Comments:
"Mind blowing" best describes the Shilobrats Reunion nearly 3 weeks ago. There were 68 brats and significant others registered at the Meet and Greets, and there were 9 teachers and 2 of their spouses who visited to say hello. Having ten people from the Class of '65 (one third of the class) was quite remarkable, considering we haven't seen each other for 53 years. There was a good turnout from other classes in the late 60's as well. Denise and I (and many of the attendees) thought that CanadInns (on St, Matthews), close to Polo Park, Safeway, etc. was the perfect venue for us to socialize in small and large groups over the three days. We'd like to thank the other committee members for their skills the past 10 months in organizing and pulling off this event, to the folks who waited patiently as we got ourselves organized, to the brats who brought us coffee (and some wine) as we registered people, to the anonymous person who covered our supper on Saturday, to the bands who entertained us with music from our young adulthood days, to the bus driver (Clint) who got us safely to Shilo (and to his buddy who guided our tour around the townsite and campsite), to Jules, the photographer from The Shilo Stag who took some candid pictures and posted them on FaceBook, to the Junior Ranks Club for their hospitality, to the staff at the Royal Canadian Artillery Museum who welcomed us, and to the weatherman for the beautiful weather that weekend. And to every one else, thanks for the hugs, for the flowers, and for the memories.
"Mind blowing" best describes the Shilobrats Reunion nearly 3 weeks ago. There were 68 brats and significant others registered at the Meet and Greets, and there were 9 teachers and 2 of their spouses who visited to say hello. Having ten people from the Class of '65 (one third of the class) was quite remarkable, considering we haven't seen each other for 53 years. There was a good turnout from other classes in the late 60's as well. Denise and I (and many of the attendees) thought that CanadInns (on St, Matthews), close to Polo Park, Safeway, etc. was the perfect venue for us to socialize in small and large groups over the three days. We'd like to thank the other committee members for their skills the past 10 months in organizing and pulling off this event, to the folks who waited patiently as we got ourselves organized, to the brats who brought us coffee (and some wine) as we registered people, to the anonymous person who covered our supper on Saturday, to the bands who entertained us with music from our young adulthood days, to the bus driver (Clint) who got us safely to Shilo (and to his buddy who guided our tour around the townsite and campsite), to Jules, the photographer from The Shilo Stag who took some candid pictures and posted them on FaceBook, to the Junior Ranks Club for their hospitality, to the staff at the Royal Canadian Artillery Museum who welcomed us, and to the weatherman for the beautiful weather that weekend. And to every one else, thanks for the hugs, for the flowers, and for the memories.
Added: August 22, 2018
Name: Judy Rioux
From: Victoria, BC
E-mail: jmrioux@telus.net
Where to begin. First of all, thank you to Doug Jordan, Boyd van Aggelen, and their team for putting on a wonderful 50’s and 60’s (and 70’s) reunion. They made the whole process seem seamless, when, in fact, I’m sure it was not. A big thank you to Edith for her fantastic slide show of the weekend! Girl, I so admire your creativity and the way you captured the essence of those of us who attended. The slide show is AWESOME!!!
Thank you to the teachers who attended, particularly Miss Sheehan, who made Math 12, my second time around, so much more sense, and Mrs. McKay, my English 12 teacher.
Greg Leskiw and Don Jordan, we enjoyed your music, and thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to entertain us on Saturday evening. The “Peppermint Twist” has been renewed!
Thank you to all those who attended, and sorry to those who were unable to, you missed a great time. Couldn’t have asked for better weather either.
It was wonderful seeing our fellow Brats and catching up with their lives. A positive experience all around!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
Judy Rioux, Class of ‘67.