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Birthday Luncheon at the Sunflower Cafe

SPRINGFIELD CENTER—Sue Drake recently celebrated her 84th birthday with friends at the Sunflower Café, where “it’s always sunny in Springfield.” Conversations included Sue’s birthday trip to Greece and histories of unique experiences from her guests (one cared for a U.S. president and well-known celebrities), first jobs, working at the Woodland Museum on the Busch Estate, and a huge surprise tip tucked in a pillow at an Adirondack resort. Seated from left are Sue Drake, Diane Richardson, Liz Susman, Karen Dunlap, and Kathy Snyder. Standing from left are Maria Lazarich, Gail Lewis and Ann Roth.

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