Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Below are the Calendar of Events for the reunion weekend. This page will be updated as the events are finalized. So be sure to check in again.

Friday - August 18, 2006

Majestic Star Hotel (formerly Trump Hotel)

Mystic Blue Escapade Deck

Reunion Registration 7 - 10p

Registration will be held in the Majestic Star Hotel (formerly Trump Hotel) Marquette Room from 7 - 10p. You will be given your reunion package including all the information you'll need for the weekend.

Cruisin' with the Class of 86 10p Depart from Hotel

12:30 Depart from Navy Pier

At 10p we'll depart from the Trump Hotel and head to the Chicago Navy Pier for an enjoyable midnight cruise on the Mystic Blue.

Saturday, August 19, 2006

Ol' School Basketball Game 1p - 3:30p

The Class of 86 will play other classes in a winner take all game. It will be the rematch of the year. Bring your entire family.

Dinner and Dancing 7p - 1a

We will gather at the Genesis Center Red Ribbon Lounge for dinner and sharing memories and accomplishments. Catch up with old friends and make some new ones.

Afterwards we will join the other schools in the Indiana Room for an after dinner dance.

Sunday, August 20, 2006

Worship

Sunday morning we will take the opportunity to worship together. We will be worshipping at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church where our classmate Carlton Barnes is pastor.

All in the Family Picnic

Afterwards bring your entire family to an enjoyable afternoon at Marquette Park for fun and food at the citywide class reunion picnic.

Marquette Park Aquatorium-Inside

Marquette Park Aquatorium Courtyard

Marquette Park Playground

Hotel Accommodations

We've made arrangements with the Majestic Star Hotel (formerly Trump Hotel) for accommodations for our classmates. You can reserve rooms at a rate of $85 per night plus tax. That is a discount of $24 per night. In addition you will receive 2 free breakfast tickets for each night you stay! You can receive this package by calling 1-888-21-TRUMP and press #1 for reservations. Ask for the 1986 Class Reunion Block. You must book your room before 7-17-06. Look on the Links page for a link to the Majestic Star Hotel website or click the Majestic Star Hotel picture above.

There are limited rooms available at this rate. Please reserve your room as soon as possible to ensure availability.

Classmate Only - $100

Classmate and Non-classmate spouse and children - $160

Through our fundraising efforts we will be able to cover some of the costs for the first 100 people to register, keeping the price the same as the 15 year reunion even though we've added more events! Make sure you register early to ensure you receive this discounted price! Keep in mind full payment is required to complete registration.

PAY NOW using your credit or debit card! Go to the Register Here page and click on PayPal button.

Roosevelt Class of '86 Reunion Committee

There is limited space on the Mystic Blue. We have reserved as many spaces as possible. But those reservations can only be secured with payment. TO ENSURE A SPACE ON FRIDAY'S MIDNIGHT CRUISE, PLEASE PAY YOUR REUNION FEES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Please keep in mind all 5 Gary high schools will be participating in this reunion. The boat could fill up well in advance of the reunion.

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Reunion Committee
Kimberly Robinson - kimmierob@hotmail.com

Carmelita Perry - cvperry2@aol.com
Dayna Bennett - dayna0595@aol.com

Natalie (Brannon) Shepard - nybshep@aol.com

Cherita (Evans) Weir - caweir01@yahoo.com