Hi classmates from Henderson High Class of 1969! This is your spot for details on the upcoming 40th (oh my) reunion, set for 9/11 and 9/12/09.

Events are planned as follows:

Fri night (9/11) is the pub crawl (or stroll thru W.C. for those who prefer that description). Walk a few blocks, have a drink or 2, see who you meet! It was suggested that we name a 'home base' to gather at; Polly (Davis) Chalfant is working on that. Time? 8:00 until whenever.

Sat afternoon - 9/12 - picnic - location is Hoopes Park - it has the facilities (large pavillion, grills, shade trees, picnic tables) we need and is close to W.C. 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Finding a food provider has proved difficult and expensive, so many of us have agreed to supply the food. Anyone who would like to help? Any expenditures will be reimbursed. Please let me know and I will tell you what you can do to help out. If anyone wants to volunteer to bring game stuff like badminton or volleyball or ringtoss, etc, let me know (actually, Owen C. has volunteered for this). There is no electricity there, but I will be bringing a boom box for some background music. So far we have several volunteers, which is great! Cost to attend is $5 to cover park & bathroom rental. If you plan to eat, I estimate another flat $5, but remember that is an estimate at this point. Obviously, the more folks who attend, the lower the cost per person, since we can buy food in bulk once we have a head count.
Hoopes Park: located on Hoopes Park Ln, off W. Ashbridge, between 322 and High St., W.C.

Sat. night (9/12) is the dinner dance at the Inn at Chester Springs (old Holiday Inn at Lionville). Fingers crossed/weather permitting, will be held in the tent between the courtyard and the pool (i.e., lots of space to move and get away from the hubbub to talk) Hors d'oeuvres at 6:00; dinner (buffet) at 7:00. Dinner/dance cost is $65/each. Sorry, with today's prices, it is the best I could do. But it does mean an endless buffet! Cash bar. DJ promises to play only GOOD music. We have a block of rooms at a discount for those who have to travel - if you need to reserve a room, make sure you mention the Henderson Class of 69 Reunion when you make your reservation.
http://www.innatchestersprings.com/

Please keep me updated if you change your email address. If possible, I will be sending your invitations via email to save on postage. You can print it out, fill it in, and send it to me with your $$. OR, you can save the file, fill it out and email it back to me, and follow up with your $$.

Dig into your old boxes and see if you have any good photos to share at the reunion. If you have the capability, scan the photo and email me the file (jpg, please). If not, send me the photo - I promise you'll get it back. Have received a few so far!

Gail Storms Steckel