Class reunions in 2011 - one in Mexico, the other in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, New York, USA - The plan to have a 45th Class of '66 reunion in Mexico in February is still on, those the details remain a little hazy.

But if you are thinking of coming down - to Puerto Vallarta and points south - get your passport in order. You will need it to cross into the land of margaritas, snorkeling and ceviche.

Randy Carlson also passed along this information about a reunion this summer - July 9 - that will not require a passport, unless New York takes its lead from Arizona.

Here's the report Randy sent me last week:

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First meeting last night and the following was decided, the 60's-70 reunion will be held Sat. 7/9/2011 at the Celoron Legion again (venue and event were both well received), cocktails 6:00 and food served at 7:00.  

The cost is $20.00 per (down $5.00) which covers the hall, d.j., and dinner.  Checks can be sent to: SWCS 60's Class Reunion, 35 Gifford Avenue, Lakewood, N.Y. 14750.
 

It is basically the same information as the flyer you posted on your class blog 6/7/07 with only the date, cost, and mailing address different. 

Reunion info from 2007 

Will send you pertinent updates as decided, it is lucky this dovetails with our 45th.  -- Randy

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So it would seem this year will be a big year - most of the class is now eligible for Social Security, and there are two Class of '66 reunions in the works.

Summer 2008 - time for a 'mini-reunion?'

LAKEWOOD, New York, USA - The Admiral and I just finished up putting on a wedding in Valois for our son (and new daughter-in-law) and are making plans for a sojourn to the Jamestown environs for later this summer.

Later? Good grief, it's almost July 4th weekend, which keeps me anchored here at Seneca Lake until right after that. Family, fireworks - all of that...

Anyone have a suggestion for a good weekend in July or August for a Class of '66 mini-reunion? Maybe at the new and improved Surf Club or back at the SeeZurh House (that was a fun evening two summers ago).

And does anyone know if the SWCS Class of '68 is holding a soiree this summer? We could tag along.

Well, maybe, they are forever sophomores to our being seniors, right?

In the meantime, I'll practice my waterskiing and dream of surfing.

Surf's up at Chautauqua Lake this summer

Barra de Navidad - one place to visit at reunion

BARRA DE NAVIDAD, Jalisco, Mexico - Out scouting for Class of '66 reunion spots (ok, I was having lunch with some amigos), it occurred to me that one place we should definitely spend some time is Barra de Navidad, about 10 miles from my home base in La Manzanilla.

It has a lot of the tourist-town aura about it, but for any classmates who will want to shop for souvenirs of any kind, it's the place.

I almost bought another hammock yesterday myself - and I have several!

Admiral Fox says it is the place to purchase silver jewelry (and she has plenty to prove it) and it's where I purchased my straw hat - my patron hat.

Here's two pix from Barra:


Burros on parade during a fiesta


View from deck of Sea Master's restaurant in Barra de Navidad

Out scouting sites for next Class of '66 reunion

TENACATITA, Jalisco, Mexico - For the past couple of weeks, I've been scouting some places for activities for the proposed SWCS Class of '66 reunion in 2011 here in Mexico.

I've kind of ruled out Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo and think that something right around this part of Mexico would work best. We have great airport access (40 minutes from my driveway), low prices at restaurants and bars (many of us are pensioners, after all) and plenty to keep us occupied.

My connection in a local real estate office tells me we could rent several beach houses - all right in a row - and use them as a base of operations for whatever wild and crazy things a bunch of 60+ years old people would likely be doing.

We can do ATV races on the beach right in front of the houses. Ok, maybe not that.

But how about a coconut golf tournament?

Below are a couple of photos from Tenacatita Beach, where I have a beach lot that may or may not have a house on it in the next few years. House or not, we are on good terms with the restaurant owners along the beach, which features a great snorkeling spot call the Aquarium.


One beach to check out for Class of '66 reunion


Coming back from snorkeling at the Aquarium