Firstly, hoots, hollers, and well-wishes to everyone celebrating a birthday this month! And may we offer the same – albeit belated – hopes of revelry had to those who had birthdays in May!
June, like the summer season of lush abundance it ushers in (well, here in the northern hemisphere, that is), has always been a month of equally abundant hoopla here at CSNW. And it’s only grown over time, thanks to all of you. June is bursting at the seams with celebrations, but every single one of those is just as much about *YOU* and all you’ve made possible.
So buckle up, friends! This month is basically going to be one big non-stop party! For starters, June birthday celebrators have birthday…quadruplets, so to speak. Beginning with…
Dora! She’s turning 34 on June 6th!
Honey B will be turning 34 as well, on June 11th!
This brings us to June 13th, the day we currently refer to as the Trifecta Jubilee. It’s Negra‘s 50th (!!) birthday…
AND sweet Terry’s 33rd birthday!…
AND the 15th arrival anniversary of Negra’s group to the sanctuary!
Negra’s first day in sanctuary:
Negra, in March:
Missy’s first time climbing a tree last autumn:
Then, on June 26th, it’s the 2nd arrival anniversary of Rayne’s group of six (pre-integration with Honey B, Mave, and Willy B)!
Rayne exploring her new greenhouse(s) the day after they arrived from Wildlife Waystation in California:
Mave, Willy B and Honey B, checking out their new (and in some cases, former) friends and neighbors:
Gordo and Terry in their brand new outdoor habitat, the Bray:
Brave Rayne:
And the cherry on top of this month long shindig is Annie’s sweet son, Virgil, who will be celebrating his 34th birthday on June 20th, at his wonderful sanctuary home in Florida, Save the Chimps. (Photo credit: Save the Chimps):
Virgil’s gorgeous mama, Annie:
And we have one more bonus to top of the month! Next in our Virtual Visit series is Let’s Sit Down with the Co-Directors!, a discussion and Q&A with J.B. and Diana, on Saturday, June 10th from 2:00-3:00 PM (PST). Reserve your spot here!
The true director of the sanctuary, Jamie:
While our beloved Jody’s absence is, and will remain, palpable, she is no less part of her family’s joyous month ahead.
Negra and Jody:
Jody, Foxie and Annie:
We have so much to look back over in gratitude and forward to with hope. From our hearts, thank you for being here with us every step of the way. We’re so glad you’re here.
Now make sure to pace yourselves for this miraculous marvel of a month of celebrations ahead. 😉
Looking forward to plenty of parties with sghetti, corn, and Neggie’s CAAAAAKE! What kind will it be!?
Maybe “Integration Day” should be another celebration, on that side of the house
Boy, you were not kidding….!!!
I am really sorry to have to miss the sit down with Diana and JB, due to my conflicting time difference here in Florida. 🙁
Wow!.June is going to be a busy fun packed month for you all with the birthday celebration!.And sweet Annie’s son Virgil ( gorgeous name) celebrating in Florida. A million thanks to you all for sharing the cimps stories and adventures. I feel like I am there with you. Have lots of fun
i have a June birthday too, so I just went to the CSNW website to Sponsor a Day of Sanctuary and let the chimps celebrate for me. i can’t think of a better group to, as the song says, “Let’s Get This Party Started.” Pineapple boats for all.
What a wild month! So much to look forward to! Party Planners and Catering Crew, pace yourselves and dig deep to find your inner Martha (Martha Stewart that is), you’re going to be put to the test this month!
Looking forward to all of it! Especially Negra’s 50th!!
Wow – what a busy and fun-filled month this June will be for the staff and residents of CSNW!
I had no idea Lady Negra was turning 50! She is certainly growing old gracefully and happily thanks to everyone at her forever home!
Wishing all those celebrating many, many happy returns!!
She chose this year to go up to the top of the (now expanded) hill for the second time. and the other day, she used a firehose swing to swing UP onto a platform, Missy-style, and looked pretty graceful, albeit slow. doing it! It’s like she’s decided to start having a go at things!
Well, you know what “they” say…
50 is the NEW 30!!
Just look at Negra.
What a fabulous month ahead. We are looking forward to all the celebrations!!! What awesome photos. thanks for all you are doing for these amazing Chimps.