News about the RKIDs
June 2026
Celebrating our 35th Anniversary
35th Anniversarians
(Photographer Tom in Inset)
Nearly 60 members and their guests came to the big celebration! Months of planning by Barb and Jim Ca., Kate, Connie, Sonja and Tom, Marilyn O. and Obie, Kathy, Marie V., Chuck and Clare, Gina, Kathryn G., Maddy and Bill with an assist from Carole C.. came to fruition on June 13 at the Lyceum in Sandy Spring, MD.
Here's an introduction by Kathy and Carole, followed by Kate's welcome and toast, plus a verse from the Molly Malone sing along:
Before the party got into high gear, many sampled the goodies on the table laden with charcuteries, courtesy of Marilyn O. and her niece, Phia.
of Jean and Carl
Others had their photos taken from within the RKIDs' frame by Connie. The decorative frame was made by Jim and Barb Ca.
Prior Anniversaries
Marilyn O. and Obie had assembled an extensive collection of RKIDs memorabilia. The mementoes included photos, performance dance costumes, award plaques, even a bottle of specially brewed beer from our tenth anniversary ... which remains unopened. Well, it's been sitting awhile!
Among the games devised by Marilyn, Barb Ca. and Maddy was guessing how many potatoes were in the big jar. Mary B.,, the winner was awarded the potatoes. Now, how to serve them ... mashed, boiled or what?
After a warm welcome from our coordinator, Kate, things got underway with a historical video of the group, made by Bill and Maddy. If you are a member and want a link to view it, contact Bill.
Find An RKID Who ... Game Card
Then, as people lined up for the big buffet of Greek food, others waited their turn by solving Irish trivia questions and filling out a card asking about which RKIDs had what attributes, such as who had travelled to certain countries or are musicians. Barb Ca. handed out candy awards (such as Snickers bars) to those who ... more or less ... answered the questions correctly. We're an easy-going group!
Dinner is served! Chicken and salmon kabobs, grape leaf-wrapped dolmades, Greek salad, dips and more. Accompanied by lots of tzatziki and pita sides, and washed down with iced tea. Yum!
The piece de resistance for many was the huge, finely-decorated anniversary cake, procured by Sonja and Tom.
Kathy and David M. led us in a sing-along of Molly Malone (see the video, above) and The Wild Rover. That was followed by Obie calling up our newest members since our 31st anniversary celebration (in 2022), to get their official RKIDs pins.
Naturally, we wrapped up the celebration with some dances, called by Toni. Here, we're kicking up the Haymaker's Jig: