What's Happening? Class News 2011
Don Gardner cross dressing? |
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Barbara Hodgson and John McGrew on cover of the fall issue of "Lawrence Magazine". |
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Don "Red Dog" Gardner receives national attention. |
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Raymond and Betty Redford Pippert take a unique step in re-defining "assisted" living. |
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John McGrew receives Chamber of Commerce accolade. |
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Another "Red Dog" Sighting: Don Gardner's at it again. |
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Lawrence's workout guru, Don Gardner, aka Red Dog
Don Gardner cross dressing? Say it ain’t so. Well, OK, it’s for a good cause. HERE for the article.
50th Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations to Yin and Elizabeth Yeh, who marked their 50th wedding on June 17, 2011. Yin then finalized his retirement from U.C. Davis, effective June 30. Yin and Elizabeth are going to celebrate with a cruise on the Danube from Vienna to Istanbul before coming to Lawrence for the reunion in September. We'll look forward to a trip report.
On the cover
Barbara Hodgson and John McGrew grace the cover of the fall issue of "Lawrence Magazine", and are featured in an article called "Seven over 70" which features profiles of some older Lawrencians who continue to “move and shake” in the community. HERE for the magazine article.
Book inspires John McGrew
John McGrew was so inspired by a book that he bought and distributed more than 100 copies around Lawrence, then founded the non-profit, Outside For a Better Inside. HERE for more information.
Don "Red Dog" Gardner...
...recently received national attention when the Wall Street Journal ran an article about KU's efforts to insure student athletes attend classes. Don manages the effort which was also recently noted in the AARP journal. HERE for the WSJ story.
Redefining "Assisted" Living
Raymond and Betty Redford Pippert have taken a unique step in re-defining "assisted" living. A very interesting approach to navigating the "Golden Years." Read about it HERE.
Citizen of the Years
John McGrew has received another accolade in being named the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce's "Citizen of The Years." John has been recognized for his long-time contribution to the Lawrence community via development of much of west Lawrence. HERE for the full story.
Another "Red Dog" Sighting
Kansas Magazine typically leads their issues with a feature called, Reasons We Love Kansas. Number 9 in the summer edition is titled, "Blood, Sweat and Tears", which is a reference to Don Gardner's "Dog Days" free community exercise program. The article states, "Thousands show up to hear Red Dog bark through his bull horn, prodding and pushing participants to rise up and work through the pain." Let me tell you, I went to one large session and I can attest to the fact that Don barks through his bull horn while everyone else is working up a sweat. Seriously, Don is recognized throughout the state for his "Dog Days" which is serving as a blueprint for other communities.