1977

1977

With most of our high school 50th reunions in the rearview, the next mega landmark on the horizon is our 70th birthdays, happening to most but not all (here’s looking at you, precocious whiz kid Liz Kadin) in 2025. To commemorate this milestone the entire class of’77 is invited to convene in Santa Fe, New Mexico, from Wednesday, August 20, to Sunday, August 24, 2025. The committee that planned our 65th birthday in New Mexico (cancelled for Covid)—led by Ted Lapres and Amy Cholnoky, including Chuck Dana, Leslie Bradford, and Ann Duffy—has been fluffed up with Jim Guth, Nancy Vespoli, Gloria Martinez, Edy Ullman, and Cathy Burnweit. The program includes a night at the Santa Fe Opera, art and museum walks and talks, outdoor activities such as hiking and biking, visits to local breweries and wineries, and much more. Class HQ will be the legendary La Fonda on the Plaza, conveniently located near downtown destinations. Friday dinner will be at an enchanted location, and the culminating Saturday night gala dinner will be a tour de force for all ’77s. The next two years will fly by, so mark your calendars now to save the date. If you have any ideas to share or want to work on the event, contact the chairs at laprested@gmail.com or cholnokya@aol.com.

Jeff Leleck writes: “Retired life continues to be good for me and mine. Just published Sinai Surrender, third book in the Sinai trilogy. If you’re weary of lawyer and crime-fighter novels, follow geologists Jake and Libby as they expand their business globally while threatened by Russian partners and other bad guys. Greed, egos, love, and revenge are weaved through rich descriptions around the globe.” Find it on Amazon. Jeff and Lesa continue to enjoy Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and Carefree, Arizona. Hey, with such a prolific class of literary luminaries like Jeff, Joey Gleason, Tom Barnico, John Donvan and more, maybe it’s time to start a little book nook on dar7mou7h.com?

With interest from more than 40 classmates, Peter Mills is making progress establishing his “Guides & Seekers Network” of’77s helping fellow ’77s navigate life’s challenges with information, guidance, and support. Check dar7mou7h.com for the latest update. Check dar7mou7h.com for updates on other initiatives, including “’77Reconnect,” spearheaded by Carol Muller, “Hear7 to Hear7” compassion committee led by Gloria Martinez, and updates on Santa Fe 2025. These initiatives aimto keep us connected and engaged. Through no nefarious intent, we’ve lost contact info for many classmates. We want to track down valid email addresses for 300plus classmates who have gone missing. Carol Muller (cbmullerl@gmail.com) is spearheading the effort and would appreciate help. “You are your brother’s keeper” a wise man told us at matriculation and often during the years. Let’s make him proud by staying in touch with your sisters and brothers, being engaged, and reconnecting with those who’ve been hidden in plain sight over the years.

Be seen and heard! Kindly email news and pics today!

—A.P. Duffy, 66 Saunders Drive, Wilton, CT 06897; (203) 979-2234; apduffy@opt07iline.net