Christmas Party on December 14. Classmates and spouses enjoyed a fun filled evening as we celebrated Christmas at Hoss's. Dennie Beecher and his wife Barbara surprised us by joining the group for the evening. After dinner, Jenny read a Thank you letter we received from The Bellwood-Antis Council of Churches for our canned good donations to the Food Share Program in our community, serving 89 families with a food basket for Thanksgiving. Also, a Thank you from the Christmas Carol Foundation for the donates of $565 from the class. The Classmates from the Class of '62 are the best. Thank you for always supporting your class with all of our projects we engage in.
We celebrated Kathy Madara and John Cook's birthdays by singing "Happy Birthday". On a sadder note it was mentioned, Jay Nedimyer a former classmate of ours passed away.
As the evening continued, twelve volunteers entertained the group with imitating the characters of the "Twelve Days of Christmas" while the rest sang the song. That was the highlight of the evening. After that, we played Christmas Trivia and then we played Christmas Gift Grab exchange. It was a great party bringing a close to the year of 2009.
A "HAPPY NEW YEAR" to you all. We will not get together until February 8, 2010. Make getting together with your classmates a New Years Resolution and join in on the fun.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Sunday, November 22, 2009
GIVING THANKS!
The Party Room at Hoss's was filled with thirty-five special individuals sharing of their bountiful harvest, as we collected four large boxes of groceries that we gave to the Bellwood-Antis Food Share Program. Our gracious donation will add to the distributions of Thanksgiving food baskets serving 100 families in our area.
As we talked about Thanksgiving, several classmates shared with the group, the things they are thankful for. We all should be thankful that we are Americans, living in a country with bountiful resources and the willingness to share with others that are in need. We also passed a canister around the room taking donations for the Christmas Carol Foundation. That evening we collected $400 and I am still receiving checks in the mail. I will be sending the total amount received on November 30, as WFBG Radio will start to announce each day from December 12th through 24Th, a Christmas Carol Gift to an unfortunate family experiencing a catastrophic situation this year helping to make Christmas a little brighter.
John & Bonnie Moffa traveled from Delaware and surprised us with their visit for the evening. We were also pleased to see Kay Hornberger Pfahler and Darlene Thomas Detwiler once again. It is hard for some people to attend every get together do to our busy life styles today. Speaking for myself, as I have become older sometimes I get involved in many things and the dates conflict. It is always a pleasure when we get together.
We celebrated Kenny Brubaker 's birthday with Bob Himes leading us in song. As the evening progressed we played "Thanksgiving Fact or Fiction", a series of questions on how much do we know about a holiday we have been celebrating for years?
We the Bellwood-Antis Class of '62 is a special breed of people that reach out to others in need. Thank you all for being so generous and caring.
As we talked about Thanksgiving, several classmates shared with the group, the things they are thankful for. We all should be thankful that we are Americans, living in a country with bountiful resources and the willingness to share with others that are in need. We also passed a canister around the room taking donations for the Christmas Carol Foundation. That evening we collected $400 and I am still receiving checks in the mail. I will be sending the total amount received on November 30, as WFBG Radio will start to announce each day from December 12th through 24Th, a Christmas Carol Gift to an unfortunate family experiencing a catastrophic situation this year helping to make Christmas a little brighter.
John & Bonnie Moffa traveled from Delaware and surprised us with their visit for the evening. We were also pleased to see Kay Hornberger Pfahler and Darlene Thomas Detwiler once again. It is hard for some people to attend every get together do to our busy life styles today. Speaking for myself, as I have become older sometimes I get involved in many things and the dates conflict. It is always a pleasure when we get together.
We celebrated Kenny Brubaker 's birthday with Bob Himes leading us in song. As the evening progressed we played "Thanksgiving Fact or Fiction", a series of questions on how much do we know about a holiday we have been celebrating for years?
We the Bellwood-Antis Class of '62 is a special breed of people that reach out to others in need. Thank you all for being so generous and caring.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
TRICK & TREAT FUN
October 12th Get together, month for tricks and treats. The group entered their names in the drawing for the Halloween Mystery Gift Bag. Ruth Conrad Miller was the lucking winner. She was now the proud owner of a black rat and five gray mice. Bob Hostler won the jar of candy corn, guessing the number of pieces in the jar. We had fun as we played Halloween Trivia.
We celebrated the birthdays of Ruth Conrad Miller, Bob Himes, and Jerome Miller. Hoss's waiters and waitresses sang their birthday theme song and presented them with individual birthday cakes to take home.
Jenny also shared joy with the group about Dick and Nancy Wertz's 25th Wedding Anniversary gift of twin grandsons born on September 28th. (Caleb and Lucas)
A sadder note, Lucille Hall Lane is back in the Altoona Hospital and not doing well. Keep her in your prayers.
The group decided that we will take up a donation for the CHRISTMAS CAROL FOUNDATION from classmates of '62. Also, we will be bringing can goods to November's Get together for the BELLWOOD FOOD SHARE PROGRAM showing our thanks for what we have.
If you are bored from staying home all the time, meet us at Hoss's for a fun evening. Monday, Noverber 9th at 6:00.
We celebrated the birthdays of Ruth Conrad Miller, Bob Himes, and Jerome Miller. Hoss's waiters and waitresses sang their birthday theme song and presented them with individual birthday cakes to take home.
Jenny also shared joy with the group about Dick and Nancy Wertz's 25th Wedding Anniversary gift of twin grandsons born on September 28th. (Caleb and Lucas)
A sadder note, Lucille Hall Lane is back in the Altoona Hospital and not doing well. Keep her in your prayers.
The group decided that we will take up a donation for the CHRISTMAS CAROL FOUNDATION from classmates of '62. Also, we will be bringing can goods to November's Get together for the BELLWOOD FOOD SHARE PROGRAM showing our thanks for what we have.
If you are bored from staying home all the time, meet us at Hoss's for a fun evening. Monday, Noverber 9th at 6:00.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
SEPTEMBER FUN
Observing Grandparents Day:
September 14, Classmates and spouses gather together for another evening of fun at Hoss's Restaurant. Grandparent's was the main topic of discussion as National Grandparents Day was observed Sunday, September 13th. A holiday signed by President Jimmy Carter in 1978. Jenny shared several short stories about grandchildren and grandparents giving the group some good laughs.
You reminded everyone that you do not need grandchildren to be a grandparent. Schools have Volunteer Grandparent Programs for Senior Citizens that read and work with small children at school. Some children think a grandparent is an older person with no kids of their own.
Grandparents are GOD'S gift to children. Nobody can do for little children what grandparents can do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children and make everything just right. Be the best grandparent you can be by making memory together.
Merle Barger's wife Ann surprised Merle with a large birthday cake, celebrating his 65th birthday. Hoss's also presented Pat Shirley and Merle with an individual birthday cake to take home.
Pat Shirley presented a book to the class that she wrote and published. It is titled-
THE BOOK of LUKE (A Soldier's Story) A story about the Battle of Gettysburg, a pivotal moment in the Civil War as she reconstructs the life of her ancestor and descendants during an important time in the history of our country.
September 14, Classmates and spouses gather together for another evening of fun at Hoss's Restaurant. Grandparent's was the main topic of discussion as National Grandparents Day was observed Sunday, September 13th. A holiday signed by President Jimmy Carter in 1978. Jenny shared several short stories about grandchildren and grandparents giving the group some good laughs.
You reminded everyone that you do not need grandchildren to be a grandparent. Schools have Volunteer Grandparent Programs for Senior Citizens that read and work with small children at school. Some children think a grandparent is an older person with no kids of their own.
Grandparents are GOD'S gift to children. Nobody can do for little children what grandparents can do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children and make everything just right. Be the best grandparent you can be by making memory together.
Merle Barger's wife Ann surprised Merle with a large birthday cake, celebrating his 65th birthday. Hoss's also presented Pat Shirley and Merle with an individual birthday cake to take home.
Pat Shirley presented a book to the class that she wrote and published. It is titled-
THE BOOK of LUKE (A Soldier's Story) A story about the Battle of Gettysburg, a pivotal moment in the Civil War as she reconstructs the life of her ancestor and descendants during an important time in the history of our country.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
SUMMER BLAST WITH CLASSMATES
ON A HOT SUMMER EVENING
Monday, August 10, classmates came together for an evening of fun, sharing conversations about the past and present. We were pleased to have Judy Lauver and husband Ray Lightner, Sandy Long Veddar,and Pat Shirley join us for the very first time. Classmates were pleased that Sandy made time to spend with us at our get together, traveling from Arizona to visit her mother. We were honored by the presence of her mother Ruth Long, joining us for the evening. It is always a great feeling when classmates show up for the first time and continue to return creating a bond with our family of classmates.
Jenny talked about as we turn the age of 65, we become an official "SENIOR CITIZEN" regardless how young we look or feel. Also, she spoke about the benefits of being a senior citizen from information received from Benefits & Rights for Older Pennsylvanians booklet and Blair Senior Services.Such as Federal Income Tax Preparation, Property Tax/Rent Rebate, Reduced Motor Vehicle Registration, and Legal Assistance by a lawyer in making Wills, Power of Attorney, and Living Wills. Laughter filled the room as she told jokes about problems that senior citizens experience.
The highlight of the evening was when Kenny Brubaker surprised Bob Himes with a folder of Bob's school papers from twelfth grade. With Bob's permission, Jenny read a paper that Bob wrote about his "PHILOSOPHY of LIFE" for English Class. We were amazed that at the age of 17, Bob Himes knew exactly what life was all about and what it would take to become a successful business man and citizen of a community. "HAT'S OFF" to Bob Himes, for living out his Philosophy of life and full filling his dream as a farmer and business man as he has done.
Our next Get together is September 14, 2009. Come and get to know the people you went to school with. They could become your best friend.
Monday, August 10, classmates came together for an evening of fun, sharing conversations about the past and present. We were pleased to have Judy Lauver and husband Ray Lightner, Sandy Long Veddar,and Pat Shirley join us for the very first time. Classmates were pleased that Sandy made time to spend with us at our get together, traveling from Arizona to visit her mother. We were honored by the presence of her mother Ruth Long, joining us for the evening. It is always a great feeling when classmates show up for the first time and continue to return creating a bond with our family of classmates.
Jenny talked about as we turn the age of 65, we become an official "SENIOR CITIZEN" regardless how young we look or feel. Also, she spoke about the benefits of being a senior citizen from information received from Benefits & Rights for Older Pennsylvanians booklet and Blair Senior Services.Such as Federal Income Tax Preparation, Property Tax/Rent Rebate, Reduced Motor Vehicle Registration, and Legal Assistance by a lawyer in making Wills, Power of Attorney, and Living Wills. Laughter filled the room as she told jokes about problems that senior citizens experience.
The highlight of the evening was when Kenny Brubaker surprised Bob Himes with a folder of Bob's school papers from twelfth grade. With Bob's permission, Jenny read a paper that Bob wrote about his "PHILOSOPHY of LIFE" for English Class. We were amazed that at the age of 17, Bob Himes knew exactly what life was all about and what it would take to become a successful business man and citizen of a community. "HAT'S OFF" to Bob Himes, for living out his Philosophy of life and full filling his dream as a farmer and business man as he has done.
Our next Get together is September 14, 2009. Come and get to know the people you went to school with. They could become your best friend.
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