WEST FLINT OPTIMIST CLUB NEWSLETTER – February 26, 2026
A dozen members (and one almost-regular almost-member, Jerry Givens) came to share nourishment, news, stories, and plans at Liberty this morning. After President Rich Lewis had “voluntold” members for the Pledge of Allegiance and the invocation, he opened the meeting...
Building Community and Joy: The Success of the West Flint Optimist Club’s Stammtisch
The West Flint Optimist Club has always been dedicated to bringing people together and making a difference in the community. Over the past year, one initiative has stood out for its unique approach to fostering camaraderie and joy: the Stammtisch. Held every other...
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Newsletter – November 13, 2025
Fourteen of us came to share breakfast at today’s normal gathering of members. We did not have a scheduled speaker but had a lot of discussion - Greg Hilliker announced that the Flint School of Performing Arts big “Seeing Stars” event is February 6 and he will be...
Newsletter – November 6, 2025
Karen Lorenc (in lower left of above photo, in front of President Rich Lewis) introduced our speakers, Leslie Beamer (in center) and Jamie Covill (far right) from Selah’s Red Tent, a Birth and Postpartum Doula House in downtown Flint. It is a relatively new group...
Newsletter – October 23, 2025
We had a relatively small gathering of 11 members and 2 guests this morning as President Rich Lewis asked Governor-Elect Bill Reaves to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and Jack Proffitt to say grace before breakfast. (Part of the reason for lower attendance is that 2 of...
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