A group of nine women who first met over 60 years ago at the University of Manitoba in 1963 have reunited in Winnipeg to celebrate their 80th birthdays. Despite members now residing across Canada and in the U.S., they have maintained contact for decades through holiday parties, picnics, and monthly videoconference calls during the pandemic. Their reunion includes visits to the Manitoba Museum, The Forks, and Rainbow Stage.
‘These people are my family’: University of Manitoba graduates reunite for their 80th birthdays
Winnipeg
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A group of nine women who first met over 60 years ago at the University of Manitoba in 1963 have reunited in Winnipeg to celebrate their 80th birthdays. Despite members now residing across Canada and in the U.S., they have maintained contact for decades through holiday parties, picnics, and monthly videoconference calls during the pandemic. Their reunion includes visits to the Manitoba Museum, The Forks, and Rainbow Stage.
- 1 1963: Group of nine women met at the University of Manitoba.
- 2 1964: Mary Speechly Hall completed, and the group moved in.
- 3 During pandemic: Monthly videoconference calls were held.
- 4 Nearly a decade ago: The group last reunited to celebrate 50 years since graduation.
- 5 This year (2025): The group reunites to celebrate their 80th birthdays.
- Strengthened friendships
- A celebration of long-term connections and shared history
What: A group of nine women, University of Manitoba graduates, reunited in Winnipeg to celebrate their 80th birthdays and retrace their old stomping grounds.
When: Met over 60 years ago (in 1963); last reunited nearly a decade ago; reunited this year (2025) for their 80th birthdays; Mary Speechly Hall completed in 1964.
Where: Winnipeg, University of Manitoba, Taché Hall, Mary Speechly Hall, Manitoba Museum, The Forks, Rainbow Stage. Members reside across Canada and in the U.S.
Why: To celebrate their 80th birthdays and maintain their long-standing friendship, which has lasted over 60 years.
How: The group traveled to Winnipeg, staying for two nights of activities, including visiting local landmarks and reminiscing about their university days.