Martha Glantz (Farmer)

So sorry, Helen.  I've got ideas for Sept though, so stay in town!! I will save M&Ms for both you and John C. Haha

Hope there will be some surprise attendees tomorrow.  These are almost mini reunions, so take advantage while the price is right! Seize the day and all that stuff!

Betty Myers (Schaefer)

Helen ,    but have a safe trip home.  I won't be able to be at as many of these lunches so that's why the sad face.  

Kathi Paton (Murray)

Due to the reduced air quality, I will not be able to make it today

Sherry Miller (McMullin)

Please send any information about Deke Kilgore's death.  He was a dear friend.  Sherry Miller McMullin

Martha Glantz (Farmer)

As I entered Mariposa Basin Park for our August birthday lunch, two flocks of Canada geese in v-formation settled on the park's pond.  Sandy Stewart Smallwood had found a shaded grassy knoll, and soon others trickled in.  The surprise guest of the day was Linda Nichols who had come to see her out-of-town friends Adele Parker Verkamp and Karen White.  Betty Myers Schaefer and John (and her sister Susan) had also traveled quite a distance to be here.  That's 1/3 of our group who made the trek!  Susan Thompson also spent quite a bit of time in her car--searching for us who were not readily visible (quite frustrating), but, true to form, she arrived with a smile, and relief, on her face.  Gloria Ruiz Santana and Joe as well as Steve Brooks made an even dozen!  I heard that Neal was meeting in AZ with other alums--minus 2!  I hope we hear from them soon.  We missed those of you who were unable to make it, so here are a few pictures of what you missed.  Hopefully you can join other 76'ers on Monday, Sept. 13.  Plans are in the making..

Saralou Burnett (Lagier)

Thanks for the pictures.  Can anyone add names to the pictures of the recent picnic? 

Martha Glantz (Farmer)

Everyone is mentioned in the article.  Clue:  Wives are seated beside husbands who aren't classmates. Betty's sister has red hair.  ....how're you doing now?  This is a tease to get you to come.

Martha Glantz (Farmer)

#1 Adele, Sandy, Joe, Gloria. 

#2.  Karen, Susan, Susan, Betty, John.

#3. Betty, John, Linda, Steve.

Saralou Burnett (Lagier)

Thanks for the picture IDs, Martha..  We are fine here in California except that the state is on fire and the virus is also raging..  This doesn't affect us much but it is sad ... I wonder if we will ever return to the "Good Ol' Days."

This idea of getting on an airplane doesn't appeal much these days.. So glad we traveled when we did..

Greetings to you all .. 

Sara

Martha Glantz (Farmer)

Travelling is NOT the same. I too am glad we made memories when we did.  However, should you decide to come east, think about the 2nd Monday's of a month.  They are becoming mini reunions for me. I'm glad you are doing well despite the state of your state!

Saralou Burnett (Lagier)

Thanks for your special messagel Martha. 

Rhonda Beauchamp (Blech)

Steve Stevens

How about August 28th on the band march/

Martha Glantz (Farmer)

Rhonda, do you mean Sat 28th?  And what time is donut time in anticipation of live music?  I have enjoyed getting a glimpse of high school kids, and the band director has been phenomenal, as seen in her troupe!  I will be there at...___.o'clock.

Rhonda Beauchamp (Blech)

Rhonda Beauchamp (Blech)

Martha Glantz (Farmer)

SEPT 13--now that's a day to remember!  Both Maurine Dickey and Craig Dear were born that day AND that's the day of our next birthday luncheon!  Next Monday we will meet at 11am at the ABQ Biopark Botanic Garden at New York Ave NW and Central, just beyond Old Town.  It has been touted as one of the top twelve in the country!  Bring your lunch and a chair as usual.  We will eat in the cool green park.  Gorgeous potted flower displays abound, and you can wander through the garden rooms on your way to our spot.  After lunch, Jerry Goffe, who is a docent there, has offered to take us on a tour through the Butterfly Pavilion. It's a perfect spot to sit and capture some images of butterflies in the quiet of a butterfly's world.

If you are a member with a guest pass that will go unused for this visit, let us know when you RSVP here. The price for local seniors is $5.50, but hosting a friend is a welcomed gesture to be sure.

([Cropped] Photo by Jerry Goffe)

Helen Stambaugh (Williams)

Hello there,

I will be at the bio park for the picnic on MOnday.  Thank you!!!

Helen

Sandra Stewart (Smallwood)

I will be there.  I do not have a pass

Jerry Goffe

Sandy, have no fear, you'll be my guest. Butterflies you say Marty? Yes, and the Butterfly and Pollinator pavilion is terrific. If evertone agrees, we'll start our tour there.

Here are a few of what you might see.

Gloria Ruiz (Santana)

Martha, Joe and I will be there and we do not have any guest passes. Looking forward to seeing you all. 

Neal Kloepfer

I plan on being there. Don't mind paying the $6.

Betty Myers (Schaefer)

I am sorry to have to miss this lunch.  Sounds really special.  Social life is a lot of medical appointments still for John and in the wrong direction-----Las Cruces.  I am aiming for October's lunch.  Nothing on the calendar yet except the October lunch.

Saralou Burnett (Lagier)

Betty .. sending good thoughts to you and John.

Steve Komadina

Somehow I got deleated from the e-mails on new postings and have not seen anything since August 18th.  I talked to Merl Shafer tonight and he told me about the upcoming BioPark picnic and I so wish I could come.  Hope I start getting notices again.  Look forward to seeing everyone again soon.