2008 Dates To Remember

In Alphabetical City or Regional Sequence. 

Semi-annual and annual events highlighted.

Allentown, PA - (third Saturday in September) - Sat. Sept. 20, 2008, 8 AM at Perkin's Restaurant, Cedar Crest and Hamilton Blvd.

Arkansas (ARKIT) - (second Saturdays in April and October) - Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 at Ryan's (Hot off the grill), 4000 Springhill Plaza Court, N. Little Rock, AR 72117. 2008 dates are: April 12 and October 11. Contact Carl Brucker at email CarlJan@centurytel.net

Atlanta, GA - (second Wednesdays in March, June, Sept. and Dec.) - 11 AM at the Piccadilly Cafeteria, 1265 Mt. Zion Rd., Morrow, GA across from the Southland Mall.  Remaining 2008 dates are: September 10 and December 10. Contact Brenda Brooks, President, at 770-459-0230 or e-mail daydreamerbjb@bellsouth.net for further information.

Chattanooga, TN - (second Monday of April and Oct. ) - October 13, 2008, 12 Noon at the Golden Corral Buffet near Hamilton Place Mall across the parking lot from Target on Gunbarrel Rd. Note: The Chattanooga group voted to hold 2 meetings each year, starting in 2008, to meet in the Spring and Fall and drop the Winter and Summer meetings. Contact Bill Webster, 1119 Tatum Gulf Rd, Cloudland, GA 30731, wilwebst@aol.com, for further information.

Chicago, IL - Retired plant technicians and other former Western Union employees will meet for a pizza party at Papa Passaro's Restaurant, 6326 South Cass Ave. in Westmont, IL,  Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 6:00 PM.  Call Allan Fail at 773-585-3055 for further information.

Dallas, TX - The Keep In Touch (KIT) Klub meets the 2nd Tuesday each month at 10:45 AM at Raymond's Bar-B-Que, 12920 Garland Rd., Dallas. Remaining 2008 dates are: July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9. Contact Louise Jones at email budjones55@sbcglobal.net for more information.

Dallas, TX - The Annual Christmas Party will  be held on the Friday before Thanksgiving, November 21, 2008 at the VFW Club on Garland Road in Dallas.  Contact Grady King at goking@sbcglobal.net for information.

Denver, CO - The annual picnic is usually held on the third Sunday in August at the American Legion Post #178, 1655 Simms, Lakewood, CO, but will be held on the SECOND SUNDAY this year. This year's official date is Sunday, August 10. Please call either Wendell "Fitz" Fitzpatrick (303-985-4861) or Bob DeVault (620-663-2698) for details.

Detroit, MI - (third Thursday in May and October) - at noon on Thurs. Oct. 16, 2008 at  Dimitri's On The Avenue (formerly City Tavern) at 14316 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI. Contact Helen Porter at 248-474-5004 for information.

Gulf Division - The 2009 reunion will be held  in Nacogdoches, Texas, at the Fredonia Hotel, on Friday evening, April 24 and Saturday, April 25. Contact Louise Jones at budjones55@sbcglobal.net or Dovie Jacoby at duhvee@comcast.net for further information.

Kansas City, MO - (usually first Wednesday of each month at various restaurants)  - Remaining 2008 dates are: Aug. 6, Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and Dec. 3. Contact Laura Merten at 816-353-1392 for details.

Kansas City, MO - Annual Reunion Announcement:  There is no event scheduled at this time.  Contact Laura Merten at 816-353-1392 for further information. 

Kentucky/Southern Indiana Region - NEW LOCATION - (second Saturday in April and October) - Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 at Buckhead Mountain Grill, 4112 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY.  Contact Chester Collier at ccollier1@earthlink.net for further information.

Knoxville, TN - (twice a year) - Next meeting is in December 2008 at noon at Ramsey's Cafeteria, located at the corner of Merchants Rd. and Center, Knoxville, TN. (I-75 North, exit East at Merchants Rd and left at the first traffic light.) All former employees and guests are welcome to attend. Contact any of the following for information and directions: Ruth Burchell, 865-577-6391; Fred Dodson, 865-688-1766, e-mail dodbldr@aol.com; Ben Bowlen 865-599-4861 or 865-524-5561, e-mail bowlenben@msn.com.

Long Island, NY - NOTE NEW TIME and price correction - Friday, October 3, 2008, 12 Noon to 4:00 PM at Galaxie Caterers, 1184 Route 109, Lindenhurst, NY, Tel 631-957-9595. The cost will be $47 per person. A buffet meal will be served and beer, wine and soda will be provided. Contacts for directions or further information are: Herb Gold, 516-731-5498; Rich Maffucci, 631-698-0102; or Bill Staskel, 631-234-6628 or e-mail janbill4@hotmail.com.

Milwaukee, WI - (first Thursday of each month) - 11:30 AM luncheon at the Old Country Buffet, 4902 S. 74th St., Greenfield, WI.  Contact Bill McQuerry at wmcquerry@wi.rr.com for further information. Remaining 2008 dates are: Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4.

Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN - Entire group meets the first Mondays of May, August and December at Nye's, 125 East Hennepin, Minneapolis, MN. 2008 dates are:  Aug 4 and Dec. 8.

Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN - Ladies group meets for luncheon at noon on the second Tuesday of most months. Locations vary - call Zoe Mary Cunningham for information at 952-948-2421. Remaining 2008 dates are: Sept. 9 and Nov. 11.

CANCELLATION - New England Area - There was no New England gathering in 2007. Contact Nick Tessitore, 128 Winslow Ave., Norwood, MA 02062, 781-769-4295 or Ralph Haynes at 978-369-5019 for information about future plans.

New Jersey/New York - SEMI-ANNUAL BANQUET - The Retired Western Union Employees Association (RWUEA) Spring 2008 Banquet will be held on  Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008 at the Courtyard by Marriott located at 100 Chestnut Ridge Road - the corner of Chestnut Ridge Road and Grand Ave. (Lake St.) - in Montvale, NJ. This semi-annual event is normally held on the last Saturdays in April and October, starting at 11:30 AM. Contact Jim Forbes at 201-825-0523 for more information. 2008 dates are: April 26 and Oct. 25.

New Jersey/New York - "The Golden Girls" Breakfast on the first Wed. of each month (except in December) at the Tiffany Diner, 1045 Rt. 17 So., Ramsey, NJ at 9:30AM.  Contact Jackie Velten, 201-825-1057 for details. Remaining 2008 dates are: Aug. 6, Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and the Christmas party in December.

New York City - The "60 Hudson St Irregulars" meet at noon on the last Monday of every other month at Brady's Tavern, 67 Murray St., Manhattan, NYC, with remaining 2008 dates of:  Aug. 25, Oct. 27 and Dec. 29.

Northern California/Nevada - The 2009 annual reunion has not been scheduled at this time. Check future publications for more information.

Ohio District - The annual reunion will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday, July 27, 2008 at The Barn in Smithville, Ohio.  Contact Diane (Gibbs) Dinkens at 330-673-3064 or e-mail digadi@juno.com for further information.

Oklahoma City - The Oklahoma City WU/Autodin Retirement Group meets for breakfast at 9:00 AM the first Saturday of each month at "Don's Alley" restaurant in Del City OK, 29th and Vicky. Contact Lee Wheeler at email telegrapher1962@cox.net for more infomation. Remaining 2008 dates are:  Aug. 2, Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1 and Dec. 6. Contact Lee Wheeler at email: telegrapher1962@cox.net for more information.

Philadelphia - Usually meets on the first Wednesday of May and October. Luncheon will be held at Applebee's, 215 South 15th St., 2nd Floor, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008 at 12 Noon. The cost is $20 per person and should be sent to Frank Senner, 3622 Sunny Lea Rd., Bensalem, PA 19020, 215-245-7177. Contact Frank for further information. E-mail: Foxyfrank7@aol.com.

Portland, OR and the Pacific NW - 2009 Luncheon has not been scheduled at this time. More information will be forthcoming in future issues of the Newsletter. Contact Juyne Walker at email: jaywalk1@comcast.net.

Richmond, VA - There is no event scheduled at this time.

Saint Petersburg, FL - Luncheons are held at 11:30 AM the first Thursday of Feb., May, Sept. and Dec. at the Kissin Cuzzins Restaurant, 10th Ave. North and Hwy 19. Remaining 2008 dates are: Sept. 4 and Dec. 4. (Please advise editor of Newsletter if this event is still active.)

South St. Louis, MO - Breakfast meetings are held at 9:00 AM the first Tuesday every month at Gingham's Restaurant on South Lindbergh in South St. Louis. Contact Leo Matthews at leomatthews@sbcglobal.net for information. Remaining 2008 dates are: Aug. 5, Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2.

Southern California - Luncheon meetings will  be held at Columbo's Restaurant, 1833 Colorado Blvd., in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, CA 90041. 323-254-9138. (We usually meet on the first Saturday of April, 2nd Saturday in August and 1st Saturday in December at 12:30 PM.)  The 2008 Summer Luncheon has been cancelled. The December Christmas party is on Dec. 6. Please contact Martha Houston, Secretary-Treasurer, at 6411 Haas Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90047, 323-752-2248, for reservations and additional information.

Washington, DC and the Metro Area (Maryland & Virginia) - The 2008 annual picnic was held at Harold and Libby Williamson's home in Annapolis, Maryland on the third Saturday in June, June 21. For information, contact the Williamsons at 410-224-4885 or call Dick Brockert at 301-424-1663 or e-mail JetRCB@verizon.net.

Washington, DC and the Metro Area (Maryland & Virginia) - The annual luncheon will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Pier Seven Restaurant, 650 Water St., Washington, DC.  Contact Margaret Dean at 301-423-4723 or Dick Brockert at 301-424-1663 or e-mail JetRCB@verizon.net for further information.

West Virginia - The annual reunion of Western Union employees and families will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2008 in Flatwoods, WV.  Contact Ron Deeds for further information at 304-736-6448 or e-mail retiredfolks@webtv.net.