Hi Marie-Elena, Linda, and All,
We will be updating the website soon with additional names of people who have signed up for the Reunion. There has been a big increase in ticket requests, some for full tables, and we look forward to a good turnout for the event. While people can pay at the door, it is a more expensive way to go ($125 vs. $100). We encourage everyone who is interested to purchase tickets online or through the mail earlier rather than later so that we can plan appropriately. There are many people working behind the scenes to make this a fantastic night for all.
Some of us went to visit the Mount this weekend. The gym is a great venue for this type of thing and will accommodate a generous dance floor. The band, Stages, will in fact perform on the stage. Some of us have heard this band at the casino at Yonkers Raceway, and they are sensational performing all types of songs. You will not be disappointed. It’s also nice to note that one of the band members, Frankie Truglio, is from our neighborhood and he has told us how much he looks forward to being part of this celebration. Thanks goes out to Jimmy Carolan who had recommended the band. Between the band and a wonderful DJ, Abe Baretto, there will be music for everyone.
Linda, put your dancing shoes on!
We expect the night to be a wonderful opportunity to meet up with friends we may see a few times a year, but also those whom we may not have seen in decades. If you intend to come, please reach out to another old friend who just may need a little bit of encouragement to join in. This truly is a case of the more, the merrier. Now, perhaps there may be a person or two whom you would rather NOT see. No Prob! The gym is large enough that you can easily avoid those people if you chose to, lol. Don’t let something like that keep you from what we hope will turn out to be a neighborhood night to remember.
Marie-Elena, I am so sorry you have vacation plans for the week of the reunion. We will miss you on the dance floor.
If anyone has any questions about the event, please feel free to email me at
cath458@aol.com.
Cheers to all.
Cathy