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	Spring Travels 1930s Betty Fox Kirkland ’39 – My son, Dale Kirkland, continues to play on Broadway in “Wicked.” He has been playing in the orchestra since the show opened five years ago. 1940s Robert Darby ’41 – I miss my wife Alberta Napper. She died in 2003. I would like to hear from classmates from 1940–1942. Cornelia Barnes Herzberg ’42 – I want to thank Steele and Terry Griswold for their article on Scott “Bill” Brainard’s obituary in the last Green Mountain Bulletin. As a 1942 G.M.J.C. classmate, a year behind Bill, I knew him as a fun loving, teasing, care free student and the happy boy from Hawaii. His achievements in the medical field could be attributed to his two years at G.M. Junior College and then on to the Medical College of Virginia. It’s great to hear about former alumni who have contribued so much to society, as Bill did. Thank you Steele and Terry for such an informative article. Louis Pells ’43 – My wife and I joined 30 family members for a Mediteranean cruise last summer. Our son, Mark, hotel manager for Holland America Lines, proved to be a perfect host. Charlotte Aldous Shaw ’43 – I’m still keeping busy, enjoying life and staying ahead of the funeral directors in Rochester, N.Y. I was sorry to miss my 65th reunion last year but have every intention of making the 70th down the road! Karan Hampl Osenton ’43 – I am still enjoying traveling; with our trip to Alaska in ’08 we have now visited all our states with the exception of Hawaii which we hope to experience this year to celebrate our 60th Anniversary. We are expecting our third great-grandchild in August. Eleanor Smith ’45 – Good news! President and Mrs. Fonteyn joined Karen Aparton ’75, Virginia Grigsby ’49 and me for a delightful reunion and luncheon in Los Altos, Calif. in February. Green Mountain is in good hands! Sad news: Thea Ladd Yon ’45 died in November ’08. She was my GM roommate and close friend for 63 years! Jeanne Fink Marsh ’45 – I keep in touch with Martha (Diddy) Mace Davis, Ellie Smith and Jinny Hancock Wilson. Dorothy Wheeler Grady ’45 – I hope everyone had a super Reunion. Wish I could have been there – only much younger! Dale Davisson Dodd ’46 – I am still pluckin’ along at 82 – keeping up with volunteer work and doctor’s visits. Will summer ever come? Irene Tietz Jones ’46 – My former roommate at GMC and sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Murphy (Jones), died last year. P.S. and my very best friend – much missed. Alice Ebdon Crowther ’46 – I still can’t believe it’s been 63 years since graduation day. I still communicate with Bonnie Vaness. I live in Fairfield, Conn. Email address is Aliceebdon@aol.com. I’d love to hear from anybody. Ann Leonard Gray ’47 – We’re still here, and kicking up our heels. Still at the same address, and don’t plan to move until our grandson graduates from college. Helenmarie Peterson Hall ’47 – My husband, Curt and I have celebrated 60 years of marriage. We have 3 children, 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Life has been good. Margaret Gellner Thomas ’47 – I spent most of April on a dog judging assignment in Australia and New Zealand. Beautiful car trip through NZ. Then I spent a week in Beverly Hills, Calif., with daughter Gwynne and her husband Richard. My husband Clay is still doing hot air ballooning at our home in Massachusetts. Elaine Sheldon Hutchko ’47 – I was widowed in April 2008. I have three children, four grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Retired to The Villages in 2005. Dickie Sloman Kay ’48 – My husband, Marty, hasn’t been well lately so we had to stop our hospital volunteer work. However, we are enjoying our 10 grandchildren and our great-granddaughter thoroughly. I can’t believe it’s 61 years since my Green Mountain days. Those were wonderful years. Priscilla Green Hartwell ’48 – My granddaughter Lily came to us by way of Vietnam this past year. She’ll be two in May and is a delight for all of us. I continue to think of Green Mountain with fond memories from 60 years ago. I am still working but planning to retire this summer. Virginia Warren Smith ’48 – I am keeping myself together, which seems to require a little more time and effort than ever before. I enjoy talking with my children about their children. I see my two sons the most and my friends locally. I also go to art shows and concerts. Edith Knight Dolan ’48 – Hello, Class of 1948. Pauline Turgeon Brown ’48 – I am still hanging in at 80. I am keeping busy with the Enfield Friends of the Library and the Historical Society. I still summer in Narragansett, R.I. My grandson, Andrew, is a Marine and was married in December. My granddaughter, Allison, is a senior at College of Charleston, S.C. Marilyn Webster Ham ’49 – I enjoy family (eight grandchildren), friends and continue my involvement with the historical society, archeology, and church archives preservation. I am volunteering now with Friends of Forest Hill Cemetery, restoring and cleaning early 1700’s gravestones. Our ice storm quite devastated the old graveyard. I am so pleased to see how Green Mountain College is alive, active and growing! I had such a wonderful time there. Elizabeth Rowland Cursley ’49 – I enjoy “plein aire” painting in oil or pastel often with a group of friends. I go to my local gym several times a week. Would love to hear from old classmates! Hazel Kingsbury Jump ’49 – My husband, Reverend John Dobbs Jump, died on April 29, 2005. I sold our home in May 2008 and have moved into a gated independent living community. I am currently secretary of my DAR chapter, after serving two years as regent; still do freelance writing; am active in First UMC here and serve as secretary of its senior council. I have one daughter, Sarah, here in Jonesboro; Anne in Bloomington, Ind.; Susan in North Richland Hills, Tex.; daughter Ellen died 1-1-98. I still stay in touch with childhood friends, Jean Baker Alexander and Dorcas Kinson Hart Miller, both Class of ’48. I would like to hear from old classmates. My phone number is 870-935-1640. E-mail is ases56@ritternet.com. 1950s Caryl Jaeckle Hunt ’50 – I am enjoying retirement – good friends, good times! Margaret Morrison Goetz ’50 – I visited with my GM Jr. College roommate Katherine LaWare Romo in Arizona. Good memories. Carol Wohlgemuth Reynolds ’50 – My husband, Gerald Reynolds, passed away on May 10, 2008. During the past year, the children and grandchildren were very supportive. Eileen McHale Kahn ’50 – We were invited by the City of Frankfurt, Germany for two wonderful weeks last year. My husband was born there. We are still enjoying going on cruises and being with our family. Nancy Baker Brooks ’50 – My Green Mountain years have remained a very special part of my life. Greetings to any friends who knew me as the redhead from “Eskimo Alley.” Just in case – Eskimo Alley – rear section – second floor – Ames Hall. Nancy Blauvelt Zabriskie ’50 – I am keeping busy with tennis, volunteer work, some travel, and visits with children and grandchildren. I had a 20-year career in Real Estate. Red and I are both well. Very fortunate as the next birthday is a Big One! Janet Burrell Joyce ’51 – Florida has been cooler this winter than past years, but still, as far as I am concerned, better than all the cold and snow up north. I spent about six weeks recovering from a total knee replacement, so no more tennis. However, I am looking forward to playing golf this spring. Mary Page Hatstat ’51 – My husband, Ralph C. Hatstat, died March 2, 2009. We have four daughters and six grandchildren. I moved from New Haven, Vt. in 2005 to Bristol, Vt. into a retirement apartment. Arlyne Anderson Garrison ’52 – We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary in July 2007. We live in Northbrook, Ill. Life is good. Greetings to the Class of 1952. Mary Scott Brown ’53 – Gloria Keyser Moelter ’53 visited from Ft. Myers for a weekend and the Green Mountain evening with president and Mrs. Fonteyn at Ophelia’s Restaurant on the Bay on Siesta Key, Sarasota, Fla. on Feb. 9. Jane Wood Sliter ’53 – John and I have been married 55 years and have five children, their spouses, 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. We also retired two years ago from being foster parents, having served 181 children, mostly newborns. Kathleen Abbott Sliter ’54 – Our fourth granddaughter was born January 27, 2009 – Stephanie Kai. Dave and I enjoyed spending the winter in Connesta Falls, N.C. this year. Kate Haase Smith ’54 and I still keep in close contact and get together as often as possible. Barbara Ball Leutzinger ’54 – My husband passed away on Christmas Day 2008. I am a registered nurse and I continue to work in elementary schools as an independent contractor. My four children and nine grandchildren are great pleasures in my life! Myrna Morris Boyce ’54 – George and I spend a good deal of the summer at Lake St. Catherine with our four children and eight grandchildren. Yvonne Coolman Dietrick ’55 – Imagine at my age needing a hysterectomy! I am doing just great. I had a lovely chat with Brooke when she called. I see only good at the college. Thank you. Joan Schmidt Doherty ’55 – Ray and I spent two months in Florida this winter and I was so happy to attend the GMC Alumni party in Naples. Sally Brosius Kenny and I went and I was happy to see Peggy Tween also from our class. We all enjoyed meeting the new president and his wife. We all have such fond memories of our days at Green Mountain! Patricia O’Neil Gould ’55 – I am retired and active with the West Fort Ann United Methodist Church and also the West Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary. I attend water workout class at local YMCA. I like to knit and read. I have 14 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, and two step-great-grandchildren. I am also expecting two new great-grandsons (twins) in August. Marilyn Greber Grunstra ’56 – I am working part time in sales. We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary on June 6, 2009. We have two children – a daughter Mary Beth and a son Billy. We also have two grandchildren – Sean, 5 1/2 and Erin, 4. My husband Bill works part time at a golf course. He has an engineering degree and a master’s degree in business. He worked in aerospace 45 years. I worked as a medical secretary until I had my children. Teresa Gaudreau Lamarre ’56 – I enjoyed lunch and a view of Filoli Gardens with Carol Keating Mayer. We get together annually during my winter stay in California. Eloise Mittermann Hall ’56 – A group of four from the Class of ’56 meet at Cape Cod, yearly, to keep the friendships alive, including Teedee Gaudreau Lamarre, host; Janet Burchell Norcross; Mary Woodsom DuGrenier and Eloise Mittermann Hall. Patricia Potter Walsh ’57 – I have been married for 51 years. We have five children. The oldest is a captain with Delta Airlines. We also have seven and a half grandchildren. My husband Dick retired from Lockheed Martin in 2001. Both he and I are very active in volunteer work with our church Queen of the Universe in Levittown, Penn. Nancy Chambers Marz ’57 – I am retired now. My daughter Gretchen is a social worker at Lancaster General Hospital. My son Scott is a graphic designer. I have two granddaughters – Delanie, 9 years old and Grayson, 11 months. Penny Hamel Hardy ’57 – I visited classmate Betsy Burnett Dresher in fall of 2007. She and her husband Dick visited my husband and I in 2008. We hope to get together again this year. Janet Carlson Shamlian ’57 – I especially enjoyed reading about my classmates from Moses Hall and their trip to Vienna – Kristen Johnson Toscano, Diane Jaynes Tucker and Sydney Long Machon and her husband. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend my 50th Class Reunion. Nona Roddy Buren ’58 – My husband John Buren died on November 5, 2008. n Patricia Ducey Ohlsson ’59 – I revalidated my flight instructors license. On February 9, 2009 I celebrated 30 years owning my 1976 Grumman Tiger airplane. I am chairman of The Forest of Friendship, for the Long Island 99s International Organization of Women Pilots. Forest is located in Atchison, Kan., birthplace of Amelia Earhart. Well worth visiting. I am chairman for the nominating committee of the Spruce Creek Garden and Nature Club. I am still working in my husband’s business, Spruce Creek Fly-In Realty, www.FLY-IN.com. Nancy Hollenbeck DeForge ’59 – I recently lost my husband, Wayne DeForge, on March 7, 2009 after 39 years of marriage. I would love to have Class of ’59 graduates in Florida get in touch. Maureen McNamara McKee ’59 – Cheers and good wishes to my 1959 graduating class. 1960s Jean Robinson ’60 – I am looking forward to my 50th Class Reunion in June of 2010. Barbara Conner Keck ’60 – I just attended my 50th high school class reunion in Ridgewood, N.J. in September 2008. In attendance from the same class of 1960 were Clare Warren Gordon, Penny Carr Robb, Jody Kolkebeck Flegal and Nancy Rockwell Anderson. Kind of a mini GMC reunion. We all still look great! So fun to see all. Judith Hobbs Jackson ’60 – My husband George, Dartmouth ’61, and I celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary in 2009. We have one granddaughter, Caroline, who is 5 1/2 years old. I correspond with Ellen Dornbush Gould ’60. We have gotten together a couple of times. I also correspond with Shari Rowan Van Alsburg ’61 and hope to catch up with her in Florida in 2010. Bonnie Burns ’61 – I retired from United Airlines. I am working summers for Holland America Cruise Line and enjoying travel. Joan Phelps Ames ’61 – Our daughter, Corey Ames, has joined Boston based GTC Law Group. She works within the firm’s intellectual property group. Barbara Brown Kutchma ’61 – My husband Ed and I just completed a 3000 mile trip on our motorboat Pacific Pixie. Starting in Portsmouth, Va. and ending in Portland, Me. Some of our favorite places were the Erie Canal, Quebec City, Fjord du Saguenay, Gaspe Peninsula, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. Our plan is to stay home in Ojai, Calif. and cruise the 8 Channel Islands. Nancy Morang Thornton ’61 – I am working for Merrimack Valley Hospice as a grief counselor. Susan Stella Papalia ’61 – We celebrated our 46th wedding anniversary on May 11. We have five children and 11 grandchildren from 1 to 14. We enjoy traveling to visit Hamburg, Germany where our daughter, her husband and their three children live, and then to Highland Park, Ill. to visit our other daughter, her husband and their three children. The others are close by. We all are together in the summer when our “away” daughters and their families come to the Cape. We also look forward to seeing Susie Metzger Heaver and her husband on their way up to Maine for their annual sailing vacation. I’m also still selling real estate in the Andover area. A. Gayner Willis Noonan ’61 – We were just back to GMC to see my grandaughter, Blair Schutt, graduate with the Class of ’09 and from my alma mater! It was wonderful to be back on campus, and to see my fellow classmate, Barbara Westdyke Wellnitz! Rosamond Cahill Leonard ’62 – On December 23, 2008, our daughter Colleen gave birth to a set of twin boys. They are Trey Leonard and Ryan Scott Pietrusewicz. They live in Millis, Mass. near to us. Joanne Perkins Chambers ’62 – After GMC I went on to earn my bachelor’s degree in English from Keuha College and M.A. from SUNY in English. I retired from full time teaching in 2001 but continue to work as a consultant to NYSEO and supervisor of teacher interns at Union Graduate College. My husband is retired from Lockheed Martin. Our daughter Jennifer has an M.S. from Johnson State College and works with autistic children. Our son Thomas received B.A. in history from Middlebury and M.A. & Ph.D. in history from the College of William and Mary. He is a professor at Niagara University. Thank you GMC for assisting me to realize many achievements. We continue to be active in our church and community. Karen Rohdin ’63 – I was delighted to receive a surprise 65th birthday party given by my husband Geoffrey Goldberg. In attendance were former GMC presidents Thomas Benson and Jack Brennan. They are pictured on page 33 with prof. Robert Marsh’s sister Janet McCarthy. Wendy Palmatier Watanabe ’63 – I retired from my food demonstration days at Costco, but am still working full time for the City and County of Honolulu, Parks & Recreation at Hanaulia Bay – a snorkeling area. If you’ve visited Hawaii, you’ve probably come to Hanaulia Bay. Madge Ward Wait ’64 – I have been married for 44 years, we have three children and two labs. We have lived in the same antique colonial for 37 years. I still keep in touch with Emi Wilson. Linda Nye Knowlton ’64 – I live at the Horace Greeley House in East Poultney and keep busy as owner of Picket Fence Antiques located in my home. I am also president of The Horace Greeley Foundation. I am also a distributor/director of Reliv which is a nutritional food science company, and I participate in the Wellness Fair at GMC! Judith Cushing Thomas ’64 – Nothing spectacular, but I have been working in the school system per diem (Chelmsford) and pretty much full time this school year as a school nurse. (I retired at 50 – LOL!!) We have three beautiful granddaughters and a new grandson born in January. Our children and their’s are giving us much pleasure. Al will retire in June and will be on trial this summer as he has always worked in the summer. Life is good! Judith Geelhood Sabin ’65 – I retired as a flight attendant in January 2004. I have owned a horse & carriage business for seven years (www.CarriageTrails.net). I am also a member of CONA (Carriage Operators of North America) and ADS (American Driving Society). I am married to Jeff Sabin. We have no children, but have two dogs, (English Setters) and one horse. Kathleen Edwards Kerbs ’66 – My husband Tony and I are doing okay. Tony still commutes into NYC (by ferry) every day to work. We keep busy with friends, family, and traveling. I have heard from two of my GMC friends. Carole Gibson Child’s ’66 husband Rob passed away last year. She now lives in Florida. I have also seen and talked to Kristine Ganzel Johnson ’66. She is doing well with her husband Allan, a grad from Middlebury College. My children have grown up. My son Andrew, 32 years old, is an adjunct professor at Mitchell College, Conn. teaching psychology. He is also a chef at night. My daughter Meagan is a doctor of clinical psychology, has her own practice, and is married to Mike Glyer. Ellen Brauer Pomphrey ’66 – My husband, Richard, passed away October 15, 2008. n Jennifer Riley Fanning ’67 – We now have seven grandchildren! Life is great in Cocoa Beach, Fla. I keep busy with Citizen’s Academy, volunteer work with our community and love P.E.O. We travel in the summer and do a lot of boating in Fox Lake, Ill. Barbara Brinley White ’67 – I’m retired after 36 years of teaching. I’m enjoying every minute! We have four wonderful grandchildren; Lee 5, Iris 3, Alex 2 1/2, and Jack 1 year. Deborah Barone Dwyer ’67 – I just retired last September as the director of the College & Career Center at Fairfield Ludlowe High School, but started two weeks later on the admissions staff at Fairfield University reviewing fresmen applications from October through March. I just finished up for the season and will go back next October. My sons, Scott and Mark, are both working in NYC, Scott at Cohen & Steers Capital Management and Mark as the sports web editor for Newsday! Mark was married May 30, 2009 to Amanda Hawthorne. Jean Otis ’68 – I just celebrated 40+ years of state service! Here’s to a couple more! n Deborah Turner Hicks ’69 – Although my husband, Bobby, has retired, I still enjoy my job as chair of the Foreign Language Department of Episcopal High School in Jacksonville, Fla. If only my grandson Jack were closer to our home! Terry Nickerson Larson ’69 – I retired in 2006 after 35 years teaching kindergarten, first grade, & special needs. I enjoy travel, reading, and our dogs and cats. Elizabeth Rand Keys ’69 – My husband, Lloyd, and I became grandparents for the first time April 10, 2009. We have an adorable grandson, Jackson Porter Phillips. Roberta Feldman Orenstein ’69 – I am looking forward to becoming a grandmother in September for the first time. I am still a realtor, after 31+ years. 1970s Sue Sutliffe Caiazza ’70 – I am still living in Stamford, N.Y. with my husband Pat (39 years in June, 2009). We have six grandchildren, one boy and two girls with our son, Christian and two boys, one girl with our daughter Danielle. My husband Pat has retired from the electric company (NYSEG) but still works with our son at their oil/propane company, plus owns and runs a car wash, storage units, and laundromat. I’m very happy and busy at being a wife and grandmother. Meredith Scott Brown ’71 – I have moved to a townhouse in Eatontown, N.J. I work for Merrill Lynch in Manasquan, N.J. I have been with Merrill Lynch for 28 years. Elizabeth Waugh Parsons ’71 – I retired in June 2006 after a 33 year teaching career at Cooperstown Central School. It is nice to enjoy the time I now have pursuing other interests. I would love to reconnect with others from the class of ’71! Claudia Crawford Connerton ’71 – I have been married since 1976 to Michael Connerton. We have one daughter, age 31. She teaches sixth grade Spanish. Our grandson, Sawyer was born in July 2008. I love returning to Vermont to ski at Pico and Killington. Gail Leonhard Traylor ’71 – I have retired after 36 years with the Central Intelligence Agency working as an information technology manager. I am currently working for Verizon Federal Network Systems. Tara Shannon ’72 – I am living in Dorset, Vt. I am married, and have no children. I received CASAC certificate from Marymount College in NYC. Lorraine Houk Houk-Cote ’73 – I am working for New Chapter Inc., a food supplement company. I am also the gymnastics director for Brattleboro City Rec Gymnastics Program. Donna Bascom Lund ’74 – We are still working on the house we built 20 years ago! I have now owned the Framery of Vermont in Bellows Falls, Vt. for ten years and am starting to get back into painting and showing my art. We have two grandsons 2 1/2 years and 6 months old and our youngest son is getting married in September. When we can, my husband Perley and I take trips on our gold wing. I am interested in connecting with classmates. Margo Hoyt Breen ’75 – I am a sales representative in Vermont for gifts and housewares. My daughter Lindsay attends LSC majoring in digital media and graphic arts. My daughter Megan is a 2nd year Milton High School student. We still live on the shores of Lake Champlain. Susan Philp Hanson ’75 – I spend most of my time volunteering for my church, community, and Philadelphia Cares. I have been married for 26 years to Eric. We have two girls, Carly, 23 years old, and Dana, 20 years old. I would love to hear from my college buddies. Cell (215) 518-2455 or email adironfour@aol.com. Happy Anniversary GMC! Margaret Pusey ’77 – Hi to all 1977 classmates: Karoline, Swayze, Nickerson, Wendy Keiver . . . I am still employed in Syracuse City School District and I work at Syracuse Stage Theater. I now have four grandchildren. Nancy Slocum Bunch ’79 – I am currently serving as a nursing assistant instructor at Pitt Community College in Winterville, N.C. To all my classmates – Happy 30th year reunion! 1980s Kim Vosburgh Kilcullen ’86 – I look forward to returning to the campus in 2011 for my 25th Reunion! It is always fun “re-living” the great memories of our time at GMC. Louise Field ’89 – I live in Milton, Vt. with my five children (adopted) and my mom, my two dogs Inspector Morse and Constable Marlow, and one cat Detective Lewis. 1990s Daniel Logan ’92 – Big shout out to GMC! Stacy Grzenda Zalewski ’98 – My husband Peter and I just welcomed our second son, Barrett, on 1/12/09. Barrett’s big brother Griffin, is a very proud big brother! Hope everyone is well! 2000s Ryan Reese ’00 – My wife, Kelly (Williams) Reese and I are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Jack Parker Reese. He was born on May 14, in Toms River, N.J. and weighed 8 lbs., 4 oz. Baby Jack and Mom are doing great. Jack’s two brothers, Bay and Connor, are adjusting well. Hillary Garrett-Smiley ’05 – I have been working with the Educational Talent Search grant program for three years with 6th – 12th grade students. I am married to Forest and mommy to Rhys. If you’re ever in Tennessee stop by our cabin by the lake! Friends Fraser Drew – Best wishes to all at Green Mountain College, especially my student, Dr. Lloyd Bartholomew. I taught Latin and English at GMJC from 1936 to 1939. I have retired at age 96 to a small house in the retirement community of Canterbury Woods near Buffalo. My new book, One Long Wild Conversation, was published in April 2009. I still correspond with Katie Bell Anderson ’39 and Dorothy Gray ’39. My address is 643 Downing Lane, Williamsville, N.Y. 14221. Memoriam Charlotte Ross Nagy ’25 Warren Dexter ’33 Dominic Ruby ’37 Miriam Whittemore Evans ’38 Anne Rice Gainey ’38 Esther Delack ’39 J. Prescott ’41 Hope Bennett VanStone ’43 Earl Davis ’43 Raymond Parry ’43 Thea Ladd Yon ’45 Lois Brudie Barnes ’47 Patricia Weber Collier ’49 Elaine Coombs Welch ’49 Sarah-Jane Pokrass Israel ’49 Patricia Haines ’57 Marion Hoenig Gildea ’58 Jane Whipple ’59 Kathlyn Gridley Christman ’61 Stephanie Gold Terry ’63 Ann Drinker Retherford ’64 Claudia Mohr ’71 Martin Meleedy ’05 Sylvia Barker: Aging Gracefully What’s the key to aging gracefully? Sylvia Barker ’34 just turned 94 this spring, so she knows a thing or two about the subject. She recently gave a talk titled “Aging Gracefully” at The Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew in New York City. Sylvia worked as a registered nurse from 1936 to 1994 which required adherence to a strict schedule. Her chief advice: make a schedule for daily activities and stick to it. “Having a plan for your time is essential,” she said. Volunteering and keeping in touch with friends is also an important activity.