Monadnock Harvard Discussion of China, in Hancock May 25th
Dear 1961 Class Members:
Do you remember, we successfully held 35 Pre-Reunion Events prior to our 50th Reunion?
The list of those historic gatherings immediately follows this message. Joan Hutchins and I will lead the Pre-Reunion effort for our 65th with the able assistance of Carmen, Doug, Josh, Mark, Patricia, Peter, Sam, Shrub, and Spencer.
Let’s set a low bar by having three Classmates and spouses or any group of six constitute an Event. Please let Joan and me know if you want to celebrate our 65 years of Harvard and Radcliffe association with other Classmates. Please suggest:
- The best time of year
- The best location
- Special attractions (other than us)
We look forward to hearing your ideas. Send them to Joan (cmptite@gmail.com) or me (tblodgett@ft.newyorklife.com).
With best regards,
50th Pre-Reunion Event Contact Calendar as of 4/29/11
Class of 1961 Pre-Reunion Events
|
Date |
City/State |
Host/Hostess |
Event |
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Apr. 10, ‘10 |
Laguna, CA |
Richard Geib |
Pink Martini Concert & reception at Dick’s house, overlooking the Pacific. Pink Martini is a highly acclaimed jazz orchestra. Lead singer is China Forbes, daughter of Cam Forbes, ’61 classmate. 10 attended. |
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Apr. 14, 10 |
Cambridge, MA |
Jeanette Atkinson |
50th Reunion extended Committee gathering for drinks and dinner in the Atkinson garden. 36 attended. |
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Apr. 16, ‘10 |
Seattle, WA |
Jim Nelson |
5 pm Reception at Jim’s home prior to Pink Martini Concert. 10 attended. |
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Apr. 29, ‘10 |
Sarasota, FL |
Bronson Thayer |
5-7 pm Hosted Cocktail Party followed by optional Dutch Treat Dinner at Michael’s on East, or the Field Club. |
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May 22, ‘10 |
Montclair, NJ |
John Finney |
Reception at John’s home followed by tour of Presley Memorial Iris Gardens & Montclair Art Museum. |
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May 25, ‘10 |
Tarrytown, NY |
John Lyden |
4:00-8:00 pm The Playhouse, Pocantico Hills (Rockefeller Estate). Optional Kykuit Tour 5.30-7, $20 each. 33 attended. |
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May 27, ‘10 |
Washington, DC |
Tim Wirth |
9 am Coffee, Seminar 10:00. What Did We Fear in 1961& What Do We Fear Now. Speakers: Jim Collins ’61, former US Ambassador to Russia, Orville Schell, ’62 China author and expert, Avis Bohlen, ’61, former Asst. Sec. of State. 47 attended. |
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Jun. 27 ‘10 |
Wareham, MA |
John Reidy |
2 pm to 7 pm, at John’s home for wine, hors oeuvres, conversation and tennis, swimming, and kayaking (weather permitting). 83 attended. |
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Jul. 17, ‘10 |
Kansas City, MO |
Patricia Miller |
Cocktail Buffet. 10 attended. |
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Aug. 15, ‘10 |
East Hampton, NY |
Alex Goren |
Luncheon at noon at Alex’s home. 18 attended. |
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Aug. 24 ‘10 |
Denver, CO |
Bill King |
7 pm Overlook Grill at Mt. Vernon Country Club. |
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Sept. 8,10 |
San Francisco, CA |
Alison Boeckmann |
3:30 – 6:30 pm Afternoon al fresco Reception at La Terrasse, in the Presidio. 26 attended. |
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Jul. 22, ‘10 |
Cape Elizabeth, ME |
Al Martin |
5:30 – 8:30, conversation and drinks at Al and Sally’s home, and a possible lobster boat ride. 33 attended. |
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Jul. 24, ‘10 |
Los Angeles, CA |
Briggy Troy |
5-9 pm Barbecue at her home, with piano player. 20 attended |
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Aug. 14, ‘10 |
Atlanta, GA |
Sally & Carl Gable |
Cocktail Buffet, presentation on Palladian Villa outside Venice. 9 attended |
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Sept. 4, ‘10 |
Amsterdam, NL |
Tony Beumer |
Reception at Tony’s vacation home, and sailing CANCELLED |
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Sept. 15, ‘10 |
Minneapolis, MN |
Dave Larkin |
Interlachen Country Club. 11 guests attended |
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Sept. 16, ‘10 |
Manchester, NH |
Al Reische |
Get together for Northern New England. 5:30-7:30 pm at Al’s home. 30 attended. |
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Sept. 25, ‘10 |
Stonington, ME |
Dave Richards |
Noon Luncheon and conversation at Dave Richard’s. 18 guests attended. |
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Sept. 25, ‘10 |
Providence, RI |
Jerry Knowles |
Classmates are invited to convene at Jerry’s house at 3 pm, before the Harvard Brown football game (starts at 6 pm). 7 attended. |
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Sept. 29, ‘10 |
New York, NY |
Tom Blodgett |
Reception with Elk Cove Wine Bar at Century Club, 5:30-8:30 pm. Wine Tasting of older Elk Cove Pinot Noirs included. 35 attended. |
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Oct. 3, ‘10 |
Gaston, OR |
Joe Campbell |
Wine tasting and vineyard tour at Elk Cove Vineyard. The grapes will be almost ripe, and it should be beautiful. 12 attended. |
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Oct. 10, 10 |
Chicago, IL |
John Bross Ann Goldblatt George Moser |
6 to 8 pm Cocktails at the downtown Racquet Club. 22 attended. |
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Oct. 10, ‘10 |
Stockbridge, MA |
Joanna & Peter Strauss |
Reception, 4-6 pm leaf season, half a mile from Tanglewood. 14 attended. |
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Nov. 3, ‘10 |
Boston, MA |
Bill Kargman |
Pink Martini Concert at the Orpheum, cocktails & reception beforehand, a few blocks away. 45 guests attended. |
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Nov. 11, ‘10 |
Princeton, NJ |
David & Ruth Scott |
CANCELLED Cocktail Party 7 pm in Lockwood Lobby before 8 pm Pink Martini Concert at Matthews Theatre |
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Nov. 13, ‘10 |
Orlando, FL |
Diane Jacobs |
Cocktails and Dinner at Diane’s home in Heathrow. 7 Guests attended. |
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Nov 20, ‘10 |
Boston, MA |
Bronson Thayer| |
Impromptu dinner downtown Boston after the Harvard-Yale football game to celebrate the victory. 47 attended. |
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Nov. 20, ‘10 |
Cambridge, MA |
Jerry Jordan |
Reception after Harvard-Yale game (game tickets must be purchased by 10/15 for class seating) in the Dillon Lounge, next to the Stadium. 95 guests attended. |
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Jan. 22, ‘11 |
Phoenix, AZ |
John Verani |
Gathering at 5 pm in a Paradise Valley home for a social hour before a lecture by renowned Harvard Professor of Science Robert Kirshner. 7 attended. |
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Feb. 4, ‘11 |
New Haven, CT |
Larry Norton |
Pre-game event before Harvard-Yale Hockey. 18 guests attended. |
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Feb 23, ‘11 |
Cambridge, MA |
Todd Lee |
Dinner in Harvard House & Hasty Pudding Show. Entire theatre has been reserved. 40 attended. |
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Mar. 12, ‘11 |
Palm Beach, FL |
Jerry Jordan |
4 – 7 pm Reception at Jerry’s home. 48 attended. |
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Apr. 6, ‘11 |
Washington, DC |
Peter Levin |
Harvard Club Dinner. Bob Glauber speaker CANCELLED |
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Apr. 13, ‘11 |
Cambridge MA |
Dick Wulf |
Return to Harvard Day. 20 attended. |
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May 18, ‘11 |
Manchester, MA |
Dave Crosby |
Golf at Essex Country Club. 7 attended |