This year’s celebration had a Peruvian theme, built on Bernie and Laraine’s recent adventure in Peru.
On this page you’ll see the invitations, 2026 Mayoff Day song, photos of the celebration, and links to pictures from our Peruvian adventures. We hope you enjoy.
The Invitation
An invitation was emailed to guests across the U.S. and around the world. Flyers were delivered to residents of Brookdale Gaines Ranch..
The afternoon of the celebration, Bernie was surprised with an award by the Brookdale Gaines Ranch Resident Council.
The Song
Click on the picture to see the words and to sing along
The Celebration
Guests sampled corn nuts, plantain chips, maracuya tarts, Inca Kola and frozen peach bellinis, while gathering with new friends and old.
Photographs from Peru’s desert, rainforest and the wide, wide Amazon river
Please see Our Peruvian Adventures in the Photos and Stories section