Generous classmates met at the Olive Garden on December 5, 2014. Over $150 in cash and gift cards plus boxes and bags of healthy snacks were donated for CARE House. Since that time, we have been contacted by folks who are donating directly to CARE House because they were unable to attend the luncheon. Thanks to Sue Lovely for delivering the items. And thanks to all those who have and will have donated to CARE House.

Over the weekend, seventy-six cards announcing the 55-year reunion plans were mailed to classmates who do not have email. An email was sent to classmates who have not yet regestered on the website. The announcemt was placed on the home page of the web site. As a result, several classmates have volunteered to assist with the planning of the reunion. Thanks to Tina Stamas Fote for providing the cards.

A donation was made to the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society Advertisement in memory of Alan Briggs' wife, Christine, thanks to Natalie Rosenthal Katz. Flowers will br provided for Jane Stoffregen Hooper at her Celebration of Life, thanks to Tina Stamas Fote.

Mr. Blum granted an extension to his homework assignment. He will not be attending in January, but will expect the assignment to be completed by the February luncheon (February 27).

Those who enjoyed our holiday luncheon were: Stanley Blum (teacher); Kaaren Bodiker Dunlap; Dave Gruber; Audrey Hahn Wion and husband, Ken; Muriel Howe Connolly and Jim Connolly; Jane Jackson Hicks; Sue Lovely and daughter, Debbie; Regenia Myers England and husband, Ron; Judi Ross; Sally Rozsa Donese; Tina Stamas Fote and husband, Alex; and Dianne Shook Trottier.

The best of holidays to everyone and a happy and healthy 2015.