It's a place to write a message. Got a story to tell? Here's a place to do it. Can't make the reunion but have something to share with your classmates? Do it here. We welcome anyone who wants to contribute. To do so you will need to be a registered user on this site and you will need the correct level of access.

From the front pages of our Somanhis:

Have you ever gazed into your mind and found there; The world below the world of seeing, which is above the world of existence

This is some bad science right here. A chemistry class gone wrong.

Their motions move me to shut my mind to ignore the imidations to deny their direction. Drawing into myself to hear a symphony of silence

Imidations? Never heard of them. Did you do them all or you got some left? One looks like it's pretty good.

Energy rampages through my mind shouting exultantly of motility, I am hurled upward grasping for air and return to earth, vacated.

Vacated? I think what is being described here is you had some bad meatloaf from the cafeteria and finally farted...Bang!...some relief...vacated! Pretend it wasn't you! That's what study halls are for.

It's a new year and we're back to putting the finishing touches on a great event. One we hope will make you curioius enough and comfortable enough to want to risk attending. We'll keep you up to date by our email newsletter and that won't be too frequent.

Event Schedule for Manchester High School Class of 1970 52nd Reunion

Beginning Friday October 14 through Monday October 17, 2022.

This is the weekend after Columbus Day weekend.

Updated 9/29/2022.

Bookmark this page for access on your mobile device. Tap the map link for each venue and it will open in Google maps and from there you can go to gps navigation.

Friday, October 14

Golf Tournament - 10:15 AM

Map Link: Manchester Country Club

First tee-time is 10:15 AM with 6 groups scheduled to play. We are combining with the class of 1971 on this. The deadline for signing up for this is October 5. Use the form below to sign up.

Fees for this event will be determined. For any questions please contact John by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by his cell phone: 860-965-1688. Do it soon.

Elicit Brewing Meetup Friday - 6:00 PM

Map Link: 165 Adams Street, Manchester, CT 06040

Phone: 860-791-8440

An informal get together will be held at Elicit Brewing. There is no fee to attend. Everyone pays their own way on food and drink. When last we were there it was the Adam's Mill. It is now a modern brew pub with a creative and eclectic menu. It's brew pub food, appetizers, not sit down dinners. It's good, we've eaten there, check the menu out on the event page.

Saturday, October 15

Manchester High School Cafeteria - 9:00 AM

Classes of 1970 and 1971 combined. Breakfast of Champions! The bell rings at 9:00 AM in the high school cafeteria: continental breakfast in the high school cafeteria followed by a tour of the high school. We will be given a tour by current students. Last time it was fun and the students will have questions for us as well. The tour will begin no earlier than 10:00 AM.

RSVP please. -->Here<--. We need a rough head count.

Foliage Hike - 12:00 PM

Map Link: Bolton Notch State Park

Classes of 1970 and 1971 combined. This will take place at Bolton Notch State Park. Following the breakfast and tour at MHS hikers will head out to Bolton Notch.

8-Ball Pool Tournament - 1:00 PM

Map Link: 1131 Tolland Tpke, Manchester CT O6040

Phone: 860-643-6944

Classes of 1970 and 1971 combined. Buckland Billiards will be the site for an 8-ball tournament. 

We are hosting an 8-ball tournament again this reunion. It is going to be a single elimination tournament where in most cases you need luck to win and not just skill. Once eliminated you can then play your friends for fun on other tables. The idea is to make this fun.

The Main Event: Manchester Country Club - 6:00pm - 11:00p

Map Link: 305 S Main St, Manchester, CT 06040

Phone: 860-646-0103

Reception begins at 6:00pm. Buffet style dinner beginning about 7:00pm.

Sunday, October 16

Nothing scheduled for Sunday morning.

Breakfast Meetup Anytime/Anywhere: we encourage class members to meet up for breakfast on your schedule. We have listed a number of local "breakfast joints" on a separate page. Everybody is on their own to group up with whomever you choose and eat wherever you want. Click here for our list of breakfast suggestions.

Historic Manchester - 1:00 PM

The Old Manchester Museum

Map Link: 126 Cedar St, Manchester, CT 06040

Please read up on the details by clicking the title of this event. We did this in 2015 for our 45th reunion and it was enjoyed by those who attended. I'm sure most of us don't know our home town as well as we think we might.

Elicit Brewing Meetup Sunday - Anytime you like from 4:00 PM on.

Map Link:165 Adams Street, Manchester, CT 06040

Phone: 860-791-8440

Classes of 1970 and 1971 combined. We return to Elicit Brewing for this event of food, drink, socializing, football, and likelly some music/performance by classmates. We're working on an "open mic" type of event...there's more work to do but it's starting to get some traction. We've met there for reunion committee meetings and food over the last couple of years. It is a modern brew pub with what appears to be a creative and eclectic menu. It's an informal event from start to finish.  The idea would be to gather there anytime from 4:30 PM on but that is just a suggestion.  We'll get more details for you as soon as possible.

Monday, October 17

Fall Foliage Bicycle Ride - 10:00 AM

Map Link: Parker Street and Colonial Road

This was a fun time in 2015 at our 45th reunion. We will take the Hop River Bike Trail out to Bolton Notch and back. The ride begins in Manchester at the parking lot trail head at the intersection of Parker Street and Colonial Road. Total mileage is about 13 miles. Easy and at a leisurely pace. Classes of 1971 and 1970 combined.

Shady Glen Lunch Glen Lunch - 12:30 PM

Map Link: 840 Middle Turnpike E, Manchester, CT 06040

Following our bike ride we'll pack up our bikes and go to Shady Glen for lunch. Last time we did this we ordered takeout and sat outside. Weather permitting we'll do this again. If you don't go on the bike ride please join us for lunch. Classes of 1971 and 1970 combined.

Unscheduled Events and Activities Suggested and Considered

MHS Varsity Football - There is no football scheduled during our reunion weekend.

If you think we've missed an opportunity then make a suggestion by clicking here.

We need to update our contact database. You can help by updating your contact information and also sharing information about fellow classmates. There is several ways to do that. We prefer to recieve the information in this order of preference:

1. Fill out this form for yourself or anyone you know. http://www.manchester1970.com/update-member-data
2. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., send us an email with your information or for any known classmates information who are now on the "Unaccounted For" list.
3. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1970MHS/  This is a good way to stay in touch BUT we still NEED your email address.
4. Phone: Note: new phone to be setup, this is our dedicated phone number. Call us and leave a message, this is an message service only. Please let us know if your address is correct. Update us if not. Leave any other pertiinent information.

We'd really, really like email addresses. That is a cheap and fast way to keep everyone informed. We hope we don't have to do much USPS mailing. If you're on Facebook check out our class Facebook page listed above.