Judy Schoen (Grewe)

Thanks everyone, for the Birthday Wishes! In my family , my oldest, Bill, turned 57 on Friday (10), Meghan turned 39 on Saturday(11) so by that time it's kind of overkill!  With stale cake but always icecream to drown my sorrows! Tom,  that beach scene is my favorite place ever! Canon Beach in OR beautiful part of the country!  Blue Angels Air Show was this weekend in the area ! The new Top Gun  is incredible!  Watched them maneuvering and practicing Thursday and Friday before the show. They get so close it takes your breath away! And they are so majestic it makes you proud they are ours...and American, built mostly here in STL ! 

Mary Ann Shirk (Hribar)

Judy, Cannon Beach is so beautiful. Our family has vacationed there many times. We have also vacationed in Manzanita a few times, as well as Gearhart. We will be in Manzanita the first week in July. My daughter bought a vacation house there during Covid. This will be my first time there. That daughter lives in Seattle and her twin lives in Portland. So we have spent a lot of the me out there. It has been five years since I have been there because Bob could no longer travel. 
It sounds like you had a great birthday. Wishing you many blessings in the coming year. 

Mike Young

Janet, as I was going over my schedule I noticed that our Reunion/Golf outing is to be on the 22nd of August which is a Monday.  As I am retired and consider every day to be a Saturday it matters little to me, however, most golf courses differentiate between Mondays and Saturdays.  I do look forward to our gathering and want to be sure that we are all there together at the same time and place.  I'd like to thank those who organize this event and Lucia, who had the insight to set up this forum.  A Merry Unbirthday to one and all.

Tom O'Brien

Wow, seems like we all have family in the northwest.

My wife has a brother that lives in Sherwood, OR, and a sister that lives in Newberg OR.

We looked at moving to Oregon a few years ago, but the big hospital there that specializes in MS wasn't taking any new patients. Another thing that changed our minds was as we were driving around looking at properties there was a guy walking down the road with a shotgun.

Janet Flick (Stickel)

Mike, our 50th+9 golf outing is SATURDAY, AUGUST 27.   

We have made reservations as usual at

You ae a stalwart supporter so please don't show up on the 22nd!! 

More details to follow.

WEATHER ALERT: Today is the first day it will be above 90 degrees here in MI - going up to 97.  

My mom and I traveled to Gearhart, OR to visit an uncle many years ago - beautiful.  Nearby is the end of Lewis and Clark's expedition.

Happy Birthday everone!

Mary Ann Shirk (Hribar)

Janet, We were there for an anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition. I picked up lots of items to use in my classroom. Also while there we visited the house where The Goonies was filmed. That was for my son-in-law who is a huge goonies fan. 

Lucia Lenhard (Johnson)

Better a Goonies fan than an actual Goonie.🤣🤗

Janet Flick (Stickel)

It's time again to make plans to join our annual golf outing!

GET TOGETHER

4:00pm meet on patio of Pontiac Country Club then casual dinner afterwards at Gino's in Keego Harbor.

For golf reservations contact Chris Frye at cjfrye428@gmail.com or 586-504-2095

For Get Together please rsvp to Lucia Lenhard Johnson at mattlu@comcast.net or 248-310-7199

Mike Young

Happy Birthday, Jon Saulnier, the free spirit, with a quick wit and, always, a car.  Not surprising that J&J Auto was such a part of your life.  It would be good to see you this year at our Reunion/Golf Outing - you don't need to be a golfer, come after the golf and socialize.  Or, knowing you, you could come and do some color commentary.  We'd love to see you.

Tom O'Brien

A big Happy Birthday to Big Jon.

Wishes for a great day, filled with all your favorite people, food and drinks.

Be sure two of those favorites is cake and ice cream and wishes for many more to come/

Enjoy

Mike Young

Happy Birthday George Karam.  Thanks for the tip - lengthening the backswing has made a big difference.  We hope to see you at the Reunion/Golf outing again this year.  In the meantime, may your day be filled with love, laughter and good company.  May thy ball lie in green pastures rather than still waters.

A Merry Unbirthday to the rest of us.

Lucia, I'm not so sure about not being a Goonie.  The Goonies solved the crime, captured the criminals, saved the neighborhood, found the treasure - one of them even got to kiss a girl.  Chunk (I think that was his nickname.) got to eat all the ice cream and chocolate he could get his hands on.

Tom O'Brien

Happy Birthday George.

Hope all is well and your golf game is thriving

Enjoy your cake and ice cream with your family and .best of luck for many more birthday celebrations.

Say hi to Pat

Take care

Mike Young

Happy Birthday, Tom Wischman!!  It's been, well, years since we've heard from you, we trust that all is well with you and Susie.  Grawn, isn't that pretty much in the heart of the best cherry country in the world?  It would be good to see you this August at our Reunion/golf outing - you needn't be a golfer, just come and socialize.

Tom O'Brien

Wisch, If your still with us, Happy Birthday.

Been a long time no hear. I sent you an email over a year ago and still no reply.

Hope you and Susie are well and the dog is doing good.

Best wishes for your day and along with your brew be sure to have your cake and ice cream.

Mike Young

Happy Birthday, Denny, the guy with the soft voice and consideration for everyone.  Your birthday should be celebrated with fireworks.  It would be so good to see you and Charlotte this August at our mini Reunion.  Happy Birthday America!!!

Tom O'Brien

Happy Birthday Dennis.

Wises for a  great day and a bang-up year to come.

Enjoy the day with loved ones and don't forget that cake and ice cream for sure.

Happy 4th to all and stay safe. Enjoy

Mike Young

Happy Birthday, Chris - I hope you day is full of laughter and loved ones.  Thank you for all you do in making our mini Reunion/Golf outing so terrific.  May your golf balls rest in green pastures rather than still waters.

Tom O'Brien

Chris, Happy Birthday to the guy who loves everyone and who everyone loves.

Pretty good hey?

wishes for a great day with your loved ones and wishes for many more to come.

Stay healthy and enjoy your cake and ice cream every day.

Take care

Mike Young

Happy Birthday, Lorrie, another LaSalette Lady!!  I hope your day is full of friends, loved ones, laughter and the comfort that a Teddy Bear can bring.  We hope to see you this August, Lorrie with your wit and smiles.

Tom O'Brien

Lorrie, Lorrie, Lorrie.

Another year and another happy reason to celebrate a wonderful birthday.

I hope your day is filled with happiness, love, and most importantly, lots of, what for it, CAKE AND ICECREAM of your choice.

Stay as sweet as you were and with all that cake and ice cream, I'm sure you will.

Stay safe and enjoy.

Mike Young

Happy Birthday, Andy, with the quick (and quirky) wit, ready smile and keen insight beyond our years.  I probably appreciate your friendship more now than I did back at Shrine.  I hope your day (and year) is loaded with laughter and love.  You're one of the good guys.  It would be great to see you at our mini Reunion/Golf outing in August.  Choose a response - "Definitely", "Yes", "Maybe".

Tom O'Brien

Andy,

Another year and hopefully many more to come.

Hope your day is bright and sunny like yo and full of surprises.

Enjoy the day, and year to come and always have your cake and ice cream today and any other day you damn well feel like it.

Enjoy and stay safe.

Janet Flick (Stickel)

Sad news.  Kathy Chaivre Brown let me know this morning that Dick Brown, her husband of more than 50 years, passed away today, July 27, 2022. 

I will post his funeral arrangements once they are made.

Please hold Dick, Kathy and their family in your prayers.  Kathy is broken hearted.  Dick was one of our best.

Kathy and Dick's address is

Lorrie Olesak (Bookbinder)

Requiem Eternam Mr Brown 

... always a mild but unforgettable presence

... Cathy, I will pray for the repose of his immortal soul, and some healing for your broken heart

... love and prayers 

                            Lorrie

Mike Young

I've recently been in touch with Judy Shields.  She's been having a rough go of things lately as her husband, Bob, died of cancer at the end of last year and her son, Chris, also died of cancer early this year.  Judy said that she has a good family and friend support system, but a double whammy so near to each other is quite a struggle.  She does open the Forum from time to time and knows that others have suffered similar tragedies and situations.  Judy did say that she remembers her "Shrine" days and friends very warmly, thinks of us often, and regrets that she can't join us this August as she's going on a pilgrimage to Germany with her sister-in-law. 

\Kathy, in your sorrow I hope that you can find some solace in knowing that you were blessed with a wonderful partner in life.  I always admired Dick, deservedly so.