Back in 1970, I didn't think I'd even be around to go to a 50th reunion, much less enjoy it as immensely as I did this one. The 40th was great. The "off-year" Park Tavern "mini-reunions" were fun. But THIS reunion exceeded all expectations! With nearly 250 in attendance, we had a bigger turnout than many classes have at their commencements! People are still talking about it.  Our committee did an exceptional job putting it all together and getting it airborne. But it takes people - YOU - to attend and make it fly. Remember back in the day going to parties and after walking in and looking around, we'd sometimes say: "Where IS everyone?" Not many of us had to say that at this party, because (just about) everyone was there! The biggest problem wasn't not enough people, but not enough TIME! To greet everyone would have meant limiting conversations to a couple of minutes. I spent a half hour with a guy I never even knew! (I know him now!)  In show biz, it's often said: "leave 'em wanting more"... That's certainly true here. Our class really likes to stay connected. We do want more. I really hope we can do it again - someway, somehow, and sometime soon! ...Bet you do too! Thank you!  

Just a reminder to all SLP Class of 1970 - Please keep checking this website for details about our 60th Birthday Party on Saturday, August 11th at the Park Tavern.  We want to see as many people as we can.  It\'s FREE and it will be fun.  Have a Happy and Healthy New Year and I hope to see you all in August.

THE ULTIMATE CLASS REUNION COMMITEE OF 1970 CLASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (STEVE WALMAN--DOUG NAGLE--BETH KIMBALL--MONA JOHNSON--MARCIA BRUCCIANI--WAYNE KLAYMAN--CONNIE SAVITT SANDLER--PETER DANSKY--SHAREE MARCUS--JOANNE DUBBE--ERIC RAMBERG--CHARLIE BELL--JIM SEIM--GARY CHAMBERS -- BOB LAWSON--MARK SETTERHOLM--SAM STERN--AND ANYONE ELSE ON THE COMMITTEE I MISSED. HOPING NOT TO GO BONKERS LIKE THE LAST NOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IS IT POSSIBLE TO SATISFY 814 ---70 YEAR OLDS?? ----AUG 28, 2022 -- WAS 99.99% CLOSE TO SATISFYING ALL -- 814--70 YR. OLDS AS POSSIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!! JUST HAD TO ALLOW THAT --  0.01%. --  JUST IN CASE. REPEATING----THE COMMITTEE COMING UP WITH THIS LOCATION OF AN OUTDOOR HOCKEY RINK WAS/IS BRILLANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ----IT IS VERY-VERY DIFFICULT TO COMPREHEND----ALL THE RIGOROUS--IDEA-GYMNASTICS--MIND BLOWING--BRAIN STORMING--MIND SHOT PUTTING--INVENTIVE-THOUGHT SHUFFLING--IDEA PUZZLING--MANY-MANY MAN /WOMAN-HOURS---EXERCISED--STETCHING--YOGA--THERAPY EXHAUSTED--WITH COMMTTTEE MEMBERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I HAVE TO REST JUST THINKING ABOUT WHAT THE REUNION COMMITEE ACCOMPLISHED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TO THINK OUR ----ULTIMATELY - NO. 1 --CLASS REUNION WAS ON THE REUNION COMMITEE'S MIND FOR 4 YEARS IS CONCLUSIVELY--NUCLEAR BLASTING--TAKE OFFING-----NOT ABLE TO COMPREHENDING--ISH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOT ONLY TOTALLY--USING--ALL THE CONSCIOUS/UNCLONSCIOUS--DREAM--THOUGHTS--PUZZLE MAKING BRAIN PROCESS BUT----------------------- CARRYING OUT--HANDS ON--CAR DRIVING--SPEED TALKING--CONTACT FLOWING--EXACT CALENDAR---ISHING---EMAILING MARATHON----IRON MAN-HANDLING--SUPER HERO ASSEMBLING--AND ATTEMPTING TO KEEP YOUR LIFE OUTSIDE OF PLANNING THE REUNION ----GOING---IS WAY - WAY-WAY BEYOND MY CAPACITY OF UNDERSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO-O-O  VERY-VERY MUCH AGAIN FOR GIVING US SUPER-BOWL-WINNING--SKULL-BLASTING--MEMORIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! gm  

The 45-Year Reunion is only 8 weeks away.  Are you going to be there?  I hope so.  Please RSVP.   Saturday, August 22nd at 7:00 pm.  Remember, this 45-Year Reunion is a Once In A Lifetime Event and you don't want to miss it.  Hope to see you all there.

Well, our "when I'm 64 reunion/party" is but a few weeks away now. Since no one has yet "commented" about it, guess I'll jump in and be the first. Really cool that we now have an informal "reunion" every year at the Park Tavern. After the huge turnout at the "formal" 40th, I had suggested having something more often. Not to be morbid, but each year a few more of us pass on. So, why wait? I'm happy to see the organizers agree and they now have given us an annual bash each August! Informal and free! Now, it's our turn to show our gratitude by coming! And I hope you will. That's all, folks. See you there? 

"Route 66" 48-Year Get Together is Saturday, August 25th at the Park Tavern.  We hope to see as many of you "old timers" as possible.  We always seem to have a great turnout and everyone always seems to have a good time.  Two important things to remember.  First, you are only as old as you feel.  Second, there will be balloons and cake on Saturday.  Tradition!  We look forward to seeing you all.

Thought I would check in here and take a look.  Have not see this before.  Guess we haven't had many guests on here lately! And why all those letters and symbols in Wayne's last post on here?  If it's censorship did he really swear that long on here?  Wayne!

I have to say, that was the best time I have had in a long while. I loved seeing all my old friends and exchanging stories of our lives during school and after. The reunion team did a great job and deserve a extra big THANK YOU. I look forward to see everyone at the next Class of 70 reunion.

Anyone coming to the reunion from the Plymouth area? Would love a ride there!

St. Louis Park-Reunion Committee,   Thank You Very-Very Much for all your Hard Work!!!!!!!!!!!!   The Committee had to work extra hard for this reunion due to covid----2 extra years planning finding perfect solutions for allowing 70 year old teenagers safe and excited reminiscing---arranging-calculating--seeking out--marketing-computerizing-drafting--emailing--reminding--giving man hours--graphicing (real word or not-you guys did it) --errand running-walking-driving--communicating-persuading-presenting-and accomplishing epitomized success!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   The Committee allowed us ----for a couple of hours to----feel no aches-pains--or ailments while----teenaging our way through wonderful years!!!!!!!!!!!   Everyone looked great for new 50 year olds like your notice claimed!!!!   Can't wait to see all the photos!!!!!!!!! Made sure to consume no alcohol for keeping all memories!!!!!!!!!!!   Had a blast seeing- talking while sharing many known and unknown stories!!!!!!!!!   Wish there were enough time to speak to everyone 4 different times although we are too old to marathon our way through memories.   I truly did not want to leave and would have been elated to sweep all night long!!!!   I really hope to attend another class reunion even before another 10 years!!!!!!!!   Thanks again to everyone that volunteered to work so Very-Very Hard in making an award winning--Super Bowl Class Reunion!!!!!!!!!!! Fran Tarkenton and All Reunion Committee received a World Class Ring with many Touch Downs at the old Metropolitan--North Star--Minneapolis Lakers---St. Louis Park Recreation Center!!!!!!!!!! What a perfectly--safe--- reminiscing ---brilliantly placed---location for our class reunion to score a perfect Gordie Howe---Hat Trick!!!!!!!!!  (3 goals and 1 fight in one hockey game)   If there are any praising words missed----they will have to be exclaimed after our next reunion!!!!!!!   Thanks Again Does Not Even Begin to proclaim my appreciation!!!!   glenn mayeda   ps----Go Vikings!!!!

Dear Beth, Steve, and Connie, Thank you so much for putting on the great birthday bash, last night!  I can\'t help but continue to smile as I think of the wonderful time I had, visiting with my lovely, delightful classmates!   Thank you, again, so much!  Debbie Peterson

***WE NEED YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT SLP70 Classmates-  Please help us continue to give an annual scholarship to a graduating senior as we have done for the past 15 years!. We need your financial support to do this! Click on the "Buy Tickets" link on our webpage and buy raffle tickets for a chance to win a GO PRO HERO 3 Camera! All proceeds from this go to our scholarship fund. ***Deadline to receive your entry is Friday, August 21, 2015.  We will draw a lucky raffle ticket from your entries and give away the GO PRO camera at our reunion on August 22.  The more you contribute, the more chances you have to win! THanks for your contributions! 

So sorry I can't make this fun party!!  I just moved to AZ three weeks ago and am buried in moving, setting up my classroom and managing 26 fifth graders.  I know you are all going to have a great time and yes, I am very jealous!   See you next year, though, for our 45th!   P.S.  AZ starts school the first week of August.  Any chance of moving the 45th reunion up a little?  : )  

Still hanging in there.

All SLP 1970 Classmates - Our 60th Birthday Bash is less than 6 weeks away.  We hope many of you plan to attend at the Park Tavern on Saturday, August 11th.  It\'s FREE to get in.  Please let us know if you will be coming to the party so we can let the great people at the PT know what to expect.  Check the website and RSVP.  Thanks and have a happy and safe 4th of July.  Hope to see you all on August 11th.