A Lifelong Connection
Around 60 Friends of La Leche League, plus a few family members, descended upon the French Quarter in New Orleans from November 7-11, and a good time (bon temp) was enjoyed by all. While we had lots and lots of planned activities, we also scheduled in free time, so that the more energetic among us…
DetailsMy Memories of the Trip On Wednesday, October 18, 2017, Geneva Carnahan, Mickey Hardert, and I flew from Ohio to San Diego, California to attend the Friends of La Leche League trip. It was after dark when we arrived at the Hacienda Hotel Old Town. We were driven [by a hotel staff member] to the…
DetailsParticipants at the 2015 Alumnae trip to Charleston, South Carolina honored Judy Torgus, who passed away in 2014. In addition to the “We Remember” ceremony, trip activities included visits to various historic homes, a Sounds of Charleston concert, and a harbor tour out to Fort Sumter. The 63 registrants had a wonderful time connecting with…
Details64 LLL Alumnae from 24 different states joined in the fun at the 2013 Alumnae Association trip to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Trip participants were thrilled to view beautiful hot air balloons, tour heritage sites, and enjoyed a Native American dance presentation. Meals featured regional food specialties, especially local red and green chile sauces, making for…
DetailsOn a warm long weekend in November, 49 Alumnae, including 3 co-Founders of La Leche League, participated in various activities on the 2011 trip to St. Augustine. The trip included many opportunities for sightseeing, good eating, and camaraderie. The highlight of the trip was the moving “We Remember” Ceremony held in the Chapel of Our…
DetailsFrom October 30 to November 2, 2008, more than 20 LLL Alumnae convened in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to enjoy historical tours, an orchestral performance, art museums, and lots of time for fun, food, and connecting. For more information about this trip, click here.
DetailsPhoebe Kerness was again the experienced tour guide, assisted by local Leader, Nancy Franklin. The Alums traveled by bus, city trolley, and river barge in between walking tours and strolls on the city’s famous River Walk. 34 Alumnae enjoyed the varied trip itinerary, which included the Alamo Mission, a narrated city tour, stops at two…
DetailsUnder the travel expertise of Alum member, LLL Leader and tour guide for hostels, Phoebe Kerness, 49 women enjoyed a city tour by bus, visiting the historic district, walking tour of historic homes, museums, a theatre production, and group dinner. Phoebe lives in Savannah and added her personal insights to the city’s culture and attractions.
In September 2002, the Alumnae Association chose to do a “reunion” trip, revisiting the Arizona site of their inaugural 1992 trip. For the 2002 trip 38 women hiked down the Havasupai Trail into the Grand Canyon, enjoying one another’s company and the amazing beauty of the desert. Read move about this trip here.
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