Our next class lunch event will be in early June
Stay tuned for the details
Until then, be well, dear classmates!
February 8th Reunion Lunch
(Event Photos in PHOTO ALBUM Section)
“A happy and relaxing event.” That seems to aptly describe the reunion lunch event that was held on February 8th at the Ram Restaurant in Lakewood.
Attending the event were 16 classmates, plus 8 guests. Another 6 paid but were unable to attend. Plus, 4 others who have been regular attendees were not able to attend. If everyone had attended, including those who are regulars, there would have been a total of 34 people, which would be an excellent turnout for our stage and age.
The atmosphere was relaxed and cheerful with lots of chatter. A tasty taco bar with ample variety was set up for casual eating. A wall of large windows created a well-lit atmosphere. A large fireplace added to a cozy ambiance. Everyone seemed to be having a good time. The only problem was that with so many people, there was time to speak with only a few of those in attendance. So, to allow more time for catching up, it was unanimously agreed that we would have another lunch in early June. Details of the next event will be available in a month or so.
Bring photos you think might be of interest to your friends. Rich Longstreth says he plans to bring a collection of photos of classmates at parties in Junior and High School, including a couple that were taken at slumber parties. You will likely recognize several familiar faces.
We hope to see you at the June event!
Special Note: Dave Paup attended the event and revealed that he is still actively involved with his business, which is cookies. He has a website: www.CookiesInBloom.com When you have a few free minutes, check it out. It is fun to see so many kinds of cookies and the many ways they are packaged and presented. Plus, Dave said that he plans to attend in June and will be bringing a selection of cookies for us to sample. Yum!
** Thanks go to Gail Kieffer and her friend Lin Wicks for taking several photos at the event. The photos have been added to PHOTO ALBUMS on the website: www.cloverpark1959.com
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As always, we are looking forward to seeing each of you at the next event!
Best wishes to all for a happy, safe, and healthy remainder of 2024.
Your Reunion Committee.
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64th “Reunion” Lunch Event - A Lively and Fun Experience
(See photos in PHOTO ALBUMS)
On September 12th, a total of twenty-five people, which included seventeen classmates and eight guests, met for a relaxing and lively lunch at Bur's restaurant in Lakewood. The event was held mid-week, at noon, for maximum ease of attendance. Everyone had a good time conversing with different people. The event was purposely kept simple without extravagant fanfare. The result was a casual and relaxed experience.
The venue was a test to determine whether a restaurant was a good place to hold the event. While it was great, as usual, to see our friends, the conclusion was that a different setting would be more suitable for our next event. The reason for that conclusion was that the room, while private, was noisy, which made conversation challenging for those of us with less-than-perfect hearing - there were too many hard surfaces. Also, the configuration of the tables was not the best. There were three long tables for seating, which made conversation with different people a bit challenging. The high noise level meant that you often had to get up and walk to the person you wanted to talk with, and there wasn't always a seat available to sit and chat.
A final consideration for this venue was that the cost per person would be low ($21). Despite the challenges, everyone seemed to enjoy themself. We all managed to make opportunities to do some precious catching up with different classmates. Toward the end of the event, Gail Kieffer, got everyone’s attention to discuss a date for our next one. The consensus was that we should have another casual lunch event sooner rather than later. Hence, the end of January 2024 was the popular choice.
To ensure that we have a quieter venue that allows easy mixing with classmates, and is easy to get to. The cost per person is likely to be a bit higher than it was for this event. Before the end of the year, the committee plans to have details to distribute to classmates regarding a first-of-February 2024 event.
As always, we are excited to see each one of you at the next event!
Best wishes to all for a happy, safe, and healthy remainder of 2024.
Your Reunion Committee.
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Roger Woodcock, April 11, 2020, Lebanon, OR
Donna Michaelson Ruthardt, March 11, 2022, Beaverton, OR
Brian McGuire, February 11, 2022, Palm Springs, CA
John McConaghy, October 26, 2021, Sarasota, FL
Neva Jo Berg Conzatti, July 22, 2020, Centralia, WA
Dawn Walker Baty, June 29, 2021, Gig Harbor
Audrey Ockfen Charles, February 21, 2020, Sacramento, CA
John Link, September 2, 2020, Tacoma
George Ivie, April 2020
Gary Wooten, April 2020
Mel Neighbors, February 23, 2020, University Place