February 2026
Anna Christine Treiman Britton
Greetings cousins! I’m your cousin Anna from the Bard/Treiman side - my great-grandparents were Sarah (Bard) and Abe Treiman, my late grandparents were Joan (Little) and Sam Treiman, and my parents are Katherine Treiman and John Britton. My sister, Sarah, my brother, Eric, and I grew up outside Washington, DC, in Maryland.
I attended the College of Charleston in South Carolina, where I earned my degree in psychology and began working in the world of autism and developmental disabilities. I called beautiful Charleston home for many years, where I not only grew professionally but also in my many hobbies of horseback riding, rock climbing, and fossil hunting.
In 2022, I moved to Tucson, Arizona to pursue my Master of Social Work at Arizona State University. Since graduating with a focus on children and family services, I’ve deepened my work in the autism community and started a business teaching nonspeaking autistic individuals and their families how to use spelling or typing as a form of communication. I also co-founded a nonprofit called Tucson Spellers, which brings nonspeakers and their families together for inclusive social events, resources, and educational workshops about Spelling to Communicate. (You can check us out at TucsonSpellers.org!)
When I’m not working, I love living in the Sonoran Desert (although I certainly miss living near the beach in Charleston). Tucson is artsy, outdoorsy, and surrounded by mountains - so most weekends you’ll find me out rock climbing, hiking/exploring the desert, swimming in natural monsoon-fed pools, caring for my rescued pet snake, or decorating my home with western-inspired art. My boyfriend, Lance, and his two dogs moved in last January, and we spend a lot of time adventuring with them. Fin, an English Springer Spaniel, and Vulture (yes, that name was my boyfriend’s idea!), a German Shorthaired Pointer, are rescued, very energetic, adventurous three-year-olds with impeccable snuggling skills who have become my very best friends. I also turned 30 in 2025 - a milestone that marks a meaningful new decade rooted in work I love and a life I’ve built in the desert.
I’m also incredibly lucky that, despite living in different parts of the country, I get to spend quality time with my siblings and parents every year. In the fall of 2025 my siblings, their spouses and I did an epic, adventurous backpacking trip to Denali National Park in Alaska (yes, we saw grizzlies!), and this past holiday season we did a family trip to Oaxaca, Mexico - eating amazing food, exploring the city’s rich history and art, relaxing on the beaches of Puerto Escondido, and celebrating the holidays in true Mexican fashion. Happy 2026 to all, and may this be the best year yet!
January 2026
Terri Treiman
Hello to family near and far from Terri Treiman-Wroclawski. I want to share how much I enjoyed our get togethers last summer when my sister, Sue, and I joined in. My husband, Henry, was taking care of his Mom that weekend and our daughter, Megan, was home with her husband, Vic, in sunny San Diego where she recently made a switch from being a structural engineer to a civil engineer.
I recently retired from a long career as an LCSW - most recently as a counselor to elementary and high school students. This was my longest gig after many years in social services. I also developed a grief support group for pet owners for Treehouse Humane Society for 12 years when it was hard to find such a service.
Just prior to the pandemic, a former client from my child welfare days wanted to interview me as she had set up a nonprofit in California and I suggested Storycorps on NPR.
To my surprise, it made it to broadcast and we were invited back twice within the following year, with an intro on All Things Considered. That felt so much better than a gold watch... especially seeing the growth of the young woman I knew as a teen.
Henry and I live in a home on the far northwest side of Chicago near Park Ridge with our two kitties and we are proud of Megan and of our niece and nephew and all of their spouses - and we deeply appreciate being a part of such a diverse and cool family clan.
December 2025
Susan Miller Rietveld Gill
Hello cousins! I descend from the Kuchovitzky lineage. My parents are Bing and Dorothy Miller, grandfather Sam Miller, now deceased. My four sisters and I (proudly known as “the Miller girls”) grew up on the south side of Chicago, around 90th and Paxton Ave, then moved to Palos Park in 1964. I graduated from Carl Sandburg High School and then Illinois College, Jacksonville Illinois in 1973. Later that year I married Bill Rietveld and we became the proud parents of Kelly Rietveld and William Rietveld III, residing in Naperville, Illinois. Bill and I divorced in 2000. I met Robert Gill in 2003, and we married in 2011. We lived happily in Elk Grove Village until Robert passed away in 2023.
I retired in 2024 and reminisce about the many wonderful things that transpired during my adult years. Since my retirement, I’ve been enjoying traveling more to visit friends and family in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Las Vegas, Houston, Wisconsin, and Michigan to name a few destinations. I also find myself relaxing, enjoying old and new friends and family for meals and outings, and just now beginning a few postponed home improvement projects. Don’t call me lazy…I just can’t seem to get out of the relaxing mode!
In September, my sisters and I (Kathy Miller, Barb Hall, Joyce Golob) gathered at Barb’s new lake house on Lake Anna in Virginia for our annual Sisters Weekend. Unfortunately, Nancy McIntosh could not join us due to health issues. We had a great time catching up, touring local sites, new restaurants and of course, wine tasting! I recently returned from a wonderful visit to Riverview, Florida (a suburb of Tampa), where my son Bill, daughter-in-law Leah, and granddaughters Lily and Maddie reside. We had so much fun decorating for the holidays and participating in activities the girls can enjoy with Gramma.
As 2025 draws to a close, I smile and reflect on all the memories this year has provided. I wish you all peace, and a happy, healthy, safe and prosperous new year.
November 2025
David Shore
Here in the Suburban Wilderness, we’re gearing up for Thanksgiving with gratitude still fresh from our summer Family Reunion — what a joy to reconnect!
Life hasn’t slowed down: I’m teaching nearly 60 music students each week, while Diane balances her own roster, including ESL learners and students with unique challenges. When we’re not teaching, we’re painting the house — two-thirds done, with the second floor waiting for my soon-to-be 75-year-old knees (and, perhaps, cousin Fred’s paintbrush).
Sam keeps busy with work, while Ellen juggles work and the creation of a backyard sanctuary that is stunning. My brother Steve leads a 50-person volunteer crew in Chicago, delivering food to immigrant families who stay home to avoid ICE activities — with cousin Lisa Davis Helford among the volunteers. Brother Gary and Barb are moving from Arizona to Rockford, bringing them closer to home.
And at the center of it all is Mom, Edna — still teaching violin and piano, still living independently, and still very much a force of nature.
That’s our snapshot: music, family, service, and plenty of stories to share. Wishing everyone health and joy this season!
October 2025
Fred Gertler
Much has happened since we gathered in Highland Park, but two events stand out. The first is a trip I took to Los Angeles to visit with Jan and Bob (my sister and her husband). We had a great time that included walks along the ocean, delicious food – including a meal of pepper steak cooked by Jan that had its origin in a recipe from Rochelle Zimbler) – and visits with Jan’s son Robby and daughter Jessica. While with them I got to spend time with their children, Leo and Maya, and Andie and Quinn (respectively) and that was a lot of fun.
The other bit of news is that the remodel, aka The Neverending Story, took a big step forward as the dry wall was installed. This is very exciting. We don’t know when the work will be done or when I will move from Livermore to San Jose, but we are making progress, and that is good.
Oh, and Amy and I celebrated our third wedding anniversary. I am a very lucky man indeed.
