Reunion

Gander School Reunion 2010

SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY

updated July 9

STILL TIME TO REGISTER

We know that many of you still hope to attend this reunion. We hear it every day either through email or in passing. We also know that you are waiting to see if your former classmates are registered before sending us your registration fee. Guess what!...... many of those former school pals are also waiting to see if you are attending!

Registration forms with the necessary information can be obtained by clicking on the red button below or by emailing cfwalsh37@gmail.com or rajanes@nf.sympatico.ca or by telephone 256-8407 or 256-8473. Registration is $135 per person and covers all three events, i.e. Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday morning brunch.

If you know of anyone unable to access the registration form, please inform them that they can mail or drop off your registraton fee together with name and address, etc, at 8 Bachman Place, Gander, NL, A1V 1R8 or 241 Elizabeth Drive, Gander, A1V 1J3.

T-SHIRTS AND DVDS – Don’t forget to include your order for Tshirts and DVDs when you register or if you have already registered, please email your order to us.

A survey of hotel accommodation reveals that only 14 single rooms, i.e. 1 double bed, at Hotel Gander is available for that weekend. These rooms have been blocked by the Hotel for the Reunion, however, they will be relinquished on July 20th. There are no other hotel accommodations available for the nights of August 20th and 21st.

Please note that only those who have paid full registration will be admitted to any of the functions over the reunion weekend.

Registration starts Friday, August 20th at Hotel Gander with a Meet and Greet reception Friday evening. Hors d’oeuvres will be included and casual entertainment will be performed by former students. A collection of photos will be shown on a large projection screen and will feature photos of the early construction of the Airport; military occupation during the days of WWII; and feature many photos of students from their school days to their early adulthood in Gander. The atmosphere of the evening is designed to accommodate those who wish to sit and meet old classmates.

Saturday afternoon will be “free time” and a list of “Things to Do or See” will be available. Plans are underway for those who wish to visit and do a walking tour of the old airport, and transportation will be provided to and from the Town. Effort is being made to erect signage depicting various establishments, buildings and residences of former students. A picnic at the Lake, tour of Gander Academy, and many other suggestions are being viewed as potential activities for that afternoon depending on the preference of those attending.

A gala Banquet and Dance will be held on Saturday evening, and will feature the live entertainment of the reconvened band “Airship” who will be performing music from the ’50’s and ‘60’s. Members of the band are Neil Bishop, Barry Mills, John Staple, Glenn Blandford, Al Smith and Jim Elms. You won’t want to miss this evening of fine dining and music.

On Sunday a farewell brunch will be held at the International Lounge of the Airport terminal. This reception will be catered by Weston’s and will include a fabulous menu of Champagne and Orange Juice, Chocolate Fountain, salads, soups, breakfast items, desserts, fisherman’s brewis, etc. – all served by a Weston’s own chef and staff.

Professional videographers and photographers will be on hand for all activities throughout the weekend.

This may be your last chance to meet old friends, old flames and old classmates and reminisce about old times.