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To view pictures
of previous luncheons and other get-togethers, click on the links below:
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December
9, 2021
Due
to the ongoing COVID pandemic, the turnout for our Eleventh
Annual Red Sweater Luncheon was smaller than usual, but
the spirit and camaraderie were as warm as ever. CLICK
HERE to view a group picture of the event.
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June
16, 2021
Our usual "haunt" of Winjum's Shady Acres was the site
of our first post-pandemic "in person" class
luncheon, where no less than 43 classmates, significant others
and assorted family members gathered to share good food and great
conversation FACE-TO-FACE for the first time in over a year! Maggie
Peterson Dixon gave an inspirational talk about her continuing
journey through life. CLICK
HERE to view pictures of the gathering. |
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June
11, 2020
Never
let it be said that something like the COVID-19 pandemic could
stand in the way of the Class of 1961 getting together. Through
the "magic" of the Internet and Zoom, some 18 classmates
participated in a Virtual Happy Hour. It was truly a "global
event" with participants from Norway, Oregon, Wyoming, Texas,
Florida, Colorado, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota enjoying
each others company for an hour. Thanks to Jim Hanson for recording
the event and placing it on YouTube. To view the event in its
entirety, CLICK
HERE.
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December 5, 2019
Our
Tenth Annual Red Sweater Luncheon
was a RESOUNDING SUCCESS. In all, some 53 classmates, spouses,
and friends attended. The highlight of the event was a very moving
and funny presentation from Maggie (Peterson) Dixon. Word around
the room was that she missed her calling as a standup comedienne.
We will long remember the "three jokes" she told which
had us all laughing so hard. To view pictures of the get together,
CLICK HERE.
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October
17, 2019
A
perfect Fall day set the scene for a perfectly SUPER Class Luncheon
at the Porter Creel Restaurant in Burnsville, MN, where 30 classmates,
significant others, friends gathered for yet another round of
great food and great conversation. Porter
Creek even created a special menu "branded" to the Class
of '61. To view a photo gallery of the event, CLICK
HERE.
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April
16, 2019
A
super turnout of 37 classmates, spouses, and significant others
attended our Summer Class Luncheon held at Winjum's Shady Acres.
To see a photo gallery of the event, CLICK
HERE.
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April
25, 2018
Spring Class
Luncheon at Winjum's Shady Acres. For pictures of the gathering
CLICK HERE.
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December
14, 2017
There
was a GREAT turnout for our Ninth Annual
Red Sweater Luncheon. Can you believe it has been that
many? Some 40 classmates, spouses and significant others gathered
at the Faribault Country for the festivities. The holiday atmosphere
was enjoyed by all. For pictures of the event, CLICK
HERE.
Jim
Hansen created a video of the event. Be sure your sound is turned
up and CLICK
HERE to view the video.
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October
11, 2018
Fall
Class Luncheon at Porter Creek in Burnsville, MN. Click
for pics.
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Class
75th Birthday Party
Tommy Kramer of Kramer's Farm, Hayfield, MN, hosted our Class
Birthday Party. Click Here
for pictures of the event and the venue.
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April
19, 2018
Spring Class
Luncheon at Winjum's Shady Acres. Click
for pics.
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December
14, 2017
Red
Sweater Luncheon at the Faribault Country Club. Click
for pics.
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October
5, 2017
Fall Class
Luncheon at Porter Creek Restaurant. Click
for pics.
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April
20, 2017
Spring Class
Luncheon at Winjum's Shady Acres. Click
for pics.
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December
8, 2016
Red
Sweater Luncheon at the Faribault Country Club. Click
for pics.
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June
9, 2016
Winjum's
Shady Acres welcomed 21 classmates and spouses as they gathered
on a beautiful, sunny day for conversation, fellowship, and the
ever popular good food. As usual, everyone enjoyed themselves.
To view a slide show of the gathering, Click
Here
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April
14, 2016
WOW!
A nice turnout of 29 classmates and spouses convened at
Winjum's Shady Acres to celebrate the arrival of Spring. A
great time was had by all. Click
Here to see pictures of the gathering. |
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December
14, 2016
Some
16 classmates and spouses gathered at Joe's Sports Bar and Grill
in Faribault to properly greet the New Year with our first Class
Luncheon of 2016. To view pictures of those in attendance,
Click Here.
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December
10, 2015
Our
most successful and best attended Red Sweater
Class Luncheon to date was held at Pub 51 in Faribault. It
was our Sixth Annual Celebration
of the event. (My, how time flies!) There were 44
classmates, spouses, significant others and friends in attendance.
CLICK
HERE. to see pictures of the event. |
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October
10, 2015
It
was a windy day when some 33 classmates, friends, and even grandchildren,
blew into the Porter Creek Restaurant in Burnsville for our usual
spirited class luncheon. Pictures of the event can
been seen by CLICKING HERE. |
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July
16 , 2015
A
drenching rain was not enough to dampen the spirits of 26 classmates
and spouses as they gathered at Winjum's Shady Acres for lunch
and comradeship. As always, a good time was had by
all. CLICK HERE
to view pictures of the gathering. |
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Saturday,
May 9, 2015
There
were 27 classmates, spouses, and friends in attendance when we
gathered at our old stand-by, Winjum's Shady Acres, for food and
conversation. CLICK
HERE to view pictures. |
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December
4, 2014
The
Fifth Annual Red Sweater Luncheon
was held on December 4, 2014, at the Faribault Country Club. There
were 31 classmates, spouses, and friends in attendance. Great
conversation, great memories shared, and great food! To
view a slide show of the event, CLICK
HERE. |
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November
13, 2014
Some
eleven classmates, spouses, and other friends joined John and
Ahne Patten at Winjum's Shady Acres for lunch. John and Ahne were
visiting Faribault from their home in Alaska. Many memories
and stories were shared among those gathered. To view
pictures of the gathering, CLICK
HERE
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On
October 16, 2014
Several
friends gathered with Pete Deem at the Coffee Shop in Faribault
(formerly the Pool Hall). To look at some pictures
of the event, CLICK
HERE. |
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September
25, 2014
Our
Summer Luncheon - Round Two saw us gathering at the Porter Creek
Restaurant in Burnsville. To view a slide show of the gathering,
Click
Here. |
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July
24, 2014
Our
Summer Luncheon - Round One, was held at Winjum's Shady Acres
on beautiful Roberds Lake in Faribault. For pictures of
the event, Click Here. |
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April
24, 2014
For
our Spring Luncheon, we gathered at Joe's on Lyndale Avenue in
Faribault, just across the street from the Burger King.
For pictures of the event, Click
Here. |
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July
11, 2013
To celebrate our collective 70th birthdays, some 66 classmates,
spouses, and significant others gathered at the home of Sue (Gagnon)
and Greg Carlson on Roberds Lake. WHAT A DAY AND WHAT AN
EVENT! The weather was perfect, not too hot and a
nice breeze off the lake to keep the mosquitoes away. After
a time for socializing and getting re-acquainted with each other,
we all enjoyed a catered meal of broasted chicken, potato salad,
cold slaw, and dinner rolls, followed by desert. A delicious
70th Birthday Cake, along with a variety of additional yummies
provided by the members of the organizing committee, rounded out
the meal. More visiting and conversation followed.
To view pictures of the event, click on the links below.
(Note: These movie files are rather large so it may take a bit
of time for them to load, depending on the speed of your internet
connection.)
- General Group Pictures: Click
Here
- Pictures of Classmates and Friends: Click
Here
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April
18, 2013
A snowy day,
with a winter storm warning, did not deter 30 intrepid members
and spouses of the Wonder Class of 1961 from attending the luncheon
on Thursday, April 18th at Winjum's Shady Acres. As ever, the
conversations and camaraderie were lively and even included a
rousing rendition of "Happy Birthday" to Bubby Schmitz
who was celebrating his birthday that day. To view a few
pictures of the event, CLICK
HERE |
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December
6, 2012
The Third
Annual "Red Sweater" Luncheon
was held at the Top View Grill at the Faribault Golf Club. Including
spouses, there were 31 people in attendance, enjoying food, conversation,
and "catching up. To view pictures of the gathering,
CLICK
HERE |
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October
9, 2010
Once again, Shady Acres was the site of another MAGNIFICENT turnout
on a truly SPECTACULAR day. The weather was perfect and
the company grand. To view pictures of the luncheon, Click
Here then click on the "Photos" tab at the top of
the page to see the slide show.
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July
16, 2010
Another great turnout Shady Acres. In addition to the usual
suspects there were some new faces: Janna Thompson, Dale Caron,
Roger Evje and Georgia Kubinski. Pictures
of the Luncheon If you double click the first picture you'll
see an enlarged view with names.
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December
16, 2008
Once again, at Bernie's Cafe and Grille. Pictures
of the Luncheon. |
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April
26, 2008
At Bernie's Luncheon
at Bernie's. |
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Click
here for pictures and stories of other "Meet-Ups"
between class members. |
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50th CLASS REUNION
STILL IMPRESSES ! ! !
ALERT:
Our 50 Year Class Reunion was a HUGE SUCCESS!
Many who attended feel it was the BEST REUNION EVER ! ! ! If
you missed if, not to worry; you can still join in the fun by viewing
the many pictures of the event. Check
out the REUNION PAGE for further details.
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45th REUNION A SUCCESS
! ! !
From the Social
Get-Together at the Faribault Country Club, to the Class Golf Outing,
to the Reunion Dinner (highlighted with a touching video entitled "Faribault
- Then and Now"), and continuing with the Class Gathering at the
River Bend Nature Center, the 45th Reunion Weekend of the FSHS Class
of 1961 was a ROUSING SUCCESS ! ! !
Click
here to view photos from the reunion:
Friday
Night at the Faribault Country Club
Saturday
Night at the American Legion Club - Part 1
Saturday Night at the American Legion Club - Part 2
If anyone else has pictures
from any of the reunion activities, send them along to our Webmaster,
Roy (Butch) Welsandt, and he will put them on the site.
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