Boston Chapter Gallery

Another sensational Christmas party took place in Boxford, MA, on December 9th with nearly thirty World Wings members and guests.
Mary Lou’s artistic talents were clearly shown on the PAA tree, decorated with luggage tags from flying days along with ornaments. Sally, our president, presided over the raffle which offered a vast array of PAA prizes to the lucky winners. Suddenly , as the party was about to begin, shouts and applause were heard as Santa Claus arrived with a jolly “Ho Ho Ho” !!!!
How very special it was for us to welcome Madeline Smith, our VIP, who is still as vibrant and healthy and active as ever. Another special guest was Pat Rex, accompanied by her guardian, who enjoyed recalling her flying days.
Many thanks to Ron Amon (our special Santa) for giving us all a good laugh and entertainment, and our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Mary Lou and John O’Keefe for hosting this amazing Christmas celebration.

Boston was well-represented at the 49th annual World Wings International Convention, held this year in San Diego on October 28-30.

The Boston Chapter held its annual “On the Border” luncheon at the home of Debby Fuller. Even the rain didn’t stop the fun — we just moved into the garage (hence the chain saws). And the day would not be complete without a visit to Debby’s Pan Am-themed cabin!

The Boston Chapter, with Pan Am friends and family, brought their sunscreen and pool gear and enjoyed a glorious summer day at Michiyo’s home in Londonderry.

On April 4th, the Boston World Wings Chapter visited the Mapparium and The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston with its 13,000+ pipe organ and the beautiful smaller church on the lower level! We were thrilled to hear the magnificent organ played by Bryan Ashley, organist of The Mother Church and to hear a lovely hymn sung by Teddy Crecelius. Teddy’s father Ned Crecelius joined our party and regaled us with stories of his father, Pan Am Captain Crecelius who flew out of San Francisco.

We enjoyed the welcoming staff and beautiful building. Most of all, we thank our Pan Am sister Erika Parrish-Wilcox for hosting this wonderful day. Erika left us all in awe with her knowledge and love for the church!

Pan Am attendees were Ron Amon, Mary Lou Bigelow, Michiyo Matsuyama Connor, Elisa Cunningham, Mary Greenfield, Carol Guerrin, Christel McCarthy and our host Erika Parrish-Wilcox.

Photos courtesy of Elisa Cunningham and Mary Lou Bigelow.

The Boston Chapter, spouses, and friends gathered for the annual On The Border event at Debbi Fuller’s house (on the Vermont – New Hampshire border). The highlight of the gathering is the walk up the hill to the Fullers’ “Pan Am cabin, which they have built over the last three years and is decorated with Pan Am memorabilia.

Boston Pan Amers enjoyed a mini-reunion and fundraiser on September 12, 2017, at The Landing in Marblehead, Mass.