Three of Our Classmates have Kindly Offered to Host Our Reunion
Time: 7pm
Price: Free
Event: Beach “Get-Together” - BYOB
Location:
Tracy Skinner’s Summer Home
460 Ridgeway, St. Joseph
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Our traditional “Get-Together” on Friday evening
will be hosted by our classmate, Tracy Skinner.
Tracy grew up on Ridgeway and now owns the house
with her sisters after their father, Dr. Skinner, passed away. She had such a great time at our last
reunion that she wanted to share her place with her classmates this year.
Come on down to Ridgeway (we’ll have signs pointing the way) - find a place to park along the street - and don’t forget to “BYOB” with you. The committee will supply the munchies. Visit with old friends while hanging out in the house or walking along the sand.
Later you can sit by the bonfire and watch the sunset.
Benton Harbor Class of 1970 will be having their Friday evening get-together at Babes in Benton Harbor - starting around 6pm. If you have an interest in stopping by to see some old BH friends, please do. We’ve been in contact with their committee and they said it would be great if our class stopped by.
Time: 10am
Price: $12.00 per person
Event: Morning Brunch
Location:
David Knight’s Home
1417 Lake Boulevard, St. Joseph
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David’s house is on the bluff overlooking Lions Beach.
It’s a short 8-minute walk to the beach by way of the “Walk-way” just south of his house. Take a leisurely
stroll along the beach before or after brunch. Brunch will be served and eating can be done on one
of three decks overlooking Lake Michigan, or inside.
Variety of Egg Casseroles
Belgian Waffles
Fresh Fruit (in season)
Blueberries with Lemon Cream
Muffins / Toast / Jams
Mimosa / Juice / Coffee / Tea
Sorry to say, but there’s no parking on Lake Blvd.
Drive north just a little bit and you’ll find Sutherland
Street. This is a good place to park. Or you can park
on Winchester by the Dairy Corner. Do your best,
then come on over.
Saturday, July 31st
Time: 4pm
Price: $35.00 per person
Event: Reunion Banquet
Location:
Tom Kirkdorfer’s Home
6871 Jericho Road, Stevensville
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Tom has been living in Stevensville “Lakeshore” (we
won’t hold that against him) for the last 21 years. He
has 7 acres of space for lots of activities. If you feel
daring, bring your bathing suit and take a dip in the
swimming pool. Other activities include volleyball,
horse shoes, golf chipping, and other contest of skill.
60’s & 70’s background music
Dinner under large tents
Bonfire in the evening
Special musical surprise
Dinner will be catered by The Friendly Tavern in Coloma, which is owned by our very own classmate, John Forney.
4:00PM Festivities begin at Tom’s
Open Bar - Sponsored by: G. G. S. & R.
Wine from local wineries
Beer from local microbrewery - “B.B.B.”
Pop, Mixers, Coffee & Appetizers
6:30PM Dinner served
Tossed Salad with Various Dressings
Caprese Salad
Herb Baked Chicken Breast
Seasoned Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Garlic
New Red Potatoes
Caribbean Blend Vegetables
Rolls & Butter
Dessert
*Vegetarian meal by request
7:30PM Class photo
7:45 Short Program
Bob Holmes, Class President
SJHS Class of 1970 ~ 40TH Reunion Registration Form
Please Register by June 21, 2010
Additional events over the weekend
Golf Outing Friday and/or Saturday
Berrien Hills Golf Club or the new Harbor Shores
Golf Course. Place and time yet to be determined.
If you are interested in playing please contact
David Knight:
Motorcycle Ride
If you’re bringing your motorcycle to town and
would like to partake in a bike ride, please contact
Gary Sternaman:
Tom Kirkdorfer:
Other Events: Friday - Saturday - Sunday
We will be adding other events or connections to
things happening around the area when we can.
For hotels in the area and more things to do
visit the Area links page.
Lodging - The Whirlpool Steelhead Triathlon is also the weekend of July 31, on Saturday. It was not planned for that weekend - it was planned for the weekend after. But, it was changed and it is beyond our control.
Please let us know what we can do to help you out if you're having difficulties finding lodging accommodations. We've talked to some of the hotels and they do have openings on Saturday. And we have classmates in town who are opening their homes so you can stay with them.
Please let us know if we can help you.
Additional events on Saturday
Tour of St. Joe High - 10:00AM
FREE
Do you remember where your locker was located?
Take a tour of the high school and see if you can
remember. Grab a cup of coffee, then drive over
to the high school. Gather in front of the office by
the flagpole at 10AM. We’ll take an hour tour of the
school and check out the old and the new.
Tour of Karma Vista Winery - Noon
FREE
If you’re interested in visiting a local winery, we have
booked a tour at Karma Vista Winery in Coloma, MI.
Maximum number is 12 for this tour @ noon on
Saturday. Contact Shirley Russel-Auringer if you
have any questions:
Tour of Harbor Shores - 2:00PM
$4.00 per person
See and learn about all the improvements to the
area north of town on a 90 minute, guided bus tour
hosted by the President of Cornerstone Alliance,
Wendy Dant Chesser. You’ll be amazed by the
signature Jack Nicklaus golf course and other
development. Limited space; reply early. Meet
at the Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park at the
corner of Main Street and Pipestone Road in
downtown Benton Harbor.
*For more information re: the Harbor Shores Tour
contact Donna Nelli-Metz:
| Please, let us know if there is anything we can do to help make your reunion a wonderful time. |
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Jan |
David |
Donna |
Gary |
REUNION COMMITTEE
| Jim Bartley | Cookie Kemp-Hartzell |
| Jan Kirkdorfer-Nelson | Tom Kirkdorfer |
| David Knight | Donna Nelli-Metz |
| Chris Pearson-Petzke | Roger Petzke |
| Shirley Russell-Auringer | Rita Stelter-Becht |
| Gary Sternaman |
Benton Harbor Class of 1970 will also be having
their reunion the same weekend as we are.
Here’s the link to BHHS Class of 1970
www.bhhsgrads.com
Photos by: Chris Pearson-Petzke
If you would like to support the Class of 1970 website, to donate contact David Knight