Ed Melnick What better way to honor your 80th birthday than to run a half marathon? Judie Shyman soon discovered there are definitely ways that are a lot more fun. Judie was honored by 25 runners and special friends Carol and Ben Levine at a dinner celebration that was highlighted by the runners entering the…
Joyce Sutay We can all use something to help us smile amidst these trying times, right? Luckily for Unit 30, Independence Day has its very own Yankee Doodle Dandy. Our Mike Marshall was born in New York on the 4th of July in 1930. This year was certainly a landmark birthday for Mike, who recently…
Ruthe Burgener A formal invitation in calligraphy arrived. Who was it from? What was it about? It was my invitation to a special birthday dinner party Downton Abbey style—white tie. Michael Popovice was turning “55-ish.” I knew a party given by Michael and Ray Wortinger was not to be missed. As the 18 guests arrived…
Phil Simpson Fred Klein, a long-time SaddleBrooke resident, turned 101 years of age on April 25. When often asked the secret to his longevity and continued good health, Fred will typically respond that he is “lucky” and has been fortunate to be surrounded by good friends. Indeed, luck has been a recurring theme throughout Fred’s…