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10/21/18 03:51 PM #1464    

 

Rhonda Beauchamp (Blech)

The Highland band took first in their division at Saturday's Pageant of Bands. They also were awarded best brass, best color guard, best drum major, best woodwinds and the people's choice award. Congratulations
Ms G!

10/21/18 03:54 PM #1465    

 

Rhonda Beauchamp (Blech)

On October 6 the Albuquerque Journal ran a lovely article about the Highland soccer team. Who knew Highland had more international students than any other high school in the city!

11/04/18 10:22 PM #1466    

Robyn (Jane) Cholerton

Yes, there was an October birthday celebration lunch!  Yvonne Maher, John Criswell, Cheryl Fossum Graham, Walt Huebner, Sandy Stewart Smallwood, Karla Irwin Cates, Steve Brooks, Martha Glantz Farmer, Helen Stambaugh Williams, Neal Kloepfer, Marcy McVay Cates, Betty Myers Schaefer, Susan Myers Puckett, George Boyden, Tooey Lanning Boyden, Susie Strong Neuschwanger, Virginia Downing Hendley, Sandy Bryan, Kathi Paton Murray, Tracy Murray and I were there!  

We shared the meal at Papa Felipe's and, as far as I know, felt well-treated and well-fed.  The chef appeared after we ate, to check on our enjoyment, and to apologize to the one classmate whose order was not served as ordered.  Note to us all, thanks to Tooey:  their senior menu is available upon request -- portions are smaller, and the cost is lower, which we may appreciate.  And, in this group, no need to feel shy about taking advantage of this perk!  

As George said elsewhere, the more we cross paths the better.  Speaking for myself, one of my greatest pleasures at these luncheons is conversation with the people sitting next to me, or across the table.  Another is taking the opportunity to walk around the table, touching base with those sitting farther away.  Whether these are people I've known well, or very little at all, it's great -- I thank you all!  

We'll do this again, on Monday, November 12 -- details to follow soon. 

Robyn


11/07/18 10:11 AM #1467    

Robyn (Jane) Cholerton

November Birthday Celebration Lunch!  

Monday, November 12, 1 PM (that's coming up quickly)
Quarter Celtic Brewpub
1100 San Mateo Blvd. N.E., #50
This is located at the NE corner of San Mateo and Lomas, NE.  Now home to Ace Hardware, many of us will remember that Kistler-Collister was there for many years.  The brewpub is located on the lower level, adjacent to the below-ground parking area.  I am told that it's in the space formerly occupied by Fremont's Fine Foods, and in earlier days home to several eating establishments worthy of a visit.  

This place is an "unknown quantity" that seems worth a try.  I really appreciate Mike and Ruth Wartell for brain-storming, and especially for the legwork, and Marty Farmer as well!  

Please let us know if you'll be there, or in the "sorry, not this time" column.  

Robyn


11/07/18 11:28 AM #1468    

Steven Brooks

I will be there always looking for a fun time with classmates

11/07/18 07:43 PM #1469    

Helen Stambaugh (Williams)

I'll be there.  Thanks!


11/08/18 11:02 AM #1470    

Mary Ann Simanek (Villarreal)

I would love to be there however, right now I am unsure if I can make it. I will try to get there if I am able to drive by then. 


11/08/18 01:01 PM #1471    

Martha Glantz (Farmer)

I will be there.  And MaryAnn, if you can ride, I can pick you up!


11/08/18 03:11 PM #1472    

Jack Dettweiler (Dettweiler)

I have it on my calendar.


11/09/18 09:50 AM #1473    

Mary Ann Simanek (Villarreal)

Marty I would greatly appreciate the lift. I will give u a call later today. 

 

 


11/10/18 08:57 PM #1474    

 

Walter Huebner

I will be attending the lunch on Monday.


11/11/18 01:55 PM #1475    

 

Cheryl Fossum (Graham)

I will attend if I make it back to Santa Fe tonight. Sitting in Miami Airport right now and hoping flights are on time.

11/12/18 11:17 AM #1476    

Sandra Stewart (Smallwood)

I tnink I RSVP'd for the Nov. luncheon .  I will be there.


11/13/18 04:25 PM #1477    

Elaine Weinshenker (Keaton)

I will try to be ther. Nothing but a Doctor's appointment that day.


11/14/18 07:48 AM #1478    

Robyn (Jane) Cholerton

Another classmates' birthdays celebrated!  

On Monday, November 12 at 1 PM, at Quarter Celtic Brewpub, a bunch of us gathered for our monthly lunch -- Mike and Ruth Wartell, Marty Glantz Farmer, Sandy Stewart Smallwood, Mary Ann Simanek Villarreal, Helen Stambaugh Williams, Steve Brooks, Jack Dettweiler, Walt Huebner, Neal Kloepfer, Sandy  Bryan, Yvonne Maher, Tracy and Kathi Paton Murray, Hank (LCHS '63) and Anna Nusbaum, John Criswell, Connie Pecha Welty (HHS '61) and me.  

There were a few others who had planned to join us, until last-minute complications intervened.  Cheryl Fossum Graham's return from much warmer climes didn't go as quickly as hoped, and our late-fall cold snap diverted her plan to drive down from Santa Fe.  Jerry Goffe received a drop-in visit from the head-cold fairy (or its close cousin, the allergies fairy) and elected to stay at home with a box of tissues and a bowl of chicken soup.  Susie Strong Neuschwanger is now caring for her adult daughter in her ongoing illness, and was kept at her side by that need, although by the end of the day things felt as though they had improved.  

Quarter Celtic Brewpub was an experiment, and not an entirely successful one.  The suggestion was mine, although backed up by reviews from others, and scouting trips that looked promising.  Although it's impossible to please everyone equally, the food was generally well-received.  It was the service that was very uneven.  Some of us were served promptly, while others watched us eat and didn't received their meals until we had finished.  I might consider a return visit, but it would take some time, and considerable thought.  I'm really sorry that some of us just didn't have a good experience.  

Honestly and truly, suggestions are welcome, although our group does have some particular considerations that take some restuarants off the list, including some favorites of mine.  

In consultation with Rhonda Beauchamp Blech, the December birthday lunch date has been set for December 3.  Mark you calendars!  


Robyn


11/22/18 05:39 AM #1479    

 

Rhonda Beauchamp (Blech)

Feeling thankful for our shared experiences that continue long after graduation, I wish you all a happy Thanksgiving.

11/22/18 02:18 PM #1480    

 

Merl Schafer

I love the sentiment and feel the same.

11/22/18 08:44 PM #1481    

Robyn (Jane) Cholerton

I'm thankful for you, Rhonda, and Merl -- and for so many friendships
begun or deepened with classmates.  I hope that everyone has been
having a great Thanksgiving celebration! 

And happy birthday to Rosie Caserta Bowers!

Robyn


11/26/18 07:54 AM #1482    

Robyn (Jane) Cholerton

The December birthday celebration lunch will be next Monday!  

Monday, December 3, at 1 PM
Cocina Azul
1134 Mountain Rd NW (SE corner of 12th and Mountain NW)

I hope we've all recovered from Thanksgiving's food coma and that either we've returned safely from travels, or our guests are now safely at home.   This means, however, that December is right around the corner!  I asked Rhonda Beauchamp Blech to choose the date -- otherwise we never get to see her close to her birthday on the 25th -- and she also chose Cocina Azul.  She says that they will seat us in our own separate room; do keep in mind that this is the original location, at 12th and Mountain.  

Please let us know that you'll be joining us! 

Robyn


11/26/18 05:38 PM #1483    

Steven Brooks

Count me in these lunch are alway fun and a good time

11/27/18 08:08 AM #1484    

Sandra Stewart (Smallwood)

I will be at the Dec. luncheon


11/27/18 11:06 AM #1485    

Jack Dettweiler (Dettweiler)

I've got it on my calendar.


11/27/18 02:37 PM #1486    

Jerry Goffe

I'll be there


11/27/18 06:14 PM #1487    

Martha Glantz (Farmer)

Count me in, too.

11/27/18 08:24 PM #1488    

 

Rhonda Beauchamp (Blech)

The Highland band outshone the other 3 jazz bands tonight at the Uptown Jazz Festival at El Dorado High.
I'm really looking forward to lunch next Monday.

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