Who: Classes of 1970 and 1971 combined.

What: Informal meetup.

When: 4:00PM Suggested

Where: 165 Adams St, Manchester, CT 06040 Phone: 860-791-8440

Phone: 860-791-8440

Map Link: 165 Adams St, Manchester, CT 06040

Elicit Brewing will host a meetup for beer, wine, great food, and socializing.

This may evolve into an interesting open mic music event. Interested performers from both classes should make their interest known. We've already started a list.

This is shaping up to be a unique event. We will once again gather in a room off the main hall called "The Voice Box". There's no set time to gather, we have the room beginning at 4:00PM. Elicit has good brew pub type of food. There's a link below to the menu.

This will be an interesting mix of socializing, sports viewing, food, and music. We have a multimedia room reserved at Elicit and we're working on some music. We will post a separate announcement about this. More info to come.

Check out their virtual tour by clicking here.

Elicit Brewing was converted from a paper mill into a restaurant in 1982. It was the Adams Mill Restaurant up until 2019 when it became Elicit Brewing. You can visit their website to learn more. CLICK HERE.

Six years ago we met at this location when it was still Adams Mill. It was a fun late afternoon/early evening get together of drinks, football, and food for those who were so inclined. There's no clocks. Arrive when you like, leave when you like. We'll put out some appetizers.

A recent visit and tour of Elicit Brewing revealed an outstanding eating and socializing venue. The food is very good. It's "brew pub" food. Small plates and no sit down dinners with table service. The menu is linked here.

Check out the photos below.

Waffles & Chicken

Artisan Pizza

Hop River Rail Trail - Monday, October 17 - 10:00 AM.

Who: Classes of 1970 and 1971 combined.

What: Bike Ride, 13 mile round trip.

When: 10:00AM

Where: Interesection of Parker Street and Colonial Road

Map Link: Trailhead Parking Lot

This ride will be at a leisurely pace along a rail trail with minimum incline to the hills.

This was an excellent event at our 45th reunion. It was a glorius sunny October day to be outdoors. The ride took us through our gentle Connecticut hills. Since it was engineered by the railroad to have a minimum elevation grade change it is easy going.

The plan is to take the Hop River Rail Trail 6.3 miles out to Bolton Notch State Park and then return along the same route to our starting point at the trailhead parking lot at the intersection of Parker Street and Colonial Road in Manchester.

Following our ride many of us will go to Shady Glen and enjoy a lunch in their new picnic grove.

Who: Classes of 1970 and 1971 combined.

What: Historic Manchester Tour

When: Sunday October 16 at 1:00PM

Where: The Old Manchester Museum

Map Link: 126 Cedar Street, Manchester CT 06040

Note: There is a $5 suggested donation for this event payable at Old Manchester Museum.

David K. Smith, currator of the Old Manchester Museum, is going to open the museum for us and once again act as our guide. The Manchester Sports Hall of Fame is also housed in this facilty as well as a store offering books and other items for sale.

In addition to the museum we'll also visit the Manchester History Center where an exhibit entitled "Manchester Then and Now" is currently installed. It is described on their website as it "showcases the history of Manchester from pre-Colonial times to the present, and illustrates Manchester’s contributions to the arts and industry. The exhibit tells the story of how people from around the globe and from diverse backgrounds came to call Manchester home. The goal of this exhibit is to illustrate how Manchester’s past relates to the present day."

The Cheney Silk Mills played such a large role in the history and development of Manchester as well as the lives of our grandparents, parents, and our lives. Some of our parents emigrated from overseas to work in the Cheney Mills. How many of you really know much about the details? If you are interested in learning more here's an opportunity.

The Old Manchester Museum is located in an 1859 schoolhouse at 126 Cedar Street. According to their website it contains "collections of maps, artifacts, exhibits of Pitkin glass, Cheney silk, art, military items, and more." Visit the society's page for this exhibit by clicking here. Curator David K. Smith is pictured here.

An excellent book on Manchester History is a book entitled The Story Tellers by Milton K Adams. It is a compilation of news articles going back to the late 1700's. It begins:

Monday, November 9, 1789
Dry and warm. I took my spotted cow out of Richard Pitkin's pasture. Began a new barrel of rum.

Life wasn't too bad back then. That book and others are available for sale at the museum. Milton K. Adams is the father of classmate Paige Adams.

The Cheney Homestead is located at 106 Hartford Road. A visit there is described as "View this 1785 house at 106 Hartford Road, and hear commentary about the residence, which was donated to the Manchester Historical Society in 1968 for use as a house museum." Guided tours include history of the building and its contents, and of the family who lived there. The Keeney Schoolhouse is on the grounds of the Homestead, and is open when the weather is warm enough.

Click here for details on the Cheney Homestead and Keeney Schoolhouse.

The Fire Museum is located at the old Cheney Fire Station at 230 Pine Street. They do have some interesting exhibits there. You can read about it on the Manchester Historical Society's page by clicking here. You can also go directly to The Fire Museum's webpage by clicking here.

If you are interested in the Cheney Historic District you go on a self-guided walking tour. You can visit this page here for general information, click here. You can view a map of the district with points of interest by clicking here.

Golf Tournament - Friday October 14

Who: Classes of 1970 and 1971 combined.

What: Golf

When: Friday October 14

Where: Manchester Country Club

Time: 10:15 is the first tee time.

Map Link: Manchester Country Club

Please use this form -->Here<-- to pre-regisiter.

To see who has already registered go -->Here<--.

1970 Classmate John Odell is organizing this event to be held jointly with the class of 1971. It will be held at the Manchester Country Club on Friday. Exact time to be announced but we are shooting for a morning start. That's mid to late morning. This may mean that some will have to make new travel plans and some already have.

We need players to commit to this event. You can bring a guest if you like and some are.

If you have any specific questions you can contact John Odell by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Or by phone at: 860-965-1688.

Don't wait, let us know!