GREETINGS!
Here is your confirmation that our 60th reunion will happen on September 17-19, 2021 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Grand Forks. I have been in contract with Dean Schroeder, Central Class of '60, and since they had to cancel their plans for their 60th in 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic, they will be joining us. Dean and his group were in the final planning stages for most of the activities and so Dean and I decided that we would combine the two classes into the schedule that the Class of '60 had already planned. This would reduce the reunion time from Thursday to Sunday to Friday night to Sunday morning.
The two classes will combine for three activities for this weekend: The no-host get together at the Hilton Garden Inn bar on Friday night; the banquet on Saturday night at the Hilton Garden Inn, and no-host breakfast on Sunday morning at the Hilton Garden Inn. In addition, we will offer a golf game for those interested and a tour of Central High School. Other activities can be organized by each class if they so desire.
Here is the inside info -
Date: September 17, 18, 19, 2021
Place: The Hilton Garden Inn, 4301 James Ray Drive, Grand Forks, N.D. 58203
Cost: The registration cost is $50 per person. This will cover the costs of the Saturday night banquet and dance, tour of Central High, and snacks at the Friday night “Meet & Greet”. Food and beverage service will be available on Friday night on a no-host basis
Payment: The cost is $50 per person if paying by check. Please fill out the enclosed registration form and send form and check made payable to "Class of 1960 Reunion" to Lance Twedt, 8693 Collin Way, INver Grove Heights, MN 55076
The cost is $53.13 per person if paying by credit card. Because the reunion does not have a credit card account, a processing fee will be charged for those wishing to use a credit card for payment. All credit card payments must be made through the website. Please fill out the registration form on the website and provide your credit card number. Questions? Call Lance at 651-308-8207.
Deadline for registration and payment is September 1, 2021.
The Hilton Garden Inn has opened up their reservation block for the Class of ’61 and you can click on the following link to go to the Class of ’60 web page for the Hilton to make your hotel reservations. The cost is $125 a night.
https://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/G/GFKGHGI-CLASS-20210917/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
This year we are soliciting donations to assist in meeting the expenses related to our reunion. All donations are voluntary and donors will be credited for their generousity. There is absolutely no requirement to donate any money, but any donations that may be made, will be greatly appreciated. Donations can be added to the registation costs if you prefer.
The Schedule:
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2021:
3p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Registration at the Hilton Garden Inn lobby.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021:
10 a.m. - noon. - Registration at the Hilton Garden Inn lobby.
4 p.m. - 6 p.m. - Registration at the Hilton Garden Inn lobby.
5:30 p.m.-11: p.m.- Get together at the bar of the Hilton Garden Inn.
Bar Snacks and Cash Bar
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2021:
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. – Registration at the Hilton Garden Inn
12:15 p.m. - Tour of Central High School. Meet at the Central High
School at the North 4th Street entrance. Mr. Ferguson will be your host.
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Registration at the Hilton Garden Inn lobby.
5 p.m. - Attitude Adjustment Hour - Hilton Garden Inn - cash bar.
6 p.m. - Banquet
7:15 p.m. - Group Pictures will be taken and will be individually purchased.
8 p.m. – Dancing to a DJ!
A table will be provided for you to display your favorite school pictures to share with your fellow classmates.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2021:
9 a.m. - Dutch-treat brunch at the Hilton Garden Inn.
