PICNIC IN THE PARK. 10:00A.M.-1:00P.M.
This annual event which is held downtown in Central Park has been rescheduled to April 25, 2009, and will not be the same week end as our reunion. Our class will be introduced; however, and we will take the stage during announcements by Principal Bill Gordon, Jr. Stop by the table and view some of the photos taken at our reunion and other memorabilia.
Wear your Reunion Polo Shirts if you have them.
8:30 - 9:30 A.M.
SATURDAY MORNING BREAKFAST
We will meet at The Mt. Vernon Inn at 8:30 a.m. for a breakfast buffet, payment is on your own. They have a delicious choice of traditional breakfast foods.
11:00 A.M.
Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour
Join us for the Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour at the east end of Morse Blvd. at the lake. Directions will be in your welcome packet. Bill Winderweedle has arranged this for us and the cost is about $8.00.
10:00-11:30
Beginner-Learner Bridge
Lee Gartside's wife, Tanna, will conduct Bridge lessons in the Hospitality Room for those who want to stay close to headquarters.
Lunch
Grab a few friends and head to your favorite spot or check out some of the new eateries on Park Avenue.
1:00 P.M.
Tour the School
Meet at our school which is now the Ninth Grade Center for a guided tour. Dave Stanley, Ninth Grade Center Principal will conduct the tour at 1:30 p.m. so we can relive memories of "back in the day" and learn what lies in store for this historic building that means so much to us. Thanks to George Sprinkel and Jim Hulbert for setting up this nostalgic adventure.
Contract Bridge Tournament-cost $1-$2, 1::00-3:00 p.m.
Tanna Gartside will conduct this activity in Room #256 for those who want to participate.
6P. M. - 11 P. M.
59er's Dinner, Program & Dance-Cash Bar
Tap Room at Dubsdread click here to see what is new at Dubsdread Country Club
The final night of the FIFTIETH REUNION OF THE WINTER PARK HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1959 will be held at the ever-popular Dubsdread Country Club, Par Avenue, Orlando, Florida. Your Reunion Committee is working hard to make this night a memorable one. We will hope that some people will arrive early for photographing to avoid long waiting lines later. Someone will be there to send you in the right direction beginning at 6 P.M.
Memorabilia will be on display beginning at 6 P.M. and you are encouraged to bring your most valued items to share with classmates.
There will be a social hour (complete with cash bar), tantalizing appetizers, delicious buffet, scrumptous desserts, enjoyable music from our era provided by Hot Trax, our own MC(guess who), games, prizes and so much more. The menu for Saturday evening includes hot Hor d'Oeuvres, choice of meat from Carving Station; a Pasta Station with your choice of two starches; choice of two vegetables and we will provide dessert.
Dress for this and ALL REUNION EVENTS is casual, that means no coat or ties for the men and slacks or casual dresses for the women. We want you to be comfortable and to relax and enjoy the time with your friends.
During the evening a photographer will take not only individual and couple photographs but also any groupings that may be desired (for example, cheerleaders, football team, debate team or just a group of friends). You may order a CD from the photographer containing all photos taken for $20. There will be cameras on the tables so each table can have candid shots of classmates throughout the evening. These will be turned in and then signed out for development so Barbara can have them all for use with the Memory Book.
A collection of all the information we have acquired, volumnous photographs and descriptions of the weekend activities will all be available in the Memory Book which will be sent out to those ordering it within a reasonable time. This Memory Book will be invaluable in not only recalling the activities of the weekend, but also in enabling you to contact classmates throughout the country. We expect that those classmates who do not attend in person will wish to order a Memory Book to enjoy. This way you can be there vicariously through your classmates. Barbara Ellis Price is already assemblying the material to go in this book, some of which you will send us on your questionnaires; so it should be ready within a short time after the reunion weekend.
Friday, April 17, 1:00 p.m.
Eighteen-Hole Golf Tournament
Lee Gartside, 386-734-6078, lgartside@cfl.rr.com and Bill Winderweedle, 407-628-1343, wewjr@cfl.rr.com, are putting their heads together to come up with ideas for a fun-filled golf tournament, at Dubsdread. It will be Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. tee time following lunch. If you wish to join the group for lunch, meet at the Clubhouse at 11 a.m. The cost for the golf extravaganza will be $59.00; get it 59. That does not include lunch which is on your own. Guests may play golf for $39 and are not eligible for prizes.
Bill and Lee have worked hard to set up this event; please contact them if you have any suggestions or just want to give them a heads up as to how many will be attending. You will RSVP for the tournament on your registration form which will be sent out in the very near future. By the way, a motorized cooler will be the give-away Friday night at The Farmers' Market. This is something you golfers could really use. Imagine taking your liquid refreshments with you and riding from hole to hole on it!! Linda Lee Young's husband has donated this item worth $500 to our reunion!
Reservations
Mt. Vernon Inn, Best Western, is accepting reservations. Call 1-800-992-3379 and ask for the special block rate for Winter Park High School Class of '59 Reunion. We will have a Hospitality Room (#256) and Ray Cullifer and his wife, Jean, will be in room #254 to answer any questions on Friday morning. Larry Reiche and his wife Gloria will also be in the Hospitality Room to help out. To reach the hotel you call 407-647-1166; this is not the number to call for reservations, however. So far 20 classmates have reserved their rooms!
Wildcat BBQ Rumble at The Farmers' Market-6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
This is the old, old freight train station which has been modernized with electricity, fans, and much more. We will congregate early for posed photos and snacks on the veranda before a delicious BBQ inside. Here is where you will get your name tags and detailed info about the week end, and then catch up on the last 50 years with classmates.
There will be no planned program because this is your chance to mingle and reacquaint yourselves with eveyone in the class. Dress for this event is to be casual. Yes, wear jeans if that makes you feel comfortable. You are going to be there to relax and have a good time among friends. There will be seating at tables inside to which we will carry our food from outside when it is ready to ear, and there is a ramp for those who cannot climb stairs.
Speaking of food, the menu will include traditional ribs and sides and drinks will be provided. Each attendee will be issued two tickets which maybe redeemed for alcholic beverages if they so choose. Parking is ample. You may catch some info on The Farmers' Market on the Winter Park web site. We are giving away a motorized cooler donated by David Young Friday night, so be sure to attend. Check under NOW photos for Hannah Thornton Case riding one of the vehicles we are giving away as doorprize on Friday night.
11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
Your Reunion Committee plans a Farewell Champagne Brunch for Sunday, April 19, 2009. We will congregate at the University Club of Winter Park for delicious food before hitting the road or the shopping trail. This is downtown Winter Park at its finest, nestled between the golf course and the beautiful homes of Winter Park at Park Avenue and Webster.
The menu will include assorted pineapple, papaya,kiwi,melons, fresh seasonal fruit and berries. There will be scrambled eggs with northwest Gouda Cheese and Canadian Bacon, Country Fried Potatoes, Smoked Salmon, Cinnamon Swirl French Toast with real Maple Syrup and a basket of assorted pastries. Also available will be sauteed sliced red potatoes with diced peppers and onions. There will be a Chef's Ham Carving Station. The meal will be served with orange and apple juice, champagne and coffee. Now doesn't that just make your mouth water?
To check out the University Club, google University Club, Winter Park, FL. There is not much on line.
Early Arrival's Dinner (time to be announced later)
Some classmates are choosing to arrive early at the Mt. Vernon Inn to get settled in and check out their surroundings. Lee Gartside and his wife, Tanna, will be on site Thursday to answer questions. Carolyn Ruelle is making arrangements for us to meet and eat at the Olive Garden, 655 N. Orlando Avenue, Winter Park, (across from the Winter Park Village) on Thursday evening. On your reservation sheet you will be asked to indicate your intention to join us for dinner so that we can get a head count for the restaurant. This is for everyone, out-of-towners and locals. You will be responsible for your own meals. So far we have 41 people signed up for dinner on Thursday.
If you are planning to stay at the Mt. Vernon Inn, make your reservations early as rooms near the Hospiitality Room (on the second floor, room #256) are limited and are available on a first-come, first-booked basis. There are some smoking rooms still available and other blocks should open up within the next week. Be sure to indicate you are with the CLASS OF 1959. If you are a walker, the Mt. Vernon Inn is close enough to walk into town and, if not, there is plenty of parking at the City lot near the train station and also at the Farmers' Market. Oh yes, there is a parking garage on the site where many of us went to elementary school!
The Golf Tournament is scheduled for Friday afternoon at 1:00 P.M., but nothing else is planned until registraton at the Wildcat Rumble Bar-B-Q on Friday night at the Farmers' Market at 6:00 P.M.
