The 7th Annual Spring Fling was held on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 6:00 pm at the Descent of the Holy Ghost Banquet Hall, 31500 Ryan Road, Warren, Michigan, 48092-3763. It was a super-fun evening, and everybody there had a great time! This year, the proceeds from the event were donated to the Wigs 4 Kids, www.wigs4kids.org.
The 7th Annual Spring Fling featured a delicious family-style, sit-down dinner, beer and pop (attendees supplied their own wine, liquor and specialty mixes), music by DJ-Eric, entertainment, door prizes, and raffles! Prizes were awarded for the best male and female '50s costume, '60s costume and '70s costume. The doors opened at 6:00 pm, and dinner was served at 7:00 pm.
Here are some pictures of the fun and festivities taken at the 2010 Spring Fling (captions appear below the pictures):
Some of the 256 people in attendance...
...and some more.
The beautiful sheet cake generously supplied by Don & Joan Zalewski. It was yummy!
Motor City Galaxie Club President Adrian Clements welcoming and thanking the attendees.
Spring Fling Coordinator Elaine Vermeersch doing likewise.
Wigs 4 Kids CEO Maggie Varney letting people know about her organization.
The female '50s, '60s and '70s costume contest, entrants 1 through 12...
...and entrants 9 through 17.
The male '50s, '60s and '70s costume contest, entrants 1 through 10.
Motor City Galaxie Club members Deany & John Ansteth.
Motor City Galaxie Club members Dave & Renee Bonk.
Motor City Galaxie Club members Adrian & Cheryl Clements.
Motor City Galaxie Club members Debbie & Denny Cuddington.
Motor City Galaxie Club member Bill Derr.
Motor City Galaxie Club members Minerva & Ian O'Donnell.
Motor City Galaxie Club member Jerry Ostalecki.
Motor City Galaxie Club members Seraphim & Angie Pallas.
Motor City Galaxie Club members Robin Cook & Bill Recker.
Motor City Galaxie Club members Gerry & Susan Silka.
Motor City Galaxie Club members Chester & Deb Towles.
Motor City Galaxie Club members Elaine & John Vermeersch.
Motor City Galaxie Club members Dave & Caroline Warner.
Motor City Galaxie Club members Don & Joan Zalewski.
Renee Bonk performing the 1984 hit song "Missing You" by Diana Ross!
Renee singing her heart out for the crowd.
Renee hitting the high note!
"Top Hat" John Jendza III, John Vermeersch, Angelo Giampetroni, Dave Bonk, and Bill Recker as Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons performing the 1963 hit "Walk Like A Man"!
"Top Hat" John Jendza III and John Vermeersch keeping the beat alive!
Angelo Giampetroni crooning to the crowd.
Dave Bonk and Bill Recker having fun!
Gary Bonk and Dave Bonk take the floor as The Blue Brothers, Elwood & Jake Blues, performing the song "Soul Man".
Gary and Dave Bonk looking quite the part!
Warming up the crowd!
Gary Bonk as Elwood Blues performing the song "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love".
Dave Bonk as Jake Blues performing the song "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love".
Gary and Dave Bonk tearing up the floor!
Trisha and Steve Vermeersch, performing the 1965 Sonny & Cher hit song "I Got You Babe".
Trisha and Steve Vermeersch playing the part.
So in love!
Victoria Mobley, Sherry Signorello, and Elaine Vermeersch as the The Ikettes and the Ike & Tina Turner Revue performing the 1966 song "River Deep, Mountain High"!
Sing it, ladies!
...and some more!
Elaine Vermeersch with a powerful finish!
Elaine Vermeersch and Dave Gracik as the Ike & Tina Turner Revue performing the 1971 hit song "Proud Mary" (which was a cover of the song originally released by Creedence Clearwater Revival in 1968)
The Ikettes help Tina Turner with "Proud Mary".
What coordination!
Ta-da!!!
Some of the attendees dancing...
...and more...
...and more...
...to DJ-Eric's tunes.
Left click on the thumbnails below to view the event flyer (the first document will open a scan of the flyer, while the second document will open a pdf version of the flyer):
The Descent of the Holy Ghost Banquet Hall is located on the east side of Ryan Road just north of East 13 Mile Road. Here's a map:
Thank you for joining us and sharing in the good times!