Saginaw Supes Walk-Up Reunion-2022

It has been close to three years since we have been able to do this in person, but this Sunday afternoon brought together over 30 old friends at Woodholme Country Club for some lunch, a kibbitz, and a just a chance to hug and kiss in person those with whom we share cherished memories of years spent together at Camp Saginaw.

The entire colorful troupe.

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It began with a few drinks…..keep in mind these were old Jews so the bar almost ran out of club soda and limes.. and was followed by a generous fresh fruit plate and choice of entrees from the Woodholme menu.  What Jewish event would be a success without a delectable dessert offering, and those brownies and blondies, handmade with love by Francyn Elion Sacks, sure put the proper asterisk on a delicious meal.

After a short intro by our fearless leader Zeus II there were a litany of camp experience stand-up one liners by those in attendance that covered the gamut of feminine hygiene products,  perceived indignities, and inflated triumphs….you know the typical Saginaw gab.

A couple of dignitaries were properly noted.  Hank got the unofficial All-Around Camper Award for 2022 as you can see in the photo below.

Sure looks like one-size-fits Zeus to me.

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Apparently this honor was eagerly anticipated by Hank for about 60 years as he has been working on a musical production which includes the tune….”I Could Have Been An All-Around Camper”.

(Click to read Hank’s soon to be grammy winning lyrics of I Could Have Been An All Around Camper )

Joel Levin, in his customary warm and fuzzy manner, bestowed these “Saginaw-Our Fondest Memory” tees on our tireless event organizers Peep Heyman Cohen, Maddie Lavine Zimmerman, and Hank Aberman.  There were a couple of extras that were auctioned off to support the Herb Cohen Memorial Fund.

Hankus and Maddie doing their best Mutt and Jeff..

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But most of the afternoon was spent hanging around and rekindling relationships with people in crooked name tags who need no such introduction.

Babs Korman, Maddie Lavine Zimmerman, Carl Silverman, Jerry Blumenthal, Francyn Elion Sacks, Joel Levin, and Barry Greene

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Suzanne Watts Brue, Nancy Wanicur, Eli Silverstein, Peep Heyman Cohen, Jerry Phillips, Dave Wanicur, Barbara Perlin Lowenstein, and Jackie Abelman Cohen

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The back of Ned Korman, Marian Kullen Malasky, Sandy Rose Sacki, Sharon Korman Weiss, Rena Decklebaum Polun, Moe Dweck, Marc Rosen, Sandy Lipstein, and Jack Wilen

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Ned Korman, Sharon Korman Weiss, Nancy Wanicur, Stan Weinstein, Suzzane Watts Brue, Jim Korman, Francyn Elion Sacks, Jackie Abelman Cohen, and Marian Kullen Malasky

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Lillian Cohen was determined to join us….it was great to see her.

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Maddie Lavine Zimmerman, Peep Heyman Cohen, and Rena Decklebaum Polun

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Suzzane Watts Brue, Jim Korman, and Francyn Elion Sachs discussing brownie recipes

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Special thanks to Peep, Maddie, Hank, and Jack Wilen who help secure convenient venue with plenty of windows to cast us all in the best light.

For those who want to delve into a little more nostalgia check out Zeus II’s Saginaw Supes Quiz 2022.

(Click to read Hank’s Supes Quiz For 2022)

As Barry would say, “Stay In Touch Y’all”…..we will see you in 2023 for our next Saginaw Supes Walk Up Reunion.