SPY's Newsletter 12/2/2025

 SPY’s Community Newsletter

#384

(12/2/25)

Free Vision Screenings This Saturday

The Lakewood Lions Club will be at the Sunfield Museum this Saturday, December 6^th from 11-1 doing another one of their Vision Screenings for Kids of all Ages, no appointment is necessary.  Stop in and get checked out!

Community Christmas Basket Distribution News

The Lakewood Community Council has once again requested help with the annual Christmas Basket Project for the Lakewood School District.  The Christmas Basket project helps nearly 200 families in the Lakewood area.    Drivers that are familiar with the Sunfield area are needed on Saturday, December 13h, at 9 AM.  It will take just a couple hours of your time, at the most.  Please mark that date and time on your calendar and make plans to help spread some holiday cheer.

For those of you that have helped with this distribution in the past, please note that the Christmas Basket pick-up location has changed.  For years the Lakewood Community Council has used the Methodist Church in downtown Lake Odessa.  However, this year they will be using the Living Gospel Church which is located in the northern part of Lake Odessa.  You come into Lake O and go North on Jordan Lake Avenue.  Turn right on Rochester Street, which is just across the street from the Fair Grounds sign.  For Further information, please contact John Fisher at 517-648-0969.  Thank you!

No-Tap Bowling Tournament Coming Soon

·      On Saturday March 21st. the Sunfield Area Sponsors of Programs for Youth (The SPY's) will once again host a 9-pin no tap Bowling Tournament / fund-raiser to benefit the SPY's various youth and community programs.  This event is open to everyone!  It will be held at the Buddy's On The Beach Bowling Alley in Lake Odessa.  Contact event Chairman Jeff Gibbs (517-930-6989) for details or to sign-up.

·      9 Pin no tap Bowling event

·      To benefit Sunfield Sponsors of Programs for Youth (SPY's)

·      Saturday March 21st., 2026 @ NOON (register by 11:30am)

·      Buddy's on the Beach

·      Cost $25 each bowler (3 games)

·      Prizes and 50/50 drawings

·      Limited to first 50 bowlers, text or call

·      Jeff Gibbs @ (517) 930-6989

Looking For A Little Help Here

The next Texas Hold 'Em fund raiser the SPY's are scheduled to work will take place on Monday, December 22nd. And Tuesday, December 23rd. at The Event Spot in Lansing.  Chip seller volunteer helpers will be needed between 11 AM and 6 PM on Monday, and 6 PM to closing on Tuesday.  For further information or to volunteer please contact Craig Cappon at 517-331-4005.

Contributions

·      John & Sandra Fisher made a donation to the Scholarship Fund in memory of Joyce Boom.

·      Karen VanHouten made a contribution in memory of Mary Sandborn.

Parting Comments

·      Deep Thought of the Week:  When people say: “Stop living in the past”, my thought in turn is, “But the music was so much better then!”

·      Notable Quote: “It may look like I’m doing nothing, but I’m actively waiting for my problems to go away.”

·      That's Puny Department:  Did you hear about the kid who ate eight toy horses?  He was hospitalized and is now in stable condition.

·      Did You Know Section:  Nebraska takes pride in its sweetest invention: Kool-Aid. Created in 1927 in Hastings, the fruity drink became a household favorite. In 1998, Nebraska made it the official state soft drink, much to the delight of nostalgia lovers.  Every August, Hastings, Nebraska hosts the Kool-Aid Days Festival, complete with giant pitchers and endless flavors. The "Kool-Aid Man" himself even made an appearance at the declaration ceremony! Despite some pushback from health advocates, the sugary drink remains an iconic American beverage.

Final Notices

1.            If there is any organization or business out there that has something they would like to advertise or promote, please feel free to submit it to this Newsletter and we will help publicize it.  There is no charge.  We are glad to provide this means as a public service to help keep the community informed.

2.             If you are looking for further information about the SPY’s events---Corporate or Platinum Sponsorship information---scholarship forms---youth sports reimbursement forms---past SPY newsletters---etc.---just go to the SPY website at www.sunfieldareaspys.com.

3.            NOTE:  If you know of anyone who would like to receive these SPY’s Community Newsletters, just send me an email at john.sandrafisher@gmail.com with their email address and we will add them to the mailing list.