On May 3, 2009, after four months of planning and scheming and trying desperately not to spill the beans, 100 of Shirley's friends and family gathered and surprised the heck out of the guest of honor.

For photos from the party, go to Flickr:

Waiting for Shirley to Arrive  (3m34s)

The Big SURPRISE!!!  (3m34s)

Surprise!, From Another Angle  (6m, shot by Glenn, QuickTime)

More Shirley Post-Arrival Mingling  (3m46s)

Even More Shirley Post-Arrival Mingling  (8m47s)

Fifty Years of Shirley Rae in 2 1/2 Minutes (music video)

Jim's Remarks  (7m50s, some missing) and Jamie  (3m50s)

Jacqueline Briefly, then Hyla (3m5s)

What Is: The Essence of Shirlness?  (2m30s)

More Shirl Stories/One Obsession, Then Another  (3m19s)

Oh, the Parties She'd Throw  (2m16s)

Thank You  (4m)

More Jacqueline  (7m15s)

S-H-I-R-L-E-Y Song  (3m35s) - Read the Lyrics

Shirley Speaks, and Closing  (11m30s)

Jim & Shirley's Wedding Reception (1962)

Extended Interview Clips: (will display in the video box above)

First Memories of Shirley  (6m40s)

The Essence of Shirlness, Extended Mix  (8m36s)

The Parties and the Hostess  (7min)

Adventures with Shirl (8m47s)

Carlisle, and Golf  (3m31s)

Disarming the Older Ladies  (4m19s)

Sally on Boyle, Finnegan, and Mr. Dupree  (3m28s)

Pat et al on Spa Dupree  (2m40s)

A Few More Shirley Tales  (4m39s)

Thank Yous (7m14s)