointe War Memorial in order to help facilitate the work they do in service to “In a community that values gardening, the community. To learn more about the Grosse the Garden Center offers public access to Pointe Garden Center, visit gardening-related experiences and education,” www.gpgardencenter.org. said President Robin Heller. “We provide – Ann Marie Aliotta scholarships for the Master Gardener program,

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NEW FARM-TO-TABLE CULINARY EXPERIENCE AT THE GROSSE POINTE WAR MEMORIAL A conversation with Executive Chef Frank Turner and Community Engagement Director Brandon Faber One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well. —Virginia Woolf “It’s a quote that I remember painted on the walls of my college dining hall and has impacted my life ever since,” said Brandon Faber, Director of Community Engagement at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial, while talking with the new Executive Chef and integrating locally-sourced foods in a “farm-to-table” Frank Turner. The love of the arts—musical, visual, and indeed philosophy of cooking. “We want to do this right,” said Turner. culinary—defines a shared philosophy between those two new “Our approach to great food begins with this guiding principle: leaders at the War Memorial. “With what has been a growing start with a social conscience and then plan the menu from emphasis on the cultural offerings such as music performances, there.” theater, film, and a new intellectual lecture series called “We’re crafting a gastronomic In the coming months, the War This Americana,” said Faber, “it experience that is unlike any other Memorial is scheduling various is only natural that the next step pop-up events that give patrons is a strong focus on the epicurean around.” ~ Chef Turner an opportunity to learn through experience. It’s going to be a very experience. Chef Turner is our big step.” executive chef and a curator of our farm-to-table, integrated approach to great food. He also shares his expertise, inviting his Heading up the War Memorial’s kitchen, which caters to an colleagues to join him at the War Memorial’s culinary events. increasingly appreciative patron base of culinary enthusiasts, Chef Turner is making some pretty big waves in the kitchen— The War Memorial will be offering “food lab” experience’s with waves that are rippling across the tables of the War Memorial’s Jordan Ceresnie, pastry chef of The Root; Jeremy Abbey, C.E.C., many dining rooms and, not surprisingly, throughout the homes of Dorsey Culinary Academy and Detroit Underground Omakase of the metro Detroit community. culinary club; and noted metro Detroit chefs Jeremy Kalmus and Matt Schellig C.E.C. “We’re not just making food to order, we’re crafting a gastronomic experience that is unlike any around,” said Chef For more information about our upcoming Food, Wine Turner. “We have cultural experiences in so many ways within and Spirits classes, please see pg. 14. the walls of this 100-year-old lakefront mansion, but now I am also taking people on a journey through taste, and we’re sharing with everyone how we do it!”

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MESSAGE FROM INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT of our funding comes from people in this community – people who understand the value of a strong community center that provides exceptional experiences for learning, entertainment and celebration.

Generations of families have passed through our doors to share memories, celebrate good times, participate in the arts, enrich their minds, and show their support through veteran and patriotic activities. It goes without saying: the Grosse Pointe War Memorial has truly touched the lives of every one of us.

Thanks to your support we have been able to honor hundreds of veterans during Memorial Week, on Veterans Day, and during 1,000 Christmas Salutes. More than 1,000 people attend our Brunch with Santa and Mother’s Day Brunch, and more than 2,000 people were captivated by song, music, dance and movies at our free, three-week long SummerFest. These are just a few of the ways we touch our community and all this is possible only because of your generosity.

That is why we want to thank you, our friends, and members of our community, for all your generous contributions. None of this would be possible without your overwhelming support.

CORPORATIONS 5%

FOUNDATIONS 3%

Before closing, I want to thank the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation for including the Grosse Pointe War Memorial in their transitional grant legacy program. We are honored to be part of the foundation’s ceremony and in coming months you will hear more about how we are using this gift to honor Mr. Wilson and his Foundation.

INDIVIDUALS 92%

The Grosse Pointe War Memorial has celebrated more than 65 years of providing service to our community - and with your help we will be here for another 65 years, because your contributions are not only an investment in the War Memorial; they are an investment in your community.

The War Memorial would not be a strong community institution without your support. Each and every gift is important to us, and each gift is used to support our activities, to honor veterans and to maintain our beautiful historic building. There are many ways you can help us keep this historic building alive and bring the best in lifelong learning to Grosse Pointe. I hope that after reading our magazine and learning about all the War Memorial does, you will consider a gift to ensure that our future will be as bright as our past.

A quick glance at the pie chart shows just how important individual donations are to the War Memorial. More than 92%

–Ann Rock, Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Donors Make a Difference

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We thank those who have generously given to the Grosse Pointe War Memorial Association. The donors listed below gave to the organization between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015. Gifts, large and small, help us to continue to enhance our mission, and we are truly grateful for their support.

Ms. Judy L. Adams Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Adams Mr. and Mrs. Randolph J. Agley Mr. and Mrs. John Ahee Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Ahee Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Alandt The Alice Kales Hartwick Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Aliotta Mrs. Lee H. Allen Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Allison Mrs. Richard T. Allor Altarum Institute Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Amato American Legion Post #372 Ms. Shirley M. Amore Ms. Janice Anderson Mr. Paul E. Andrews Mr. and Mrs. Gebran Anton Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Arkison Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Armbruster The Arthur and Honoria Roshak Foundation Arthur J. Gallagher & Company Mrs. Marvin L. Asmus Jr. The Association of the United States Army Mr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Atrasz Mr. and Mrs. G. William Auch III Mr. and Mrs. Larry R. Austin Mrs. Jean Azar Mr. and Mrs. William L. Ball Ms. Elizabeth J. Bangs Mr. James S. Barker Ms. Cecelia F. Barr Mrs. Ralph A. Basile Mr. and Mrs. H. John Bates Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Batten Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Baun Mr. Richard Beadle Mr. and Mrs. Paul Beal Mr. David A. Beatty Beaumont Hospitals Mary and Paul Beaupre Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Bejin Bellisario Florist Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence M. Bennett The Benson and Edith Ford Fund Mrs. Walter V. Bernard Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Roland W. Bernbeck Chip and Suzy Berschback Mr. and Mrs. Don R. Berschback Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Berschback Mrs. Barbara L. Bertschinger Dr. and Mrs. Robert Besler Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Best Miss Gerda E. Bielitz Dr. and Mrs. Richard J. Bingham Mrs. Michael M. Birach Mr. and Mrs. Christopher V. Birg Mr. and Mrs. Bruce D. Birgbauer

Mr. and Mrs. Brett Collins Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Collins Jr. Mr. Ken Collinson Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Colombo Colonial Party & Event Rentals Mrs. Vera Colovic Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Mrs. Arlene Connell Mrs. Sheila C. Connolly Mr. and Mrs. Laurence D. Connor Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Constant Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Contompasis Mrs. Ralph R. Cooper Dr. and Mrs. William Cosgrove Mrs. Bruce B. Cox The Peter J. and Constance M. Cracchiolo Foundation The Thomas and Carol Cracchiolo Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Mark Craig Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Creedon Mr. Harold Cruger Mrs. William D. Dahling Mr. and Mrs. John W. Dallas Mr. and Mrs. Jack Daly III Mr. James P. Danaher Mr. James R. Daoust Mr. and Mrs. Christ Daskas Ms. Becky Davenport Mrs. Robert Davidson Dr. and Mrs. Desmond Davies Mrs. Stanley Davis Mr. Philip H. Dawson Jr. dbusines Paul and Suzie Decker Mr. Petersen N. Decker Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. DeLaura Jr. DelBene Produce Mrs. Joan M. Dennehy Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Denner Mr. and Mrs. William Dennis The DeSeranno Foundation Mrs. Diane L. DeVries Mr. and Mrs. John R. Dickerson Mr. and Mrs. Allen G. Dickinson Dr. Zenas Dickinson Mrs. Robert J. Diehl Sr. Ms. Amy E. Dietz Mrs. Richard Dietz Mrs. Audrey DiFranco Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel DiMaggio Mr. and Mrs. John Dinka Drs. John and Catherine Dinka Ms. Margo H. Dinneen and Mr. Jon P. Zoller Mrs. Marilyn Dixon Mr. and Mrs. John F. Dolan Dongan Electric Manufacturing Company Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Dorman

Dr. and Mrs. Y. B. Bishai Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Blake Ms. Anita Bloink Mrs. Chester S. Bogan Mr. and Mrs. A. James Bonahoom Jr. Mrs. Frank F. Bonder Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Bontomasi Mrs. Herbert V. Book Jr. Mrs. Eugene H. Boyle Mr. and Mrs. Ross H. Brackett Mrs. Edmund M. Brady Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Brady Mr. Hal Brand Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Brayton Mr. Vincent J. Brennan and The Honorable Megan Maher Brennan Mr. and Mrs. William Bresser Dr. and Mrs. Donald R. Briggs Ms. Ann S. Brink Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Broderick Dr. Betty J. Brogan Mr. and Mrs. John C. Brooks Ms. Barbara Brown Mrs. Myra A. Brown Mrs. Constance Browning Mrs. Wilber M. Brucker Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Warren A. Brush Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Bryant Mr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Bucciero Ms. Carmen Bucek Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Buhlinger Mr. and Mrs. Kurt B. Buhlinger Mr. and Mrs. Art Burke Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burke Mrs. Beverly Hall-Burns Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Bury Ms. Annetta M. Byrne Cadillac Coffee Company Mr. and Mrs. Andrew L. Camden Mr. Joseph C. Caramagno Ms. Jean E. Carmichael Mr. Richard H. Carr Mrs. James A. Carty Mr.* and Mrs. Thomas Casey Mr. and Mrs. John Catalano Ms. Annette Cataldi Mr. and Mrs. Vito A. Catalfio Jr. Ms. Mary Ann Cenowa Central Transport LLC Chair Covers & Linens Mr. William Champion and Ms. Susan Chapman Chef Source Mr. Daniel Chisholm Mr. and Mrs. William A. Chope Mr. and Mrs. Gerald J. Christ Mr. Patrick N. Clarke Ms. Cindy Clissold Ms. Carol A. Cobane Dr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Coles Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Dow Mr. Stuart G. Dow Mr. and Mrs. James L. Doyle Mrs. Raymond M. Dresden Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Drummy Mr. Don F. Duggan Mrs. John E. Duncan Jr. Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Dunlap Mrs. Robert Dupuis Mr. and Mrs. John D. Durno Dynamic HR Mr. and Mrs. George Eder Edmund T. Ahee Jewelers The Edsel and Eleanor Ford House The Edsel B. Ford II Fund Ms. Roberta Eggart Dr. and Mrs. Jean C. Elie Mr. W. E. Elliott Ms. Charlotte T. Ellis Mr. and Mrs. George L. Ellis The Estate of Edith Elsesser Mr. Robert W. Emke Jr. Mrs. Charles M. Endicott Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Evans III Mr. and Mrs. J. Theodore Everingham Mrs. Gerald A. Ewart Ms. Maureen Faircloth Fairway Packing Company Mrs. James G. Farquhar Shirley Fedeli Ms. Janet B. Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. Mason Ferry Mr. and Mrs. Douglas W. Fiedler Fifth Third Bank Mr. and Mrs. John H. Fildew Mr. and Mrs. Gerald J. Finazzo Mr. Charles E. Fine Fire Defense Equipment Co., Inc. Mrs. William S. Fiscus Ms. Linda A. Fisher Mr. and Mrs. James A. Fitzgerald Mr. and Mrs. Delmer Flanz Dr. Lisa Flynn Mr. and Mrs. Roland C. Foerster Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert Foley Mrs. Grace Fontanive Mr. and Mrs. Frederick F. Fordon Mr. and Mrs. Franz J. Forster Mrs. Patrick J. Fox Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Fox Mr. and Mrs. Jack L. Frakes Mr. and Mrs. John C. Frakes Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Franzen Mrs. Robert G. Frear Ms. Maryanne Frederick Mr. and Mrs. H. Richard Fruehauf Jr. The Fruehauf Foundation Mrs. William R. Fulgenzi Mr. Joseph Gabelsberger Mrs. Audrey Gaines

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Mr. and Mrs. James Gallagher Mr. and Mrs. Jon B. Gandelot Mrs. Robert Garbarino Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Garvey Mrs. Roger M. Garzel Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Geha George Jerome & Co. Mrs. Regina Gersch Mr. and Mrs. William D. Gilbride Jr. Mr. James L. Gillahan The Honorable William J. Giovan Mr. Philip H. Giroux Ms. Patricia M. Gmeiner Dr. John Golden M.D. The Goodnow Prus Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Malik Goodwin Mrs. Janet K. Graham Mr. and Mrs. Cliff F. Gray Jr. Mrs. George D. Gray Greater Detroit Landscape Service Mr. and Mrs. Glen A. Greenlee Ms. Patricia E. Greenwood Mr. and Mrs. William H. Grierson Grigg Graphic Services Mr. and Mrs. Steven E. Grob Grosse Pointe Lawn Sprinklers, Inc. Grosse Pointe Woman’s Club Drs. George and Zuzana Grunberger Ms. Nancy Grylls Ms. Mona Gaultieri Guernsey Farms Dairy Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Guest Ms. Rosemary Gugino Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Hackathorn Jr. Mr. Richard J. Hall Mr. and Mrs. Russell G. Halleen Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Halso Ms. Kathryn Hannan Mrs. Wilbur S. Harding Mr. and Mrs. Hugh G. Harness Harper Associates Ms. Dorothy Harris Moy Mrs. Cecile Harrity Dr. and Mrs. John M. Hartzell Ms. Cheryl A. Harvey Mrs. Richard A. Harvey Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Havern Health Management Systems of America Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heatley Dr. and Mrs. Gerhardt A. Hein Mr. Robert L. Heiss Ms. Joyce Helton Dr. G. H. Heppner Dr. and Mrs. Philip C. Hessburg Lt. Col. Gerald R. J. Heuer Mr. and Mrs. Steven E. Hicks Mr. and Mrs. William H. Hielscher Mr. and Mrs. Mark High Mrs. Frank Hilgendorf Mrs. Marjorie M. Hirt Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Hoag Mrs. Theodore R. Hodges Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Holland Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hollerbach Ms. Karen Honeycombe Mrs. Ann S. Honn Mr. and Mrs. Russell W. Hornfisher Mr. and Mrs. Marshall B. Houle

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Mr. and Mrs. Donald P. Howard Mr. William Howell Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Hubbard Mr. and Mrs. John P. Huckins Mr. Gilbert Hudson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Hudson Jr. Ms. Betsy Huebner Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Huebner Mr. and Mrs. Julius J. Huebner Mrs. William F. Huetteman Mr. and Mrs. John T. Huntington Jr. Ms. Barbara Huntley Ms. Kimberly Hursley Mr. and Mrs. Eugene T. Ignasiak Ms. Margit A. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph N. Jennings Jr. Dr. and Mrs. William G. Jennings Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Jenzen Mr. and Mrs. George G. Jerome Mrs. William H. Jevons Jr. Joe Ricci Automotive Group The John A. & Marlene L. Boll Foundation Ms. Carolyn Johnson Mrs. LaVerne E. Johnson Mrs. Wesley R. Johnson Mr. Michael C. Johnston Mrs. H. Burton Jones Mr. and Mrs. Stanley E. Jones Ms. Margot Kahl Ms. Patricia Z. Kane Mr. and Mrs. Konstantine Karas Mr. Paul E. Karchin Ms. Kate Kasza Mr. and Mrs. James E. Kelly Mr. and Mrs. James E. Kelly Mrs. Robert H. Kennedy Ms. Christina Keogh Mrs. Paul R. Kerby Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Keuten Ms. Martha Khalidi Mr. Daryn Kienscherf and Mrs. Susan B. Davis-Kienscerf Mrs. Daniel N. King Mr. and Mrs. Louis A. Kircos Mr. and Mrs. Dallas R. Kitchen Dr. James Klein and Mrs. Elizabeth Klein Mr. Richard Klimisch and Ms. Prudence Cole-Klimisch Ms. Mary Klobuchar Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Koch Mr. John A. Kohlberg Mrs. Mary Koppang Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kornmeier III Mrs. Michael Kosinski Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kotz Mr. and Mrs. William B. Krag Dr. and Mrs. L. A. Kraus Mr. and Mrs. Theodore J. Krause Mr. and Mrs. Edwin J. Krausmann Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Kressbach Bob and Jeri Krueger Mr. and Mrs. William G. Kuester Mrs. Henry M. Kuhlman Ms. Heather Kupets-Harris Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kurap Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kurtz Ms. Edna H. Kurze

Ms. Jocelyn Kwolek Mrs. A. T. Kydd Mrs. Gertrude Laferte Mr. Alger Lahood and Dr. Marquita Bedway Lakeshore Plaster & Remodeling Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Lambrecht Jr. Mary and Ron Lamparter Ms. Elizabeth K. Landers Landscape Services, Inc. Mr. Donald W. Lang and Mrs. Beth Ann McKeown Lang Mr. Ronald A. Lang and Ms. Allison Kuhnlein Mr. and Mrs. James Langer Mr. Paul Lavins Ms. Karen Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. Edmund J. Lazar Mr. and Mrs. Allan P. LeChard Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Lees Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Ruben Legaspi Mr. and Mrs. Kendrick Leiter Mr. and Mrs. William D. Leonard Drs. James and Michelene Lepczyk Mrs. Frederick J. Lepley Dr. and Mrs. John R. Leverenz Ms. Diana L. Levick Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Levitan Mrs. Albert H. Lieder Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Liggett Jr. Drs. Mamie and Henry W. Lim Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Lindow Mr. and Mrs. Eric A. Lindquist Ms. Rhonda Linton Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Littmann Dr. and Mrs. Larry Lloyd Mrs. James E. Long Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Louwers Dr. and Mrs. Richard J. Lubera Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lucido LUXE Event Linens Mr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Mabarak Mr. Robert L. Mabarak Mr. R. Murray MacDonald Ms. June G. MacKeil Mr. and Mrs. George C. Mackenzie Mrs. Marilyn C. MacMillan Mr. and Mrs. George J. Mager Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon R. Maitland Jr. Mr. and Mrs. George R. Malbouef Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Maleitzke Mr. and Mrs. Rolf E. Mammen Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Maniaci Mr. and Mrs. Robert Manion II Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Mann Mrs. Stephen G. Manos Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Marco Mrs. Francis J. Markey Dr. and Mrs. H. Michael Marsh Mr. and Mrs. Dale T. Marshall Mr. and Mrs. Michael V. Marston Drs. Gerard Martin and Catherine Nordby Mrs. Leslie A. Martin Ms. Penelope J. Masouris Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Mathews Mrs. Michael M. Mavian Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Maxwell Jr. Mrs. Frank P. McBride Jr.

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Mrs. W. P. McCabe Mr. and Mrs. William H. McCoy Jr. Mr. Daniel J. McCrary Ms. Nancy A. McDonnell Mr. Stephen McGrattey Mr. and Mrs. Patrick G. McKeever Ms. Joan McLean The Honorable and Mrs. Richard D. McLean Ms. Mary I. McLeod Mrs. Lucinda B. McMahon Mr. and Mrs. James T. McMillan II Mr. George McMullen Mrs. Marcy J. McNeill Mr. John McSorley Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Mercier Merill Lynch, Bank of America Mr. and Mrs. William A. Mestdagh Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Metzker Mr. Brian J. Meulebrouck Mr. John H. Meyers Michigan Humanities Council Microsoft Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Richard Milhem Mr. and Mrs. Donald B. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Milligan Ms. Frances Mirkazemi Mr. and Mrs. Gary Mitchell Mobile Comply Mrs. Richard E. Moellering Mr. William C. Mogk Mrs. L. William Moll Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Montagne Mrs. William N. Montgomery Ms. Jeri-Ann Moody Mr. and Mrs. Roy F. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Moran Mr. Michael C. Moran Mr. and Mrs. Patrick A. Moran Mr. and Mrs. William Morandini Mr. John Moroun Mr. and Mrs. Manuel J. Moroun Barbara Morrow Ms. Joan M. Mossner Ms. Ida D. Mucciante Miss Katharine I. Mullaney Mrs. Gordon M. Murray Mr. Theodore R. Mushenski Mrs. Natalia Muz Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Myers Mrs. Anthony J. Nelson Miss Margot H. Ness Mr. and Mrs. George A. Nicholson III Mr. and Mrs. James Nicholson Mr. and Mrs. James B. Nicholson Mr. and Mrs. John Nicholson Mr. and Mrs. Timothy F. Nicholson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nihem Ms. Christine Nill Northern Haserot Nursing Unlimited Mr. and Mrs. Eugene G. O’Brien Mr. and Mrs. John M. O’Brien Dr. and Mrs. Jesus M. O’Campo Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Ochalek Dr. and Mrs. Julius M. Ohorodnik

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Mr. and Mrs. Theodore H. Oldham The Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Ollison III Mrs. Robert W. Olson Ms. Carol O’Neill Ms. Cece Onofrey Oreck Vaccuum Mrs. Donald W. Osborn Mrs. Florence Oster Mr. and Mrs. Brian Pandya Mrs. Manuel Papista Mr. John E. Park Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Parke Mrs. Bradley Peabody Mr. and Mrs. Lynn M. Pease Mr. Russell H. Peebles Ms. Virginia S. Peery Mr. John G. Perna Mr. and Mrs. James B. Perry Mr. and Mrs. William A. Petzold Ms. Patricia A. Phelps Ms. Andrea Phillips Mrs. Richard M. Pieronek Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Platt Mrs. Francis E. Plonka Mr. and Mrs. Gerald H. Pochert Mrs. Shirley A. Polakowski Mrs. Ann M. Politzer Mr. and Mrs. Ventzel J. Potochnik Mrs. Thomas Pouttu Pro DJ Services, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Prost PVS Chemicals, Inc. Mrs. Kerry W. Pytel Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Quilter III The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Curt S. Ralstrom Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. Rancilio Dr. and Mrs. Carl A. Rasimas Mr. Lawrence Ray Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Ray Mr.* and Mrs. John J. Reardon Dr. and Mrs. Foster K. Redding Mr. and Mrs. Shane Reeside Mrs. Carl E. Reichert Jr. Mr. Charles A. Reichling Sr. Mrs. Robert A. Reinhard Dr. and Mrs. Robert O. Reisig Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas Relich Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Rentenbach Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Rentschler Mr. and Mrs. Alfred R. Reuther Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Reynolds Mrs. Roland J. Ricard Joe Ricci Mr. and Mrs. Roger A. Ricci Dr. and Mrs. William J. Rice Mr. and Mrs. Ross C. Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Ridder Mr. and Mrs. Roland Rinke Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Ritter Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Rivers Mrs. Helen Roarty The Robert H. Tannahill Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Roberts Mrs. Wesley A. Robertson Mr. and Mrs. Douglas F. Roby III Dr. and Mrs. Jack P. Rock Mr. and Mrs. Jerome F. Rock Ms. Laura Rodin Mr. and Mrs. Wilson G. Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Roney Mr. William J. Rooney Mr. and Mrs. George T. Roumell Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Rowady Mrs. Jay G. Rudolph Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ruifrok Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Rutherford Mr. and Mrs. Grant Ruttinger Mr. and Mrs. Patrick D. Ryan Dr. and Mrs. William H. Salot Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Samaras Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Sanford Mrs. H. R. Schemm Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Schick Mrs. Markus Schmidt Mrs. Theresia Schmidt Dr. John R. Schneider Ms. Frances L. Schonenberg Ms. Serafina Schorer Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Schrage Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred H. Schrashun Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schroeder Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Schrom Mr. and Mrs. James L. Schroth Mrs. Alfred F. Schulte Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Selvaggio Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd A. Semple Senior Men’s Club of Grosse Pointe Mr. James M. Sesnie Mr. and Mrs. John V. Sheoris Mrs. Jane Shook Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Siefer Ms. Nancy Silveri Mr. and Mrs. Louis Simon Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Simpson Sisters of St. Joseph 1434 Skyline Electrical Contracting Company Mrs. Genevieve H. Slesinski Mr. Paul J. Sloan Mrs. Penelope W. Slough Mrs. Margaret E. Smith Mrs. Elizabeth C. Smith Mr. Thomas M. Smith Mr. Thomas W. Smith Ms. Gladys A. Solomon Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Sonnecken Mr. William P. Sosnowsky and Mrs. Frances La Plante-Sosnowsky Source One Distribution Services, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Spaeth Mr. and Mrs. Herbert G. Sparrow III Mrs. Samuel J. Spatafora Dr. and Mrs. Werner Spitz Dr. Henry H. Sprague St. John Providence Health System Ms. Bonita Stanton Mr. Robert L. Starnes

Mr. and Mrs. Jan D. Starr State Farm, Ed Lazar Insurance Agency Inc. Mr. Michael Steele Mr. F. Robert Steiger Mr. and Mrs. Herbert O. Steiger Mr. and Mrs. Larry L. Stephens Mr. and Mrs. Denis R. Stevens Ms. Beverly J. Stevenson Miss Mary A. Stevick Mr. and Mrs. Melbourne G. Stewart Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Chad H. Stone The Stonisch Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Donald Straith Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Strickler Mr. Richard Strowger and Ms. Patricia Ellis Mr. and Mrs. Rodger T. Sulad Mr. and Mrs. John R. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Bryan A. Sunisloe Mr. and Mrs. Lee E. Sutton III Mr. Robert Swaney and Ms. Mary Stephenson Mr. and Mrs. Randall J. Tallerico Mrs. Nabil T. Tawile Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Tenkel Mrs. Donald J. Ternes Mr. and Mrs. Anton F. Tewes The Portrait Place Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Thomas Mrs. David R. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thomas Jr. Mrs. Patricia Thomas Ms. Susan Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Thompson Ms. Deborah Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Loren Tibbitts Mr. and Mrs. Robert Titiev Dr. and Mrs. Tymon C. Totte Mr. Jeffrey Tranchida Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Tranchida Mrs. Raymond J. Trombley Mrs. Mary Lou Trombly Mr. and Mrs. Richard Trost Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Ulrich Uncle Squeegees Window Cleaning Dr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Uppleger Ms. Joan C. Urbancic US Foods, Inc. Dr. Seeth N. Uthappa Mr. and Mrs. Judson Utley Mr. Roger Van Der Kar Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Van Dusen Mrs. Pieter H. van Horne Mr. and Mrs. Mark Van Sile Mrs. Alice F. Van Tassell The Honorable and Mrs. Thomas A. Van Tiem Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Van Wormer Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. VanDellen Mrs. Louann Vanderwiele Martin Mr. and Mrs. David A. VanEgmond Mrs. Mary Ann VanElslander Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. VanPelt

Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. VanTol Mr. and Mrs. Gerald B. Varani Mrs. Robin Vatalaro Mr. Joseph J. Vaughn Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Vella Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Veneri Dr. and Mrs. William A. Ventimiglia Ms. Joan M. Vermander Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Vermeulen Mr. and Mrs. Donald Veryser Mr. and Mrs. Roger Vesely Mr. and Mrs. Bruce R. Vick Mr.* and Mrs. George C. Vincent Mr. and Mrs. William P. Vititoe II Mr. and Mrs. Vitauts R. Vitolins Mr. Lampros (Louis) Vlahantones Mr. Bruce Vollmer Mr. and Mrs. Marc Vreede Mr. and Mrs. Grant Wachler Mr. and Mrs. Clune Walsh Ms. Margaret E. Walter Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan T. Walton Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Warner Ms. Constance A. Warren Mr. and Mrs. Gerald E. Warren Ms. Kay Wasinger Mr. Paul Watta Mrs. Rosalie M. Wattrick Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Waurzyniak Mrs. Sue A. Webb-Dickson Mrs. Gerald F. Webster Mrs. Art Weinle Mrs. Barbara Weiss Mrs. Rita E. Weller Mr. and Mrs. Robert Werenski Dr. and Mrs. B. T. Weyhing III Mrs. Gloria Whelan Mr. and Mrs. William Whelan Dr. Ruth Whipple Mr. and Mrs. James F. Whitehead III Dr. and Mrs. Fred W. Whitehouse Mr. and Mrs. Rick Widener Wild Bill’s Tobacco Shop Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Wilhelm Ms. Annie Willett The William & Martha Ford Fund Dr. and Mrs. John H. Williams Mrs. Vonnie Willis Dr. and Mrs. F. M. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Wilson Ms. Margaret Winters and Mr. Geoff Nathan Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Wise Mr. and Mrs. Alfred P. Wittwer Ms. Deborah M. Wolney Mr. and Mrs. RJ Wolney Dr. Ralph Woodbury Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Woodford Miss Georgette Zahar Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Zeller Mrs. Stephanie Ziff Mrs. Franklin V. Zimmer Dr. and Mrs. John Zinkel Mr. and Mrs. W. T. ZurSchmiede Jr.

Every gift given in support of the Grosse Pointe War Memorial Association is greatly appreciated, and every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this listing. We regret any errors. Please notify Ann Rock, VP of Institutional Advancement at 313.332.4075 or: arock@warmemorial.org of any inaccuracies or omissions. * Deceased

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WEDDINGS & SPECIAL EVENTS Special Moments Photography

MAKE THE EVENTS IN YOUR LIFE AS SPECIAL AS THEY CAN BE

Our historic home, redesigned ballroom and lakefront setting provide a spectacular venue for your most memorable occasions.

Our sumptuous new menu and expert service will ensure that your event is a success.

Whether you are planning for 50 or 250, we have the perfect venue to make your celebration unforgettable!

Visit us at www.warmemorial.org or call 313-332-4054 for event bookings and information.

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TRAVEL

DAY TRIPS Shipshewana Quilt Festival

Mamma Mia!

Thursday, June 23 Enjoy a trip to Shipshewana for a day of shopping and exploring!

Registrants will have the day to visit all that Shipshewana has to offer at their own leisure. Visit the Quilt and Vendor Show, where vendors from around the country will have their goods on display and for sale. We will return to the War Memorial by 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 25 2:00 p.m. Matinee Performance at the Huron Country Playhouse in Grand Bend, Ontario

$60 per person includes motor coach transportation.

Please arrive for check-in no later than 7:45 a.m.

Return at 7:00 p.m. Sales End on June 1

$110 per person includes motor coach transportation, lunch, theater tickets and a bus snack.

Please arrive for check-in no later than 9:30 a.m.

Return at 7:00 p.m.

Sales end August 4, 2016

Cranbrook House and Gardens Tour Thursday, August 11 Join us on this splendid day trip to tour the grandeur of both the House and the Gardens, the centerpieces of Cranbrook’s National Historic Landmark campus. This trip will also include a visit to one of the Cranbrook museums and lunch at a local restaurant. $70 per person includes motor coach transportation, lunch, tour fees and admission into either the Art Museum or the Institute of Science Museum.

Please arrive for check in no later than 8:45 a.m.

Return at 5:00 p.m. Sales end July 21

Don’t miss this joyful celebration of mothers, daughters, old friends and new family in the smash hit musical based on the hit songs of ABBA!

A Chorus Line – Stratford Festival Friday, October 7, 2:00 p.m. Matinee Performance On stage, they move as one, but each member of that glittering line has a unique history of hope and heartbreak revealed in the life stories they share in this inspiring musical masterpiece.

A wonderful lunch buffet is provided at the Paul D. Fleck Marquee located inside The Festival Theater. $155 per person included motor coach transportation, lunch, theater tickets and a bus snack.

Please arrive for check-in no later than 8:00 a.m.

Return at 8:00 p.m. Sales end on September 10, 2016

EXTENDED TRAVEL Imperial Cities Featuring Prague, Vienna and Budapest October 3 – 13 | Double Occupancy $3,749 per person Set out on an exciting cultural experience in the Imperial Cities of Central Europe featuring traditional entertainment, history and fabulous scenery.

Highlights Include: Prague: Hradcany Castle, Prague Folklore Dinner and Show, CeskyKrumlov.

Vienna: Grinzing Evening, Schoenbrunn Palace, Danube River Cruise, Bratislava.

Budapest: Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion, Szentendre, Renaissance Dinner

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Canadian Rockies by Train August 13 – 21, 2016 Double Occupancy $4,949 per person Join us for a remarkable journey through the stunning landscapes, charming towns and beautiful lakes of the Canadian Rockies. Your adventure opens in Vancouver.

Highlights: British Colombia * Vancouver * VIA Rail * Jasper * Colombia Ice Field * Choice of Glacier Experience or Glacier Skywalk * Lake Louise * Banff * Calgary Detailed itineraries are available at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial or by calling 313-332-4056.

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SIGNATURE SERIES From the Director

This second season of Arts at the Alger has an exciting spring lineup of concerts. This fall and winter we really brought an abundance of critically acclaimed performing artists to our Signature Series, and we’re going to close the season on a very high note.

We’ve diversified our programming by including everything from chamber music to full symphony orchestras, and in-depth lectures to magic shows to upand-coming opera stars. We are working hard to ensure that the 2016 – 2017 concert series brings an even greater variety of outstanding artists to the War Memorial and will be soon announcing the lineup.

We are very excited to continue the energy from Arts at the Alger to the War Memorial’s summer festival with outdoor performances from a few of our longstanding favorites and some new artists.

I am pleased to announce that Dave Bennett and Air Margaritaville will return to SummerFest along with the Michigan Opera Theatre, Shakespeare Royal Oak, and the first ever War Memorial performance from Detroit’s premiere dance and Motown band, Mainstreet Soul.

I look forward to seeing you at these many coming spring concerts and then again during the last three weeks of July for SummerFest!

—Brandon Faber Director of Community Engagement

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Angela Theis & Ivan Moshchuk In Concert

Chamber Soloists of Detroit Sunday Brunch

Friday, April 22, 8:00 p.m. $25 | VIP $45 These local Grosse Pointe musicians return to the War Memorial for a special concert. Soprano of the Michigan Opera Theatre Studio, Angela Theis and internationally touring pianist Ivan Moshchuk are quickly becoming one of the most sought after musical duos in Michigan.

May 1, 10:15 am Concert with brunch: $35 | Concert only: $25 Andrés Cárdenes and Pauline Martin Reunite Internationally acclaimed violinist and conductor Andrés Cárdenes and pianist Pauline Martin reunite to perform recently recorded gems by colleagues Andre Previn and Alan Fletcher, with sonatas by Schubert and Franck.

Dinner Concert

All Michigan Chamber Musicians Concert Thursday, March 17, 6:00 p.m.

Concert with dinner: $45 | Concert only: $25 An outstanding lineup of the best performing chamber musicians in Michigan. Leading local performers from around the world include Yoonshin Song, concertmaster of DSO; Suren Bagratuni, MSU cello professor; Yuri Gandelsman, MSU viola professor; Deborah Moriaty, MSU chair of the piano department; and War Memorial favorites Zhihua and Hai Xin Wu. This is a concert not to be missed!

Thursday, May 12, 7:30 p.m.

(Doors open for dinner at 6 p.m.)

Concert with dinner: $45 | Concert only: $25 Enjoy dinner and a concert in the beautiful War Memorial Ballroom with Chamber Soloists of Detroit artistic director, pianist Pauline Martin, and celebrated Canadian guest artists, violinist Scott St. John and violist Sharon Wei in a delightful program for strings and piano.

Birmingham Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra All Mozart Friday, April 8, 8:00 p.m. – $25 Nancy Ambrose King, oboe soloist, John Thomas Dodson, Music Director and Conductor

We welcome the return engagement of the BBSO, presenting a program of all Mozart with Grosse Pointe native Nancy Ambrose King, oboe soloist.

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Wayne State University Department of Music University Symphony Orchestra Wednesday, March 23, 7:30 p.m.

Kypros Markou, Conductor Free concert; reserved seating is recommended.

Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra Sunday, March 20, 7:00 p.m. – $15 Dukas: Fanfare to La Peri Saint-Säens: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 61, No. 3 in G minor Cristina Muresan, Violin Debussy: Petite Suite, L65 Copland: Concert Suite from the Ballet, Billy the Kid

Magic Show An Evening of Magic Thursday, April 21, 7:30 p.m.

(Dinner service starts at 5:30 p.m.)

Dinner and show: $45 Magic Show only: $25 Magic comes to the War Memorial! Join us for a special show in the theater with nationally touring performers.

The Evasons, a mentalist duo, will demonstrate psychic powers and mind reading preceded by an enchanting dinner in the ballroom with table magic.

Grosse Pointe Theatre

Dinner & Theatre

The Resident Theater Company of the Grosse Pointe War Memorial

Dinner tickets: $22 Enjoy a fabulous dinner before the Thursday and Friday performances of Steel Magnolias, and Hello Dolly.

Seasonally-inspired cuisine specially crafted by our executive chef. Dinner tickets sold separately from Grosse Pointe Theatre performance tickets.

Main Stage:

Steel Magnolias March 6, 10–13, 17–19

Grosse Pointe Chamber Music

Hello Dolly!

Sundays April 10, May 22, June 5, 2:30 p.m. – $14 Contact us about subscription options.

Join local musicians and chamber music enthusiasts for this series of matinee performances.

May 8, 12–15, 19–21 Cash bar available at each performance.

David Syme Thursday, May 5, 7:00 p.m. $25 | $50 VIP Pianist David Syme returns to the War Memorial for this special performance as he dazzles audiences at the piano keys.

VIP ticket includes champagne reception and front section preferred seating.

Sponsored by Patrick and Valerie Moran

Youth Theatre:

Pianos for Arts at the Alger Signature Series are brought to you by our piano sponsor

Fame, Jr. – The Musical April 16, 17 For theatre ticket information, visit www. gpt.org or call 313-881-4004.

Presenting Sponsors: Patrick & Valerie Moran

2016 Signature Series performances by: Angela Theis

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Ivan Moshchuk

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FOOD, WINE & SPIRITS

COOKING CLASSES WITH EXECUTIVE CHEF FRANK TURNER The GPWM offers world class culinary experiences. Join in and experience the elegance!

Duck, It’s Spring!

Michigan, May I? Summer’s Fresh Ending Wednesday, April 26 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Join Chef Turner as he explores the many highly seasonal, wild ingredients that Michigan has to offer, such as ramps, fiddlehead ferns, yellow foot chanterelles, and local duck breast! Cooking in early spring for any chef is one of the most exciting times of year for procuring some of the most interesting ingredients.

Wednesday, May 4 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

How easy is it really to make hummus?

How easy is it to turn a tiny bit of seafood into a main course? Did you know there is a shrimp farm in Michigan that is all non-GMO and organic? Find out with Chef Turner.

Wednesday, August 24 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

It is harvest time! Join us for the first course of Brandywine Tomato “Carpaccio” with tomatoes harvested from the War Memorial garden. Paired with Crofters gourmet cheese, you will be armed with a most impressive feature flavor for any dinner party after joining us in August.

WINE AND SPIRIT CLASSES WITH THE WINE COUNSELOR,© MICHAEL SCHAFER ~He tastes bad wine so you don’t have to~ WINE

SPIRITS

Marvelous Michigan Wine

The Luck of the Irish – Irish Whiskey

Thursday, April 14 7 – 9 p.m. $35 per person

Tequila’s Temptations

Saturday, March 12 7 – 9 p.m. $45 per person

Saturday, April 30 7 – 9 p.m. $45 per person

Gin: The Original Flavored Vodka Saturday, May 14 7 – 9 p.m. $45 per person Spirits classes $45 per class or $120 for series Michael Schafer, GPWM resident “edutainer,” was featured on the cover of Winter 2016 Edible Wow and in an article explaining the evolution of Michigan wine.

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MICHIGAN’S TOP CHEFS TAKE TO THE WAR MEMORIAL Join us for new and exciting events featuring highly acclaimed chefs from around Michigan to share their kitchen secrets!

APRIL Jeremy Kalmus Wednesday, April 20, 6:30 p.m.

Jeremy Kalmus is a classically-trained, professional chef with a culinary degree from Johnson and Wales and over fifteen years’ experience in the restaurant business. He has served as a private chef, worked alongside Bryan Polcyn and David Gilbert at Forest Grille, and served as the Executive Chef at No.VI Chophouse and Local Kitchen and Bar. His expertise in delivering trending and highly personalized dishes that use only the freshest and highest quality ingredients will bring a unique insight to the War Memorial’s cooking classes.

MAY Matt Schellig Wednesday, May 18, 6:30 p.m.

Matt Schellig CEC, CCE, CCA is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. He is the former owner of the much-loved Aunt Olive’s Good Food 2Go and worked at Rattlesnake Club, Shiraz, A Matter of Taste, Duet, and No.VI Chophouse.

Schellig was named Executive Chef at Zazios Restaurant, Birmingham, in early

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2010 where he lent his personal flare and creative spark to an enticing menu.

Always passionate about teaching, in early 2012 Schellig became an instructor at the Dorsey Culinary Academy Roseville campus and has led teams of students in preparing food for hundreds of the Metro Detroit area’s best events.

Schellig is now inspiring the many future chefs as the Associate Director of Culinary Arts at the Dorsey Culinary Academy in Waterford-Pontiac.

JUNE Jordan Ceresnie Wednesday, June 1, 6:30 p.m.

From executive chef to organic farmer, Chef Jordan Ceresnie has a diverse and unique background in the foodservice industry. He was taught by Certified Master Chefs from around the world and received both his Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry Certifications.

Ceresnie is an expert in organic food production, combining his passion for growing and cooking food. Ceresnie has worked at the award-winning Zingerman’s Roadhouse before branching out in 2012 opening his successful mobile food business called Cheese Dream,

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specializing in artisan grilled cheese sandwiches. In 2014, Ceresnie took to the iconic Cliff Bell’s in Detroit as Executive Chef. Following his fervor for farm-totable dining, Ceresnie then reconnected with Chef James Rigato and joined The Root team in 2015 as the Executive Pastry Chef.

AUGUST Jeremy Abbey Wednesday, August 17, 6:30 p.m.

From fine dining, casinos, clubs, catering, hospitals and retail, Abbey has made an impact on food and the people he has encountered. Currently, he is the Director of Dorsey Culinary Academy, Roseville Campus. Abbey is a Certified Executive Chef, Certified Executive Pastry Chef, Certified Culinary Educator and Certified Culinary Administrator. He also recently launched Detroit’s only “underground” dining club, Detroit Underground Omakase (DUO) to create an outlet for his food with no limitations.

All cooking classes are $35 per person

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HEALTH, WELLNESS & FITNESS Get fit, build strength, learn self-defense techniques or just find your center with the War Memorial’s Health, Wellness and Fitness classes!

LIFE SAFE TOTAL BODY ACADEMY BRINGS FITNESS WITH YOU EMERGENCY JULIA LATORRE Zumba Fitness PREPAREDNESS AND SELF-DEFENSE

$102 per person Tuesdays, April 5 – June 7 6:15 – 7:15 p.m.

Tuesdays, June 14 – August 16 6:15 – 7:15 p.m.

CPR/AED/ First Aid $98 per person

TrampoLEAN Fitness

Saturday, March 19 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 17 6 – 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 26 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. $18 per person

$140 per person Wednesdays, April 6 – June 15 (omit May 25) 6:15 – 7:15 p.m.

Wednesdays, June 22 – August 24 6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

Self Defense for Women

Beginners Total Body Sculpting

Tuesday, April 26 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. $38 per person

$140 per person Wednesdays, April 6 – June 15 (omit May 25) 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Wednesdays, June 22 – August 24 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Self Defense for Children

Babysitter Safety Saturday, June 25 9:00 – 3:00 p.m. $55 per person

Advanced Total Body Sculpting

Qi Gong and Relaxation

$140 per person Tuesdays, April 5 – June 7 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Tuesdays, June 14 – August 16 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Jennifer Silverston Tuesdays, March 8 – April 26 (omit March 29) 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. $50.50

Strong Legs Great Balance Jennifer Silverston Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 8 – April 28 (omit March 29 & 31) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. $99.50

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KEEP STRONG & HEALTHY Chair Yoga

CardioCore*

Jill Doughty Saturdays, April 23 – June 25 (omit May 28) 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. $83 per person

Jill Doughty Saturdays, April 23 – June 25 (omit May 28) 9:00 -10:00 a.m. $83 per person

Aerobic Dancing by Jackie Sorensen

Tai Chi**

**Punch Card Option 2: $50 for any 5 classes by Susan Leithauser-Yee

Susan Leithauser-Yee Wednesdays, April 6 – June 1 (omit May 25) 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. $83 per person

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Mondays and Thursdays, June 6 – August 25 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. $152 per person

CardioMax* Jill Doughty Mondays, April 18 – June 13 (omit May 30) 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. $83 per person

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*Punch Card Option 1: $77 for 7 classes by Jill Doughty (CardioMax and CardioCore Only)

Booty Blast B.A.R. (Ballet Aerobic Resistance)** Susan Leithauser-Yee Wednesdays, April 6 – June 1 (omit May 25) 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. $83 per person

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DANCE

Benefits build muscle, reduce stress, and improve lung and heart health. Dancing also increases endurance, builds stronger bones, and assists with weight management. And it’s FUN! Whether you are learning to ballroom dance with a partner or belly dancing to sultry tunes, the War Memorial offers classes that will get you moving.

Come experience the many benefits of DANCE!

YOUTH DANCES Middle School Dance

Beginning Ballroom Dance John Perna Thursdays, April 7 – June 2 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. $105 per couple

Advanced Ballroom Dance Diana & Jim Creighton Tuesdays, March 22 – May 3 (omit March 29) 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. $106 per couple Tuesdays, May 17 – June 21 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. $106 per couple

La Danse Orientale – The Art of Belly Dancing Shelley Brantley Kuhn Mondays, April 4 – May 9 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. $66 per person

Salsa Dancing Dimas Caraballo & Sherin Radwan Fridays, March 11 – April 29 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. $124 per couple

Fridays, 7:30 – 10:00 p.m. $18 per dance Online sales only. No door sales. No refunds.

April 15 – Hollywood April 29 - Eighth Grade Graduation Dance Congratulations Grosse Pointe Eighth Graders. Celebrate before high school starts!

May 6 - Hawaiian

College Admissions and Financial Aid: “What Not To Do” College Star Counseling Thursdays 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. $35 per class April 21 May 19 June 9

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DRIVER’S EDUCATION

ART, WRITING & MUSIC

Provided by The Grosse Pointe Driving School

Cork and Clay

Segment 1

Pewabic Friday, April 8 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. $39 per person

Mondays – Thursdays 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. $285 for 12 classes

April 4 – 21 April 25 – May 12 May 16 – June 2 (add Friday May 20/omit May 30) June 17 – July 1 July 5 – July 21 July 25 – August 11 August 12 – August 26

Segment 2 Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. $49 for 3 classes (No Make Ups) April 4 – 7 April 18 – 21 May 2 – 5 May 16 – 19 June 6 – 9 June 20 – 23 July 5 – 7 (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) July 18 – 21 August 1 – 4 August 15 – 18

Novel Writing: A Novice Approach Judy Burke Monday, April 11 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $38 per person

The Memoir: Writing About Your Life Judy Burke Monday, April 4 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $38 per person

Beginner Adult Piano Penny Masouris Thursdays, April 7 – June 2 (omit May 26) 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. $165 per person

The War Memorial is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Grosse Pointe Artists Association. A variety of new classes and events for artists of all ages will be coming to the War Memorial this spring. For more information, visit www.grossepointeartcenter.org.

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SPORTS Bike Maintenance and Repair

Beginner Fencing Dave Foley Mondays, April 4 – May 9 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. $68 per person Mondays, May 16 – June 27 (omit May 30) 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. $68 per person Mondays, August 1 – August 22 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. $48 per person

Bikes Blades & Boards 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. $25 per person Wednesday, March 23 Wednesday, April 20 Thursday, June 23 Thursday, August 18

Intermediate Fencing

Intermediate Archery – Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD)Team

Weekly practices and the opportunity to attend tournaments Our Global Kids Wednesdays, April 6 – June 8 (omit May 25) 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. $125 per person + $35 JOAD team registration fee (explained on first day) Wednesdays, June 22 – August 24 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. $125 per person + $35 JOAD team registration fee (explained on first day)

Introduction to Archery

Dave Foley Mondays, April 4 – May 9 7:45 – 8:30 p.m. $68 per person Mondays, May 16 – June 27 (omit May 30) 7:45 – 8:30 p.m. $68 per person Mondays, August 1 – August 22 7:45 – 8:30 p.m. $48 per person

Adult Beginner and Advanced Fencing Dave Foley Mondays, April 4 – May 9 8:30 – 9:15 p.m. $68 per person Mondays, May 16 – June 27 (omit May 30) 8:30 – 9:15 p.m. $68 per person Mondays, August 1 – August 22 8:30 – 9:15 p.m. $48 per person

Enneagram: An Introduction Saturday, April 2 -9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. $30 per person lunch included Our Global Kids Wednesdays, April 6 – June 8 (omit May 25) 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. $125 per person Wednesdays, June 22 – August 24 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. $125 per person

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This one-day workshop will take you through an exploration of all enneagram types and an overview of the study. The enneagram is an ancient system that combines psychological observation of oneself with simple spiritual practice (silent meditation), leading to personal growth and a deepening of spiritual experience.

Instructor: Dr. Alexander Riegel

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SPRING TEA WITH YOUR DOLL

EASTER BUNNY BRUNCH

Sunday, April 24 2:00-4:00 p.m. $15 per person Ursula Topp

Sunday, March 20 10:30 a.m. $19 per person; Free to infants under 1 year

Join us for a lovely afternoon of tea, sandwiches and cookies.

Bring your American Girl, Journey Girl, Our Generation or other favorite doll, as well as parents, grandparents, aunts or uncles of children ages 7-12.

This all-inclusive traditional tea allows children and their dolls to wear their finest and demonstrate their manners. It is a wonderful opportunity to share a special afternoon together as a family.

Hosted by an enchanting instructor of etiquette, modeling and talent who will share the history of tea parties and lead crafts for children and their dolls. Guests will enjoy pleasant music, time for photos and shopping with their dolls as well.

Surprise your little one with a visit from the Easter Bunny while you enjoy a delicious Sunday morning brunch with your family.

Put on your Easter Bonnet and we will provide a beautiful, Easter-inspired environment. Be sure your camera is fully charged for a photo op with your child and the Easter Bunny! An Easter Egg Hunt follows on the back lawn, so bring your basket!

Please bring a booster seat if needed.

Reservations must be made in advance.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH Sunday, May 8 $28 per person $12 Children 8 and under Let us help you pamper mom this Mother’s Day. The Grosse Pointe War Memorial is the perfect place to celebrate our mothers and all they do for us! Bring the entire family and enjoy a great view from our ballroom and enjoy a fabulous meal prepared by Executive Chef Frank Turner.

Morning reservations from10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

Afternoon reservations from 1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Reservations are required and sales end May 5th. www.gpwarmemorial.org

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Weeks of fun & learning! Build. Play. Learn. Grow.

Week 1: June 27 – July 1

Week 3: July 18 – 22

Get “Game Crazy” with game design and animation!

A Brilliant Scientist’s World of Empowerment with Kids Empowered (Girls & Boys Grades 2 – 5) Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $175

LEGO Star Wars Stop Motion Animation (Ages 6+) Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $135 Create Your Own Role Playing Game (RPG) (Ages 9+) Monday – Friday 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. $135

Week 2: July 11 – 15 Summer Sewing Camp with Elena Victoria (Ages 8 -14) Monday – Friday 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. $225 Self Defense Camp for Kids with Live Safe Academy (Ages 6 -10) Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. $150 LEGO Robotics with Game Crazy (Ages 5+) Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $135 Minecraft Redstone Programming with Game Crazy (Ages 9+) Monday – Friday 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. $135

American Girl Creative Girls (Girls Grades K – 5) Monday – Friday 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. $175

Week 4: July 25 – July 29 Fashion Design Camp – Part 1 of Fashion Camp Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $250 for Part 1 &2 $175 + $50 Material Fee Paid to Instructor (Part 1 Only)

Week 5: August 1 – 5 Fashion Illustration Camp – Part 2 of Fashion Camp Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $250 for Part 1 & 2 $175 + $30 Material Fee Paid to Instructor (Part 2 Only)

Sponsors: The Stonisch Foundation, Youth Enrichment Fund Register online at warmemorial.org

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Nine Days. Three Weeks. All Free.

Join us for SummerFest 2016, a three-week celebration of family fun! Enjoy concerts, theater and outdoor movies on our beautiful back lawn overlooking Lake St. Clair.

Week 2 Monday, July 18 MOVIE!

The War Memorial grounds open at 6:00 p.m. All events are FREE and entertainment begins at 7:30.

Tuesday, July 19

Movies on Monday – July 11, 18, and 25.

NUCLASSICA Electro-pop violins and orchestra

Movie titles will be selected by popular vote! Make your voice count and cast your vote today.

Visit www.warmemorial.org/summerfest to cast your vote!

Wednesday, July 20 Mainstreet Soul Detroit’s Motown Band

Week 3 Monday, July 25 MOVIE!

Tuesday, July 26 Michigan Opera Theatre Classics of Opera, Broadway and the Silver Screen

Wednesday, July 27 Air Margaritaville Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band

Week 1 Monday, July 11

Please note: No alcoholic beverages may be brought to SummerFest 2016. Food and drinks, including wine and beer, will be available for purchase.

MOVIE!

Tuesday, July 12 Shakespeare Royal Oak presents Shakespeare to the Pointe

Wednesday, July 13 Dave Bennett, jazz clarinet

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32 Lake Shore Drive Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 (313) 881-7511 www.warmemorial.org

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