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The Hodges Family Photo Album - 2013

 

PHOTOS: May 2013

Jean, Ben, Kris and Rae in NYC for Graduation
 

 

PHOTOS: 2013

Jean's Excursion to Cuba
 

   


PHOTOS: October
2013

Photos from Palestine/Israel Trip
 

To learn more about what it means to be a Palestinian, displaced from their homes, living under military occupation, yet yearning for peace, read any of these three books: 

Blood Brothers by Elias Chacour who began 35 years ago in the village of Ibillin to build a school for all faiths, which has now grown to 4000 students, K-12, that ranks very high among all of Israel’s schools;

The Lemon Tree
by Sandy Tolan about Dalia Landau, a Jew whose life was changed when she met the Palestinian brothers whose home her family took over in l968;

Bethlehem Besieged
by Rev. Metri Raheb, a Lutheran pastor whose religious center is dedicated to peace.



Jean received a lady-bug earring from a middle schooler who just wanted to be friends

Jack taught math to excited students at Mar Elias School in Ibillin
 



Father Elias Chacour established the Mar Elias School to help Palestinian Christians and Muslim children find dignity through education


Claire Anastas’ Bethlehem Holy Star Gift Store is surrounded on three sides by 25 foot walls covered with stories of displaced Palestinians


How did this Mexican Restaurant find its way to Bethlehem? 
 

The Hodges Family Photo Album - 2012

 

NEWS: April 2012

Ohio Wesleyan Friends Meet for Mini-Reunion - Sunset Beach, NC

Before they all turned 80 or lost their vitality,  eight college friends decided that they would gather for four unique days in April at Sunset Beach, NC.  It was an extraordinary time of deep sharing of ideas, personal experiences, and ways they’ve grown from the values they learned at Ohio Wesleyan University in l951-55.

Pictured left to right: (bottom) Barbara Earnhardt, Mary Jett Woodring, Jean Hodges, Opal Wong, Charlotte Hott; (back row) Phyllis Mayne, Jan Welch, Jean Jackson

   

 

 

NEWS: July 2012

Hodges/Neslon Family Reunion - Atlanta, GA

 

In July, the Hodges family ventured to Atlanta, GA, and the beautiful home of niece Sheryl Nelson to celebrate a four day family reunion weekend celebration.

 

 

NEWS: August 2012

European River Cruise

 

In August, 2012, the Hodges, joined by long-time friends, Lou and Alan Williams, enjoyed their first European River Cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam.

 


Alan and Lou Williams with Jack and Jean sipping champagne before a concert in Vienna

The majestic Parliament Building overlooking the Danube in Budapest

Our ship, the Odyssey, docked each day for visits to nearby towns and world heritage sites.

 

Jean and Jack in the medieval Heidelberg castle ruins


NEWS:
September 2012

Buena Vista, CO

Nothing can beat the Colorado Rockies when adorned in autumn aspen gold. Frank Smucker ,Boulder High Theatre colleague, invited us to visit his family’s cabin. St. Elmo is a restored ghost town, a reminder of the gold-mining heyday in l850’s on.

 

   

 

NEWS: November 2012

Sedona, AZ and San Clemente, CA

 

Hiking in a Granite Garden in Prescott, AZ with long-time friends, Jo and Charley Krauskopf. Then onward to San Clemente, CA to catch up with Jean's brother Don, wife Carol, and niece Linda.

 


NEWS:
December 2012

Christmas Holiday Candy and Cookie Making


Kris and girlfriend Corrie, Beth, Kate, Rae and boyfriend, Tavius were all part of a Christmas tradition at Grandma’s.
 

   


 

NEWS: December 2012

Blossom of Lights - Denver Botanic Gardens

 


 


The Hodges Family Travel Album - 2011

 

 

NEWS: November 2011

2011 PFLAG National Convention
 

 


The Hodges Family Travel Album - 2010

 

 

NEWS: JANUARY 2010

J&J Enjoy Train Ride To The Copper Canyon

 

January may not have been the ideal month to travel to the Copper Canyon in Chihuahua, Mexico, because just as they arrived on the narrow guage railroad to the edge of this broad canyon, clouds moved in and snow greeted them the next morning.  Even so, the views were spectacular and the train was a fun ride after their annual two weeks sunning in Mazatlan.

 

 

NEWS: MAY 2010

Memorial Day Bolder Boulder Race


2010 marked the first year the Jean Hodges walked the annual 10K race that pulls in some 65.000 runners and walkers from all over the world.  Challenged by her fitness class buddies, Jean needed some help to get suited up for the race.  Blisters and all, she was proud to cross the finish line at the C.U. stadium.

 

NEWS: JUNE 2010

More Hodges Join In Pride Parade


2010 marked the first time that any Hodges other than Jean and Jack marched in the annual Denver Pride Parade.   Rae and Katie thought it was a blast to see all the colorful floats and walk proudly with the PFLAG contingent to loud cheers from the crowd.  Auntie Beth rode on a (not gay) dog rescue float.

 

NEWS: JULY 2010

July 2010 Visit To Western Slope

The Colorado National Monument overlooking Grand Junction, CO was a first for Jean and Jack who traveled there to help revive a faltering PFLAG chapter and enjoyed the beauty of the rock formations.  A reunion with former BHS student, Rebecca Mullen ('84) and family, was another pleasure.  With a backdrop of mountain grandeur, the blue columbines  were worth the trip to the picturesque ski resort of Crested Butte for their annual Wildflower Festival.

 

NEWS: DECEMBER 2010

Various Travel Excursions From 2010

The Hodges family had a very active travel year covering multiple continents and much of the United States. Enjoy highlights of our various excursions through Japan, South America, Prague, Paris, Mazatlan, Santa Fe, and Cape Cod.

 


Happy Holidays From The Hodges Family!


The Hodges Family Travel Album - Costa Rica

DECEMBER 2007 - Jack, Jean, Ben and Wayne have just returned from a  week vacation in the cities of La Fortuna and Quepos, Costa Rica.  Below are some of our favorite photos from the fabulous excursion!

 
 

 


The Hodges Family Travel Album - Hawaii

MAY 2003 - Jack, Jean, and Ben have just returned from a two week vacation on the islands of Kauai and Hawaii.  We wanted to share with you some beautiful moments from our 50th state.

 
     
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