Subj: Good News Update Announcement #6 (Part 2 of 2); GWHS Reunion Weekend May 22-24: Free Fun Pickleball and Pizza May 22 4-8PM, 36 Free 2-night Hotel Rooms May 22-24 For Out-of-town Reunion Attendees, and More
Dear GW alumni,
Assorted good news, as we’re counting down just one-week to our celeratory intimate gathering of die-hard GWHS alumni “patriots.”
Wow, how lucky are we?! Free of charge, all are invited to come play, learn and experience why Pickelball is the world-wide phenomenon fastest-growing sport in history; if you can throw underhand a light plastic ball, you can go out and start having fun on Day 1 with nearly no strain on protesting aging body joints. Kudos and BIG THANKS to “Stormin’ Norman” Smith for graciously volunteering to host a Pickelball Social Mixer welcoming all to come learn, play and laugh Friday May 22 3:45-6:00 at the nationally-renown Gates Tennis Center (3300 E. Bayaud Ave., Denver 80209, 303/255-4461). As his gift, Norm is generously paying for all court fees, rental of paddles and balls. Spectators enthusiastically welcome. Immediately followed by 6:00-~8:00 pizza 🍕 and good cheer at nearby restaurant. No need to RSVP, just show-up ~3:45 with non-black-soled “tennis” shoes and smiles. Folks with questions should contact Norm Smith at ___/___-_____. Folks, if you’ve never played Pickleball, this is a great opportunity to get your first fun and memorable introduction to this great game. [FYI, still standing at 6’3” and uncanny lightening-fast coordination, Norm Smith was our former HS 3-year #1 Singles Tennis Team Captain, multiple All State Player who to this day is a veritable living legend by those of us who remember that he still holds the best 3-set Undefeated Consecutive Win Record in Colorado junior tennis history; inducted in 2025 into the Texas HS Tennis Coaches Hall of Fame for producing crazy number of Championship Boys and Girls State Championship teams; winner of numerous individual and doubles tennis championships; quite possibly the most successful athlete from GWHS Class of 1976; and one heck of kind fun gentleman.]
Need and want free lodging?! Out-of-towners are strongly urged to call or text Robert Taylor 415/827-2525 to arrange to use one of the remaining 36 two-night rooms available at swanky Doubletree By Hilton Denver (each an approximate $400 value). Conveniently located at the venue for our Saturday May 23 buffet dinner): hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/rldv-dt-geo-9f5c90ff-6aff-4d32-97aa-73a52d8487fb/.
Even if you cannot attend, we ask and NEED everyone to PLEASE DO YOUR PART to please both help copy and spread this Announcement #6 to your GWHS network. And please volunteer your help planning parts of our Reunion Weekend events by calling or texting 415/827-2525 our Planning Team Leader, Robert Taylor. For example, we’re need volunteers— people who “get it” seeking challenging opportunities to serve others and make a positive difference—to help use our been BeenVerified.com people-finder internet service to locate and invite classmates, plan our photo name badges, and organize whimsical ‘70’s music play list for Saturday evening buffet dinner (e.g., ”Blame it on the boogie” classic songs from Donna Summer
Attending your perfect George Washington High School Reunion Weekend has never been easier. Whether this is your 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th-or-longer reunion, you and yours are enthusiastically invited to join the fun casual events which your team of volunteers have planned for our Reunion Celebration. Set just weeks before July 4th 250th Birthday of USA, what better time to reconnect, reminisce, reflect and give back to the exemplary public high school education we all received. Don’t wait, save money now by buying your early-bird progressively-priced events tickets myevent.com/gwhsclassof1976reunion-50/eventstickets . Though the main series of events are set for Saturday May 23, volunteer teams are planning Pickelball and other social mixers Friday PM May 22 and Sunday AM May 24. See schedule for latest details on our MyEvent.com website. Got lodging?! Out-of-towners are strongly urged to enjoy other “power of our group savings” by booking now your discounted good-value lodging at swanky DoubleTree by Hilton Denver (conveniently located venue for our Saturday May 23 buffet dinner): hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/rldv-dt-geo-9f5c90ff-6aff-4d32-97aa-73a52d8487fb/ . Even if you
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