As you no doubt noted, a few folks made reference to a possible reunion next year, so let me just reiterate what I sent out a few weeks ago about current planning.  Here it is, word for word.

 

Reunion next year.  As you may recall, Beth sent out a message a few months back asking about interest in another reunion.  The response while somewhat muted, was generally in favor of doing one in the fall of 2016.  About 15 people expressed a strong interest;  that's not a huge number, but at the time the question was a general, non-specific one about interest.  We have the usual suspects (Gay Mayer, Peter Davidson, Ann Hill, Sue McKinley and Carolyn Grieco - and me) willing to serve on "The Committee" and make it all happen.  So, what we propose is to set a TENTATIVE date of the weekend of September 9-11, 2016 in Chappaqua.  Probably will involve the usual dinner and maybe some town activities like a tour of the school, Historical Society visit and so forth.  Details to be determined.  But, we need to try to achieve a "critical mass" of 25-30 or more classmates to make it worthwhile for everyone.  So, what we'd like to do is to hear from classmates as to their likelihood of attending now that we have a specific date in mind.  If it sounds like there is a pretty good chance that we will have a good turnout, then the committee is ready to proceed with arranging lodging reservations, venues, and so forth. 

 

I know that 2016, our "56th anniversary" doesn't have a big symbolic value (although it is 60 years since we started high school) and that waiting 'til 2020, for our true 60th has a certain appeal.  However, by 2020, travel may become a problem for many of us as we near 80 years of age.  While it seemed at our 50th that we are a vibrant, active, and healthy group.....   Well, you get the idea. 

 

Anyway, this subject all got started because several folks inquired about the possibility of a reunion this year or next.  So, here we are, taking the pulse (such as it may be) of the class.

 

The past reunions have been wonderful times.  I have come back from each of them replaying it all in my mind, from the precious memories that were stirred up to the memorable conversations, to the lovely Chappaqua environment.  Let's do at least one more.

 

OK, enough rhapsodizing.  Let me know your thoughts and your probability of  attending.  If it looks like there is enough likely committment we will take it from there.

 

Update as of this writing.  Responses still trickling in, with several positives, some maybes, and several regrets.  So, it's still hard to tell if we will have sufficient attendance, but we'll keep beating the bushes and try to get a definitive read pretty soon.