Thank You

I want to give my personal thanks to everyone who made our reunion a huge success. First, my thanks go to all who attended. It was your support that made the reunion the biggest and best our class has ever had. It was wonderful to see everyone again. Next, my thanks go to all the committee members for all their hard work in staging 3 days of events, arranging the details of venues, catering, music, rooms, decorations and party favors: Jeff Abrams, Sheri Baron, Lois Chick, Chris Cook, Daria Monica, Mary Windeler, Jane Yavener, and Gary Zak. In addition, my thanks go to the others who volunteered their efforts: Barbara Beca and her husband John for the photo nametags; Jeanne Schuman for her musical composition on the memorial video; and Pat McGuinness for his help with reunion financing. Thank you everyone.

Have You Received Your Invitation Yet?

Invitations to the 40th reunion celebration for Colonia High class of 1968 have been mailed. Please contact any reunion committee member if you have not received your copy yet.

Reunion Steering Committee:
Sheri Baron (Massachusetts) sbaron26@comcast.net
Chris Cook (Washington) kitcook@gmail.com
Mike Marsden (Tennessee) mmarsden191@gmail.com 901-373-8116

Our New Jersey Reunion Planning Committee:
Jeff Abrams, Treasurer jeffabrams@comcast.net
Daria Angelo Monica daria2222@aol.com
Lois Chick loisjanechick@aol.com
Jane Kleiner Yavener jryav@comcast.net 732-270-0755
Mary Pecil Windeler marymax6@aol.com
Gary Zak gzak@globalessence.com

40th Reunion Update - June '08

Colonia High Class of 1968
40th Reunion Party
"Those Were The Days"

October 10, 11, 12, 2008 (Columbus Day Weekend)
at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, NJ

Here are the top 10 reasons to attend the reunion --- not that you need a reason…
10 Because you’re a member of the first graduating class at Colonia High, not the last
9 To see if your high school boyfriend or girlfriend still recognizes you
8 To see who's been married the most times
7 Because it's time to get revenge for what happened in the locker room
6 To see who has the most tattoos and body piercings
5 Because you spent a bundle on cosmetic surgery and you want to make everyone envious of how fabulous you look
4 To see if you can still name five teachers from Colonia High
3 To see who has the most children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren
2 Because we'll talk about you whether you're there or not, so you'd better come to defend yourself
1 Because there are no friends like old friends
Come to have fun and share the good times and memories with your classmates from
Colonia High Class of 1968.

This wonderful weekend of friendship and memories begins Friday evening with an informal get-together at Old Man Rafferty's (cash bar) just around the corner from the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, NJ

On Saturday evening we'll celebrate with a festive dinner, dancing, and lots of great nostalgia at the Hyatt Regency

Then, on Sunday we'll top the weekend off with a delicious
reunion brunch at the Hyatt Regency

All events are separate – you can attend any or all events – come to whichever you like

Tickets
Before Oct. 1, tickets for the Saturday night reunion party at the Hyatt Regency are $80 per person. After Oct. 1, tickets will be $100 per person. Please make your check payable to CHS 1968 Reunion Committee, and mail it to:

Jeff Abrams
107 Wells Drive
South Plainfield, NJ 07080

Rooms
If you’re coming from out of town and would like to stay at the Hyatt Regency, they’re offering us a special discounted rate of $129 (usually $209.) To get this special rate, make your reservations with the Hyatt Regency before Sept.1, and ask for the “Colonia Reunion Rate.” Hyatt Regency New Brunswick, 2 Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Phone: (732) 873-1234 Website: http://newbrunswick.hyatt.com In a future reunion update, we’ll also provide you with a list of nearby lodging instead of the Hyatt.

Website
Our CHS class now has a website at http://www.classreport.org/usa/nj/colonia/chs/1968/ Please take a few minutes to look at it. While you're there, please let us know of your reunion plans by posting a message on Our Class Message Board. Please tell us if you're planning to bring a guest. We’d like to make a preliminary head count and finalize arrangements with the Hyatt for rooms and food.

If you have any questions or comments about the reunion, please contact us:

Reunion Steering Committee:
Sheri Baron (Massachusetts) sbaron26@comcast.net
Chris Cook (Washington) kitcook@gmail.com
Mike Marsden (Tennessee) mmarsden191@gmail.com 901-373-8116

Our New Jersey Reunion Planning Committee:
Jeff Abrams, Treasurer jeffabrams@comcast.net
Daria Angelo Monica daria2222@aol.com
Lois Chick loisjanechick@aol.com
Jane Kleiner Yavener jryav@comcast.net 732-270-0755
Mary Pecil Windeler marymax6@aol.com
Gary Zak gzak@globalessence.com

Those Were the Days Reunion Weekend

Who can believe it's been 40 years?!! Or is it only 39 and holding?
To commemorate this event, our class will hold a reunion on
October 10-12, 2008 (Columbus Day Weekend)
at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, NJ.
Our theme will be "Those Were The Days."

This fabulous weekend of friendship and memories begins Friday evening with an informal get-together at Old Man Rafferty's (cash bar) right around the corner from the Hyatt Regency.

Saturday evening we'll kick it up a few notches and celebrate with a festive dinner, dance party, and lots of great nostalgia at the Hyatt Regency.

Then, on Sunday we'll top off this wonderful weekend with a scrumptious
reunion brunch at the Hyatt.

(All events are separate – attend whichever you like)

Come and celebrate with us.
Come to reacquaint yourself with old friends.
Come to make new friends.
Come and meet some fun people.
Come and share memories.
Come and make some new memories.

Come to have fun and share the good times with your classmates from
Colonia High Class of 1968.

If you're single and looking for that special someone, this just may be the time and place for you. You’ll never know unless you come and find out.

Our class has a website http://www.classreport.org/usa/nj/colonia/chs/1968/ Please take a few minutes to look at it. While you're there, please let us know of your reunion plans by posting a message on Our Class Message Board, and please tell us if you're planning to bring a guest. We need to make a preliminary head count to finalize arrangements with the Hyatt for rooms and food. If you're coming from out of town, please make reservations with the Hyatt before Sept. 1 and ask for the Colonia Reunion Rate of $129 (normally $209.) We’ll also provide a list of nearby lodging besides the Hyatt.

Our reunion treasurer, Jeff Abrams, is now accepting deposits of $50 to be applied to the final cost of the reunion. If you have not already sent in your deposit, then please make it payable to CHS 1968 Reunion Committee, and mail it to:

Jeff Abrams
107 Wells Drive
South Plainfield, NJ 07080

If you have any questions or comments about the reunion, please contact:

Reunion Steering Committee:
Sheri Baron (Massachusetts) sbaron26@comcast.net
Chris Cook (Washington) kitcook@gmail.com
Mike Marsden (Tennessee) mmarsden191@gmail.com 901-373-8116

Our New Jersey Reunion Planning Committee:
Jeff Abrams, Treasurer jeffabrams@comcast.net
Daria Angelo Monica daria2222@aol.com
Lois Chick loisjanechick@aol.com
Jane Kleiner Yavener jryav@comcast.net 732-270-0755
Mary Pecil Windeler marymax6@aol.com
Gary Zak gzak@globalessence.com