July 14, 2011

Women of Wine happy hour on July 13, 2011. FUN!

I had so much fun last night with a group of about 25 or so women at the happy hour for Women of Wine Charities. As a young adult I had more guy friends because they dominated the corporate culture in which I worked, but now I so enjoy interacting with women of all ages.

Speaking of interacting with women, I had the pleasure of spending time during the holiday's for the past 6-10 years with Marge Griffith, who died last weekend at age 83. Marge, who was an inspiring and trail-brazing women, was the mother of my dear friend Sandy Steitz. At the University of Wisconsin, Marge was a drummer in an all girl's band. After graduation she had a career in teaching while being a wife (for 65 years), mother of two, grandmother of four, and friend of many. She also found time for church, golf and volunteer work. While living on Long Island she served as the Volunteer President for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. For many years she was an active alto in the Church of Our Savior choir and she participated in the church's bell choir. She not only liked to play golf (and, of course, she was a great player), but she served for many years as a Board of Director for the Florida Woman’s State Golf Association. Marge was a breast cancer survivor of many years, but in 2010, she was diagnosed with pancreatic, lung and liver cancer, and told she only had a few months to live. Strong-willed and stubborn to the end, Marge outlived that predication.

Today I'm creating dinner for the Steitz's family, and helping them celebrate Marge's life. Here's to living life to its fullest, Marge!