Pool Party

 Thirteen sisters enjoyed spending time and sharing lunch together at the Erie Commons Pool on Monday, August 30th.

(Clockwise from bottom left: Sarah Raessler, Lorraine Brooks, Jill Hyde, Jan Smith,Tanya Lynn, 

Vicky Hughes, Mary Kay Durbin, Mary Jean Cardinale, Annie Gaddy)

photo taken by Annette Oakley

Joan Baker

 At our August meeting, our newest member received her official P.E.O. emblem. Joan's mentor, Jan Smith, had the honor of presenting it to her.

  

Jan Smith and Joan Baker

(photo taken by Jill Hyde)

Cottey Classmates Pay Tribute

On July 13, 2026, Colorado paid tribute to long-time journalist Lynn Bartels who died from glioblastoma at age 69. Lynn was a proud P.E.O. and alumna of Cottey College. As classmates of Lynn, JI sisters Maggie McDonnell and Kathie Burson were invited to participate with 15 other "Cottey Girls" in singing four of Lynn's favorite Cottey songs. 

(photo taken by Andrew Hudson)

JI Welcomes a New Sister!

Joan Baker was initiated into the P.E.O. Sisterhood on July 6, 2026. In addition to twelve of our chapter members, Joan's friend Pam Williams (IN/Louisville) attended this special meeting.

(l.-r. Lorraine Brooks, Jan Smith, Kate Ward, Jill Hyde, Joan Baker, 

Kathie Burson, Annie Gaddy, Maggie McDonnell, Vicky Hughes.)

Photo taken by Annette Oakley

As is our tradition, Joan was gifted a jar of daisies. These were grown with love in the garden of Deborah and Sarah Raessler.

Resonance Women's Chorus Spring Concert 2026

 Note from Annie: Our director told us last night that tickets for the one Boulder concert are selling much faster than the Longmont concert(s) so if Boulder is where you want to go, it is best to buy tickets very soon. 

Resonance Women's Chorus Think of Yourself as a Breath of Fresh Air Sat. and Sun, April 25 and 26 Sat., May 2 All concerts at 5:00 pm April 25 and 26 at UCC Longmont May 2 at First United Methodist, Boulder Advance purchase is recommended. We will livestream the April 26 concert.  Tickets and full information are at resonancechorus.org.

JI Officers 2026-2027

 

Your Just Incredible Officers for 2026-2027 

were elected in February and installed in March.

(l.-r. Kathie Burson, president; Kate Ward, vice president;

Tanya Lynn, corresponding secretary; Mary Kay Durbin, recording secretary;

Maggie McDonnell, chaplain; and Vicky Hughes, guard)

Photo taken by Jill Hyde

Golden Girl

Kathie Burson was initiated into her mother's chapter, CS (Durango Colorado), on January 7, 1976. Maggie McDonnell presented Kathie with some flowers along with a card and a certificate acknowledging her 50 years as a P.E.O. 

Cottey classmates (1975-77) and fellow Golden Girls

Maggie McDonnell and Kathie Burson