60th Reunion

Our 60th reunion was small but fun for those who attended.
They were Pete Bissell (Clayton), Boyd Bissell (Pierre), Warren Bunn (Diane), Bob Jersen (Beth), Eddie (Eileen) Kukenberger, Sue Butler McCullough (John), Catherine Mistretta, Carol Mistretta, Cathy Kenney Moore,  Betty Susman (Bob Grodd), Barbara Westbrook Duffy, and Dave Wilshere (Meme).
The meet-and-greet and dinner was held Upstate Bar & Grill, complete with photo slideshows on their large-screen TVs of our past reunions and school days. What wonderful memories!

Tim Feury was out of town but sent little envelopes with Fenimore House goodies for all.
So instead, our class Treasurer Warren Bunn did a wonderful job as Master of Ceremonies. Thanks Warren.

Upstate Bar and Grill

Origins Cafe

Butch Welch planned on attending but was waylaid at home by a surprise party.
And Joe Polulech would have been here but a breakdown in Michigan delayed his return from vacation. We missed both of them.

I had a few responses to my request for updated 'life stories' which I combined into one pdf. It was emailed or mailed. (Contact me if you did not receive it.)
And several other classmates replied with their regrets that they couldn't attend and best wishes to everyone who did.

So it was great seeing some of our classmates for this notable reunion. Check the other blog posts to see more photos. 

60 years, can that really be possible?! 

60th Reunion Photos

We didn't have as many photographers at this reunion.
But luckily Warren, Sue and Barbara kept their cameras clicking.

Here are the photos from Warren

the ones from Barbara

and here are  Sue's


Also, as you may know, we did a ZOOM get-together with some people who could not attend. They were Joan and Dick Cary, Dick Cornell, Jennie May Marlette, Bonnie Boyd Sharpe, Marilyn Moore Wilber, and Karen Severud. 

Although it was a little confusing, it was recorded.

Here is the link to the you-tube video

You may want to fast-forward occasionally since it is almost an hour.
But it was really great seeing some of our classmates from far away.
And hopefully, at our next reunion(?), we will improve our technique!

Upcoming 60th Reunion

 Here are the final plans for the 60th Reunion on Saturday September 18, 2021 and Sunday September 19, 2021.

For those NOT attending the reunion:

We will be doing a ZOOM during the Meet-and-Greet.

it will be from about 4:15 to 4:45 and will give our classmates, near and far, a chance to tell us what they've been up to.

If you've already told me you want to join, I will send a separate email with the information you need.

if you want to join, let me know and I'll send the info to you.

For those attending Saturday evening:

We will have the front room all to ourselves, with 2 servers.

They will put everyone on separate checks or you can pay as you go.

just let the server know.

Each bill will have tax and a tip of 18% added. Feel free to tip more if you like.

The meet and greet will begin at 4:00 and may run a little later than 5:00, due to the Zoom. You do not need to join the Zoom event. You can wander around, chatting with others and looking at the scrapbook and pictures, as well as enjoying the appetizers. 

But the entire room will be on camera for the zoom participants to see, so try to behave:)

If you want (and have a smartphone), you can join the zoom at the restaurant.

They have WIFI, their password is upstate1234

And for anyone interested, we'll be meeting for brunch at Origins Cafe (part of Carefree Gardens on Beaver Meadow Rd) at 11:00 am on Sunday September 19th.

More Photos from the 55th Reunion

Here are some more photos of the 55th Reunion.
Check out the photos from Sue Butler McCullough

If anyone has any pictures they would like to have included, please send them to Barbara

55th Reunion Photos

And I'm sure you've all been waiting for the photos. I must apologize for taking so long getting them posted.
I only received pictures from a couple people. If you have any photos you took during the reunion, please let me know.
Meanwhile here are the photos from Jerry Stancik, Warren Bunn and a few from me (Barbara Duffy).

We had some new faces at this reunion, so check the pix for Vicki Edwards, Bruce Shipman and Kenneth Key!

Here are the photos from Jerry

The ones from Warren

And here are  mine


Enjoy!

55th Reunion

Our 55th reunion last September (2016, how the time flies!) was another great one, well attended and loads of fun.

Our thanks once again to John and Ellen Sanford for a great weekend kickoff with a cocktail party at their house.

And the Saturday meal was held at Pete Bissell's Cobblescote, a beautiful place for dinner, with its breathtaking views of the lake. And Pete was a great host, as usual.

And finally, thanks to our hosts for the Sunday Brunch...Judy Abbott Major and her husband John, Patti LaDuke Ashley, Sandy Wilkman, and Barbara Westbrook Duffy.

All in all, it was another wonderful time for getting together and remembering the days of 'our youth'!

Photos from Friday night at Sanford's

Friday 9/9/11 At Sanfords

      

Here are a few more of Sandy's photos from  Friday night

Plus, Warren and Barbara took loads of pictures of the entire weekend. 

Here are the photos from Warren

and the ones from Barbara (or at least from her camera)