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02/26/18 08:40 AM #1512    

Susan Pomerantz

I believe that they did but in later classes. Harriet, Fred lived in the house next to me.  Another sad story. I ran into him in NYC, He was stout, bald and drinking.


02/26/18 10:47 AM #1513    

Fred Straus

Harry Bachman and his family lived on North Sterling, just around the courner from me. I did not know him other than to say "hi'. His wife is a psychologist. They had two girls a few years younger than my daughter, Susan.


02/27/18 09:46 AM #1514    

Susan Pomerantz

Fred...this is a different Bachman. No girls, just two  boys with a scary and tragic ending. They lived on Meetinghouse Rd.


03/01/18 07:02 PM #1515    

 

Lucy Gilbert (Rhoda)

Thank you, Susan P for the Worst Roommate Ever.  Thank you, Susan F for the Netanuahu article.  Both very interesting.  I was surprised about Jamison Bachman being from Cheltenham.  Those poor people who got "taken" by him.  Agree with Nancy (Shapiro) C about the Netanuahu article.

Weather a little confused in FL.... summerlike temperatures.!   Be well and be safe...

Got to update the photo!!  The little girl in the picture is in First Grade!!


03/23/18 04:30 PM #1516    

 

Nancy Eisenberg (Einhorn)

Hope everyone is well and having a happy life!! Does anyone know,if we are having a 55 year class reunion?


08/10/18 11:10 AM #1517    

Marsha Dishler

.well I am having trouble posting but will try again. Ruthie Tubis and I had a fantastic mini reunion. We met with my wife and her daughter in Portland Me and it was anamazing connection. We had so much fun remembering....lots of laughter

i can add pictures if someone can tell me how to do that please.


08/11/18 05:35 PM #1518    

Susan Fishman (Orlins)

Hi All. I have been thinking about posting here for about a year now. The thinking began after my bone scan indicated I had crossed the line from osteopenia to osteoporosis in my lumbar spine. I suggest you stop reading now if you have no interest in osteoporosis.

I wanted to share with those interested what I have chosen to do about treating my reduced bone density and also to learn what others are doing, in particular, to treat osteoporosis without medication.

To medicate or not is obviously a personal choice. I decided to spend a year treating my self with diet and weight-bearing exercise. My next bone scan is in two days: Monday, Aug 13, 2018. So I'll be able to then let you know if I've had success limiting the progression or, possibly even reversing the condition. I know, it's a tall order.

My diet that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds has rewarded me with excellent cholesterol numbers, so I'm glad for that. As for exercise, I load my backpack with items from the pantry, such as potatoes, jars of salsa, and cans of beer and then walk for 20 minutes or so.

To limit my risks, especially after a near miss in traffic, I have given up bike riding as a way of getting around and now I drive/walk to get places, generally parking a 15-minute walk away from my destination.

Has anyone out there been able to or heard of anyone able to reverse osteoporosis without medication? If so, I'd love to hear from you.

After I learn my DXA scan results I'll let you know how successful I've been.

:)

Sue Fishman (Orlins)


08/12/18 02:38 PM #1519    

Harriet (Nikki) Lang

My bone density went up with a combination of calcium, magnesium and pilates! I have been taking pilates for about six years now, but my last bone density improved 4 years ago for the first time and then again two years later, I am due for another shortly. I also however take estrogen, which you would probably not want to do, but I find it very helpful for my mood, my hotflashes and of course my bone density. I've been taking the estrogen all along but my bone density had dropped until I started the pilates. And it improved slightly with each bone density (x 2). I recommend pilates to everyone. It is an amazing form of exercise. However, I believe, as well as my instructor does, that classes are not the best way to go about it, because if you don't do the exercises exactly right you may not get the desired benefit. If you can't afford private instruction all the time, perhaps once a week you could do private and then once a week classes, because your instructor will make sure you know how to do the exercises properly. My strength a balance are amazing for someone our age. You really will feel better.


08/13/18 12:59 PM #1520    

 

Marilyn Ford (Evans)

Hello Class,

As always I enjoy reading what all you have to say.

Today I am with Nancy and would like to know if Tom

is working on our 55 reunion? Also I have not read about

any mini in Philly. I am coming in the mid Sept. just checking.


08/13/18 01:29 PM #1521    

 

Marilyn Ford (Evans)

Hi Susan I have been blessed to have good bone scans, although I do

have Arthritis in my lower back. For over a year I have made a protien shake

for breakfast  every day and go to the gym twice a week to exercise.  I stay

away from Pork and Beef and eat Chichen, Fish, Fresh Veg. and Salads. It

does work. I was 99lbs all my life and when I got in my 60 I picked up 50lb.

and would have picked up more if I did not do something. I am on my way

to lose some of it  . Best of luck to all to stay Healthy

Marilyn

  


08/13/18 05:37 PM #1522    

Susan Fishman (Orlins)

This is great to know Harriet. What impressive results. I also take (limited )calcium supplements and magnesium as well as vitamins D3 and K2. I had my scan today and seems I'll get results next week. 

Marilyn, that is fantastic. Diet and exercise can help so much for whatever ails you. 


08/14/18 10:48 PM #1523    

 

Carolyn Ford (Swain)

HELLO EVERYONE,

 

I KEEP TELLING  MYSELF STAY CONNECTED  WITH EVERYONE BUT WITH WORK AND TRAVEL THIS YEAR I KEPT PUTTING IT OFF. TONIGHT IS MY TIME. HELLO TO EVERYONE I THINK OF YOU OFTEN. I AM HAPPY THAT WE ARE ALL LOOKING SO GOOD FOR OUR AGE. LIKE MY SISTER I"M WORKING ON MY WEIGHT. MY DOCTOR TOLD ME TWO WEEKS AGO THAT I MUST EAT 3 BALANCED MEALS AND TWO SNACKS EVERY DAY AND PLENTY OF WATER OR I WAS WASTING MY TIME AT 24 HOUR BECAUSE I WAS NOT PUTING ENOUGH IN TO BURN OFF. MADE SOME NEW CHANGES TO MY EATING THAT SAME DAY. I HAVE BEEN BUSY THIS SUMMER.. IN  MAY I TOOK A SIX DAY VACATION TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AND IN JUNE MY DAUGHTER AND I FLEW TO LA AND MY GRANDDAUGHTER FLEW IN FROM VIRGINA SO WE COULD SPEND A FEW DAYS TOGETHER BEFORE MY GRANDDAUGHTER LEFT FOR SOUTH KOREA. WAVERLY IS PART OF THE INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM FROM HERE UNIVERSITY AND WAS THERE FOR 7 WEEKS AT HERE SISTER SCHOOL. SHE IS NOW BACK HOME . I WILL BE COMING HOME IN OCTOBER SO I HOPE I WILL GET A CHANCE TO SEE SOME OF YOU. 

 

 

 


08/24/18 06:09 PM #1524    

Nathan Sklar

I was very sorry to hear of Steve Cohen's recent passing.  Since I hadn't seen Steve since graduation, my recollection of him was as a young man!  Unfortunately the list of our deceased classmates is quite large at this time.  Let us all enjoy each day we are given. 


08/25/18 10:52 AM #1525    

Susan Pomerantz

Beware of where you buy your Vitamin D. I bought a bottle and later discovered my dog had consumed the bottle. It is posionous to dogs. However he did not get sick and I realized  that there was very little if any D in the tablets. This was from the supermarket..so only buy from a legitimate supplement store.  My dog's appetite is another story.

 

 

 

 


08/26/18 01:36 PM #1526    

Susan Fishman (Orlins)

Thanks . Susie, I'm going to throw out the Vitamin D I bought from CVS. By the way, a year after my healthy high calcium diet started and walking with a weighted backpack, my bone scan showed no improvement, but also no further deterioration. I with someone would come up with a safe treatment. Nikki I'm inspired that you have had success and I'm bumping up my calcium.

I'm so said to hear that Steve Cohen died. He lived a couple of blocks from me and I knew he was quite ill. He was greatly admired.

 


08/27/18 08:17 AM #1527    

Joan Bradburd

 

I was also sorry to hear that Steve Cohen died,  we worked hard together on the Cheltoniian.  He was very serious.  I understand he was a renound law professor at Georgetown Law School in D,C.  My regards to everyone.  Joan Murphy

 

 

 


08/27/18 11:40 AM #1528    

Susan Pomerantz

I used to get some sort of shot that really helped me...cannot remember what it was but I can try and find out if anyone is interested.


08/28/18 12:37 PM #1529    

Susan Fishman (Orlins)

Thanks Susie. I've been trying to avoid medication due to the risk of significant side effects, but of course I am also risking fractures.


10/06/18 11:42 AM #1530    

George Trapp

Don't sleep for crap anymore. Usually out of bed between 4:30 - 6 AM. This AM around 6 looked in the mirror and thought who is this poor homeless guy who just crawled out from under a bridge. So why post this ? Upon checking my email was an invitation to visit another website to view pics of some '63 classmates. Among those were Roy Hoffman, Doris Reitinger, Frank Reipen and Dorothy Richter. Was friendly with each, but not really close. On the off chance any of them will read this, or that one of you will call it to their attention, I just wanted to say hi to each of them and ask what might be the secret of looking so good as we all approach mid seventies ? 

The good news is that despite many joint problems, surgeries, heart disease, and other assorted lesser temporary health issues, I can be found on the tennis court 3-6 days depending on the week, on occasion twice in that day, doubles only. Last year I played competitively with my wife in mixed, with our oldest daughter again in mixed, and recently with a 48 year old man who I first met when he was a 13 year old in one of the classes I taught. In almost every instance I'm giving up from 10 to as many as 45 years to each opponent. Just being competitive is a huge boost, while the occasional win is pretty special. I am hugely blessed by the Lord I serve and am saddenned each time I review the IN MEMORY section of our website. Further blessing is sharing this life with my honey that I got together with 52 years ago come January. Wish that was true for all of you. Sadly that is not the case for some.

Almost everyone experiences what I refer to as BLACK HOLES in their lives. Usually they're related to relationships and health of self, significant others, children and close friends. But if you are reading this you are blessed to be a survivor, and were able to move ahead with your life. WISHING YOU ALL WELL !!!!!


10/07/18 11:38 AM #1531    

Carol Kutner (Winig)

 

George what a pleasant message. In todays world with all about ME and Anger and disrespect. it is nice to hear someone speak about what life is all about.

Ups, downs and inbetweens, but I always say. take a minute to enjoy as there is always someone who has it worse.

Yes your pain is your pain and when it is happening to you it is real, but try to deal with as best you can, reaching out for help, looking at the other side of the issue and remember to take one day at a time.

 


10/07/18 01:35 PM #1532    

Sunny Ingber (Drohan)

Hi George and Carol K,

I believe both of you stated your sentiments perfectly. 

As we go through this life, we find ourselves at this time, although I don't like thinking about it, on the other side. Closer to the universe. I think if we can keep our health in check, as best we can, the rest hopefully falls into place.

George, I like that you are playing tennis as often as you do. My husband John  and I play alot as well. During the summer it was 5x's a week. It sure felt good to be able to play competively, win or lose, even though summer is just fun tennis.  I am just really grateful I am able to do this. My husband is as well. He's had 2 hip replacements and plays just as well as ever before.

I am grateful to God for granting me this life and so thankful for each day. I have friends who have lost their spouses or attending to them in their illnesses. We don't know what each day brings. We get up, see the sun and are ready to give it our all.

I hope all of you from the class of 63 will continue with your posts. It keeps us almost back to to HS. Eyes up and forward though.

Stay well.

Sunny Ingber Drohan


10/08/18 08:11 AM #1533    

 

Janet Hoffman

Forgive me but I have to laugh at all this, not because I am making fun of it but because it sounds so familiar!   As I think back on my junior high school days, I bow down to the altar of  Miss Brogden,  who I feel is responsible for my ability to get through this period in my life reasonably OK.   The women out there who went to Elkins Park junior high school may remember her as the drill sergeant of gym.   We ran, did calisthenics,  climbed ropes, jumped over horses and  swung on rings.   I doubt they do any of that anymore in schools which is kind of a shame.   In any event I consider her responsible for my being able to do my daily (albeit measly) 20 minutes on an exercise bike plus some floor exercises which are mainly for strengthening and  stretching my aging bones and muscles.   So far I have managed to avoid the knife,  but I now have a hip joint surgeon and a shoulder joint surgeon poised to make me bionic in the foreseeable future ...  to say nothing of my back !   In any event it sounds as if we are all holding it together somehow and sharing all this helps!   I don’t know about any of you but having a dog helps me a lot as well because it forces me to get out and walk early in the morning and after dinner.   And he’s a fun cute little guy so I am glad I adopted him some seven years ago.   I recently had lunch in Philadelphia with a small group of women from our class.   Makes me wonder whether I should move back to Philly .....   you never know!   For now I am enjoying my reduced work schedule as well as the opportunity to make some progress in the art world with my late husband‘s estate.   Great hearing about all of you.  Keep the faith,  no matter what that might be.  J  PS  my website photo is about  five years old and I will try to figure out how to change it ....

 

 

 


10/09/18 12:04 AM #1534    

George Trapp

 

 

It's great hearing from you three and there is so much truth in your thoughts which I recognize from experience. It is also now so easy to talk with you (via this site ) whereas in HS I was so painfully shy when it came to talking to girls if it did not directly relate to schoolwork. So I didn't talk too much because I was not much into the books until I got to college. The shyness didn't preclude having a couple of girlfriends during HS and it certainly didn't preclude studying a whole bunch of  the great looking young women who were at CHS from afar.       This shyness carried over into college. It makes Jan , my wife, and I laugh to recall that for 3 1/2 years the most I ever mumbled to her was hi when I walked past her, eyes on my shoes.        I always credit the Lord first for the medical miracles of the past 20 years which have enabled me to continue to actively enjoy the things I had grown to love doing. At the same time I 

thank HIM for having the absolutely right medical personnel available to me when the needs arose. That has continued thru the present time for which I am very thankful.   For 20 years , since a severely broken and dislocated neck, every day has been  a "bonus" day.    I have learned to try to treat every person  as a  valuable individual. Doesn't matter if it's cashier at the grocery, the mechanic servicing my truck or someone I meet playing tennis,etc. Whenever possible I find out and use their name, try to find out a little about them and what's going on in their life. So for 20 years every day has been a gift and I try to share that gift with those whose pathway intersects my own. Regrettably , I sometimes fail for any number of reasons.              Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me in response to my own and I certainly hope that the AWESOME GOD has many great days ahead for each of you !!!

 


10/09/18 09:16 PM #1535    

 

Marilyn Ford (Evans)

Hello Class,

It is always so good to read about so many of you and how you are doing. It is clear that many of you are making the effort to stay healthy

and exercise. Living in Texas we have good weather 9 months a year.

My Y has an outdoor pool and I for one take water aerobics  2-3

times a week and love it. I am blessed to have good geans, have always taken  that extra step to stay healthy. Adopting my daughter at age 50

definitely kept me moving. It is not what we do it is that we are doing. So whatever all of you are doing keep up the good work and have as many of your friend as possible to join you. Spread the word as you show  them what it has done for you.

Hope To See  All Of You At The Next Reunion

 

 


10/10/18 04:57 PM #1536    

Deborah Merrick (Wilson)

Marilyn,

I THINK about exerciing 2-3 times a week.  You put many of us to shame and it shows.  Your daughter is beautiful!  Definite model material.  As a first time grandmother at 70 I can attest to the fact that an adoption at 50 makes you one of our bravest classmates.  Best regards


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