Location
Our general monthly meetings (January - June, October, November) are held at
Civic Park Senior Center
15258 Farmington Rd.
(SE corner of 5 Mile Rd.)
Livonia, Michigan
Buy/Sell Time: 6:00pm
Meeting Begins: 7:00pm
Our September and December meetings are dinner meetings. More information on those can be found below.
EVERYONE is welcome to attend any and all of our meetings!
UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE
With the COVID-19 pandemic and limitations on public gatherings, please check our website and Facebook page for the latest information about meetings. Until further notice, our club is holding virtual meetings via Zoom and YouTube.
Monday, May 4, 2020 (VIRTUAL MEETING)
Tablesetting: Fostoria Wisteria
Program: Blenko Glass
Monday, June 1, 2020 (VIRTUAL MEETING)
Tablesetting: Cambridge Gloria
Program: Heisey Glass Company
Monday, September 14, 2020 (VIRTUAL MEETING)
Tablesetting: Fostoria Colony
Program: Barb Cruz Cabinet Tour
Monday, October 5, 2020 (VIRTUAL MEETING)
Tablesetting: Federal Patrician
Program: Vaseline Glass
Monday, November 2, 2020 (VIRTUAL MEETING)
Tablesetting: Heisey Empress
Program: Slag Glass
Monday, December 7, 2020 (VIRTUAL MEETING)
Tablesetting: Royal Ruby and Other Red Glass
Program: Holiday Lighting
Monday, January 4, 2021 (VIRTUAL MEETING)
Tablesetting: Heisey Orchid
Program: From Fingers to Flatware (Parallel Program)
February 1, 2021 (VIRTUAL MEETING)
Tablesetting:
Program:
March 1, 2021 (VIRTUAL MEETING)
Tablesetting:
Program:
April 5, 2021 (VIRTUAL MEETING)
Tablesetting:
Program:
WHAT HAPPENS AT A MONTHLY MEETING?
For over 45 years, our club has hosted monthly meetings. They are an excellent opportunity to network with follow collectors and learn about the glass we all love! Here is an overview of what you can expect at a meeting...
6pm - Buy/Sell Time
Members offer American-made glassware for sale. Anyone can purchase.
7:20pm - Table setting
A member presents a table setting of vintage glassware they collect.
8:10pm - Program
Themed each month - glass companies, colors, types of glass, certain items, etc.
7pm - Business meeting
Minutes of the last meeting, treasurer's report, club updates, etc.
7:50pm - Break
Coffee, tea, cookies, and other refreshments are served. Network with collectors.
8:50pm - Drawings
We give away glass - member participation prizes
and host a drawing.
DINNER MEETINGS
Twice a year, we hold dinner meetings in place of our typical monthly meeting described above. Everyone is welcome to attend, but tickets are required to be purchased in advance of the dinner.
Anniversary Dinner
Held the second Monday of September. Everyone brings in a place setting of vintage glassware to eat off of. Features our Find of the Summer program. All members who attend and bring in their find of the summer are entered into a free drawing to win a luncheon set.
Holiday
Dinner
Held the first Monday of December. Everyone brings a candlestick/candles to light. Features an all-glass auction after the dinner. Each member can bring up to 2 lots of glass to sell. Anyone can bid. All members who attend are entered into a free drawing to win a luncheon set.