Class Correspondent

I always thought I was the youngest in our class, but I’ve learned I must yield to Helene Dembitzer Lambert, who is three months younger than I am. At our ages (87 and older), no news may be good news, but we still want to hear from everyone. Judy Marks Kass’ birthday is on the same date as my son’s, so I always remember it. When I spoke to her on her most recent birthday, I got to talk to her children, Lia and Danny, whom I have known all these years. Lia is an artist, and Danny is a sales representative for sporting goods.

Penny Perez Abrams and Julie Koss send their best wishes along with a reminder that they have a guest room in their Sarasota, Florida, home. Julie’s sore back and Penny’s arthritis mean they use a stroller and a wheelchair, respectively, but they still go to symphonies and do errands that usually end with a lunch out. Julie bowls, back permitting, and Penny plays mah-jongg and crochets. Gene Glick says the two men’s groups he attends give him support and intellectual stimulation. Sumner Sheff, MA’59, is proud that “Beautiful Boy,” the movie based on books written by son David and grandson Nic about Nic’s meth addiction, earned a Golden Globe nomination for the best motion-picture performance by an actor in a supporting role, recognizing Timothée Chalamet, who plays Nic. Spoiler alert: This excellent movie has a happy ending, true to the Sheffs’ real lives.

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