Thursday, September 10, 2015

BWHS Class of 1965 Reunion Events

Events on Thursday and Friday, September 17-18, 2015 will be held at the Depot, 2310 Montana Avenue, Billings, MT. Free parking is available after 5 PM in the East and West parking lots of the Depot.

BWHS events are listed in order of occurrence throughout the 50th reunion (please see this page for a list of non-reunion events that may interest you)...

  • Tompkins Fine Art gallery reception showcasing artists and photographers who are members of the class of 1965 will be held from 1-5 PM on Thursday, Sept 17 at 2511 Montana Avenue (a short walk from the Depot). Jerry Inman arranged this event in partnership with the owners of Tompkins Fine Art gallery. The show will run until the end of September.
  • Tour of BWHS arranged by Ann Cundy McCauley. Meet inside the double doors near the gym no later than 3:30 PM on Thursday, September 17, 2015. Please email Ann if you plan to attend. Provide her with a cell number and indicate if you have text capabilities in case of any last minute changes. (NOTE the change in meeting location from earlier plans.)
  • Reception (shared event with Billings Senior, Class of 1965) on Thursday, September 17, 2015 from 5-9 PM at the Depot. Light snacks and drinks (for purchase) will be available throughout the evening.
  • Nature walk at Norm Schoenthal Island at 8:00 AM Friday morning, Sept 18, led by Dave Klarich. Two options for meeting for this hike
    • Meet Dave Klarich at the Depot at 7:30 AM to arrange car pooling.
    • Meet Marv Forquer between 7:30 and 8:00 AM at the parking lot for Norm Schoenthal Island. (The entrance to this parking lot is a right turn off South Billings Blvd a couple hundred yards BEFORE both the South Bridge and the entrance to Riverfront Park; watch for the sign; contact Dave Klarich if interested.)
  • Golf outing (joint with BSH): T-times (from 9-11 AM) have been reserved at Lake Hills for golfing on Friday, September 18th (email Bob Hall if you are interested in playing golf; $42/person senior rate includes cart and 18 holes). (I'm pretty sure it's too late to sign up for this.) 
  • Dinner at the Depot on Friday, September 18, 2015:
    • No host cocktail mixer from 5-7 PM
    • Kreative Kapers catered buffet dinner at 7 PM 
  • Brunch, pay-as-you-go basis at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 19, 2015. (A location will be announced after we have gathered interest at the Thursday and Friday events to make sure we have seating for all who would like to attend.)
  • Bike ride, led by Dave Klarich, Saturday, September 19 at 1 PM; meet at the parking lot just east of the airport intersection. Drive up North 27th to the top of the Rimrocks and stay to the right at the top. Look for the first right turn from the highway to a parking area which is located about 100 yards east of the intersection atop the rims.