Map and Directions: (www.bennersfarm.com)

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> Long Island Traditional Music Association
> Giving you that old song and dance
> May 13, 2012
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> Make a Joyful Noise
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> Sunday May 20, 2012 Benner's Farm Setauket
>
> Anytime between Noon and 6 pm
>
> The family, friends, colleagues and former students of Geraldine
> Riemer were deeply saddened by her untimely death on March 21, 2012.
> Services for Gerry are being held privately up in her home state of
> Massachusetts. But Gerry's Long Island 'family' will be honoring her
> memory with a day of celebration and remembrance. We want this to be
> a happy, relaxed, warm, music-filled occasion shared with folks,
> including kids, from the many areas of her life.
> Anyone who has a particular memory of Gerry, please bring a short
> anecdote or paragraph about her to add to a memory board. Photos of
> her would be appreciated too. Gerry's love of music was legendary.
> Perhaps you'd like to bring a musical note to the day by playing a
> song or two in her honor. Whatever your contribution, be it your
> presence, a picture or some music, it will help to make the day a
> true remembrance of our dear friend, Geraldine Riemer.
>
> PS: An RSVP would be most helpful so we can properly plan for the
> day. Donations, in Gerry's memory, can also be made to Long Island
> Cares: Harry Chapin Food Bank. Contact info: or schaeppi@optonline.net
>
> Map and Directions: (www.bennersfarm.com)

It is with great sorrow that we share the news that one of our WUSB family, Gerry Riemer passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Gerry was an enthusiastic community staff member for over 25 years and contributed greatly to the fabric of WUSB. She was an on-air programmer on alternate Saturday mornings for over 20 years with a free-form show followed by Clann na Gael, as well as one of the rotating hosts for Traditional Folk heard predominantly on Monday evenings. Gerry was a gentle and insightful soul who felt deeply about music, story-telling, culture, and shared these passions with her friends and listeners alike. We are all grateful to have known such a person of kindness and grace- and until we meet again dear Gerry, slan...

Bill Morrissey, Gerry Riemer, Emma Backfish & Molly the dog, September 30, 2007

Photo taken by Bart Gallagher