On Thursday, May 7, 2026 Manresa Caravan, along with other Region VI Caravans treated ~800 Special needs clients and their caregivers to a day at Michigan's DETROIT ZOO. They were all treated to a bag lunch with a sub sandwich from Jimmy Johns, potato chips, a fruit snack and a bottle of water. Many thanks to John Vella, chairman of this event. Mother Nature helped as well as it was a beautiful sunny day. Contributing photographer- Norm Pranger