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Monroe High School Class of 1966 60th Reunion 

OK, all you MHS Red Jacket alums — our 60th Reunion is only about a week away!

I hope you’re still planning to come. And if you haven’t made up your mind yet, that’s OK too — last-minute decisions are welcome. We’d really like to see you there.

There is one important change to the weekend schedule:

THE SCHOOL VISIT HAS BEEN MOVED TO FRIDAY AT 5:00 PM.

We made the change so the school visit can tie in with Monroe’s 6:00 PM home football game. Our Red Jackets are the reigning New York State champions and are undefeated so far this season!

It’s hard to believe they managed to fit a football field into the space where the cafeteria and paved yard used to be — but they did. Come see how Monroe has changed, revisit some familiar spaces, and then stay to cheer on this year’s team.

If the school tour or football game isn’t your thing, the Elmwood Inn is still the place to drop in Friday evening and see who might be there. There are no special arrangements or scheduled activities at Elmwood on Friday — it’s simply a familiar meeting place where classmates can connect. Those attending the game can also head there afterward.

Here is the complete schedule:

WEEKEND COST: $20 per person

Several classmates have generously contributed money to help keep the cost as low as possible. Please give your $20 to any Reunion Committee member at some point during the weekend. We’re using the honor system — no tickets, stamps, or wristbands!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

5:00 PM — Visit Monroe High School

6:00 PM — Monroe Home Football Game

Any time Friday evening — Elmwood Inn
Stop in and see who’s there.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

There are no scheduled activities during the day. We’ll be sending along a list of Rochester places that includes those that are gone, changed, or new for anyone looking for ideas on how to spend the day.

6:00 PM — Reunion Gathering at The Elmwood Inn
1256 Mt. Hope Ave.

Our main reunion gathering begins at 6:00 PM in a room reserved especially for us.

Appetizers will be provided. There will be a cash bar, so drinks are at your own expense.

If you would like to have dinner at The Elmwood before the reunion begins, you may want to make your own reservation for an earlier time (585) 271-5195

Please bring along any Monroe memorabilia you’d like to share. We’ll have tables available for photos, yearbooks, programs, and other memories.

There is no official ending time — stay as long as you like!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Noon — Reunion Picnic at Buckland Park Lodge
1341 Westfall Rd.

A food truck will be at the lodge to provide a meal and drink, and we’ll have cake for dessert.

Feel free to bring snacks, cookies, etc. to share and whatever nonalcoholic beverages you would like.

Please remember: alcohol is not permitted in Brighton parks.

We’re really looking forward to seeing everyone.

Sixty years is a long time, and opportunities like this don’t come along very often. Let’s make the most of this chance to reconnect, share some memories, tell a few stories, and enjoy being together again.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any member of the Reunion Planning Committee:

• Leila Briggs — leibriggs@gmail.com
• Tish Carey — tishcarey@aol.com
• Frank De Bellis — talksales@aol.com
• Bonnie Kay — b.kay@frontiernet.net
• Alicia Lamphron — alicia.lamphronnn@gmail.com
• Sondra Lubas — sondralubas@hotmail.com
• Jim Nicholson — jrn2800@yahoo.com
• Ray Tierney — rjtthree@aol.com
• Jon Tomson — jon@jtcollaborative.com
• Peter Van Demark — phvand@icloud.com

We're looking forward to a fun weekend of reminiscing, renewing friendships, and celebrating 60 years since graduation. Safe travels, and we'll see you in September!

Warm regards,

The Monroe High School Class of 1966 Reunion Planning Committee

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GREAT TRUTHS THAT LITTLE CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED:

1) No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats.
2) When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair.
3) If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always catch the
second person.
4) You can't trust dogs to watch your food.
5) The best place to be when you're sad is Grandma's lap.

GREAT TRUTHS THAT ADULTS HAVE LEARNED:

1) Raising teenagers is like nailing jello to a tree.
2) Wrinkles don't hurt.
3) Families are like fudge... mostly sweet, with a few nuts
4) Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
5) Laughing is good exercise. It's like jogging on the inside.
6) Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy.

GREAT TRUTHS ABOUT GROWING OLD:

1) Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.
2) Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get.
3) When you fall down, you wonder what else you can do while you're
down there.
4) You're getting old when you get the same sensation from a rocking
chair that you once got from a roller coaster.
5) It's frustrating when you know all the answers but nobody bothers
to ask you the questions.
6) Time may be a great healer, but it's a lousy beautician.
7) Wisdom comes with age, but sometimes age comes alone.

THE FOUR STAGES OF LIFE:

1) You believe in Santa Claus.
2) You don't believe in Santa Claus.
3) You are Santa Claus.
4) You look like Santa Claus.

SUCCESS: How true this one is.

At age 4 success is . . . ... Not piddling in your pants.
At age 12 success is ... . . Having friends.
At age 17 success is ..... . Having a driver's license.
At age 35 success is . ... . Having money.
At age 50 success is . .. .. Having money.
At age 80 success is . ... . Having a drivers license.
At age 85 success is ... ... Having friends.
At age 90 success is . .. .. Not piddling in your pants.

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Rochester Pages on FaceBook

MHS group members should be aware of these great local nostalgia FB groups:

Things I Remember About Rochester, NY
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThingsIRememberAboutRochester/

Before & After Pictures of Rochester
https://www.facebook.com/groups/204383706422112/

If you Grew Up in Rochester and Would Like to Share
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1430154987237450/

LOADS of photos from decades past of places long gone and events long past
excellent fading memory refreshing boost!!

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50th Reuninion - Weekend Schedule

Friday Night - 6:00 - 10 PM at The Back Nine Grill - 3500 East Ave.
Open Bar and hors d'oeuvres

Saturday Night - 5:30 - 10:30 PM at Glendoveer's - 2328 Browncroft Blvd.
Dinner -  open bar for beer, wine, and soda - short program - DJ - photobooth

Sunday Picnic - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Buckland Lodge in Buckland Park - 1341 Westfall Rd.
Food Truck (grilled food, salads, drinks)

Questions??
tracy@walkermedia.net
(585)752-5790 (c) - use this number for a call or a text

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Thanks!! For All Your Help!

The 50^th reunion of the MHS Class of 1966 was an unqualified success! the Reunion Committee worked very hard to ensure that our 50^th was a reunion to be remembered. During the planning the committee decided to try to keep the events as affordable as possible. The challenge was balancing affordability with value. To help accomplish those goals, we asked classmates to underwrite some of the expenses - and people were extremely generous. The Reunion Committe, on behalf of the entire class, would like to thank the following people for their generous financial support:

• Friday night appetizers - (thank you Chris Thurber Knupp! and Connie Hawkes Stockanus)
  Open Bar - (Thank you Dave Lippa)
• Saturday night misc (decorations/cake/other) - 
  (Thank you Josh Katzen and Eliot Lipin and annonymous)
  DJ - (Thank you Dave Lippa - AGAIN)
  Cake - (Thank You Juanita Moniger Davis)
• Sunday Picnic Lodge - (Thank you Ray Tierney, Jon and Carol Tomson)
• Keepsake album -  (Thank you Rich Warshof)
• Web site -   (Thank you Nancy Noblett and Sondra Jones Lubas)
• Calendar - (Thank you Ed Connelly and annonymous)
• Photo Booth - (Thank you Sharon Pulcino, & Terry Edelstein, & Dave Lippa)
• General expenses (Thank you Eliot Lipin, Harvey Finn, & anonymous)

We sincerely appreciate your generosity!