As you may recall, back in December Symplicity threw a holiday party for the residents at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans.  We had a great time at the party, and Santa Clause even showed up to give away some special prizes, including tickets to a Detroit Tigers game!  On Sunday, July 17, 13 lucky veterans boarded a Detroit bound Hummer Limo and road to the game in style.

It was a beautiful day for baseball at Comerica Park.  Although it was a bit hot outside, our cool, air conditioned suite provided an escape from the heat and humidity.  While watching the Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox, we all enjoyed a delicious all-you-can-eat buffet and crossed our fingers between innings, hoping to win one of the many prize giveaways.

Thanks to some help from our friends Marnie Johnson of Infusion Communications Group, Jayme McLean of the Detroit Tigers, and Sharon and Eric Martinez, we were able to provide the veterans with goodie bags, prizes and gifts, making their experience that much better.

At the end of the day, the veterans offered up a round of applause in thanks for a fun day at the Tigers game.  Symplicity however prefers to thank them for their commitment to our country.  Our veterans do not receive enough recognition for all that they do; so on behalf of Symplicity, I would like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to the men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country!

You may view more pictures from this event by visiting our Facebook page.  If you are interested in contributing to next year’s holiday party or Tigers outing, please contact Caitlin at cbrown@symplicitycom.com.  With your help, we can make these events even more special for the Veterans.