As we reorganize our lives to protect ourselves and our families during the COVID-19 pandemic, we should also note the importance of community in these uncertain times. The Center for Disease Control notes that this is a good time to “get to know your neighbors”: to use any organizational and communicative resources on hand to…
Since 2007, Marsha Bruhn has gathered monthly with GRDC board members to strategize ways to make Grandmont Rosedale stable, safe, and sustainable. Marsha served on the board because she “considered GRDC such an asset to the neighborhoods and to the neighbors.” Marsha has been one of those neighbors since 1975 when she and her then…
Along with manners and self-sufficiency, one of the most important things a parent can teach their child is a love of music. Once a child reaches a certain age though, just which musicians to love is out of a parent’s hands. Grandmont Rosedale resident Andrew Martin has developed his own taste in music that differs…
For those who know Chelsea Neblett, GRDC’s Community Engagement Manager for the past four years, it will come as no surprise that when she ran for class president in the 5th grade, complete with a campaign manager and a catchy slogan (“Be a Smartie! Vote for Chelsea!”), she won. Even as an 11 year old,…
The first steak roast in North Rosedale Park was not called a “Steak Roast” and women were not invited. In 1967 the Rosedale Tattler announced a “barbecue” this way: “Attention Men! There is just time for you association members to make reservations for the big stag event!” (women could not be members of the NRPCA…
It’s an interesting story, that of Rich Castillo. The path from ballroom dancing lessons at the North Rosedale Park Community House to an underwater stand-off with a male sea lion weighing in at 1000 lb.s is unusual and unusually interesting. While his footwork was no help in that situation, he did manage to escape unharmed,…
North Rosedale Park Civic Association is pleased to announce the arrival of three new team members, Mary Davis (Capital Campaign Project Assistant), Sheariah Boswell-Howard (Public Ally), and Jessica Bickmann (Public Ally). As a longtime volunteer and resident of North Rosedale Park, Mary Davis says she’s excited about the new position because of “the wonderful possibilities…
|Three weeks ago it was announced that Jeff Adler, a Detroit native, was giving $750,000 to Detroit. Not to the city government itself, but to organizations that he believes are helping revitalize Detroit. As a two-time North Rosedale Park resident, he enthusiastically gave a monetary donation to the North Rosedale Park Civic Association which is…
North Rosedale Park Civic Association and Cooke Elementary School have joined forces to host an evening of splendor–a “Jazzy Masquerade” on Friday, Nov. 1, from 6-10 pm at the North Rosedale Park Community House (18445 Scarsdale Street). $25 gets you great food, live jazz, and participation in a silent auction. Proceeds from the event support…