Class of '78 ~ 20th Reunion!

*Lisa Ifkovits Chesnick* *lisachez1@aol.com*	*Dina Gentile Mach* *dina_mach@g1.com*
*Joanne Fowler Johnson* *ttgjj@us.net*	*Kelly Swanson* *kellys11@juno.com*
*Mary Belanger Chambers* *chuckc2@erols.com*

We reserved one of the ballrooms at the Comfort Inn, located at Routes 50 and 301 in Bowie. So come and catch up with those from out-of-town.

From 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm, enjoy unlimited shrimp, Alaskan King Crab Legs, fresh fish, mussels, veggies and more. Or, order off the regular menu.

Free iced tea, coffee and decaf. There will be a Cash Bar.

Start the festivities with this casual get together.
$16.95 - payable at the Comfort Inn.

The DJ will work overtime to play our favorite tunes.

At 8 pm, start off with a selection of fruit, veggie and international cheeses, then from 9 pm to 11 pm, feast on unlimited hors d’oeuvres.

At midnight, there will be a sweet treat to eat.

We will provide free iced tea, coffee and decaf. There will be a Cash Bar.

Get your memory book and special souvenir here.

Rain or Shine. Bring your family to Allen Pond’s West Pavilion in Bowie for the traditional reunion picnic. We have purchased permits for electricity and alcohol, so bring your own everything.

We have hired a clown to perform, and will donate money to a local Girl Scout troop who will help entertain the young ones with lots of games and races. Every child will earn prizes and goodies!

Allen Pond offers free volleyball and horseshoes or rental boats. Remember the gazebo? Bring your own softball equipment and play between 3-5 pm.

From 7-8 pm, the City of Bowie will host a sunset concert!

Help support Bowie High clubs. Kids will set up tables to sell hot dogs, pizza, soft drinks, water and other items to raise money for their activities.

Everyone wins!

*Local hotel choices*	*Rip’s Motel*	*Comfort Inn**	*EconoLodge***
	*301-805-5900*	*301-464-0089*	*301-464-2200*
*Regular room* *(two double beds)*	*$ 54.00*	*$ 74.00*	*$ 53.00*
*King bed*	*$ 52-60.00*	*$ 74.00*
*Two Queen beds*	*$ 62.00*
King bed room with Jacuzzi		*$ 89.00*
Two room suite w/King bed, pull-out sofa & Jacuzzi		*$102.00*
* *Comfort Inn rates include complimentary continental breakfast and reflects a 15% discount - make certain to say you’re with the Class of 78.* ***EconoLodge is located on the same property as the Comfort Inn, but in an adjacent building.* *Pool available at Comfort Inn and EconoLodge*

Please send in any names and addresses you may have so that we can be certain everyone receives an invitation.

Remember...even a parent or family member’s address will help.

We need your help. Please look up as many names and addresses and send them in to make sure everyone gets an invitation. Even a parent or family member address will help. We had to start over, there is no data base and the school will not release old addresses due to privacy laws. From now on, the Class will retain a database file.

Send information to Class of 1978, P.O. Box 1044, Bowie, MD 20718 or e-mail to: bowiealumni@erols.com

This all-volunteer committee has tried to fill this long weekend with lots of activities for a low cost.

In addition to food, there are other costs for postage, paper, printing, envelopes, re-mailings, decorations, name tags, memory books, souvenirs, picnic permits, games, prizes, the clown, the Girl Scouts and overtime for the D.J. We hope you appreciate the many months of planning and research. Have fun!