This is a difficult column to write. In March 2017 I was still skiing. Then the valves in my aorta failed almost totally, leaving me with no strength and complete loss of equilibrium. I am now in hospice care in Hudson, New York, living in a nice small apartment my son, Peter, and his lovely wife, Linda, built for me on the north end of their barn. My daughter, Susan, and husband Dennis live nearby, as do two of my three grandchildren, which is a great blessing. I take life a day at a time, and will continue as class secretary as long as I can.

I heard from Margie Nichols that Rose Mary Lindenthal died in her sleep on November 17, 2017. There was a memorial service in December at St. Joseph’s Church in Needham, Massachusetts.

Randy Gilmore passed away on October 20, 2017. His wife, Joanne, can be reached at 1551 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Unit 18, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464; (843) 364-1945.

Kenneth Harvey passed away on January 30, 2014. His wife, Dorothy, predeceased him.

I have had calls from Jack and Jilly Harned and Joe Medlicott, all of whom are doing well. I am glad to report that my children have been invited to mount a joint exhibit of their art (quilted tapestries, sculpture and paintings) in the Wilson Museum at the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester Center, Vermont. It will open on July 28 with a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. and close on August 26. Said the unbiased father, “This exhibit will knock your socks off!” I hope to be there for the opening reception, and it would be great to see any of you who might be in the neighborhood at that time.

—Alex Hoffman, 96 Stickles Road, Hudson, NY 12534; twinksalex2@gmail.com