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2026
Brunch Cafe 1/21/26
2025
Members Travels and Experiences 2025 Pictures
Kathy Hanahan Northern Norway January 2025Kathy Hanahan Northern Norway January 2025Michele Ukleja and husband Bill Sortino London, England July 2025 Michele Ukleja and husband Bill Sortino London, England July 2025 Michele Ukleja and husband Bill Sortino London, England July 2025 Christmas Party 2025 with Darlene Niebuhr, Marlene Resner, Jeanne Kline and Nancy Desruisseaux, Kathy Schmitz, Chris Buck, Hazel Rilki and Sue Borchek-SmithLinda Frank Christmas 2025Jaci Carroll at grandson Johnny (and Rachel’s) wedding in Hawaii December 2025Linda Kolbusz-Kosan celebrating the Kosan Christmas with the kids, grandkids, grandpa, grandma, aunt & uncleCarole and Mark Bomba in ParisCarol and Mark with Karen Chandra and SO Bob at a pub in Edinburgh SUAA sponsored trip to Scotland 2025Carole Bomba, Karen Chandra and Barb Anderson at Joni Rothblum’s weddingMichael and Laura Nejman Miami-South Beach January 2025Mary Jo Willis, Distinguished Alumni Tom Schnecke, and Michael Nejman (also a Distinguished Alumni) Harper College April 25, 2025 Michael and Cornel West They met while waiting for a flight at John Wayne Airport in Orange County November 9. Quote from Mr. West “Keep strong during these trying times.” We had a wonderful time at Benihana’s on December 9th. The food was delicious and Company superb! Attending was Jaci Carroll, Darlene Niebuhr, Kathy Hanahan, and Marie Eibl.We had a wonderful time at Benihana’s on December 9th. The food was delicious and Company superb! Attending was Jaci Carroll, Darlene Niebuhr, Kathy Hanahan, and Marie Eibl.
May 2025 Minigolf outing
HCAA members at Harper Heart Day April 9, 2025
HCAA members get a head start on St Patrick’s Day on March 12, 2025 at Peggy Kinnane’s Irish Restaurant and Pub in Arlington Heights.
Guys and Dolls March 7-15 2025 – HCAA members at the March 9 matinee where Kevin Long and his dramaturg, Mary T. Christel, hosted a “coffee with the director and dramaturg” before the show.
Sam Levenson, Linda Kolbusz-Kosan, Linda Frank, Kathy Hanahan, and Liz McKay at Hope Giving Circle event Mocktails and Cocktails, January 23, 2025.
2024
April 2024 Harper Heart Day Celebration
HCAA President Kathy Hanahan presents Kristyn Meyer with a matching donation of $500 at the Harper Heart Day Retiree Reunion.Kathy and Linda ran an HCAA information table at recent Harper Food Truck on the Quads days.Kathy Hanahan, Sunil Koswatta, Larry Lasso, Sam Levenson, Kathy Hanahan, Dom Magno, Sunil Koswatta, Larry Lasko, Linda Frank, Taimi Wilk Jaci Carroll, and Sam Levenson for happy hour Moretti’s in Schaumburg, 6/26/24Sam Levenson, Kathy Hanahan, Dom Magno, Sunil Koswatta, Larry Lasko, Jaci Carroll, and Adele Krueger Gather for happy hour Moretti’s in Schaumburg, 6/26/24Tom Johnson and Helmut Publ at the 2024 Harper Heart DayRoger and Bob Mussell and Sam Levenson at the 2024 Harper Heart Day celebrationAudrey Inbody, Larry Lasko and Hazel Rilki Roger at the 2024 Harper Heart Day celebrationBob Getz, George Dorner, Dominic Magno and Kristyn Meyer at the 2024 Harper Heart DayRobin James, Darlene Niebuhr, Christine Buck and Kathy Schmitz at the 2024 Harper Heart DaySam and Karen Levenson at the 2024 Harper Heart DayHazel Riki, Sue Nowakowski, and Tasmin Kazi at the 2024 Harper Heart DaySam Levenson and HCAA President Kathy Hanahan at the 2024 Harper Heart DayJoan Fiske and Sharon Martin at the 2024 Harper Heart Day
2022
HCAA Volunteers at the April 2022 Feed My Starving Children event
2019
9/26/19 Frank Smith reviews the Paver Wall9/26/19 Bonnie Henry with Jeanne Leininger at the Paver Dessert Party. 9/26/19 Sampling of guests at the Paver Party. 9/26/19 Dr. Avis Proctor President’s Luncheon Harper Update.9/26/19 Linda Frank took over leadership from Michael Nejman.9/26/19 Kristyn Meyer, Mgr, Annual Giving & Events, Judy L. &Sharyn S.9/26/19 Judy Longmore with Michael Nejman at the Paver PartyJuly 2019 – Tom Thompson & spouse getting ready for a whale watching cruise in Long Beach – we followed three gray whales for about 30 minutes!
2018
May’18 — Joann P, Chris S, Nancy F, Bruce B, Phil T, Steve C, Audrey I — happy gathering of some former Stu Dev faculty. 7/7/18 Diane K, Frank S, and Jaci C were 3 of 6 Retirees (plus 15 guests) at Ravinia concert6/26/18 Eleven Retirees enjoyed breakfast at Wildberry in Schaumburg Mar ’18 Museum 2 – Diane M, Karen F, Bruce B+1, Diane K+1, Tom+Carol J, Jeanne PMar ’18 Museum 1 – Tom+Carol J, Diane M, Karen F, Diane K+1, Bruce B+1, Jeanne PApr ’18 Harper’s 50th Anniversary CelebrationApr ’18 50th Anniversary cake! Feb 7, 2018 Florida gathering of 20 retirees.Jan’18 in Bonita Springs FL: Bonnie H, Kipp H, Barb R, Bruce B, Carol JDec’17: Barbara Barton’s Memorial service attended by (clockwise) Jean & Richard Kolze (Board), William Kelly (Board), Tom McCarthy (Ed Fdtn), Dave McShane, Jeanne Pankanin, Cindy McShane, Vern Manke, Maria Coons, Joyce MankeMarlene R, Diane K, Sharon M, Judy L, Jeanne P, Pat W, Frances B, Betty H, Jackie C, Barb HDec’17 “Fake News” Seminar by Harper Prof John Garcia, held at Emmett’s restaurant
2017
Apr’17: Diane K & Marie D among those attending HCAA’s movie-opera event. Over 50 HCAA members heard from SURS Exec Dir in June ’17Meet your 2017/18 HCAA Board! L-R (front row) Sharon M, Pat W, Jeanne P. L-R standing Linda K, Bruce B, Frances B, Julie H (hidden), Hazel R, Judy L, Bonnie H, Michael N, Betty H, Steve C. Not pictured: Sarah S. Oct’17: Sharon/Linda/Bob/Diane/Hazel/Rosemary/Bonnie/Joann/George/LizSept 2017 Dr. Ender’s Retiree Luncheon Sept 2017 Dr. Ender’s Retiree Luncheon Sept 2017 Dr. Ender’s Retiree Luncheon Sept 2017 Dr. Ender’s Retiree Luncheon Sept 2017 Dr. Ender’s Retiree Luncheon Ravinia Sept 2017Ravinia Sept 2017Sept 2017: John and Jo Muchmore enjoyed sharing an evening with retired faculty colleague Bob Tillotson in Albuquerque, NM.Feb’17 near Phoenix AZ — “Harper Southwest” retirees Clete Hinton+Joan L, Steve Catlin, Helen+Ed Dolan, Carole+Tom Johnson.“Harper South” retirees gathered in Fort Myers FL, Feb’17 — Starting bottom left are Dick Kingdom (Lee), Chris Staub, Carole+Dennis Brokke, Judy Dincher, Joyce+Will Nolen, Barb Olson, Bonnie Henry+Kipp, Cathy Albergo, Donna Epton, Bruce Bohrer, and Lee Vogel.Feb’17 Valentine Lunch — Chuck N, Sharon M, Pat W, Jeanne P, John+Jo M, Barb N, Laurie NRetirees from Stu Dev gathered at Diane P-T’s home in Long Grove in Jan’17. From left– Frances B, Audrey I, Diane P-Ty, JoAnn P, Phil T, Steve C.
2016
Dan B, Gary Nowicki, Judy L, Frances B, Jeanne P, Betty H, Pat J, Donna G-T, Sharon M, Diane K, Sherri K, Wayne JPresident Ender’s lunch for retirees, Sept 19, 2016.President Ender’s lunch for retirees, Sept 19, 2016.Meet your 2017 HCAA Board! L-R (front) Diane K, Hazel R, Bonnie H, Betty H. L-R (back) Sharon M, Steve C, Bruce B, Linda K, Michael N, Pat W, Judy L, Frances B, Jeanne P. Not Pictured: Julie H, Sarah S.20 Retirees enjoyed tour of Harper’s campus & newly redone Bldg D — Sept ’16.16 HCAA-ers learned about wise retirement financial decisions, July 2016.15 retirees enjoyed “Titanic” accompanied by CSO at Ravinia, July 2016.9 retirees brunched at Wildberry in June 2016, including Jeanne P, Donna G-T, Carrie G.StuDev retirees Joann P, Steve C, Frances B & Audrey I helped Marguerite Ewald celebrate her 90th birthday in March 2016.Marlene Hunt, retired from the Graphics Department at Harper.Jeanne Pankanin visited John Gelch near St George Island, FL, in March 2016.Diane Kinn visited Marlene Hunt (retired from Graphics ’98) in Puget Sound, WA, in March 2016. Marlene makes silver jewelry and teaches yoga.At Harper play March 2016: Pat W, MaryJo W, Marie E, Audrey I, Sharon M, Catherine W, Dan&Frances B, Betty H, director Laura P-C, Andrew W. Instruction at the February 2016 Emergency Preparedness seminar.Retirees Judy L, Julie H, Linda K, George D, Louise B, Jeanne P, and their guests at seminar. Snowbird retirees meet up in Naples FL, Feb’16: Dom & Lee M, Sally G, Bruce B, Russ M, Judy D, Kipp H & Bonnie H, Marcia L.HCAA retirees & guests enjoy Emergency Preparedness Seminar & Pizza, Feb’16.Snowbirds in Scottsdale AZ, Feb’16: Phil T & friend Mary Ellen, Steve C, Clete H & Joan; at Orange Sky restaurant at top of Talking Stick Resort. Opera selfie by Pat W, Jeanne P and Audrey I. Betty H also attended.For the Feb’16 HCAA meeting, Board members Bonnie, Bruce, and Sally met via phone from Florida with other Board members.HCAA opera event Jan’16 was popular with theatre-goers.
2015
Trygve Thoreson interviewed some early Harper employees, Oct’15 – Bob B, Dave McC, Jeanne P, Tom J, Tryg T, Steve C. Seated- Tom McC, Barb R. Fall Social ’15: Brunch is served!Fall Social ’15: Marcia L & Diane K check out the Bookstore’s offerings. Sept Ravinia: Diane M, Marie E, Maria K, Diane B, Pat W, Sharon M, Frank & Minerva S, et al.Ravinia, July’15: Diane K, Sherrie K, Diane B, Donna G-T. Not pictured: Liz McK, Lee K, Sharon M, Pat W. Audrey I, Judy D, Joann P, Jeanne P. Back: Renee Z, Rosemary M, Pat W.50 retirees enjoyed a free June ’15 luncheon sponsored by the President’s Office.L to R: Jeanne P, George D, Solveig B, Sharon M, Judy L, Louise B, Joyce G, Sharyn S, Diane K, Diane M, Bonnie H, Pat W.Retiree George Dorner reveals the finished piece, won by Sharon’s friend Toni (not pictured).13 colleagues enjoyed lunch with a May floral demo by retiree Joyce Grattoni at Durty Nellies.HCAA walkers dodged construction during the Woodfield Mall Walk on April 24, 2015.HCAA walkers dodged construction during the Woodfield Mall Walk on April 24, 2015.Tom and his wife Barbara at Cal State – Fullerton in California, where Tom will serve as interim director of DSS.Linda K, Jeanne P, guest Edith, Diane K — master bakers!Connie P, Audrey I, Joann P, with owner Chris Wu.March 2015 Retirees enjoyed tour, bread making, and lunch at Great Harvest Bread Co.March 2015 Retirees enjoyed tour, bread making, and lunch at Great Harvest Bread Co.Bruce B, Phil T, and Steve C dined al fresco in Naples FL in February, 2015.Samples of finished projects from February, 2015 ceramics outing.Ceramics and Lunch were enjoyed by Diane K, Judy L, Louise B, and Jeanne P + 2 nieces, Feb’15.Happy ceramics participants during February, 2015 event!Lunch after a ceramic workshop was enjoyed by Diane K, Judy L, Louise B, and Jeanne P + 2 nieces, Feb’15.A group of Harper retirees met in Florida for dinner during February, 2015.Some snowbird retirees gathered for dinner in Estero, FL, in Feb’15. Can you spot Bruce B, Lee V-K, Phil T, Barb O, Dennis B, Steve C, Chris S, Bonnie H, Joyce N, and Jeanne P? (Spouses also pictured are Will N, Kip H, Dick K, and Carol B.)Dec. 2014 autograph collection display by Kay Catlin (Steve’s wife).
2014
Judy L, Terry L, Carol B, Tanya B, and Jeanne P participated in the Woodfield Mall Walk on April 25, 2014.
Woodfield Mall Walk participants Tanya B, Terry L, Carol B, Judy L, and Jeanne P taking a break.
The Wildberry Cafe breakfast attracted a nice group! Pictured (L to R) are: Geetha R-S, Alice R, Jeanne P, Tanya B, Terry L, Judy L, Diane K, Joann P, Audrey I, Bill S, Bruce B, Linda K. More than 70 retirees attended the annual President’s luncheon at Harper College in June, 2014105 annuitants attended HCAA’s talk by SURS Executive Director, William Mabe, on July 21, 2014.105 annuitants attended HCAA’s talk by SURS Executive Director, William Mabe, on July 21, 2014.12 Harper friends enjoyed this August 2014 Ravinia concert of ABBA music.About 35 HCAA guests enjoyed this faux-Beatles concert. HCAA members shown in photo are Bob B & his youngest, Pat J, Sharon M, Jeanne P, Diane K, Frank S & wife.Retired StuDev counselor Clete Hinton recently celebrated his 80th birthday. Clete now lives in Show Low, AZRetired StuDev counselor Clete Hinton of Show Low, AZ, is a real rock hound!11 retirees attended the October, 2014 visit to the Holocaust Museum in Skokie. Bill S, Audrey I, Diane K and Liz M are shown. 11 retirees attended the October, 2014 visit to the Holocaust Museum in Skokie. It was a wonderful afternoon. Attending Harper’s Distinguished Alumni Awards reception October 29, 2014 were Michael N, Peter S, Linda F, John M, Hazel R.Retirees attending Distinguished Alumni Reception included: Back row: Dan (Frances B’s husband), Jeff D (Barr HS teacher/advisor), Steve C, Sue & Tom C, Diane P-T, Harley C. Front: Audrey I, Jeanne P, Peter S, Frances B, Joann P, Christina V (Peter’s guest). Jeanne P and her Dad, George D, Diane K, and Joellen F enjoyed an opera-at-the-movies in Nov. 2014.Dec. 2014 Improv Comedy event, preceded by Kay Catlin’s autograph collection. Attendees (L to R) Dan B (Frances’ husband), Carol & Tom J, Steve C, Eric R, Frances B, Betty H, Sharon M, Kay C (Steve’s wife), Bruce B, Pat W, Linda K, Jeanne P.Attendees Jeanne P, cooking instructor Lauren, Carrie G, Bruce B, Sherrie K, Pat W, and Rabbi Taron Tachman learned to cook matzah balls, apple haroset, and coconut macarooons.Attendees Jeanne P, cooking instructor Lauren, Carrie G, Bruce B, Sherrie K, Pat W, and Rabbi Taron Tachman learned to cook matzah balls, apple haroset, and coconut macarooons.Pat W, Jeanne P, and George E unveil HCAA’s new banner.Guest, Pat W, Marie E, Betty H, Sharon M, and Jeanne P enjoyed Harper’s production of “Sweeney Todd” on March 16, 2014.One example of the body of work by John Knudsen, former Art Professor.Audrey I, Carol S, Diane K, Jeanne P, Joann P, Steve C, Jim B, and John M were on hand for a celebration of Donn Stansbury’s life on January 31, 2014.The annual December Holiday Concert at Harper College was enjoyed by members of the HCAA.Phil Troyer spent 4 weeks with Granddaughter Dana C., UW LaCross student who is ending her fall semester at Phillips University, Marburg, Germany.
2013
Carrie, AED Student Advisor, visited England in September, 2013. She visited Ullswater as she hiked through the Lake District in the northwest corner of England.An HCAA Board Meeting and Lunch was held on December 10, 2013. Board members pictured are Front: George E, Michael N, Diane K, Frances B. Rear: Jeanne P, Sharon M, Pat W, Betty H, Julie H, Bruce B. A very well attended insurance information meeting was facilitated by CMS at Harper College on December 10, 2013.Several of the pieces created during the November 11 Pottery Event by Sharon K, Jeanne P., her niece, and Frances B.Sharon K, Jeanne P., her niece, and Frances B. working on their ceramic projects at the Pottery event on November 11, 2013.Carrie, AED Student Advisor, visited England in September, 2013. Shown are some of the native sheep she saw as she hiked through the Lake District in the northwest corner of England.Carrie, AED Student Advisor, visited England in September, 2013. This is one of the paths she hiked through the Lake District in the northwest corner of England.Carrie, AED Student Advisor, visited England in September, 2013. She hiked through the Lake District in the northwest corner of England.Poster showing some of the events HCAA members attended during the past year for September 2013 Fall SocialEating a light lunch and listening to a legislative update from Bonnie Henry during the September 2013 Fall Social at Harper CollegeAugust at RaviniaAugust 2013 Buddy Guy Concert at Ravinia: Bill and Ann SchooleyAugust 2013 Buddy Guy Concert at Ravinia: Carol and Don Malzahn with Diane Kinn’s niece HollyThe Bridge Group (standing Pat Paulford, Bonnie Zoellner, Marianne Gasparitis, Mary Polniaszek, Jan Trede and sitting Geetha Rao, Hazel Rilki and Diane Kinn) is made up of 7 retirees and 1 current employee. The group plays bridge monthly on Saturday mornings at each other’s homes.July 2013 Lemonade Stand at the Wheel Deal Bike or Walk EventIn February 2013, a group of Harper retirees gathered in Fort Meyers and celebrated the Florida sunshine. Included were Bonnie Henry and husband Kip, Barb Olson, Barb Radebaugh, Bruce and friend Donna, Dennis Broeke and wife, Chris Staub, Tom Johnson and wife.In February 2013, a group of Harper retirees gathered in Fort Meyers and celebrated the Florida sunshine. Included were Bonnie Henry and husband Kip, Barb Olson, Barb Radebaugh, Bruce and friend Donna, Dennis Broeke and wife, Chris Staub, Tom Johnson and wife.In February 2013, a group of Harper retirees gathered in Fort Meyers and celebrated the Florida sunshine. Included were Bonnie Henry and husband Kip, Barb Olson, Barb Radebaugh, Bruce and friend Donna, Dennis Broeke and wife, Chris Staub, Tom Johnson and wife.June 2013 Breakfast at Wildberry in Schaumburg with Eloyse A, Bonnie H, Bruce B, Dom M, Sharon M, Marcia L, Mercedes M, Bill SJune 2013 Breakfast at Wildberry in Schaumburg with Sharon M, Marcia L, Mercedes M, Bill S, George E, Joann P, Diane K, Jeanne P, Alice R, Jackie C, Eloyse A, Bonnie H, Bruce B, Dom M.
2012
November 2012 “Picasso at the Lapine Agile” Harper College PlaySeptember 2012 Itzhak Perlman Concert at RaviniaJuly 2012 Harper College Art TourJuly 2012 Harper College Art TourJune 2012 Steve Martin Event at RaviniaJune 2012 Steve Martin Event at RaviniaJune 2012 Steve Martin Event at RaviniaJune 2012 HCAA Social Committee Leaders at RaviniaMarch 2012 Woodfield Mall Walk and Alexian Brothers Health Ed Seminar February 2012 Chocolate Factory TourFebruary 2012 Chocolate Factory TourJanuary 2012 An Enchanted Island Deer Park Opera
2011
September 2011 Guest Lecturer at Harper CollegeOctober 2011 Bike and Lunch EventOctober 2011 Bike and Lunch EventNovember 2011 Marionettes Opera in FocusNovember 2011 Marionettes Opera in FocusDecember 2011 Harper College Holiday ConcertDecember 2011 Harper College Holiday Concert
