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Southfield-Lathrup Village Optimist Club Celebrates 47th Annual Installation Dinner

- posted October 17, 2025

The Southfield-Lathrup Village Optimist Club celebrated its 47th Annual Installation Dinner, on October 16, an evening of community, inspiration, and optimism for the year ahead…

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Optimist Club of Southfield-Lathrup Village Invites Local Youth to Enter 2025–2026 Essay Contest

- posted October 15, 2025

The Optimist Club of Southfield-Lathrup Village is excited to announce its annual Optimist International Essay Contest for the 2025–2026 year. This year’s inspiring theme is: How My Acts of Service Help Me Understand What My Community Means to Me.” …

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Big Start for the Southfield University Academy Junior Optimist Club!

- posted October 2, 2025

On September 30, over 70 students joined us after school for our very first meeting. They learned about the club, our mission, and the Junior Optimist International (JOI) organization…

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Step into the story of the Southfield-Lathrup Village Optimist Club! Our photo gallery captures the joy, service, and community spirit that define who we are. From youth programs and scholarship events to volunteer projects and celebrations, these moments reflect our mission to bring out the best in kids—and in our community.

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Club Gatherings

Gather every 3rd Tuesday or Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Mars Corporate Center Bldg., 25200 Telegraph Rd., Southfield, MI 48033

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