But for September 19, 20, 21, 2008 - We’re
turning back the clock … You’re invited to be 17 again!
You can register and pay (by credit card or PayPal) for the reunion online. We will also email a copy of the invitation/registration for those who prefer to pay by U.S. mail. Here's the plans and we hope you can attend! If you are not planning to attend, please email Bev at bevco@dybb.com. We will contact anyone who has not responded so no one is missed. Please make your payment by July 1, 2008. Thank you.
Friday Night Get-to-Gather with light snacks at the Best Western Regency with Memorabilia Display, followed by pizza at Zeno’s – come along if you’d like. Do you have mementos from your school years? Bring them for the Memorabilia table – pictures, scrapbooks, sports programs, and more… 6:30 pm ---
Friday and/or Saturday Golf Outings – Joan Ballard and Sonny Finch will be arranging the golf outing(s). Let us know if you’re interested when you register and they’ll be in touch.
A “Maidrite Tour” of our Old MHS with display of Hobbies & Interests. Do you have a hobby or interest or vocation you’ve pursued for the past 50 years and would like to share?... e.g., amateur or professional photography, a book you’ve published or contributed to, woodworking, quilting, pictures of your hobby. sports, honors and awards, research, civic service. Share news of your life with classmates over the Maidrite lunch. We’ll set up a display table or two. 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Saturday Night Hop – 50 Years Later” at the Elmwood Country Club begins with cocktail hour followed by island style dinner with two entrees, class picture and program. Then we’re going to rock around the clock … well at least until 11:30! (INFORMAL)
6:00 – 7:00 – Cocktail hour
6:30 – 7:30 – Dinner - island buffet style – lots of choices
7:30 – 8:00 – Class picture by Charles Butcher
8:00 – 8:30 – Welcome by Jane Bauer
Invocation and Classmates memorial – Peggy Buchwald
Then & Now
Golf Awards
8:30 – 11:30 Entertainment and Dancing by Smitty & Nuala
Sunday breakfast at Tremont Inn on Main – time to say goodbye and share good memories of the weekend and make promises to stay in touch. 10 am
We hope you can join in for some or all of the events. Come get reacquainted with old friends and the person you sat next to in English class! We know who you were then … but who are you now? If you’ve never been to a class reunion, this is the one to come to. Our class reunion committee has been planning this fun time for the past year with YOU in mind.
If you don’t have friends or family in Marshalltown to stay with, please know we’ve reserved a block of rooms at The Best Western Regency Inn (Center Street and Iowa Avenue) for $73.72/night. Reservations must be made by August 29. Some other area hotels are:
Best Western Regency Inn 641-752-6321
Tremont Inn on Main 641-754-1234 AmericInn 641-752-4844 Super 8 641-753-3333
Comfort Inn 641-752-6000
Days Inn 641-753-8181
Economy Inn 641-752-5485
Meskwaki Bingo-Casino-Hotel 1-800-728 4263
We are now receiving donations for a Gift From the Class of ’58 to enhance Miller Middle School (our MHS)! The school would like to have permanent benches, which cost about $1000 each installed. We would like to give a gift of at least One Bench. Any money left after purchasing will go toward other needs of the school, such as landscaping and new signs.
If you would like to contribute for a gift to the class project, you may do so whether or not you come to the reunion. You will be able to make a contribution at the class reunion or send check to:
Jeannie Garrington
613 W. Main Street, Unit D
Marshalltown, IA 50158
If you would prefer to pay for the reunion by check, that also can be sent to Jeannie; make check or money order payable to: Class of ’58
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Friday and/or Saturday Golf Outings – Joan Ballard and Sonny Finch will be arranging the golf outing(s). Let us know if you’re interested when you register and they’ll be in touch..jpg)
Sunday breakfast at Tremont Inn on Main –