you for letting me live my dream”

from Reunion June 2023

Day Student PROGRAM

After a 10-year-run at Reunion’s Meeting House, the curtain closed on the Empty Nester Actors Guild in April’s meeting, as founder, producer & director Merridee Michelsen emotionally thanked her neighbors for their support over the past 10 years.

Michelsen, ever the producer, worked with the newly formed company Sally Quinn Studios to create a permanent DVD of the “Decade of Drama”. That video was shown to an audience of about 60 attendees (many of whom had starred in or worked on the production of these plays). It was met with both laughter and applause!

Michelsen went on to call the Empty Nester drama productions “…one of the most challenging and yet inspirational times in my life, and it was the dedication of performers and the support of those behind the scene, including audiences, year after year that gave me the opportunity to live my dream.”

Merridee’s troupe of Empty Nesters and another dozen or so stagehands (all Reunion volunteers) began with the name Nester Theatre and morphed over ten years to become known as the Reunion Empty Nester Actors Guild. Merridee, who has her doctorate as an educational psychologist, spent countless hours writing, producing and directing shows including Grease, The Odd Couple, Steel Magnolias, Damn Yankees and The Music Man.

The Empty Nesters meet on the third Saturday evening each month (except for June & July), and we’d love to have you join us. The only qualification: no dependent kids at home. We welcome singles and couples of any age who fall into this category. For information, contact Joanne Giel, one of the Empty Nester co-chairs, at joannegiel@yahoo.com

Vehicles and Parking:

Friendly Reminders from the Convenience Committee

No boat, trailer, camper, recreational, or other vehicle type may be parked or stored in open view on residential property for more than twenty-four hours. All cars parked in open view and not in a garage must be operable and may not be unsightly.

No vehicle/golf cart may be parked on any yard. As a rule, parking vehicles on the streets within the community is prohibited. Temporary parking (four hours or less) is allowed if the Owner's driveway is full, not a nuisance to neighbors, or an impediment to traffic flow. The vehicle must be parked with traffic. Owners are responsible for guest parking and must ensure that guests park safely and not impede access to other driveways and traffic.

Decks:

A form must be submitted for all decks and sent to reunionmodifications5609@gmail.com may be parked or twenty-four hours. operable and may not be parking vehicles on the parking (four hours or less) neighbors, or an traffic. Owners are park safely and not materials, and color

The form must include the following: A site plan denoting location, dimensions, materials, and color. In most cases, the deck may not extend past the sides of the home. Materials must be cedar, cypress, or No. 2 grade or better pressuretreated pine.

Color must be natural or painted to match the exterior color of the home.

Vertical supports for wood decks must be a minimum six-inch by sixinch (6" X 6") wood post or painted metal pole, preferably boxed-in to appear like a six-inch by 6 inches (6" X 6") wooden post. Owners are advised that a building permit may be required for a deck.

Mailboxes:

Please make sure to put a fresh coat of paint on the mailboxes using a satin black for the color. You can get the antique gold pens for the Reunion Logo at any local hardware store. The flag should be painted in high visible Emergency Red Gloss outdoor paint. The mailbox numbers should be 2" gold numbers. It must be on both sides of the mailbox.

Happy 11th Birthday to our Boo Bear, Preston. You made us parents and we couldn’t be more proud of the young man that you are. We hope you always know that you are SO loved by everyone that knows you, but especially by us. Love, Dad, Mom, Ella, and Anniston

Happy 6th birthday to our strong, smart, beautiful and fearless Chloe! May your birthday wishes come true. We love you more than you’ll ever know! Ma, Dad & Caiden

Happy Father’s Day Steven!! You’re their favorite. Who gets picked for car rides. Encourager and joke teacher. Thank you for hanging their moon and stars and always showing up for them! Love you most! ~ Wifey

Happy 7th birthday Aram and Naya!! We all love you guys so much!!

-Mommy, Boba and Lena

Happy 2nd Birthday to our sweet and spicy Anna Kate! We love you so much baby girl! You are always making us laugh and you give the best hugs. So thankful God gave us YOU! Love, Mommy, Daddy, Addilyn, and Anderson.

Happy 15th birthday London! Watch out world we have a new driver on the streets. Love Mom, Dad, and Troy

Carter, you’re 5! You light up our world and we are so thankful for you! Love, Mama and Daddy.

Happy 10th Birthday, Aubrey! I don’t know how you are already in double digits! You bring so much excitement and joy to our family. We love you much! Hope it’s the best birthday ever!

Watch out, Reunion roads - Tucker’s turning 15! Happy Birthday to our fun-loving, hard-working, talented son. You’ve got some big milestones coming up this year, and we can’t wait to celebrate them all with you. We love you and are so proud of you. LoveMomma, Dad, and Molly