December 2010 Holiday Luncheon
Photos courtesy of Randy Walters and Gerry & Wanda McGonigle

This year our Holiday Luncheon was held at the historic Cliff House Hotel in Manitou Springs, Colorado.
The following is a collection of photos taken at the event.

The hotel was appropriately decorated for the holidays, right down to the chandelier above the entry lobby, and the ledge visible from the second floor balcony above the lobby.

Members begin to arrive and enjoy the social hour prior to the meal.

They seem to be enjoying the chance to circulate and extend holiday greetings to old friends.

There's nothing like sharing a little holiday cheer along with the conversation.

There was lots of time to spin a tale or two.

In keeping with our HP traditions, the bartender got a good workout.

Sharing old times and new adventures.

Do you remember the time ...........?

Have you seen what these new phones can do? Wonder if they really understand this technology stuff.

Treasurer Jack Sheets consults with our President on the headcount.
Now let's see - Did Niles and Mark pay? There is no such thing as a free lunch, you know!

Since it was Pearl Harbor Day, President Joetta Hoewisch asked the group to observe a moment of silence in tribute to all of our veterans, past and present.

We can never forget the sacrifices that others have made for us!

Vice President Jerry Murphy explains the order in which the tables will proceed to the buffet. Our thanks to Jerry for arranging to hold this year's luncheon in such a wonderful venue.

And away we go. I think we can all recall that one of our "core values" in the old days was food.
It looks like it still is!

After lunch there was lots more visiting and exchanging of holiday wishes.

HP always did stand for "Happy People".