Hello All!!!
We’ve started the reunion train for a party next summer!!!!! I’ve scouted out a few places and it would be great to hear what you think about each. In the past,(four years ago) the reunion committee met at different place around town every First Friday of the month for dinner and a meeting. It was fun to get together even for a short time. We have always celebrated the reunion the third weekend of August.
Thumbnail description of what I know at the moment.
1. The St John’s Club: not available the 3rd Saturday August 20th. may be available the 6th or the 27th. We would provide food. Bar is there. We know the experience
2. The Community Sailing Center: new facility on the waterfront. Outside covered deck is available the 20th. Catered by La Villa Bistro Catering, bar service,
3. Echo Leahy Center for Champlain: on the waterfront:
"Thank you for your interest in renting ECHO! We have some great options to host a class reunion. I don't have August 20th available but I do have the 6th, 14th, 19th, or 26th open. Would any of those work for you?
If you wanted to have a DJ or band, I would recommend renting our bottom floor which includes the larger conference room in the back with windows overlooking the lake, bottom floor exhibits, and we can add on the outdoor terrace adjacent to the space. The bottom floor on a Friday or Saturday rents for $550/h plus tax, but if you look at a Thursday, it would be $450/h plus tax. The outdoor terrace can be added on for a flat rate of $400 plus tax either night. I would be happy to create some more formal price quotes for you based on what day you would consider renting and a start and end time.
We work exclusively with Sugarsnap Catering for food and bar."
4. Elks Club: I don’t have available dates but we know the experience
5. Burlington High School 52 Institute Road: This building has closed to students because of environmental issues. I sent a facilities rental request fo the Custodial Operations Manager requesting either the BHS cafeteria or gym that we know so well. I have not heard back yet.
*Note: All waterfront facilities are on land. I did not request info of the boathouse as I was told many years ago it aggravated a vertigo condition some classmates experienced.
We need to check available dates again because I have been distracted and did not get your opinion as soon as I should have.
I would like to schedule a Zoom meeting for us to ease us back into what we used to do. And Yayyyy, I’ve retired and wonder if you would mind a 4:00 - 5:00 Zoom meeting. I don’t know if everyone is available at that time. Please let me know.
Love to you.
Barb