Super Bowl Watch Party on the Big Screens
on February 9, 2025 was a tremendous success!
LFA #57's Family Christmas Party was celebrated on December 7, 2024 at Noon
Over 100 members and friends enjoyed this family fun event. Pizza, beverages and Christmas crafts as well as Santa were on hand that afternoon. Both young and old enjoyed the hands-on encounters with the exotic animals.
LFA #57's 2024 Christmas Party and fundraise on December 2, 2024 was a huge success!
The LFA #57 Hall was packed for yet another successful Oktoberfest! We are thankful for all the club volunteers who helped before, during and after the event! Without our members, hosting an event like this would not be possible! The homemade German food was delicious, beer and wine were flowing, and the music performed by Tommy Schober and the Sounds of Sorgenbrecher kept everyone entertained. Our ever-popular Stein holding contest was a huge success with winners in 4 categories: Men under 55, Men 55 and over, Women under 55 and Women 55 and older. We packed the hall with many new faces who came to see just what this Lutheran Fraternity event was all about. We taught everyone the Schnitzelbank, the Fliegerlied song and dance and had fun doing the German version of the Hokie Pokie. The weather could not have been more perfect. It was a great event for everyone who joined us at LFA #57. If you missed it, we hope you will join us next year; Friday October 17, 2025 mark your calendar now and be prepared to have an epic experience.
LFA #57 Fellowship Event
Sunday September 15, 2024
ANNUAL CARL F. GERDS III MEMORIAL
GOLF OUTING AND FUNDRAISER
Sunday September 9th, 2024
The gold outing was a huge success, and we want to thank everyone who donated their time, money and talents to make it happen. Thank you also to all of our golfing teams. Without them none of raising of this scholarship money would have been possible.
The event packed day began with 68 golfers playing 18 holes of golf, which also included a skins and putting competition. Following the golf there was some great food, fellowship,and stories at the 19th hole as we enjoyed a meal together.
The day also included some fantastic prizes. The 50/50 raffle had a nice payout of $240 to two different winners. The Absolute liquor cart raffle was won by Darsi Fruhner and the Gun raffle was won by Bonnie Middeldorf.
We hope you will consider joining us next year as we continue to improve to make this a premiere golf outing event.
LFA #57 Family Fellowship Event
Monday August 26, 2024 at 5:30 pm
ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE HARVEST CORN ROAST
AND CORNHOLE COMPETITION
LFA #57 will had its annual celebration of the harvest with our Corn Roast at the LFA #57 Hall. Some of the best sweet corn Michigan has to offer, along with a good old all American Hot Dog and a Twinkies were enjoyed by all who attended. After all what's not to love about a delicious corn on the cob rolled in melted butter.
In conjunction with the Corn roast, there was be a Cornhole Competition that began at 6:30pm. Partners for tournament play were done by random draws for each round of play. No one ever got knocked out of our friendly, fun cornhole competition. At the end of 6 rounds of Play, Gift cards were awarded to the top two players. First Place Marc Varnauskas and Second Place Brandyn Huffman.
We look forward to more folks joining us again next year for this fun filled event.
Our tournament champions battle it out for First and Second Place. Congratulations Marc and Brandyn!
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LFA #57 Family Fellowship Event Saturday May 18, 2024 3:00-8:00pm
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
Cornhole, fun, fellowship and delicious food were all rolled into a great LFA #57 event on Saturday May 18th.
The weather was perfect and the Cornhole competition was fun. If you were there you would know that a great time was had by everyone and that there were members from at least 6 different churches at the event. If you didn't come you certainly missed out on being a part of one of the many fun LFA#57 events. There were 36 cornhole participants and about 20 people who came to watch and enjoy the beautiful sunny day. Two competitions were run with the top three participants earning prizes. 1st and 2nd place earned Famous Daves BBQ gift cards and 3rd place received an LFA T-Shirt. In the first competition Steve Buckman was the 1stplace winner, Will Andrade came in 2nd place and Marc and Preston Varnauskas tied for 3rd place. In the second competition we had a tie for 1st place, Will Andrade and our youngest cornhole participant Sarach Hauss, Eric Hilmer completed the top three places with his 3rd place win. Tina Johnson who came to watch the fun went home a winner with the 50/50 drawing at the end of the event.
A big thank you to the many LFA members who helped at the event.
Super Bowl Watch Party Monday February 11, 2024 5:00pm
There was cheering and booing for both teams as well as points scored to win prize money on the LFA#57's squares boards.
Three projectors showed the game across the entire front wall of the LFA #57 hall, so no one missed any of the action.
There was plenty of friendly banter between the tables as the game heated up.
All the typical game day food was on the menu and it was delicious and the fellowship was even better.
Sign up early for next year's party it could be the Lions we are watching!
Annual Chili Cook Off Monday February 5, 2024 7:30pm
The February Chili Cook Off was a huge success. Our judges are savoring each bite and marking their score sheet. Keep the bowls straight now and no mixing!
With so many to choose from how you can possibly determine who will be this year's winner.
Join us next year and bring your recipe to the contest.
The votes were counted, and this year's winner was Joann Gerds with her tried and true chili recipe. Congratulations!
If you like chili don't miss this event next year.
LFA #57's Family Christmas Party Saturday December 9, 2023
Visit from Santa and Exotic Zoo Animals
This is an annual LFA #57 family favorite activity that should not be missed.
Adults and kids alike enjoy the food and festivities at the Christmas parties.
Gather round it is time for the exotic animals to make their appearance.
This Red Kangaroo was "hoppy" to be petted by Charlie and his dad Brandon.
The Eurasian Eagle Owl takes flight from behind LFA #57 President Drew. It is fitting that it would be an Eagle since Drew is a Lutheran High East graduate.
What's not to like about petting the leathery hide of an alligator? Just don't get to close to the mouth.
Our youngest 6th month old doesn't know what he is getting into by petting a skunk.
Hey, that was my piece of white Wonder bread. It is Christmas so I guess I will let the groundhog have it as an early present.
Lilly says the cat is out of the bag, this is an awesome event. Hope to see you here next year.
Thanks for being there with me on this one mom. I thought it would be slimy but it is surprisingly soft and smooth.
No Christmas party is complete without a visit from Santa Claus and an annual family picture.
Nothing says Merry Christmas like finding a new friend who obviously loves the same beer as you do!
Why don't you join us next year and make some new friends.