[Oxford63] reunion schedule to date - it's all here, I think
Deb and Doug Edson
edson4550 at gmail.com
Thu Apr 11 06:04:59 MDT 2013
Thank you, Sandy, for being so much more gracious and eloquent than I was
in answering Sal's query (not stupid, by the way). And thank you for
offering your house!
XXX Debbie
On Apr 10, 2013 9:46 PM, "Sandy Garcia" <sandy_garcia at watkinson.org> wrote:
> Sally - I offered the option for those who don't want to be "on" at KO
> both at noon and at dinner, who might like to organize an hour or so of
> yoga or tennis or a walk and a chance to eat and visit with one another
> without wearing name tags. I live right here in town. I would love it if we
> were to meet at the old house on Prospect and gather there for tea, but
> that cannot be. Going to Kingswood's noble campus for our time together is
> less appealing than inviting you into my little house, so that's why I
> offered. I do not mean any disregard and I know from experience that this
> is the battle of development offices, to get us back and to create the
> environment for our reunion that makes us want to be there. They do want to
> please and accommodate us. I am willing to do the good deed by attending
> the dinner, but that is not where I expect to have the best chance to sit
> down and really talk to you. I am looking for something less formal and,
> for some, more comfortable, to pass the time from noon through part of the
> afternoon in your company - such a rare opportunity. My shower (only one)
> is open to those who want to exercise and change up, or if a return to the
> hotel, a shower and a nap is the best option before dinner then that's good
> too. I will provide a big salad, some cold salmon, some yummy bread. Let's
> build from there. Those who can can complement that are welcome to bring
> drink, sweets or other sides. Let's see our numbers on the spreadsheet and
> we will plan from there. I am hopeful we will all see one another at the
> dinner and those who can stay on will share brunch together at Claudia's.
> Sandy
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 5:52 PM, John Huss <johnandsallyhuss at verizon.net>wrote:
>
>> This may be a stupid question, but what is the rationale for some of us
>> going to Kingswood for lunch and some of us the Sandy's?
>>
>> Sally
>>
>> On Apr 10, 2013, at 2:01 PM, claudiagwardyak at comcast.net wrote:
>>
>> June 8th (the Saturday) - can't believe I left if off. I heard from Tina
>> today - she is coming - yay!
>>
>> ------------------------------
>> *From: *"Jane M. Hill" <jhill at cybermesa.com>
>> *To: *oxford63 at cyber-community.com
>> *Sent: *Wednesday, April 10, 2013 11:07:14 AM
>> *Subject: *Re: [Oxford63] reunion schedule to date - it's all here, I
>> think
>>
>> Dear Claudia,
>>
>> That's helpful as I am not on any K-O mailing lists. I know someone at
>> some point mentioned the actual date, but I failed to put it on my
>> calendar. I could go back through the email, but if someone could post the
>> dates, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.
>>
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>> On 04/10/13 8:51 AM, claudiagwardyak at comcast.net wrote:
>>
>> Hi, All - I wanted to put into writing everything that I know about
>> the schedule so far, hoping that we are close to knowing what we are
>> doing. Cheers, Claudia
>> Hotel accommodations - there are none planned at this time, but Barbara
>> Gross Rucket has a suggestion - the Farmington Marriott (is that right,
>> Barbara?) - we are happy to welcome guests at our house (we have 3 guest
>> rooms - 2 double - nothing fancy)
>>
>>
>> Friday night - informal dinner for those already in town - location:
>> restaurant?
>>
>>
>> Saturday - 1. lunch at Sandy's - possibly preceded by yoga or tennis -
>> Sandy is looking into the facility issues.
>> 2. KO - has a schedule. (see KO scheduled events
>> below)
>>
>>
>> Saturday - 1. 3 pm Oxford tea at KO (with all classes) -
>> 2. I am working on an idea for a tea for our
>> class for those who are interested - will get back to you
>> 3. alternatively, other activities for the afternoon
>> scheduled by KO (again see below)
>> 4. just us - walk at the reservoir, Elizabeth Park??
>>
>>
>> * 6 pm Photo/dinner at KO* - the 50th reunion classes
>> (K and O) will be in Alumni Hall at KO
>> Class photo will be taken at dinner.
>> No expenses for us or our guests!
>> at this time, I have not heard about an
>> alternative plan for the dinner
>>
>>
>> Sunday - brunch at Claudia and Walter's (Alana Sobol in charge of food
>> organization) - time? surprise performance? singing of Jerusalem?
>> quiet time for reflective conversation (Nanny-Co
>> facilitated this at the 25th and I personally liked this a lot)? baseball
>> (we have a space for
>> baseball and a motley collection of gloves, bats, balls)?
>>
>>
>> *KO reunion schedule below:*
>> *10 a.m.-7 p.m. Registration
>>
>> Front Circle
>>
>> *
>> *10 a.m.-4 p.m. Stroll Down Memory Lane
>> * *Alumni
>> Hall *A memorabilia
>> exhibit* *
>> * *
>> *Art Exhibit
>>
>> Juros Gallery*
>> * *
>> *Visit the Connecticut Science Center, Mark Twain House or
>> Various Locations*
>> *Wadsworth Atheneum*
>> * *Pick up your complimentary passes
>> at the Registration Tent* *
>> * *
>> *11 a.m. Morning Assembly
>> Roberts
>> Theater *
>> Distinguished Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame Awards
>> * *
>> *12 p.m. Barbecue Luncheon
>> Main Tent*
>> * *With our mascot KO-KO (pronounced
>> “cocoa”) the wyvern and a strolling illusionist
>>
>>
>> * Bouncy House
>> Senior
>> Green*
>> * *
>> *12 p.m.-4 p.m. “Kingswood Oxford: The First 100 Years”
>> Roberts Theater*
>> Don’t miss KO’s centennial documentary, playing on a continuous loop
>> * *
>> *1 p.m. “**Innocent Eye,” by
>> Patricia Rosoff Book Signing **Class of 2013 Balcony*
>> * ***
>> *1, 2, 3 p.m. School Tours
>> Depart
>> from Registration*
>> Take a campus tour, including the new Science, Math and Technology Center
>> with a Shield & Dragon guide* *
>> * *
>> *1 p.m.-4 p.m. Outlook Café
>> Class
>> of 2013 Balcony*
>> Grab refreshments and a great new view of campus
>>
>> * *
>> *1:30 p.m. Alumni Boys’ Lacrosse Game*
>> *Turf
>> Field*
>>
>>
>> *3 p.m.-5 p.m. Through the Years
>> Archives
>> in Roberts *
>> * *The School Archives will be open
>> to view over 100 years of history.
>> *
>> *
>> *3 p.m. Oxford Tea
>> Oxford
>> Hall*
>> All Oxford alums are invited to tea
>> in Oxford Hall
>>
>>
>> *6 p.m. Dinner Celebrating:*
>> * 50th Reunion
>>
>> Alumni Hall *
>> * 25th Reunion
>>
>> Dining Hall *
>> * 80th, 75th, 70th, 65th, 60th, 55th, 45th, 40th,*
>> * 35th, 30th, 20th, 15th, 10th, 5th Reunions
>> Main Tent*
>> * *
>> *Celebrate! West Hartford*
>> Celebrate! is an annual festival held on the grounds of West Hartford
>> Town Hall that provides attendees with a wide range of activities: an
>> award-winning juried arts and crafts show, great food, entertainment,
>> games, rides and a certified 5K road race. Hours are Saturday 10 a.m.-6
>> p.m. and Sunday noon-6 p.m. Be sure to stop by and celebrate!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>> *From: *"Judy Powers" <judyapowers at gmail.com> <judyapowers at gmail.com>
>> *To: *"Oxford class list" <oxford63 at cyber-community.com><oxford63 at cyber-community.com>
>> *Sent: *Wednesday, April 10, 2013 9:59:29 AM
>> *Subject: *Re: [Oxford63] Sunday brunch
>>
>> Hello, all -
>> I've worked on trying to get info onto the spreadsheet, expanding it
>> to include Sandy's for Sat. lunch and a column for brunch-bringings.
>> Barbara is the only one who has switched from KO lunch to Sandy's: Betsy?
>> Bonnie? Lelly? Nancy? Susan? Susie?
>>
>> Thank you for setting up the spreadsheet, Nancy. For those of us
>> "catching up," this is available to all, and anyone can work on it,
>> highlighting whatever box you want to record anything in. You access it
>> by using Google docs (most currently available via Google Drive, but before
>> I even had Drive, I could use a shared Google doc. Its a great way to
>> work together something that is evolving.
>>
>> Judy P.
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 2:57 PM, HARALD BORDEWIECK <hbordewieck at snet.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I'll be helping Claudia with the Sunday Brunch. As of now six 63-ers
>>> are signed up on Nancy's spreadsheet. Claudia has given me her current list
>>> of brunch items. So far Rena, Bonnie and I have said what we will bring:
>>> coffee cake, Greek yogurt, blueberry muffins, bread, "something from whole
>>> Foods", and I recall Lelly offering champagne for mimosas.
>>> Please let me know what you will bring. OJ, fruits, something to
>>> spread/put on the bread come to mind. Once I have more info to submit
>>> perhaps Nancy could add another column, so it's all in one place.
>>> Spring has definitely arrived even here in the hills of Hartland where
>>> small patches of snow persist defied by crocus and chives.
>>> Enjoy the delicious air!
>>> Alana
>>>
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