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Coming:

Roberta

Jean L.

Vicki K.

Marion W.

Rosemary Smith

Bruce Smith

Joyce Gutelius

Doreen (maybe stop by)

Hazel

Rosina

Jimmy

Judy H (maybe)

Marcia?

Janet P?

Not coming

Ginny M.

Susan C.

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Sadly, it turns out this is scheduled for Rosh Hashana. Never again.

Meanwhile:

Coming-

Me, Vicki, Marcia, Suzanne and Mike Ianonni, Jimmy and Rosina Anthony, Bruce and Rosemary (late Rosemary) Smith, Judy Harrington, Ginny Morales, Rose Forsythe (who I bumped into at my dexascan apptmnt!)

Not coming:Joyce(birthday girl shopping), Jean Lombardi,(plans changed) Mary Catherine (vacation tripping somewhere), Hazel (Rosh Hashana), Janet Neufeld (to tell me to change the date), Katie Winter (led to contact from Anelll Wheeler), Donna Hammer(likes my email), Karen Martino (camping). Kris Minnix (working)

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Coming

Me

Rosina and Jimmy

Jean Lombardi

Kathy Rossell

Marcia Konieczka

Judy Harrington

Vickie Kristian

Dolly Zeitlin

Regrets

Ginny Morales

Doreen Lawrence

Bonnie Heaton

Bruce and Rosemary

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Coming so far: Rosina and Jimmy, Roberta and Tom, Kathy Clausson, Joyce, Marcia, Jeanne, Judy H.

Not coming: Carol Reed, Mary Catherine, Kris Minnix, Janet P., Hazel, Susan C., Doreen L., Dolly, Bruce and Rosemary

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Yes

Me

Janet P.

Rosemary Smith (and Bruce later)

Jean Lombardi

Judy H.

Rosina and Jimmy I think

Maybe

Joyce G.

Doreen

No

Hazel

Mary Catherine (husband hip surgery)

Susan C.

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I sent an email on Christmas about the first 2024 DEAR lunch and put a mixed day/date. It's actually Thursday, Jan. 11th. Only two responses so far - Joyce G. and Kathy Clauson both no but looking forward to future attendance.

Rosemary and Bruce are good for it and hopefully Rosina and Jimmy won't end up with any conflicts.

I am sad attendance at these (and responses) has/have been diminishing.

I am only telling responders what the corrected day/date is because if they don't care why should I? <insert cynicism>

Jean Lombardi wrote and spoke of the mixed up date but can come to either day. Yay! That's potentially six now, with me. (12/28)

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Coming
Me
Rosemary and Bruce
Marcia
Judy Harriengon
Kathy Clausson
Susan Caccese
Janet Pilvalis
Maybe
Kris Minnix
No
Karen Martino and Ginny on River Cruise
Replied
Carol Reed
Darby Horner

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Sept.13, 2023 lunch at Dooney's cancelled

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Sept.13, 2023 lunch at Dooney's cancelled

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(Heard since cancellation notification from Susan C., Bruce, Joyce, Margie Gatti, Marcia, Judy H.

(was) Coming
Me
Judy Harrington
Rosemary and Bruce Smith  Now we're looking to October.

Not coming
Roe Jankowski
Ginny Morales
Hazel (only asked about Seaside beachtime)
Margie Chodikoff (moved to NC)
Ginny (husband's birthday)
Joyce (doing something else)
Marcia (can we change to the next week?)
Joan Klaus

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Day of: Susan Caccese isn't coming.
So sorry to be so last minute about cancelling today. Some sad news ,- my infant granddaughter passed away last Friday. My family and I are greatly mourning her loss. Her twin sister remains in the NICU and appears to be progressing so that is our blessing.

Hope to join you next time and remember me to everyone.
Bruce and Rosemary are tired of unpacking and are coming.
Warren may not come depending on when the visiting Zack leaves
Suzanne and husband will come but have dr appt at 1:45
Marcia is coming; couldn't get a hold of Judi.
Janet Pilvalis couldn't change her dr appt. so not coming
Jennie Wallace- I’m still working part time at Delran! But I am semi-retired. I can still collect my pension and work part time!
Some day I’ll join you all!!

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Coming
Warren Frederick, possibly not
Me
Marcia K.
Rosemary and Bruce
Suzanne and Mike

(possibly, Janet N) invited John Kugler with promise of Warren...oops!)

Not coming
Carol Reed-received my email
Joyce Gutelius-2 appts and then 2 weeks shore
Doreen Lawrence-moving to new Mt. Laurel condo July 30; friend coming to town on the 20th. Hi to all!
Marge Gatti-enjoys hearing
Hazel-will have company that week
Margie Chodikoff-thanks for keeping her informed
Roe Jankowski-asked how I was doing; very busy, tough to keep up with NJREA, tries
Darby-keeps thinking she'll join us next time
? Janet P.-probably doctors appt
? Janet N.-not sure yet. All ok in her world
Marion Weber-at the shore all summer
Ginny Morales-will be on vacation:  We are taking our camper out the Kansas to visit our son, then to Red Rock amphitheater for a concert.  Heading to Colorado to visit our daughter.  Returning after a few days with her and her boyfriend.  This is our longest and farthest trip with our camper.
Bonnie Heaton-may make it someday; hi to all
Jean Lombardi-away on trip
Judy H. -has an appointment

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Who is coming:
Me, Judy Harrington, Rosina and Jimmy, Marcia Konieczka, Rosemary and Bruce Smith, Ginny Morales, Suzanne and Mike Ianonne, Karen Martino, Susan Caccese

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Rosemary-Hi Roberta:

I'm sorry I haven't responded.  I was holding off because we are in the process of trying to move.  We want to go to a 55 plus community, so we've spent the last 3 months getting rid of "stuff" that we've accumulated over the past 45 years in this house.  We found a house we liked, but someone outbid us, so now we will continue to look.  We finished cleaning out our house, the stager and photographer came, but we won't put it on the market until we find something.  Therefore, we are free to come to Dooney's on Wednesday.  We'll see you there!  We've been thinking of you and hoping all is well.

Love,

Rosemary (and Bruce)

Janet Pilvalis-
Roberta,

Hi and thank you for posting. I truly enjoyed looking through past pics- weren't we the happiest bunch working together "back then."? Teaching was my dream job... I was the happiest person when I left my interview appointment at Millbridge School with Mr. Dinger. I remember looking back at the name on the school thinking "I could be so happy at Millbridge Elementary School" - and I was.

I loved looking through the pics... and I was reading the obituaries, too. Never realized Norma died. I liked working with her a lot!

Any way, I won't be at the April lunch..hopefully the May lunch.

In the meantime I'm getting cowgirl boots so I can dance better with you and Tom.

We are trying to finish hurricane damage before heading north. I'll be in touch.

Fondly,

Janet

Janet Neufeld-
Hi Roberta ...Thanks for all you do to keep DEAR alive!

While I'd love to join you on the 5th, Passover begins at sundown. For those of us preparing or celebrating in some fashion, attending wouldn't be possible. Perhaps next time..

Hoping all is well in your world.

Janet

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Who is coming:
Roberta
Rosina and Jim Anthony
Rosemary and Bruce Smith
Judy Harrington
Marcia Konieczka
Ginny Morales
Peg Sacca maybe
Kris Minnix maybe

Not able to: Jean Lombardi has to "partner sit" for cousin Donna V. while she is in the hospital
Janet Pilvalis, Judy Kraft
Other responses:
Hazel Goldstein-GM Roberta,

Just want to let you know that you are & have always been an amazing historian of all things DEA & more. Aside from that, knowing you is a gift. Your friendship & dedication are a gift to all  who have enjoyed seeing your shared memories. Thank you for all you continue to do to keep us connected.

Stay well & be happy.

(Can’t join you on the 5th. Getting ready for Passover)

Hazel

Joyce Gutelius-How nice it was to see teachers that Kevin and Scott had and my year teaching at the Library (which  I loved and thought I’d be the new librarian but was told by the end of the first year that all the other librarian’s would take

a day off and go to Milbridge. So I worked for a half a year going to all of the schools and finally got ACE…which by the way, I was scared to death having no idea what I was to do and neither did

the school principals. It took me a year to realize I was in love with my job, but no longer a job, it was a joy for 20 years. Then I was given the sixth grade LA classes when they took the program away from that

everywhere in the county. No problem, I was so thankful I worked in Delran. It was a real blessing. See you soon.

Karen Martino-Thank you for all you do to keep the group up to date. I am currently in Minnesota with my father who is on hospice. We are taking things a day at a time. I hope you get a good turn out for lunch and I hope one day to be able to attend.

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Old Delran photos

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Thanks for sharing your thoughts and memories of Almeida Swalm. It was good to hear from those of you who worked with and knew her. May she rest in peace.

In my last email message I asked how everyone was doing and one of the early responders was Margie Chodikoff. She asked to give you all her best regards. She said she and David are doing fine. They are once again in North Carolina for 6 months and have recently (in November) celebrated their 50th anniversary. :-) They keep active with lectures, book club, walking, and many cultural events. David is a medallist at ping pong!

News from Bruce Smith: If you go to the Moorestown Community Band website you will find lots of information about the band as well as 16 songs you can download and listen to while waiting for their upcoming concert on April 12th.

I have something to share, too. A couple of years ago I attended the Burlington County Seniors Police Academy. It was awesome. I saw that another one is being held starting in April. A flyer will be forthcoming.

Also, FYI, there is going to be a first annual Food Truck event May 4th which is being held at the Burlington County Fairgrounds .

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Thanks for sharing your thoughts and memories of Almeida Swalm. It was good to hear from those of you who worked with and knew her. May she rest in peace. In my last email message I asked how everyone was doing and one of the early responders was Margie Chodikoff.