MR.MUSIC PLEASE...



Reunion Music:

Keep in mind that on the Saturday afternoon /night of our event in May 2007, we will be having a modest reception beginning at 5:00 PM and dinner for around 6:30/7:00 PM.

John Saunders and perhaps a second person to Host/MC the event.

We do not want music to drown conversation since the whole idea of Reunion is to see and communicate with as many of those we have not seen in 35 years. But we do want dancing, and music. So we will have an area nearby to escape to for chatting.

Now- at this juncture we have eliminated the Bonaventure Hotel due to cost and more to the point, they have eliminated us, since they had an offer from a convention for 150 rooms pre booked but it required the ball room we might have used.

Lynda Young Chapleau and I have been in discussions with various alternate locations and are now close to finalizing potentially with the Hilton Dorval where qulity is high and prices far more acceptable. The location is great since the Airport is a few blocks away, as well as the Rail and bus points. The parking is free if you are attending the event -unlike Bonaventure hwich was pretty steep per day.

Also, for those who wish to reserve a room there over night Friday, Saturday and or/Sunday, the price is $99 per night which will not be included in the cost of the Reunion ticket. So you are not required to stay over night at the hotel, but if you do wish to reserve and or do your budget calculations, you now have the cost.

We are still looking at other locations as alternatives, but this one looks like the best (so far) for our needs. The final decision will be announced in two weeks. Either way, the Hilton Dorval will hold a certain number of rooms just in case anyof you wish to think about it for the next few months.
I will report more as we continue on.

MUSIC:
Rod McManus, Mark Stafford and I met to discuss this entertainment.

We have a sketchy format now that involves a DJ to play music, but also we are looking at the possibility of having a place in the ball rooom where equipment such as drums, guitars, amps etc. will be set up, so that those who are inclined to jam, or wish to perform a song or two, may do so. DJ would play a while, then time spots open for our musical friends.

If you know, or remember any one of our old friends who used to "perform" in those years or has done so since then and might wish to do so at the Reunion, please encourage them to contact me. If you think they might wish to be involved in doing a "number" by themselves or with others on this magic night, I seriously doubt if they will have the opportuniy to play in front of all their old friends like this again.

Now your task is to send me a list of songs you think our DJ should have going -during dinner (subdued), during the reception before hand (less subdued?) and after dinner, music that captures the times of highschool.

Send your suggestions to Les McConnell at e-mail # mcconnell.leslie@videotron.ca.

Thank you.