We are now in our 61st year since graduation and the changes since our 60th reunion have rocked us in so many ways. The new normals have been stressful in many ways, but in other ways it has led us to ways to reimagine and initiate new activities. We have reached out to connect or reconnect with friends and family, which otherwise might have been left undone. This has led to an awareness of just how difficult this is for those who are alone, for whatever reason, and those who live in assisted living or apartment dwellings where stringent controls have been necessary. Recognizing that our fall mini-reunion in Hanover was not going to happen in a standard way, Dave Marshall and Barry Smith were hard at work to design a virtual get-together that would give us some real insights into life on the Hanover Plain in the face of the pandemic. November appears to be the month when those efforts will come to fruition. John Ferries, the sparkplug for our 60th reunion and so many other class successes, will move from the Hanover area. Donna and John will leave New London, New Hampshire, and transition to Pennsylvania, where they will be closer to their daughter and her family. Peter Vultee checked in from Rocklin, California, and related his fond memories of a special friend and classmate, Ken Rogers, who had passed away some time ago. Aron Wolf, a longtime Alaska resident, continues to actively provide healthcare consultation, particularly in the area of mental health. Aron’s wife, Pat, passed away last year. He is also the director of mental health for a large telemedicine provider, so he remains a busy doctor. Dick Sameth is splitting his time between Mantoloking, New Jersey, and Vero Beach, Florida, where he recently saw Bob Foot,who is also enjoying the Sunshine State. Dick’s wife, Polly, passed away early this year.

Now, more than ever, feel free to drop me a line with updates about you, your classmates, and your activities.

—Charlie MacVean, 3528 Liggett Drive, San Diego, CA 92106-2153; (619) 508-4401; crmacvean@msn.com