Joan Franzese (left) and Hadassah Rosenman show off the balloons they received as retiring chapter leaders.

Retired elementary school chapter leaders pose with UFT officers.

Retired chapter leaders from middle schools, high schools and other districts.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew (left) and Retired Teachers Chapter Leader Tom Murphy toast the new retirees.

Retired Teachers Chapter Leader Tom Murphy addresses the group.

Director of Retiree Programs Gerri Herskowitz reminds the retirees to stay involved with what the union has to offer.

The Brooklyn Si Beagle Center Tap Dancers entertain the nearly 1,000 in attendance.

Retired UFT District 8 Representative Robert Fernandez arrives along with fellow honorees Yolanda Feliciano (center) and Karyn White.

Nearly 1,000 pack the grand ballroom at the Hilton for the event.

Getting together for a group shot are (from left) Laura Chin, Chris Chin, Helen Chin, Marian Thom and Regina Olff.

UFT District 75 Representative David Doorga finds a group of retirees from his district.

Rosalie Hollingsworth and Delores Johnson sing the national anthem.