Monthly Coffee Hour - Dec. 30, 2014, at the Woolley Market!

Tuesday, December 30^th!  5ish to 7ish.  At the Woolley Market – corner of State and Metcalf.  The old JC Penney building. And other businesses since then. 

Early Warning: Our January coffee hour will be Tuesday, January 27^th.  Always the “last” Tuesday of the month. 

No other events going on in SW in the immediate future, except that December 19^th is Sedro-Woolley’s birthday!  Not kidding.  The town was incorporated under the “Sedro-Woolley” name on December 19, 1898.  Why didn’t we celebrate this when we were kids?

See you at the Woolley Market on the 30^th!  To ring in the new year!

Downtown Sedro-Woolley Magic of Christmas Parade December 6th

The SW Magic of Christmas Parade will be on Saturday, December 6th.  If you are nearby, come on down!  That parade is always well-attended and very festive.  Parade starts at 5 but downtown will be hopping from 3 p.m. on.  Parade entries are required to be lighted, so everything is always pretty.  If you are not nearby, I have good news for you!  The downtown web cam is pointed right at the parade! 

Visit http://www.ci.sedro-woolley.wa.us/Home/main.htm  

and click on the webcam tab.  Choose Hammer Heritage Square!  And you can see the parade from the comfort of your own home in your pajamas. 

 

 

Although you might not be able to pick out your Class of 71 friends individually from that distance…but you know we’ll be well-represented!

 

And the first thing they do is light the downtown tree.  So be on time for the event!

 

Monthly Coffee Hour - November 25 at TheWoolley Market!

Oops...forgot to post the October Coffee Hour date, but you all know that it is always the "last" Tuesday of the month.  And Class of 71 members get a friendly reminder e'mail in the week preceding the event.  Are you getting your e'mail?  Some people have changed e'mail addresses and not updated them for class info.  So they have dropped off of the monthly distribution.  Maybe you have never given us your e'mail address!  Well, you should!  There will be a 45-year reunion in 2016 and you'll want to be informed!

The November Coffee Hour will again be at The Woolley Market in downtown Sedro-Woolley on Nov. 25th from 5ish to 7ish.  We're so happy to have a spot to gather that is in SW.  The Woolley Market is quickly becoming the place to "see and be seen".  So drop in for lunch, a latte, or a little grocery shopping on any day.  Then you'll be totally familiar with the place before our coffee hour gathering!

Come on down and meet up with your "old" (but still amazing) classmates!

Monthly Coffee Hour - Sept. 30 - 5ish to 7ish - at The Woolley Market in SW!

Yep, we continue to have our monthly get-togethers!  We have been meeting at Starbucks at Exit 232 off of I-5.  But now there is a place to meet in Sedro-Woolley!  Which was our original objective. 

The Woolley Market is open until 8 p.m. and has a great little casual restaurant with espresso, other beverages, and even food if you so desire.  They specialize in organic and locally-sourced items.  They have done a phenomenal job in revitalizing the old JC Penney building in downtown SW (NE corner of State and Metcalf); if you haven't been there, you are missing out! 

So come on down to The Woolley Market on Sept. 30th and meet up with the Class of 1971!  Check with your friends and make sure everyone knows about the venue change.  

See you there!!

Check it out:

http://woolleymarket.com/

Quick retro posting from July's pot luck

Should have posted this photo before, but it's never too late to see old friends!

Thanks to Shirley and Pat for hosting!

Local tributes to JB

Class of 1971 member JB Bryson - his life and community service

Every class member lost is significant to us - we are a class of close friendships and long relationships.  But the death of JB Bryson on June 28th has touched everyone deeply.  He had a big impact on our community and our class.  Our sympathies are with his wife, Sue Ann Butt Bryson, and JB's large family. 

This week is especially difficult because JB has been an important volunteer at the chain saw carving events at Loggerodeo for many years. 

His memorial will be Saturday, July 12^th, at 1 p.m. at Sedro-Woolley High School.  There will be a formal procession through town coordinated by emergency services agencies, because JB died in the line of duty as a Skagit Search and Rescue volunteer.  If you have a chance to appreciate his dedication to service and pay respects to his family, please do.

 

[family photo]

 

 

Monthly Coffee Hour - Tuesday, May 27th - Starbucks at Exit 232

Tuesday, May 27th, is our monthly gathering of Class of 71 members for coffee and conversation at Starbucks just off I-5 at exit 232.  You'll be all rested up from the Memorial Day Holiday!  A good time to attend the coffee hour and see what's going on.

We meet from 5ish to 7ish - no deadlines.  Everything is casual.  Some people bring handwork...everyone seems to bring a smart phone with photos of their latest news.

Are you on Facebook?  So are most of us!  Class of 71 does not have a Facebook page, per se (although several other SWHS classes do) but LOTS of us are on Facebook and we are all friended together.

This is the best time of year to come out for coffee.  Weather is great and there's no driving in the dark!

We will also talk about having a pot luck later in the summer.  So be there to get informed!!

Class of 71 monthly coffee hour - Tuesday April 29th

There shouldn't be any Tulip Traffic by the 29th!  So tiptoe on over to Starbucks at Exit 232 for our monthly coffee hour!  5ish to 7ish.  Will YOU be the surprise attendee?

Class of 71 Monthly Coffee Hour Tuesday, March 25th!

A little early this month - don't be caught off guard!  Come on out and visit with your "old" classmates!  Starbucks at Exit 232 off I-5.  5ish to 7ish.  We always have fun!

Monthly Coffee Hour - Tuesday, January 28th!

We're back to our normal schedule - the "last" Tuesday of the month for our regular coffee hours.  It's not quite dark at 5 p.m. now, so at least our drive to Starbucks (exit 232) won't be totally in the dark!



Come on out and enjoy a visit and a latte next  Tuesday!  We'll be there!