Here I am again, this time offering a big apology to you for assuming that anyone with an email address can also make their way around the internet and to our website.  I've learned the hard way to not fix something that isn't broken.  For this reason we are back with a complete package the same as past reunions.  If you are able to complete your Bio on our website I would be most grateful, if not, we welcome your contribution on the enclosed form.  Our website sign-ups remain in place for those who are savvy on the internet.

We anticipate the size of this reunion to be the biggest we’ve had to date.  We have a very large room and welcome anyone and everyone who would like to attend, whether it be from another class or school and we already have some of each signed up.

To reiterate, tall or short, fat or thin and everywhere in between we will be gathering in the reality that we are all now of retirement age and could be seeing each other for the first or last time since high school.  Having grown up in the innocence of the 50s and attending Reseda High School are very special and common times that we shared.  That bond is what brings us together.  Whether we were good friends or just shared the same campus we are all part of the same weave as in a blanket.  Schoolmates are the closest relationship to family after our family of origin; often our friends knew more about us than our family members.  In that light I look forward to seeing you and sharing time with you again.  My wish for you is that your dear friends and others you want to see or spend time with, will also be at the reunion to create more special moments together.

Our reunion begins at 2:00pm on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at the Marriott Convention Center, across the street from the Burbank Airport. The following day, Sunday, September 26, 2010 we have arranged for a picnic.   Our reunion has intentionally been planned to take place during waking hours.  We have a schedule and those hours will fly by just as quickly as the last 50 years have.  As for the reunion picnic, we have no program, drop by anytime after 11:30am.  Lunch for only those who have paid for it in advance, will be available around noon.  Classmates not attending the reunion and planning to drop by just for the picnic will be asked to contribute $5.00, which includes their family or friends.

The reunion cost is $85 per person if paid by September 1st, after September 1st the cost goes up to $95 per person.  Your ticket includes a Biography Book, buffet dinner, entertainment, souvenir, the company of some of our beloved high school teachers and more.  Your ticket is your reservation; the bar is no host (pay as you go).  Suggested attire for the reunion is business casual.  WALK-INs CANNOT BE ACCOMMODATED!!!  If anyone is spotted crashing the reunion they will be charged a $105 entry fee.  If you have a special need, requirement, request or just want to chat, please contact Alisa no later than September 1st, actually the sooner the better.

In order to keep the costs of the reunion down, the Photo Book is an optional purchase.  If you are unable to attend, completing the Bio Book Questionnaire is a great way to still participate and would be much appreciated.  If you’re not planning to attend you will have the option to order a Bio Book, Photo Book and video.  Both books will be mailed after completion of the Photo Book.  If you order a DVD or VHS it will be mailed by the reunion videographer.  We must have your Bio Book entry no later than August 15th so it can be made ready for distribution at the reunion.  We need to receive all reservations and order(s) no later than September 1st.

Tickets will not be mailed; your payment is your reservation and check-in will be at the door.  If you make your reservation through our website you will receive an email confirmation directly from PayPal.  If your reservation is made by mail, your cashed check will be your confirmation.

The deadline to enter the Bio Book Questionnaire is August 15, 2010.
The deadline to make reunion reservations and to enter orders is September 1, 2010.

Fabulous at 50!
RHS - Classes of 59, 60 & 61
Reunion
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The Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel has given us a discounted daily rate of $115 plus taxes, down from $149.  To receive our special rate, when making your reservation, you must give them our Group Code:  RHS either when you call 1-800-736-9712 or from the link on our website.  The room rate is good from September 22 through 28, 2010.  The hotel is located across the street from Bob Hope (Burbank) Airport at 2500 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505.  The Marriott Hotel shuttle runs every 15 minutes, which you can catch across the street from the baggage claim area.

If you haven‘t already updated your contact information on our website, we’d very much appreciate if you would.  I'm here to assure you that the only thing that ever gets published on our website is your email address and that is only with your permission, nothing else will ever be made visible.  Any and all information gathered for reunions is, and has always been, treated as privileged and has only ever been used for reunion related purposes.  When you have made a change of email address, home address or any other kind of change, please remember to keep us updated.  You can easily do so by calling me by phone or through our website at www.Reseda-Regents.com.

ABOUT THE PICNIC:  If you would like to spend more time with schoolmates, we have made plans to meet at Woodley Park in Van Nuys on Sunday, September 26th beginning at 11:30am.   We’ll have a large area to ourselves with 32 tables and a grassy area; enough space to make ourselves comfortable.  Please feel free to bring friends and family, chairs, blankets, radios and games.  You will have the choice of bringing your own lunch or pre-ordering what will be provided which will include a meat or meats plus salads, chips, dessert & drink for $13 per person.  There is absolutely no money exchange allowed at the park, it's against the law.  For that reason everything must be paid in advance of entering the park.  I am sure this restriction was enacted to prevent drug deals from taking place and now we all have to live with it.

DIRECTIONS TO THE PARK:  The picnic area at Woodley Park is located in from the street. The park is located between Burbank Blvd and Victory Blvd west of the 405 Freeway.  Turn east into the driveway that takes you to the Japanese Garden (6100 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys) and take the road to the right toward the archery range.  As soon as you veer right, you will be facing the parking lot and picnic tables on your right which is our assigned area.

Since this is our very last written communication, be sure to check our website periodically for any possible updates and changes.

If you like our website, which was designed and implemented by S60 Classmate Lynne Anderson.  I would appreciate if you would kindly let him know directly.  He has already invested hundreds of hours developing and maintaining it.  Since he's an unpaid volunteer his payoff is your appreciation.  He can be reached by email at Webmaster@Reseda-Regents.com.

I so look forward to seeing you soon; until then I wish you lots of happiness and good health.

Warmest hugs,