Meet-n-Greet $3.50/person: We will meet at the Outback miniature golf & driving range. An 18-hole putt-putt course is available if you or your kids want to play, but we’ll also have a great, shaded grassy area with tables and snacks to mingle and visit. Ah…isn’t it awesome that we are at the age where “visit” is one of our most prominent action verbs? Beverages, both alcoholic and non-, will be available for purchase.
Ross Park Pool & Pizza, $10/adult, $2 per child up to 2, $25/family: We have rented the Ross Park Pool from 10am -noon for us and Highland’s class of 91 for this joint event. That’s right! We’ll have full, private use of their great kiddie pool, water slide, lazy river and large pool. (If you’re rolling your eyes at the thought of a swim suit, please read the blog noted above.) At noon, we’ll meet across the street near the Zoo for pizza and drinks. After lunch you can head back to the pool, check out the zoo (at additional cost), visit the Upper Ross Park disc golf course, or other nearby attractions. If you have family or friends in town that would like to tag along, they are welcome for $10/adult & $5/child under 18 and can pay upon arrival.
School Tour: See what’s new, a gym added in 2006 known as “the palace”, and what is still the same. Our class photo’s appear just inside the main east entrance near the venerable rock.
Saturday Dinner, $30/person in advance/$40 at the door: We’ve rented one of Pocatello’s newest and finest restaurants for our adults-only evening. Located on 1st street near the railroad, The Bridge is a renovated warehouse that offers beautiful views of the Portneuf gap. Local DJ Kelly Martinez will bring his best 80’s & 90’s tunes cued and ready on the outdoor deck, and may even be persuaded to don his personal ensemble of hammer pants, leg warmers and 80’s head band.
Music: Speaking of music…start sending in song requests to pokyclassof91@gmail.com. You don’t have to compile a big list & send it at once; just forward them on as they pop in your head. And, lemme tell ya…if you don’t, you will be stuck with my old favs of Erasure, Roxette and a bit of GnR, Red Red Wine and that one Fine Young Canibals song. Over and over and over.~Billie
Teachers: We have sent invitations to all of our former teachers that we can find. I would like them to join us as our guest and any extra funds that some of you have provided will help cover their attendance. (I spoke with Mrs. Call and just the sound of her voice made me want to sit up and pay close attention and discuss themes of The Great Gatsby. She was so sweet and so thrilled and would love to hear what we’ve been up to.)
Afterhours: We’d like to suggest a few local businesses for your afterhours revelry. Local non-smoking bars Hooligans & the Flip Side will offer drink specials—with proof of your reunion registrations; Charley’s will waive their normal cover charge, and EFresh, a spectacular, stylish sandwich shop & gathering place is open from 11pm to 3am for the late crowd, More information on these businesses will be included in your reunion goody bag. (oops. I let a little surprise slip there, didn’t I? We have a limited number of these so get going on your registration.)
~Billie
