Jeff Daum

I hope most of you received the email today with the following (actually this is the 2nd email that just came after I contibuted based on the first email):

WHHS Alumni we are proud to announce we have reached donations of $15,500. in the first three hours of our challenge! This amount will be matched dollar for dollar.

With 22 hours remaining... 

don't miss your opportunity to raise that total.

Rise To The Highest!

                         ++++++++++++++++++++++++

GIVING TUESDAY…  is a global movement to give back to the  organizations that impacted our lives. A unique and real opportunity to express appreciation and inspire others! 

Today we heard from a truly inspirational donor who has pledged to match dollar for dollar your donation! 

Eagles, we have 25 hours to raise $25,000. And every dollar will be matched!

We have until WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2^nd at 2:00PM.

If you did not, here is the link to copy and paste in your browser: https://7075.thankyou4caring.org/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2f7075.thankyou4caring.org%2fsslpage.aspx%3fpid%3d298+&srcid=639&srctid=1&erid=68939&trid=c95bf268-eb9f-4a55-b8e6-e7bc690e96f8 

Stephanie Riger

Thanks for posting this - I never got the email.  FYI there's a drop down menu that lets you designate your gift to the class of 1964 Performing Arts Fund.

Happy Holidays to all,

Stephanie

Nancy Messer

Jeff and Stephanie - Thanks for the info.  After getting myself registered on the site, I got my contribution on record around 40 minutes before the deadline!  Thanks for letting everyone know.

Jeff Daum

Glad it worked out Nancy.  Too good of an opportunity to pass up  A real win-win.

Richard Murdock

The beer tasting part of the city tour sounds like a great idea.  Given Cincinnati's history I am not surprised that there would be some great beers brewed in Cincinnati.

Ann Shepard (Rueve)

Classmates, 

Gail Stern asked me to post the following on the Message Forum:

"My dear, sweet, loving husband, George Dirkes, passed away this morning, December 6th in the Cardiac Intensive Care Care Unit at UCSF. My heart is aching.

Funeral services will be this Wednesday, December 9th at 1:30 pm at Congregation Rodef Sholom, 170 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael, CA. Burial will follow immediately at Mount Tamalpais Cemetery, 2500 5th Avenue, San Rafael.

We will be sitting shiva at our home after the burial. Shiva will also take place at our home on Thursday at 7 pm and on Saturday at 7 pm. Our home address is: 12 DeSilva Island Drive, Mill Valley, 94941.

May he be at peace. May his memory be a blessing."

Please join me in expressing our sincere condolences to Gail and the family. 

Barbara Kahn (Tepper)

oh my!  What heartbreaking news - condolences to Gail and her family. I'm so sorry!  

Nelson Abanto

I am so sorry, Gail.  May he rest in peace, may you find comfort in the many memories.

Nelson

Bonnie Altman (Templeton)

Gail, I am so sorry for your loss. May HaShem comfort you among the mourners of Zion. 

Jeff Daum

Gail- heartfelt condolences. May memories of your shared and best times in travel and life remain vivid and provide some solace.

Susan Patterson (Schramm)

Gail, I am so sorry for your loss.  I hope you find comfort in the lovely memories of your shared life together.  Prayers are with you.

Bruce Fette

Gail,

I am sure the whole class wishes you the best in this time of loss. 

Bruce Fette

Dear class,

Today is one of 5 instances during the year of a day with 3 birthdays on the same day. Next week, Saturday 12/19/2015 is also a day with 3 birthdays.!

We will also have two birthdays on 12/13, and one on  12/18.

So a very Happy Birthday to all.

Bruce

Ann Shepard (Rueve)

Nelson - My condolences to you on the loss of your DAD, Julio. Everyone who knew him loved him. 

David Buchholz

Today Julie Waxman, Rick Steiner, Mary Benjamin, Stephanie Riger, Ann Pollak, and I were able to weather a dreary California winter day to give much needed love and support to Gail Weintraub Stern.  Five hundred people attended her husband George's memorial service, many of whom spoke so warmly about two wonderful people.  I know that Gail would appreciate whatever support you can give her.  

Laura Reid (Pease)

So wonderful that you all went and saw Gail.  My heart just breaks for her.  I know that collectively we all send our heartfelt condolences.  Love from all of us Gail.

Becky Payne (Shockley)

I add my condolences to Gail on her loss. A tough time, I am sure.

Wishing you peace and love,

Becky Shockley

Larry Klein

I've had the distinct pleasure of working with Gail (and Rick and Dick and others) on this very website for the last year and a half or so.  Doing so has given me an enhanced insight of Gail's devotion, allegiance, and zest for life.  We can only hope that her zest for life will endure through a very trying time.

It has been a trying year for our class, losing classmates and loved ones too soon and too often.  We remain strong through it all and hopefully will endure those trying times ahead as well.

I look forward to seeing ALL our classmates next summer.

Gene Stern

I have gotten to know Gail as part of the Class of 64 Performing Arts Fund ad hoc Committee and the last six years have have made me realize how dedicated she is to our Class.  I have sent her a private note of condolence. I would really like to see all of us recognize Gail for her dedication and the tremendous loss she has just experienced. We love you Gail and await our Class Reunion Birthday in June to be together.

Philip Spiess

Gene:  I, too, have sent Gail a private message (and Nelson as well), recognizing that we are all, if not yet entering our own end times (we are mortal, after all -- and how quickly life has run!), they are now at least those of our parents, and perhaps our partners and siblings as well.  It is where we are.  What we have -- as I have learned through this Website -- is the love and friendship of all of you out there -- many of whom I was not particularly close to in our WHHS days, but whom I have come to really communicate with and feel close to through this Website.  It has been amazing.  And so I wish you all a Happy Holidays, and I hope to see as many of you as I can at the reunion next year.

Mary Vore (Iwamoto)

I too am so sorry for your loss Gail.  You have been such a devoted and positive force in the website and our WHHS reunion, and from the comments, in all aspects of your life.  May the love and care you have shown for others come back to you now in this time of sadness.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you. 

Lillian Vendig (Bandyk)

May I add my condolences as well,Gail. The loss of a life partner is a difficult one. May the support of your friends and your temple help you through this time. 

Sally Hastie (Dessner)

Dear Gail,  i was so sorry to hear of your loss.   May you find strength in the love that you shared and the memories you will hold in your heart forever.   

Paul Simons

I hope a sense of tranquility returns Gail, as soon as time can allow.

Arn Bortz

Life is unfair.  All we can do is squeeze the most we can out of every day, surround ourselves with good friends and leave the world a better place than when we arrived.  Very sorry.  I'm sure he was a terrific guy.