1961

1961

The class mini-reunion scheduled for late March in San Diego was cancelled unfortunately due to the increasing spread of the coronavirus. At the age of our attendees, it was deemed better to be safe than sorry. Joan and Dave Prewitt, who planned and organized the San Diego mini, are to be commended for their efforts and wise recommendation. In spite of the cancelled mini and scheduled class meeting, the electronic and mail vote on the draft amended class constitution, sent previously to classmates, was approved overwhelmingly by the many ’61 classmates who voted. As a result, all spouses and widows of our classmates are now informal (and voting) members ofthe class of 1961.

One classmate who warrants mention is Ford Daley. For nearly a decade Ford has been performing (as a singer and musician on the guitar and harmonica) as half of a duo, Ford with Julia, in and around Hanover and the Upper Valley at senior housing facilities, senior centers, and health and rehabilitation facilities. Ford’s concert goals are simple: to make his audience happy and to improve their emotional quality of life. Ford’s hair may be gray and thinning, but his spirit is still young and vibrant.

Remember, the next ’61 mini-reunion is in Hanover October 2-4 and is being organized by Maynard Wheeler and his “staff” of one classmate assistant. Also remember our 60th reunion is in Hanover June 14-17,2021, and is being organized by Pete Bleyler and his “staff” of 24 classmate assistants. Pete is leaving no stone unturned. As you are undoubtedly aware, our small entrance class is now shrinking rapidly. We currently have fewer than 500 known survivors, and by next month or so that number will be reduced even further. Also, there are increasing disabilities for nearly all of us to contend with on an ongoing basis. Therefore, any upcoming mini-reunions and our upcoming 60th reunion are significant milestones, and opportunities, for all of us to mingle together perhaps one more time as twilight slowly comes to the class of 1961, the small class that could achieve—and did!

—Victor S. Rich, 94 Dove Hill Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030; (516) 446-3977; richwindl3@gmail.com

Victor S. Rich