Hi folding friends!
The first anniversary of Wensdy Whitehead's passing is on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, and we will honor her this day on Zoom and in-person. Details are below Wensdy's biography. First, these are links to celebrate Wensdy's life and origami contributions: 1. Professional Origami Museum Gallery with models and diagrams: <https://origamimuseum.org/wensdy-whitehead/> https://origamimuseum.org/wensdy-whitehead/ 2. Wensdy's Origami Portfolio: <https://origamiusa.org/files/wensdy_whitehead_portfolio.pdf> https://origamiusa.org/files/wensdy_whitehead_portfolio.pdf 3. Origami Museum Tribute page: <https://origamimuseum.org/tribute-to-wensdy/> https://origamimuseum.org/tribute-to-wensdy/ 4. In Memoria by OrigamiUSA: <https://origamiusa.org/memoriam-wensdy-whitehead> https://origamiusa.org/memoriam-wensdy-whitehead 5. Origami Museum Instagram with 10 slides: <http://www.instagram.com/origamimuseumcommunity> www.instagram.com/origamimuseumcommunity 6. Her Obituary with a favorite model in the Paper, issue 143: <https://origamiusa.org/files/wensdy_whitehead_obit_diagrams.pdf> https://origamiusa.org/files/wensdy_whitehead_obit_diagrams.pdf 7. View Wensdy's Memorial Zoom link from Saturday, November 11, 2023: <https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/ZhBxeu5Ad2P8g1oqG-Om7dS_82KtItfl-ZZnVuJXm6 aiCEMvgA1VWdfW8YQ5P8glAomzjHeW94h1rk3n.7OmCtXZH8Zg6sfsX?canPlayFromShare=tru e&from=share_recording_detail&continueMode=true&componentName=rec-play&origi nRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2FvNNB7Bkn4zq1Ii23FF co-2GN0R_CW5aF_RUChluuw6-phLP0EaPh1htoVZlXQC6B.Q67Trj8wcAivPkTM> https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/ZhBxeu5Ad2P8g1oqG-Om7dS_82KtItfl-ZZnVuJXm6a iCEMvgA1VWdfW8YQ5P8glAomzjHeW94h1rk3n.7OmCtXZH8Zg6sfsX?canPlayFromShare=true &from=share_recording_detail&continueMode=true&componentName=rec-play&origin RequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2FvNNB7Bkn4zq1Ii23FFc o-2GN0R_CW5aF_RUChluuw6-phLP0EaPh1htoVZlXQC6B.Q67Trj8wcAivPkTM I will share more highlights as time goes on. Biography: Wensdy Whitehead (June 24, 1971- May 7, 2023) was a folder since age 4. As a Cornell University graduate, she was raised in Michigan and lived in the Boston area most of her adult life. She was a veteran and entrepreneur with a specialty in origami and computer science. She had a fun sense of humor filled with folded puns. Wensdy was a smart intellectual caring person. Toast to Wensdy's life with her favorite drink, a Dunkin' Vanilla Bean Coolatta! On May 7, to honor Wensdy's life, the Greater Philadelphia Paper Pholders (GP3), led by Faye Goldman, will be running the meeting on Zoom and in-person in Philadelphia in memory of Wensdy. We'll take some time starting at 6:30pm to remember her and her models for the amazing origami creator she was. * Topic: GP3 on May 7 - Memories of Wensdy * Time: May 7, 2024, at 6:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) * Join Zoom Meeting: <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85746060793?pwd=RXRyNGtUUUVJYlJPVVFIWURGa1dXUT09> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85746060793?pwd=RXRyNGtUUUVJYlJPVVFIWURGa1dXUT09 * Meeting ID: 857 4606 0793 * Passcode: 2901 We will learn Wensdy's Flapping Bird Wearing a Crane Costume: * Creator: Wensdy Whitehead * Teacher: Faye Goldman * Paper: Large sheet of thin, crisp paper 12" or larger * <https://origamimuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/MegaFlappingBird07.pdf > https://origamimuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/MegaFlappingBird07.pdf If you'd like to say something in Wensdy's memory, please let Faye know. Any other volunteers? If so, reach Faye at 610-999-8766 or <mailto:fa...@ix.netcom.com> fa...@ix.netcom.com. Teachers and models: If you would like to fold more, Faye will also teach the Camillia by Tomoko Fuse. Model: Camillia Creator: Tomoko Fuse Teacher: Faye Goldman Paper: 1 square. 6" or larger Note by Faye for GP3: All are welcome. Location is Zoom and St Paul's Lutheran Church. 415 E Athens Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003. Generally, 6:30-10:00pm. For in-person attendance, please be vaccinated (or wear high quality mask). We will be in the conference room on the 2nd floor. If you can't find us, call Faye at 610-999-8766 and someone will bring you to the room. If you have any questions, there should be someone to help you. As usual, there is no charge. Come, and be prepared to learn and have fun. Lisa B. Corfman