Sunday at the WOSA/NA Reunion

I was too exhausted by Sunday evening to write up the day, and we've been on the way home ever since. Nice to be back at home for a few days!

The Sunday morning service of celebration was a wonderful combination of readings and music. Vance George directed the largest-ever choir in "Morning Has Broken" and the "Kyrie" from the Schubert Mass in G, accompanied by Addie Amstutz Yoder. Reid Blickenstaff played a movement from a Bach Cello Suite (on his violin), David Wagner played a recorder, and Robert Bonham played the piano. (I hope I didn't forget anyone!)

Paul Chaffee, class of 1963, did an excellent job of pulling together many people reading a wide variety of readings, mostly spiritual reflections on outdoor and environmental topics. Dan and I read the names of Woodstock friends who have died in the past year. This is always a moving moment for me, especially looking around the room and seeing many friends whose parents' names were read.

After lunch three of the workshops from Saturday were repeated. I enjoyed Bob Fleming's talk, but the quiz was far too hard for me! The pictures were amazing.

Just before the silent auction closed, there was a lot of activity in the bazaar. I assisted with the collating of purchases and it was amazing how many items were brought in and purchased by someone else. I thought I'd go take a rest, but I kept running into more people to talk with and just couldn't resist.

Supper was a barbecue held on the grassy lawn outside our dorms and seemed to be enjoyed by all. This pictures shows some of the tables positioned in the shade.

After the barbecue, Tim Manickam emceed a story-telling session in the center quadrangle of our dorms. There were many interesting stories. Once again, I realized how amazing Woodstock people are. This picture shows David Wagner, who chaired the reunion with his remarkable wife Connie, getting the stories going.

Next weekend Dan and I are attending the Class of 1979 plus friends reunion being held on a lake in Tennessee. I'll try to take some pictures and write about it when I get home.