Success! SBHS '67 Get Together September 5, 2022!

I believe the SBHS '67 Mini Reunion/Get Together at The Social in New London on September 5, 2022 qualifies as a success! Thanks to all for attending, and special Thanks to Barbara Doherty, Joan Sullivan, Mike Armenia and his cousin Joyce, who all helped make it happen! Despite the torrential downpour (at times), we had about 30 hardy folks come out for the fun, food and drinks. And there were at least a dozen more who had planned to come, but, due to illness or concerns about the driving conditions, they had to cancel at the last minute. Add that to the numerous responses that we received from folks all over who were interested but were unable to attend on such short notice --- and my apologies for that--- and, well, it's clear that the Spirit of '67 is alive and well! We will awaken the Reunion Committee from its slumber, and get to work to plan something for next year that will allow a reasonable notice and time to plan. In the meantime, I offer these few photos that I took --- I just forgot to bring out my camera! Bruce Gallemore with the pocket patch from his SBHS 1967 blazer, and the program from the Spring 1966 Variety Show, also courtesy of Bruce Gallemore. If anyone else has photos from the evening, please feel free to post them here, or email them to me and I will post them for you!

Change of Venue for SBHS '67 Mini-Reunion!

If you are on our Class mailing list, you should have received this notice already. But.... just in case: HEADS UP! WEATHER FORCES CHANGE OF VENUE TO: The Social, 208 Bank Street, New London! Humble apologies for this late notice but....the weather forecast is forcing us to make a change of venue. We have been scrambling for the past two days to get an answer from Ocean Beach on what happens in case of inclement weather. Huge thank you to Reunion Committee Member Joan Sullivan, who, after numerous texts and phone messages went unanswered, marched herself down to the Beach IN PERSON to get an answer! Here it is: in the event of rain, the Gam Restaurant (now known as The Sandbar) will not open.... which means no food or drink. They will also cancel the CAR CRUISE Night. The weather forecast is presently saying 80% chance of rain for Monday. So, we have decided that we cannot chance that, nor can we wait to see if the forecast changes. THEREFORE: THE SBHS '67 MINI-REUNION will take place on Monday September 5, 2022 as planned, but at a DIFFERENT VENUE: THE SOCIAL located at 208 Bank Street, New London! The Social will, in fact, 1) be open, and 2) they can accommodate the 30 (or so) expected guests, and 3) they can provide food and beverages! They also have an outdoor deck that overlooks the Thames River...... in case we get a break in the weather. Here is the link to their website: https://www.socialnewlondon.com/ Summary: EVENT: SBHS '67 Mini Reunion (no change) DATE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 (no change) TIME: 5:30PM (no change) LOCATION: THE SOCIAL, 208 Bank Street, New London (website link above) NEW LOCATION! Here is the text of a message from Joan that you may find helpful, re the arrangements, parking, etc. “Hi Tom. We have a reservation at the Social for 30 people (noted that it could be less). Spoke with Sean. We'll have our own server and will each be given a numbered card to make billing and serving people easier. I mentioned that the occasion is a mini St. Bernard class reunion. Gave him my name and phone number. Told him that people may mention your name when. They show up. When you send out revised notice, please mention that drinks, appetizers and dinner will be available. The address is 208 Bank St. and parking available in municipal lot and, even more convenient, in the lot behind Sam's gas station and convenience store on Bank street, just prior to The Social on the right-Joan” N.B. That parking lot is accessed via Sparyard Street, which is opposite the Fire Station at the corner of Tilley Street and Bank. So, when you arrive at The Social, mention ‘St. Bernard’s Reunion’, or my name…. as noted above. Again, we apologize for the late notice, but….. we didn’t want to cancel at this late moment, and this ‘Plan B’ is good alternative, given the Holiday, etc. (Lots of places are closed.) The Social is a great NL venue, and we hope you all can make it! Thank you to the indefatigable Joan Sullivan for her great effort in nailing down this alternative! It is this kind of energy that makes this Reunion Committee work! Thanks, Joan! ;) Damn the torpedoes! Full Steam ahead…. And we will see you Monday at 5:30pm! Any questions? Please do not hesitate to shoot me an email, text or a phone call! Best, Tom Schuch Niantic 860.961.3576 mobile

Clarification: SBHS '67 September 5, 2022 Get Together at Ocean Beach

Hi All, Just to clear up any misunderstanding, which several people have now inquired about: The SBHS '67 Get Together at Ocean Beach on September 5, 2022 is NOT a costume party. After 55 years, it will be enough of a challenge to recognize each other in normal clothes! Fran Connors and Noreen Bluemling: please report to the Office at the end of 7th period to serve your detention for starting this little prank. ;) Too funny! So, again, this is NOT a Costume Party.... it is a 'come as you are' occasion. On the other hand, no guest in a costume will be turned away. Just sayin'. ;) And the numbers are growing, btw ...... looking forward to seeing you all there! Tom Schuch