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Next Friday, July 31, we'll gather once again to celebrate something very few classes ever have the opportunity to experience, our 65-Year Class Reunion.
We'll meet at the McPherson Community Building from 5:00 PM until 10:00 PM. This year's reunion will be unlike any of our previous ten reunions. Rather than meeting by ourselves, we'll be sharing the evening with twelve other reunion classes, including the Class of 1956 and the Class of 1966. It should make for a lively evening filled with familiar faces, old friends, and plenty of memories.
Our class will have its own table and chairs where we can gather, visit, laugh, and remember the people and events that shaped our lives. Feel free to bring water, or soft drinks. Please note that no alcohol may be brought into the Community Building, although an open bar will be available for anyone who wishes to purchase drinks.
We'll also have at least two display boards. One honoring classmates we've lost in our "In Memory" tribute and another featuring photographs from years gone by. I've requested a location near a wall for our displays, although the final placement hasn't yet been determined.
Our program will be simple and informal: a brief welcome, a few announcements, plenty of visiting time, and a short closing before we reluctantly head home.
Before the reunion, those who would like to get an early start on the visiting are invitedy as long as people are enjoying the conversation before making our way to the Community Building for the evening festivities. to join us for lunch at Hank's, 217 North Ash, beginning at 1:00 PM.
As I've thought about this reunion, it has occurred to me that while we certainly hope it won't be, there is a very real possibility this could be our last class reunion together. That thought alone makes this gathering especially meaningful. If you've been thinking about coming, this is the year to do it. The stories, the laughter, the friendships, and simply seeing one another again are gifts that become more valuable with every passing year.
I hope to see you next Friday.
Safe travels, and don't forget to stop by the Time Travelers' section.
Rich
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