May 15, 2025 A big shout-out to the Shedder’s who volunteered to help with the May 15th Recycle Smart, Haz-Mat collection event. Last Thursday these Shedders braved the heat (almost 90) to help the public through the hazardous waste drop off-line: Kevin Harty, Doug Haberland, Vic Milla and Scott Talcott (assisted by Ann Reichert).
This was very positive exposure for the Men’s Shed as several hundred cars and trucks came through the drop-off line where we had several logo signs and our guys were wearing yellow. Of course! On behalf of the Recycle Smart program supervisor Lydia G. a very heartfelt thanks!
Our next Haz Mat event is Thursday June 26th 11 AM to 6 PM. Gary Wertz has already claimed the 11 to 1 slot, so sign up soon.
May 1, 2025 First responder Lt. Mike Thomas and Public Educator Katie Birecki, of the Grand Traverse Metro Frie Department visited our shop to give a brief presentation on bleeding wounds and how to best manage an injury until first responders arrive. Emphasis was placed on how to apply pressure bandages or a tourniquet to control bleeding. About twenty members were on hand for the presentation. Good to have that kind of knowledge base around the shop.
April 17, 2025 The East Bay Masonic Lodge #264 honored the Men’s Shed with a $1,000 donation this week. Masons Steven Wheelock, Dean Ried and Tim Wiley stopped by on Thursday April 17th to present the check. The money will be put to good use on a number of community projects currently in our shop. THANKS MASONS!
November 12, 2024 Two members of the Traverse City Fire Department led an instruction class for our members.
October 31, 2024 In only sixty days the Grand Traverse Men’s Shed completed its first major project to come out of their new shop. The Shedders built a series of raised garden beds for the Children’s Sensory Garden - part of the Botanic Garden at the Historic Barns Park. The first delivery and set-up was done on the 17th with only few remaining pieces to be finished. Read more here.
October 26, 2024 - Everyone agrees. The Grand Traverse Men's Shed Grand Opening hit the mark with attendance for the event higher than expected. President Jim Novak credited the turn out to all the work the Shedders did before the event "Our guys really put in an effort to get the word out. We designed a direct mailer to target seniors in the area, put posts on Facebook and other internet media and sent public service announcements to local radio and TV. We’ve heard from several guys that were unable to attend but are still planning to stop by. Sixteen new members signed up on the day of the event and there are still more to come. Well done, Shedders!"
August 24, 2022 Shedder Paul Waterstradt had the honor Thursday to be part of the flag retirement ceremony ending the day at Mount Rushmore. As of Friday Paul had visited Crazy Horse Monument, Devil's Tower, and Deadwood, S.D., and was having a great trip out West.
We are now in our new home in the Oak Shore Commons in Acme. The street address is 6469 US 31, Williamsburg, MI 49690. In the meantime, our mailing address is 3171 Lamp Post Ln Traverse City, MI 49685. We are open from 9 AM until noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
We hope to expand those hours soon. Stay tuned!
