Betty Myers (Schaefer)

By late this afternoon, I knew I was never going to make it to the highway much less to lunch tomorrow.  The roads were finally almost dried out from Thanksgiving but the ruts are still so deep in places they scrape the bottom of my car.   Tomorrow will be even worse. It is like driving in a big vat of jello but mud instead.  

I will miss having a good lunch at Monroe's and the good company.  I wish all of our classmates a very blessed Christmas season and health and happiness in 2020.  See you next year.  

Martha Glantz (Farmer)

A new lunch proposition: Last month several people reported they prefer lunch about 11am rather than 1:00. So, Walter Huebner and I have an idea that might please all lunchers!  We will still have HHS lunches on the 2nd Monday of every month, but now we will offer TWO TIMES...11 and 1.  The location will be the same for each. So when you RSVP, you must state which time you will arrive.  I will reserve for both sessions, but Walter will host the 11:00 group, and I will host the 1:00 as usual.  The beauty of the plan is that we are liable to cross paths as one group leaves and one arrives.  Now, you early birds, JANUARY 13 is the day to strut your stuff!  We "night"ingales will be on the lookout for your friendly faces! 

Martha Glantz (Farmer)

Our December Birthday Lunch was so well attended!  If we had all of our frequent and regular attenders, we would have had 33!  A new record!  Our newest attendees were Lane (Lanny) Leckman and Renee Paquet, Andy's wife.  Cliff Blaugrund, Don Rood, Jack Dettweiler (sporting a few recent scars but looking good!), Judy Coyne and Ellen Coyne Harvey filled in the crowd as rather new, but hopefully more frequent, participants!  The food, conversation, and laughter was abundant and, happily, no one's car was towed from the overflow parking!!  (I am not going to list everyone as Robyn liked to do. The list is cumbersome, and the RSVP list gives that report. Please don't feel neglected. Ha!).  Neal brought up another bit of business; we all voted.  You should have been there......       (I'm not going to steal his thunder.  Keep your eyes peeled for his message.). Next Birthday Lunch date Jan. 13 at 11:00 or 1:00 at a place to be announced.  

Martha Glantz (Farmer)

!Feliz y prospero ano nuevo a manana!  (A tip of the hat to Srs. Huerta y Montoya!)  

Susie Strong Neuschwanger's birthday wish is for our January lunch to be at O'Niell's at 3301 Juan Tabo NE between Candelaria and Comanche.  We will have two lunch times--11:00 and 1:00 for the same restaurant.  Please state your chosen time when you RSVP!  I have reserved the enclosed heated patio for the 1:00 group because of the anticipated size.  The 11:00ers will be inside unless we get a sizable number. Then they, too, will be on the patio.  I do hope that's the case so we can greet each other coming and going!  If you can't come to this new time, but would like to, RSVP to that effect as a show of interest.  Let's not lose a moment of celebrating our notable birthday year and new and old class friendships!

Kathi Paton (Murray)

Tracy and Kathi Murray will be at the Jan. 13 lunch.  We would like to reserve for the 1:00 spaces!

Susan Thompson

I'm planning to be at the January lunch. I would like to come at 1:00.

Susan Suknot

I will be there at 1:00pm.

Mary Ann Simanek (Villarreal)

I'll be at the 1:00 seating. 

John Criswell

Two persons for 1:00 seating please. Thanks!

Jerry Goffe

Sorry to miss this one but I'll be at Bosque del Apache teaching a workshop. Happy New Year from the Bird Paparazzo

Jerry Goffe

Sorry to miss this one but I'll be at Bosque del Apache teaching a workshop. Happy New Year from the Bird Paparazzo

Kathi Paton (Murray)

I am adding Virginia Downing Hendley to the 1:00 seating on the 13th of January.  Looking forward to seeing everyone in the New Year!

Martha Glantz (Farmer)

I am so encouraged by this early response!  Just a reminder:  RSVP includes saying you can't make it this month, but would come at___ or ___.  If we don't have many responses for the 11:00 hour, we just won't offer it again.  This is your chance to get a second lunch time instituted.  Thanks.

Betty Myers (Schaefer)

Gloria Ruiz (Santana)

I will be able to make the 1 PM lunch this month. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Steve Komadina

Komadinas will not be able to make it this month.  Have a new Doctor joining the practice who will be able to cover Mondays starting next month, so hope to be there in February.  No preference for time.  

Steven Brooks (Brooks)

Betty Myers (Schaefer)

Does Jack Dettweiler have the January lunch date on his calendar yet?   

Sandy Stewart (Smallwood)

I will be at the 1 PM luncheon in January

Jack Dettweiler

It's on my calendar to be there at 1:00.

Helen Stambaugh (Williams)

I'll be at lunch Monday at 1:00 pm...thanks

Neal Kloepfer

Count me in at 1:00.

Cheryl Fossum (Graham)

I will attend at 1:00 pm. See you soon!

Betty Myers (Schaefer)

Cheryl, I was just wondering a few days ago if we would get to see you again sometime soon.  Glad you are coming Monday.  Not as easy to get to lunches as it is for the ABQ people. 

Martha Glantz (Farmer)

Just a brief reminder that January birthdays will be celebrated at O'Niell's tomorrow at 1:00 only in the patio! I will reserve for a few more than expected in case time frees up for some unexpectedly.