The Grandmont community came together in elegance and unity to celebrate National Good Neighbors Day at our Picnic en Blanc on Sunday, September 28th | Ramsay Park, hosted by our Grandmont Community Association’s Welcome Committee, and what a truly memorable day it was!
From the crisp white picnic attire to the laughter that echoed across the park, our neighbors showed exactly what makes Grandmont such a special place to call home. The day was filled with music, great food, fun activities, and the joy of connecting with one another.
A huge thank you goes out to our amazing Grandmont Community Association Board Members & Committees, Welcome Committee, Street & Block Captains, Greening Team, Volunteers, Neighbors, Businesses, Community Partners, Vendors, and Proud Sponsors who helped bring this community celebration to life. Your unwavering support made this event an unforgettable success
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors & Partners
Guernsey Dairy Farms: serving up the sweetest ice cream treats
Grand Price Foodland: delicious ice cream toppings
Papa’s Pizza: fresh, hot, and flavorful pizzas
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib: brought/ the Detroit Flair with the iconic & classic hometown favorites: Coney Dogs, Better Made Potato Chips, Faygo & Vernor’s Pops
Our community is also deeply grateful to our Vendors and Community Partners:
Waste Management: clean and convenient porta-potties and handwashing stations
DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital: health and wellness information and blood pressure checks
The Coloring & Elevation Experience: adding creativity, color, and mindfulness to the day
A Round of Applause For…
Emily Gagnon & Sue Hood: MC of this inaugural event and presenting our Grandmont Year-In-Review
Samantha Bonaparte: Presented our Community Partners with Grandmont Trinkets & Swag
Kevin Johnson: Shared Grandmont’s rich history and community legacy
DJ Jomo King: kept the energy high and the music flowing
Photographer Carey Morgan: captured beautiful moments and community smiles
Lauren Uwazurike: serenaded us with her beautiful voice and uplifting songs
Emily & Sue: sponsored all games and thoughtful trinkets for our well-deserving Community Partners
Stephan Franklin: donated Grandmont T-shirts for our exciting raffle
Tony Ballard: provided the transport trailer that made set-up and cleanup easier
Christopher Turner: cutting up branches, Ramsay Park’s grass & providing mower, trailer, and tools to takeaway
GRDC: their ongoing partnership and community support, generously donated tables, tents, chairs
And to the many Neighbors who set up, cut park grass, cleaned up, break down, and generously donated tables, chairs, coolers, and tents, Thank you!
Together, we created an afternoon filled with joy, connection, and community pride. The Grandmont Picnic en Blanc was more than just a celebration, it was a reflection of who we are: neighbors who care, support, and celebrate one another.
We couldn’t have done it without each of you!
Stay tuned for ongoing & future collaborations as we continue building stronger relationships with our residents, schools, local businesses, and community partners.
Here’s to keeping Grandmont’s spirit shining bright; one neighbor and one celebration at a time! 
Save-The-Date for our upcoming Grandmont event…we hope you will join us!
Winter Wonderland Ball: A Frosted Fairy Tale
Saturday, December 6 | 5–9 PM | North Rosedale Park Community House
Click the link to purchase your Ball tickets today!!! https://thegrandmontcommunity.org/event/winter-wonderland-ball/
