The Lauper Ladies Luncheon

Saturday, October 18, was the annual Lauper Ladies Luncheon, hosted by Georgia Gates, mother grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, niece and in-law to those present. It was remarked that this may have been one of the best attended luncheons to date, with more than twenty-five ladies in attendance. Those present from our immediate line, were Georgia Gates, Kathie Kern, Liza Dailey, Emily Dailey, Robin Dailey, Merrick White and Landon Gates.
One of the primary functions of this gathering is to keep acquainted with one another, and to catch up on the various doings of family members. There are also some standard elements. We sing the Lauper Family Song, composed by Aunt Paulie Hutchings, and awards are given to people in various categories. Liza and Robin were recognized for the distance that they came from to attend, as well as Wilma Stocker and Karen Talbot. There were about six of us, including me, who were recognized for never having missed a Lauper Ladies Luncheon, and prizes were given to first time attendees.
Mom put on a great luncheon including a fluffy tuna salad, fresh fruit tray and a tossed green salad, with season bread and various garnishments. Desserts included brownie squares, lemon bar squares and banana cake with peanut butter frosting squares.
The afternoon concluded with family members reporting on their activities over the last year and much chatting and laughing.
We were all glad that this gathering exists and that we were able to attend. Our thanks to Mom/Grannie for putting this significant event together, keeping it going and being the superlative hostess.