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Monroe High School Class of 1966 60th Reunion 

... is almost here, and we are looking forward to seeing everyone for what promises to be a wonderful weekend of reconnecting with old friends and making new memories!

Here is a reminder of the weekend's activities:

Friday, September 25
Our informal "drop-in" gathering will be at the Elmwood Inn. Stop by anytime during the evening to visit with classmates and kick off the reunion weekend.

Saturday, September 26 – Morning School Visit
We are planning a visit to Monroe High School on Saturday morning. Final details, including the meeting time and location, will be shared as soon as they are confirmed.

Saturday, September 26 – Evening Reunion
6:00 p.m. until...
Elmwood Inn
1256 Mt. Hope Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620

There is no registration required for the reunion. Just come, enjoy the weekend, and pay the $20 per person reunion fee when you arrive on Saturday evening or at the Sunday picnic. The fee is the same whether you attend only the Saturday evening gathering, only the Sunday picnic, or both events.

The $20 fee includes the appetizers served on Saturday evening. Beverages are not included. The Elmwood will have a cash bar, with each person purchasing their own drinks.

If you would like to have dinner at the Elmwood before our reunion begins, please make your own reservation directly with the restaurant. Dinner is optional and is not included in the reunion fee.

Sunday, September 27 – Reunion Picnic
Noon – 4:00 p.m.
Buckland Park
1341 Westfall Road
Rochester, NY 14618

The Sunday picnic is included in the reunion fee. A food truck will provide lunch and one beverage for everyone. If you would like additional drinks, please feel free to bring them with you. Please note that alcohol is not permitted in Buckland Park.

We hope you'll be able to join us for as much of the weekend as possible. Whether you've attended every reunion or this is your first in many years, we're excited to welcome you back.

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
• Chuck Snell — snell.chuck@gmail.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!