The class of 1961 met January 24 – January 31, 2009, for their annual mini-reunion on Longboat Key, FL. Our headquarters was Elizabeth Strezeski LaFrance’s condo. Strez had several women staying with her, others booked accommodations nearby.
We had a record 19 classmates present at one time or another. Most were there for the week, and some came for a shorter time. We had our usual activities, incluidng dinner together everynight either at someone’s lodging or a nearby restaurant. Also antiquing, attending a banjo concert at a nearby park, hiking at a state park, bicycling on the Key, a breakfast on the beach, and lots of together time.
- Members of the Class of 1961 at Longboat Key, FL. Standing, left to right, Judy Sparrow, Joanne Fontana Kini, Barbara Redding, Phyllis Mack Gillespie, Maureen Dugan Cocozza, Eileen Keef Bonhag, Lynn Murray, Ann Fallon Lynch, Moira Hanlon Little, Rosemarie Aellen Dunning, and Annette Krak Salvage.
Seated, left to right, Elizabeth Strezeski LaFrance, Joanne McNally Downes, Rita Werb Fasano, Carol Dorr Clement, Anne Maum McLaughlin, Peggy Claudius McCormick, and Mercedes Suarez Pfeffer.
Everyone agreed that the week went by too fast, and we feel especially blessed to be able to spend this time together. For those who didn’t make it this year, try to plan to be with us the last week in January 2010. Do something nice for yourself and come. We guarantee a good time, and you will be so glad you came.
Joanne Downes ‘61