[July 29, 2015]
Friends - I have a happy development to share with you. Everyone will get a ticket when you arrive at Friday night's gathering. The ticket is redeemable for a free drink (alcoholic or non, as you prefer) at the bar at Wild Bill's during our event.
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[July 26, 2015]
DINNER DETAIL (FYI, the original file is available from the earlier dinner vote), Sandhills Dinner Buffet:
• Three meats: Sliced roast beef, seasoned baked chicken breast, roasted turkey
• Salad: Mixed green salad ; Dressing: Ranch plus (extra) Dorothy Lynch
• Vegetable: Honey glazed carrots plus (extra) green beans almondine
• Starch: Roasted new potatoes plus (extra) wild rice
• Dessert: Strawberry cheesecake (plus sheet cake from independent source)
• Coffee & iced tea
CASH BAR PRICES:
• Preferred Brands Brands-$3.75 per shot (Cluny Scotch, Ten High Bourbon, Northern Light Whiskey, Crystal Palace Vodka, Crystal Palace Gin, Calypso Rum, Montezuma Tequila)
• Premium Brands-$4.50 per shot (Windsor Whiskey, Jim Beam Bourbon, Absolute Vodka, Tangueray Gin, Dewars Scotch, Bacardi Rum, Jose Cuervo Tequila)
• Domestic Beers-$3.25 per beer (Miller Lite, MGD Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors Light, Michelob Ultra Light, Rolling Rock, O’Douls (non alcoholic), Bud Select, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Killian’s Red)
• Imports/Specialty Beers-$4.25 per beer (Heineken, Tecate, St. Pauli, New Castle, Guinness, Amstel Light, Fosters, Corona, Sam Adams Light)
• Keg Beer Available Upon Request-$300, Serves approx. 120
• House Wines by the Glass-$4.00 (Chardonnay, White Zinfandel, Cabernet, and Merlot)
• Soft Drinks-$1.50 per can
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[July 23, 2015]
Hello all! Here are some numbers for all y'all to work with:
Originally, I'd worked with 120ppl for planning purposes. I gave a 'soft' headcount of 50 for dinner to the Convention manager yesterday. Our *final* count will be due to him on the 27th. I must have your decision by then. The kitchen will only prepare food for the number provided (no extra available). Also, no outside food is allowed in the ballroom.
Friday Wild Bill’s Party Room
Set up room 4pm
Registration 4:30 – end of evening
Saturday Loup River Ballroom
Registration ~12:30 – 5:30pm
Cash bar 5pm
Dinner (set up) 6:30pm
Dinner served 6:45pm
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Photo booth 5pm – ?
Photographer 5pm – end (8hrs)
Music 5pm – 10pm
Group photo 7:45-8pm
Sunday Hospitality Suite
Room open 8am
FRIDAY - we will have the Party Room at Wild Bill's. Signs will be posted. Bowling, food (grill & or snacks), bar service, etc. available.
SATURDAY afternoon - we will have the Loup River ballroom available during the day as well. This is so we have a central point for folks that would like to meet up to go together to activities, etc. Or just to hang out in an air conditioned space and chat for awhile. It's space available for us as a gathering place rather than having to coordinate 'somewhere else' in town.
SATURDAY evening - if you are not planning to have buffet for dinner, please DO come for the company. Entertainment starts around 5, and will go through the evening. EVERYONE IS WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO COME!!
** IMPORTANT NOTE: The photographer has instructions for lots of candid shots but also for any group shots desired. I have 'scheduled' to have a large group photo session for all of us about 7:45-8pm ** Even if you are not having dinner, please be sure to come around for the group photos! If you're in town, please at least come for the group photos. You might even decide to stay for awhile!
>> Attire: casual, business casual ... whatever you're comfortable in <<
SUNDAY - the Hospitality Suite will serve as our gathering space. (Outside food can be brought to this room if you would like.) This is available for us to hang out until time to go ... our Separate Ways.
[See what I did there?! LOL!!]
I am working on a repository for everyone to post and share any/all photos, please. I have a rough outline for a Memory book available later. I would love to have lots and lots of pictures for everyone. More on that later ...
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[July 21, 2015]
It’s getting closer!!!!! And an update on Friday evening: we WILL have the party room at Wild Bill’s for Friday evening. Megan has extended their promotion to us for “2 games of bowling and shoe rental for $5” for any that are interested. She is blocking two lanes for our group for any that would like to bowl a few. [They also have an arcade (30+ games), but the laser tag has had a delay and won’t be available yet.] Supper is wherever you’d like. The grill will be open at Wild Bill’s as well as bar service, and there are tables & chairs in the party room for us. This will be come and go as you like, it’s so everyone can hang out and have some fun together.
Currently, we have 62 individual YES/RSVP, and 23 MAYBE/RSVP.
** ARE all of the YESes having dinner on Saturday evening?? **
I have to turn in a preliminary count Wednesday - tomorrow! - so the kitchen can begin to plan and prepare. Remember, you must have a paid ticket for dinner on Saturday. [Friends & Family PayPal: shannonhomic@att.net] Please contact me directly if you have any concerns or questions. Our final count MUST be turned in by the 27th, and there won’t be any wiggle room… So, light up my email, voice or text messages, or whatever you prefer and let me know!! :-D You can also message directly from this webpage.
I’ll put up times for planning purposes soon. ;)
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[July 14, 2015]
Hi Everyone!!! Here is comprehensive, updated overview – with my sincere apologies for not posting in the last several days to keep everyone informed. (Individual posts to follow for topic-specific conversation, just to help avoid some confusion.)
If you’re staying at the Quality Inn, check in is available after 3pm.
Most meals will be on your own so you can pick what you’d like to try, or have again. :) There will be a list, or directory, of places for you when you check in at our table for the Reunion.
Friday – We will have a table to check in/register for the Reunion on Friday, beginning in the afternoon. There will be a Social Get-together at Wild Bill’s (http://wildbillsnp.com) in the old Cedar Bowl location. There isn’t a reserved space but should be enough room and variety for everyone. There is a full menu (or munchie snacks) and grill, bar, bowling, cosmic bowling, laser tag (I’ll check if this will be open in time for us), etc.
Saturday, day – On-your-own through the day. The registration table will be available. I’m gathering a list of attractions and activities for those that haven’t been back to town for some time and will have more detail on this soon for you. We will have the ballroom available exclusively for us through the day as an “Oasis” or to hang out for any that would like to, or just as a gathering & jumping off point.
Saturday, evening – The photographer, d.j., and photo booth will be arriving to be available for the evening. The Canteen will be open and available for (cash bar) drinks. Dinner will be buffet style. The d.j. and a dance floor will be available after dinner as well.
Sunday, morning – If you’re staying at the Quality Inn, checkout is 11am. The Convention Center does have an on-site restaurant, the Riverfront Terrace, which serves brunch. Otherwise, Merrick’s is still around! And Perkins isn’t far, either. We will have the ballroom available again as a central gathering point for final farewells.
Costs and money stuff: I don’t have a *final* cost on the buffet service quite yet, but should be in the neighborhood of $32 per person for dinner, including banquet gratuity and sales tax. Honestly, the dinner cost is the first priority. I’ll get a tally of the costs for venue, etc. and break that down as soon as I can too. The Convention Center has my credit card information to secure our event, so you can send money by PayPal (via Friends & Family) to shannonhomic@att.net or, if you prefer you can pay at the registration table. I will have receipts available for any that would like one. (All cash payments will get a receipt.) A meal ticket will be issued with receipt of your payment to pick up at the registration table, and is redeemable for your dinner Saturday evening. That means, hang on to your ticket – you’ll turn that in to go through the buffet. :)
Based on current numbers, I am GUESS-timating approximately 80-90ppl for dinner. Our total costs - but more importantly, having enough food for everyone - *depends* on an accurate count. I will turn in our best available count by the 22nd and we have a drop-dead HARD cutoff for the 28th. I absolutely must turn in our final number for dinner on the 28th, and that is exactly how many they will prepare food for. [For those familiar with catering and group functions, the Rule used to be that there would be a buffer overage of approximately 5%, but that is no longer the case. We will have only and exactly enough for the number turned in on the 28th. :-\ ]
Please be sure to check in at the Reunion registration table when you arrive in town!
This information in the Event and Group pages in Facebook, too. If you have questions, etc. you can call or text (anytime) 303-478-3143, message or email me, or post comments here. :)
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[April 2, 2015]
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS: PLEASE make your reservations as soon as possible.
I have been able to contract a group rate and rooms for our Reunion group with the Quality Inn @ Sandhills Convention Center [2102 South Jeffers St, Exit 177]. We have rooms set aside under the group name "NPHS Class of 1985" and the rate for standard room (generally 2 queen beds) is $100 per night. There are also a few suites available for $120 per night. There are also a few rooms available in the group for Thursday night for those that might be arriving earlier. [Of course rates are plus tax, as usual.] Please call the hotel directly at 800-760-3333 or 308-532-9090 to make your reservations. **Be sure to indicate the GROUP NAME to reserve within our inventory.** Also, very limited number of rooms with one King bed are available, and may be requested at the time of reservation, but are not guaranteed. NOTE: the Reunion events will be held at the Sandhills Convention Center.
http://www.sandhillcc.com/our-hotel/
303-532-9090 or 800-760-3333
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We also have a rate of $69 (plus tax) for standard rooms at Howard Johnson's [1209 S. Dewey St, I-80, exit 177]. Please call the hotel directly at 308-532-0130 to make your reservations. Standard rooms are either 1 King or 1 Queen, or 2 King or 2 Queen beds. Rates include Continental Breakfast, as well. No group name required, but helpful.
http://www.hojo.com/…/howard-johnson-inn-nor…/hotel-overview
303-532-0130
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Please do be sure to note any additional requests (such as location, near another party, etc.) at the time of reservation and the hotel staff will make every effort to accommodate, but cannot guarantee they can be fulfilled.
Reservations for arrival after 4pm will require a credit card to hold the room, but will not be charged unless you do not cancel and don't arrive for the reservation. This is not a pre-paid reservation.
As always, if you have any questions or issues, please don't hesitate to let me know and I'll be happy to help sort out anything within my power. :)
303-478-3143 (text or call) / Shannon.Bostwick@mail.com
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[March 3, 2015]
I will have group discount room rates available soon for those that need hotel accommodations during the Reunion. I will also have a few rooms available for Thursday in case anyone wants to/can come earlier. :) I'll update again very soon.
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[February 17, 2015]
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[February 4, 2015]
I have contacted a couple of companies to check out the photobooth information. I have received responses from two. One is multi-service and could do the DJ service as well as photographer, and the photobooth. This would be a bundle price and seems to be advantageous to go that route for Saturday afternoon and into dinnertime. What say you??
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[February 2, 2015]
Okay, friends … grab a cuppa and settle in. This one is LONNNNG.
So, as promised, the gears in my little mind have been turning and I have a bunch of stuff to throw out for everyone’s consideration. Based on your comment feedback (below), please be prepared to actively participate in more polls, but with much shorter open windows (i.e. more like, 3 days or so) in the interest of keeping this on the fast track.
The People have spoken and it the tally is over 30 votes for July 31 – Aug 2. Voting for multiple selections was available to best meet majority availability.
Those that *didn’t* select this weekend: are you really, really, really, REALLY absolutely *NOT* available at all? :( If this answer to this is still firmly, “Nope, I really, seriously can’t make it at all that weekend”, then I propose this for your consideration … What would everyone think about a "Prequel Reunion" July 24 - 26, too? I know this may be way out of the ordinary, but who cares!? We’re 85ers!! :D (Well, after all, when we watched 'Star Wars' the first time, who knew there’d be a PREQUEL down the line?? Things change, we adapt! And remember, my middle name IS Bige’ after all!!) I actually began to brainstorm this during the voting period, when we could see the scales tipping. It wouldn’t match the Reunion activities exactly. But if there is enough interest – and minimal controversy, etc. – I would be willing to see what can be done.
Sound off – I am listening closely!
So, moving on … For the Reunion, these have come to mind so far:
~Friday – casual Meet Up in the evening (venue TBD); supper on your own
~Saturday day – choice of some activities throughout the day
~Saturday evening – group dinner (venue TBD) with a program
~Sunday morning – casual breakfast
FRIDAY – Ideally, I would like to find some space for us to gather where WE pretty much have the space, if at possible.
SATURDAY afternoon – Anyone up for some 80’s movies?, golf, local tours/sightseeing (e.g. Scout’s, Golden Spike, etc.), picnic/park … and possibly a Silent-until-it’s-not-Silent Auction; Anyone interested in caricature/sketch artist for either Saturday afternoon or evening?
DINNER – I’ve thought about having this held at a hotel or convention center and having it served by the venue (as most common), OR possibly catered then served by a local youth organization (i.e. Masonic, 4H, church group, NPHS club, or similar); Not-So-Silent Auction; photobooth, photographer (for lots candids and whole-group shots), & DJ. Do you want a dance floor?
SUNDAY – breakfast either as a group or just “at” a designated restaurant before folks go our separate ways again for a while…
HOTEL – I will contact area hotels and negotiate discounted group rates. I will definitely need to have an estimated headcount to effectively negotiate our best rates. (There IS a poll for that on the group Facebook page.)
I am working on information that I’d like to request to have included in a Memory Book. I think it would be ideal to have photos from the event/s included so the books would be available AFTER the actual Reunion. I haven’t priced out any costs yet for what I would like to see them look like. What would YOU be willing to pay for one? I would like to have it include a coupla pictures from each person, a little biography, and optional contact information. Possibly hardcover, but maybe paperback. Would you pay $12? $15? $20? (They would be shipped directly to you from me.)
Once some of these directions have been determined, I’ll ask more specific questions for each as needed. Which includes dietary restrictions, food allergies, etc. so don’t worry about trying to put those out right now. [I’ll ask for that information via email for everyone’s privacy, okay??] And then, you Volunteers - be ready, cuz I'll be calling on you soon! ;)
You can comment here/webpage if you prefer, but you can email directly like as well.
Just use the "Email Admin" option in the sidebar on the right >>>> ^^^^
Thank you, ALL y'all, for your interest, enthusiasm, support and input!!
Friends - I have a happy development to share with you. Everyone will get a ticket when you arrive at Friday night's gathering. The ticket is redeemable for a free drink (alcoholic or non, as you prefer) at the bar at Wild Bill's during our event.
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[July 26, 2015]
DINNER DETAIL (FYI, the original file is available from the earlier dinner vote), Sandhills Dinner Buffet:
• Three meats: Sliced roast beef, seasoned baked chicken breast, roasted turkey
• Salad: Mixed green salad ; Dressing: Ranch plus (extra) Dorothy Lynch
• Vegetable: Honey glazed carrots plus (extra) green beans almondine
• Starch: Roasted new potatoes plus (extra) wild rice
• Dessert: Strawberry cheesecake (plus sheet cake from independent source)
• Coffee & iced tea
CASH BAR PRICES:
• Preferred Brands Brands-$3.75 per shot (Cluny Scotch, Ten High Bourbon, Northern Light Whiskey, Crystal Palace Vodka, Crystal Palace Gin, Calypso Rum, Montezuma Tequila)
• Premium Brands-$4.50 per shot (Windsor Whiskey, Jim Beam Bourbon, Absolute Vodka, Tangueray Gin, Dewars Scotch, Bacardi Rum, Jose Cuervo Tequila)
• Domestic Beers-$3.25 per beer (Miller Lite, MGD Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors Light, Michelob Ultra Light, Rolling Rock, O’Douls (non alcoholic), Bud Select, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Killian’s Red)
• Imports/Specialty Beers-$4.25 per beer (Heineken, Tecate, St. Pauli, New Castle, Guinness, Amstel Light, Fosters, Corona, Sam Adams Light)
• Keg Beer Available Upon Request-$300, Serves approx. 120
• House Wines by the Glass-$4.00 (Chardonnay, White Zinfandel, Cabernet, and Merlot)
• Soft Drinks-$1.50 per can
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[July 23, 2015]
Hello all! Here are some numbers for all y'all to work with:
Originally, I'd worked with 120ppl for planning purposes. I gave a 'soft' headcount of 50 for dinner to the Convention manager yesterday. Our *final* count will be due to him on the 27th. I must have your decision by then. The kitchen will only prepare food for the number provided (no extra available). Also, no outside food is allowed in the ballroom.
Friday Wild Bill’s Party Room
Set up room 4pm
Registration 4:30 – end of evening
Saturday Loup River Ballroom
Registration ~12:30 – 5:30pm
Cash bar 5pm
Dinner (set up) 6:30pm
Dinner served 6:45pm
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Photo booth 5pm – ?
Photographer 5pm – end (8hrs)
Music 5pm – 10pm
Group photo 7:45-8pm
Sunday Hospitality Suite
Room open 8am
FRIDAY - we will have the Party Room at Wild Bill's. Signs will be posted. Bowling, food (grill & or snacks), bar service, etc. available.
SATURDAY afternoon - we will have the Loup River ballroom available during the day as well. This is so we have a central point for folks that would like to meet up to go together to activities, etc. Or just to hang out in an air conditioned space and chat for awhile. It's space available for us as a gathering place rather than having to coordinate 'somewhere else' in town.
SATURDAY evening - if you are not planning to have buffet for dinner, please DO come for the company. Entertainment starts around 5, and will go through the evening. EVERYONE IS WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO COME!!
** IMPORTANT NOTE: The photographer has instructions for lots of candid shots but also for any group shots desired. I have 'scheduled' to have a large group photo session for all of us about 7:45-8pm ** Even if you are not having dinner, please be sure to come around for the group photos! If you're in town, please at least come for the group photos. You might even decide to stay for awhile!
>> Attire: casual, business casual ... whatever you're comfortable in <<
SUNDAY - the Hospitality Suite will serve as our gathering space. (Outside food can be brought to this room if you would like.) This is available for us to hang out until time to go ... our Separate Ways.
[See what I did there?! LOL!!]
I am working on a repository for everyone to post and share any/all photos, please. I have a rough outline for a Memory book available later. I would love to have lots and lots of pictures for everyone. More on that later ...
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[July 21, 2015]
It’s getting closer!!!!! And an update on Friday evening: we WILL have the party room at Wild Bill’s for Friday evening. Megan has extended their promotion to us for “2 games of bowling and shoe rental for $5” for any that are interested. She is blocking two lanes for our group for any that would like to bowl a few. [They also have an arcade (30+ games), but the laser tag has had a delay and won’t be available yet.] Supper is wherever you’d like. The grill will be open at Wild Bill’s as well as bar service, and there are tables & chairs in the party room for us. This will be come and go as you like, it’s so everyone can hang out and have some fun together.
Currently, we have 62 individual YES/RSVP, and 23 MAYBE/RSVP.
** ARE all of the YESes having dinner on Saturday evening?? **
I have to turn in a preliminary count Wednesday - tomorrow! - so the kitchen can begin to plan and prepare. Remember, you must have a paid ticket for dinner on Saturday. [Friends & Family PayPal: shannonhomic@att.net] Please contact me directly if you have any concerns or questions. Our final count MUST be turned in by the 27th, and there won’t be any wiggle room… So, light up my email, voice or text messages, or whatever you prefer and let me know!! :-D You can also message directly from this webpage.
I’ll put up times for planning purposes soon. ;)
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[July 14, 2015]
Hi Everyone!!! Here is comprehensive, updated overview – with my sincere apologies for not posting in the last several days to keep everyone informed. (Individual posts to follow for topic-specific conversation, just to help avoid some confusion.)
If you’re staying at the Quality Inn, check in is available after 3pm.
Most meals will be on your own so you can pick what you’d like to try, or have again. :) There will be a list, or directory, of places for you when you check in at our table for the Reunion.
Friday – We will have a table to check in/register for the Reunion on Friday, beginning in the afternoon. There will be a Social Get-together at Wild Bill’s (http://wildbillsnp.com) in the old Cedar Bowl location. There isn’t a reserved space but should be enough room and variety for everyone. There is a full menu (or munchie snacks) and grill, bar, bowling, cosmic bowling, laser tag (I’ll check if this will be open in time for us), etc.
Saturday, day – On-your-own through the day. The registration table will be available. I’m gathering a list of attractions and activities for those that haven’t been back to town for some time and will have more detail on this soon for you. We will have the ballroom available exclusively for us through the day as an “Oasis” or to hang out for any that would like to, or just as a gathering & jumping off point.
Saturday, evening – The photographer, d.j., and photo booth will be arriving to be available for the evening. The Canteen will be open and available for (cash bar) drinks. Dinner will be buffet style. The d.j. and a dance floor will be available after dinner as well.
Sunday, morning – If you’re staying at the Quality Inn, checkout is 11am. The Convention Center does have an on-site restaurant, the Riverfront Terrace, which serves brunch. Otherwise, Merrick’s is still around! And Perkins isn’t far, either. We will have the ballroom available again as a central gathering point for final farewells.
Costs and money stuff: I don’t have a *final* cost on the buffet service quite yet, but should be in the neighborhood of $32 per person for dinner, including banquet gratuity and sales tax. Honestly, the dinner cost is the first priority. I’ll get a tally of the costs for venue, etc. and break that down as soon as I can too. The Convention Center has my credit card information to secure our event, so you can send money by PayPal (via Friends & Family) to shannonhomic@att.net or, if you prefer you can pay at the registration table. I will have receipts available for any that would like one. (All cash payments will get a receipt.) A meal ticket will be issued with receipt of your payment to pick up at the registration table, and is redeemable for your dinner Saturday evening. That means, hang on to your ticket – you’ll turn that in to go through the buffet. :)
Based on current numbers, I am GUESS-timating approximately 80-90ppl for dinner. Our total costs - but more importantly, having enough food for everyone - *depends* on an accurate count. I will turn in our best available count by the 22nd and we have a drop-dead HARD cutoff for the 28th. I absolutely must turn in our final number for dinner on the 28th, and that is exactly how many they will prepare food for. [For those familiar with catering and group functions, the Rule used to be that there would be a buffer overage of approximately 5%, but that is no longer the case. We will have only and exactly enough for the number turned in on the 28th. :-\ ]
Please be sure to check in at the Reunion registration table when you arrive in town!
This information in the Event and Group pages in Facebook, too. If you have questions, etc. you can call or text (anytime) 303-478-3143, message or email me, or post comments here. :)
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[April 2, 2015]
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS: PLEASE make your reservations as soon as possible.
I have been able to contract a group rate and rooms for our Reunion group with the Quality Inn @ Sandhills Convention Center [2102 South Jeffers St, Exit 177]. We have rooms set aside under the group name "NPHS Class of 1985" and the rate for standard room (generally 2 queen beds) is $100 per night. There are also a few suites available for $120 per night. There are also a few rooms available in the group for Thursday night for those that might be arriving earlier. [Of course rates are plus tax, as usual.] Please call the hotel directly at 800-760-3333 or 308-532-9090 to make your reservations. **Be sure to indicate the GROUP NAME to reserve within our inventory.** Also, very limited number of rooms with one King bed are available, and may be requested at the time of reservation, but are not guaranteed. NOTE: the Reunion events will be held at the Sandhills Convention Center.
http://www.sandhillcc.com/our-hotel/
303-532-9090 or 800-760-3333
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We also have a rate of $69 (plus tax) for standard rooms at Howard Johnson's [1209 S. Dewey St, I-80, exit 177]. Please call the hotel directly at 308-532-0130 to make your reservations. Standard rooms are either 1 King or 1 Queen, or 2 King or 2 Queen beds. Rates include Continental Breakfast, as well. No group name required, but helpful.
http://www.hojo.com/…/howard-johnson-inn-nor…/hotel-overview
303-532-0130
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Please do be sure to note any additional requests (such as location, near another party, etc.) at the time of reservation and the hotel staff will make every effort to accommodate, but cannot guarantee they can be fulfilled.
Reservations for arrival after 4pm will require a credit card to hold the room, but will not be charged unless you do not cancel and don't arrive for the reservation. This is not a pre-paid reservation.
As always, if you have any questions or issues, please don't hesitate to let me know and I'll be happy to help sort out anything within my power. :)
303-478-3143 (text or call) / Shannon.Bostwick@mail.com
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[March 3, 2015]
I will have group discount room rates available soon for those that need hotel accommodations during the Reunion. I will also have a few rooms available for Thursday in case anyone wants to/can come earlier. :) I'll update again very soon.
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[February 17, 2015]
Ladies and Gentlemen - just in case you thought this recent silence meant nothing was going on (not the case, I was without internet for a few days, then seriousllllllly backlogged on too many items), I am very excited to share this with you! Earlier today, after finalizing some items, I contracted Complete Weddings & Events (also and previously known as Complete Music) for our Saturday dinner event.
We will have a DJ for music, a professional photographer and a photobooth (for at least 3hrs). In case you haven't done an event photobooth, no dollar/coin changer is required! All y'gotta do is gather your peeps, some props if y'wanna, and step in!! About a minute after your last picture is taken, you'll have a strip of the shots ... for each of you!! smile emoticon You can check out their website for a little bit about the individual services.
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[February 4, 2015]
I have contacted a couple of companies to check out the photobooth information. I have received responses from two. One is multi-service and could do the DJ service as well as photographer, and the photobooth. This would be a bundle price and seems to be advantageous to go that route for Saturday afternoon and into dinnertime. What say you??
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[February 2, 2015]
Okay, friends … grab a cuppa and settle in. This one is LONNNNG.
So, as promised, the gears in my little mind have been turning and I have a bunch of stuff to throw out for everyone’s consideration. Based on your comment feedback (below), please be prepared to actively participate in more polls, but with much shorter open windows (i.e. more like, 3 days or so) in the interest of keeping this on the fast track.
The People have spoken and it the tally is over 30 votes for July 31 – Aug 2. Voting for multiple selections was available to best meet majority availability.
Those that *didn’t* select this weekend: are you really, really, really, REALLY absolutely *NOT* available at all? :( If this answer to this is still firmly, “Nope, I really, seriously can’t make it at all that weekend”, then I propose this for your consideration … What would everyone think about a "Prequel Reunion" July 24 - 26, too? I know this may be way out of the ordinary, but who cares!? We’re 85ers!! :D (Well, after all, when we watched 'Star Wars' the first time, who knew there’d be a PREQUEL down the line?? Things change, we adapt! And remember, my middle name IS Bige’ after all!!) I actually began to brainstorm this during the voting period, when we could see the scales tipping. It wouldn’t match the Reunion activities exactly. But if there is enough interest – and minimal controversy, etc. – I would be willing to see what can be done.
Sound off – I am listening closely!
So, moving on … For the Reunion, these have come to mind so far:
~Friday – casual Meet Up in the evening (venue TBD); supper on your own
~Saturday day – choice of some activities throughout the day
~Saturday evening – group dinner (venue TBD) with a program
~Sunday morning – casual breakfast
FRIDAY – Ideally, I would like to find some space for us to gather where WE pretty much have the space, if at possible.
SATURDAY afternoon – Anyone up for some 80’s movies?, golf, local tours/sightseeing (e.g. Scout’s, Golden Spike, etc.), picnic/park … and possibly a Silent-until-it’s-not-Silent Auction; Anyone interested in caricature/sketch artist for either Saturday afternoon or evening?
DINNER – I’ve thought about having this held at a hotel or convention center and having it served by the venue (as most common), OR possibly catered then served by a local youth organization (i.e. Masonic, 4H, church group, NPHS club, or similar); Not-So-Silent Auction; photobooth, photographer (for lots candids and whole-group shots), & DJ. Do you want a dance floor?
SUNDAY – breakfast either as a group or just “at” a designated restaurant before folks go our separate ways again for a while…
HOTEL – I will contact area hotels and negotiate discounted group rates. I will definitely need to have an estimated headcount to effectively negotiate our best rates. (There IS a poll for that on the group Facebook page.)
I am working on information that I’d like to request to have included in a Memory Book. I think it would be ideal to have photos from the event/s included so the books would be available AFTER the actual Reunion. I haven’t priced out any costs yet for what I would like to see them look like. What would YOU be willing to pay for one? I would like to have it include a coupla pictures from each person, a little biography, and optional contact information. Possibly hardcover, but maybe paperback. Would you pay $12? $15? $20? (They would be shipped directly to you from me.)
Once some of these directions have been determined, I’ll ask more specific questions for each as needed. Which includes dietary restrictions, food allergies, etc. so don’t worry about trying to put those out right now. [I’ll ask for that information via email for everyone’s privacy, okay??] And then, you Volunteers - be ready, cuz I'll be calling on you soon! ;)
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[January 30, 2015]
It begins!!
[January 30, 2015]
It begins!!
Tentative agenda: I'm thinking some general activities available on Friday as folks arrive, the casual Meet Up on Friday evening (specifics TBD), planned activities on Saturday through the day (specifics TBA), dinner on Saturday with a short program/presentation (specifics TBD), casual breakfast for those interested before everyone departs.
You like?
[TBD = to be determined; TBA = to be announced]
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