25th Reunion Invitation

Invitation to the 25th Reunion of the Class of 1979

Can you believe it’s time for our 25th Class Reunion? We can’t be that old, can we? We have been planning for this Reunion with one goal in mind: we want everyone to attend! We have made every effort to make the weekend fun, casual and affordable and with many opportunities to catch up with old friends!

Friday evening we have reserved Lucky’s on Main Street from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. The evening will include hors d’oeuvres and drink specials. A cash bar will be available. At 9 p.m., Lucky’s will open to the public and the City of Cortland will be hosting its first of the season “Main Street Concert Series”. It’s an outdoor concert in the parking lot next to the Old Montgomery Ward building across from Lucky’s. Great music and lots of fun! Classmates can stay at Lucky’s, enjoy the concert, wander down Main Street, whatever you choose. It will be a great time to reminisce and get reacquainted.

Saturday morning there will be a tour of the high school at 10 a.m. Walk through the halls and remember the fun, the pranks, and especially the friendships.

Saturday afternoon will be a family picnic at the Main Pavilion at Little York. Come alone; bring your family! There will be plenty of food and hopefully sunshine to enjoy the afternoon. A class photograph will be taken at this event!

Saturday evening we will enjoy a casual dinner at Uncle Louie’s Backyard on Tompkins Street (formerly Rocky’s). We have the entire dining room to ourselves. Once dinner is over, we can hang out at the bar or move on to other former stomping grounds in Cortland.

Over 100 classmates attended our 20th reunion in 1999! Seeing old friends again was a wonderful experience. We hope to see all of you at the 25th, and for those of you who couldn’t make it last time, come and experience the heartwarming sense of reconnecting with old friends.

The enclosed card contains more information about all the events for this great reunion weekend. The deadline for reservations is June 15th, but DON’T WAIT! SEND IT IN TODAY! See you in July!

Sincerely, your reunion committee:
Annette (Patriarco) Morris amorris@e-one.com
Tracy (Dunlap) Millar tracy.millar@lmco.com
Sue (Kopald) Dear suedear123@aol.com
Sue (Martin) Nordberg suey.mom@verizon.net
Erica Zado ezado@comcast.net

If you still have questions, please contact Annette (Patriarco) Morris at 607-756-6295 or Sue (Kopald) Dear at 610-558-9925 or email any of us at the email addresses listed on the previous page. The box at the right summarizes the events for weekend.

Several classmates have expressed an interest in having a softball game at the picnic, and some are interested in a golf outing. Both events need organizers. See the response card to sign up to participate and/or organize. How about the musicians in the class? Anyone interested in a band or choir reunion, please contact Sue (Martin) Nordberg. Thanks!

A block of 15 rooms is being held at the new Hampton Inn, which is located next to The Holiday Inn on River Street. The rate is $75.60 per night. The phone number is 607-662-0007, toll free at 800-426-7866. When making your reservation, reference CHS Class of ’79 or Res. #84717490.



These events are NOT for couples only! Many people are already planning to attend by themselves so don’t hesitate to sign up!



Please note: Even if you cannot join us at this time, we appreciate knowing anyone’s current address information or corrections. Please return the response card so we can stay in touch.



FRIDAY NIGHT, July 9th, 7 P.M.
Lucky’s
77 Main Street, Cortland
(across from the Post Office)

A welcome-back starter party for everyone to get reacquainted! An assortment of hors d’oeuvres will be provided along with cash bar with drink specials all night.
$7 per person
(includes hors d’oeuvres and an assortment of beer, wine and soda)



SATURDAY MORNING, July 10th, 10 A.M.
Tour of Cortland Jr. Sr. High School
SATURDAY AFTERNOON, July 10th 12 P.M. – 4 P.M.
Picnic at Little York, Main Pavilion

Picnic includes BBQ chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, hot sausage, macaroni and potato salads, baked beans, salt potatoes, brownies, watermelon, soda and water. Alcoholic beverages will not be provided but you are welcome to bring your own.
$15 per person
$8 for children ages 6-10
Children ages 5 and under are free
SATURDAY NIGHT, July 10th, 6:30 P.M.
Uncle Louie’s Backyard
294 Tompkins Street, Cortland
(next to Footie’s Freeze)

Social hour will begin at 6:30 p.m. with buffet available beginning at 7:30 p.m. Buffet will include chicken cordon bleu, seafood combo, prime rib, Caesar salad, vegetables, rolls and dessert.
Cash bar will be available.
$28 per person
Link to the printable reunion response card here.