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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 2023 Holiday Gathering
Join us for the annual Holiday gathering hosted by Dave Gow at the Elmwood Inn! This year's event will take place on Saturday, December 9th, starting at 2:00 PM. No RSVP is required; simply drop by to connect with friends and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
Dave emphasizes the significance of coming together, especially in light of the loss of several classmates this year. This makes our celebration all the more meaningful. Whether you reside in the area or are just passing through, we encourage you to take a moment to join us. Your presence will add warmth and cheer to the occasion. Let's share memories, laughter, and the spirit of the season. See you there!
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57th Reunion Wrap-up
We've just wrapped up another fantastic reunion, and it's always a joy to reconnect with friends from both near and far. To those who couldn't make it this time, I encourage you to mark your calendars for our 60th reunion (in 2026!). It's a bit surreal to think that we've been out of Monroe High School for six decades! While the 60th certainly won't be our last gathering, the passing years underscore the importance of not waiting too long to reunite with old friends. Time is precious, and we never know when those opportunities might slip away.
At our recent reunion, we kept things casual and laid-back.
- Friday featured no formal events, but various groups got together as folks arrived in town.
- Saturday, we ventured back to Monroe High School, and it's safe to say that the changes over the years have transformed it into something almost unrecognizable from our school days.
Saturday night saw us gathering at the Elmwood Inn on Mt. Hope for an informal get-together. While some enjoyed dinner there beforehand, most of us relished the chance to simply sit, reminisce, and rekindle connections. It was an enjoyable evening, though the only drawback was the rather loud acoustics (the sole complaint I heard about the entire weekend).
- Sunday we got together at Buckland Park in Brighton, where we enjoyed a picnic at the lodge, accompanied by the nostalgic tunes of the 60s. A food truck kept us fueled, and the atmosphere allowed for more intimate conversations in smaller groups.
As we look forward to our next milestone reunion, I urge you to keep an eye out for the upcoming questionnaire. One of the questions will be, "What can we do to remember or past while creating new memories?" I encourage you to take a moment, reflect, and offer meaningful suggestions when the time comes. We aspire to see even more of our friends attend, and your input is invaluable in shaping an event that resonates with everyone.
Warm regards, and here's to more cherished reunions in the future!
Tracy
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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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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 70 success is . ... . Having a drivers license.
At age 75 success is ... ... Having friends.
At age 80 success is . .. .. Not piddling in your pants.
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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 50th reunion of the MHS Class of 1966 was an unqualified success! the Reunion Committee worked very hard to ensure that our 50th 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)
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(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!
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