Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It is not a religious occasion, and no gifts are involved-- just feelings of gratitude and thankfulness combined with good food—what could be better?

 

This is a great time to purchase your tickets to the Salt Shack Beach BBQ being held on Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm at Cedar Beach.

 

 

This is a beautiful location, on the beach with views of the ocean as well as the bay.  Weather permitting, we will be on the top deck for this party.  No worries if it rains, we will be moved to the downstairs covered area.

 

Cost is $65 per person and includes soft drinks, a Beach BBQ buffet, and dessert.  There will be a cash bar and our own bartender.

 

Buying a ticket couldn’t be easier!  You can pay by Venmo 

(send the funds to:  Carolyn-Hammer-1)

 

or PayPal 

(send the funds to: carolyn@hammerandhammer.com)

 

OR mail a check to:

 

Carolyn Hammer

12131 SW Lockhaven Ct

Port St Lucie FL 34987

 

This event is in addition to, and separate from the Friday dinner at Capt. Bill’s.

Feel free to text me with any questions you may have:  201-805-6153

As I enjoy my Thanksgiving dinner, I will be thinking of how grateful I am for family, friends and my BHS Class of 1972 classmates.  I am wishing everyone a day that includes good food as well as close family and friends.

  

TICKETS ON SALE FOR REUNION WEEKEND SATURDAY EVENT!!

 

Ticket sales for the Saturday event of the Berner High School Class of 1972 50th Reunion weekend officially begin today!

On Saturday, June 11^th, we will be hosting a Beach BBQ at the Salt Shack at Cedar Beach.  The event runs from 1:00 to 4:00 and will be in their upstairs, outside Sunset Deck area with fabulous views of both the ocean and the bay.  In case of rain, we will be moved downstairs to a sheltered area.  

In case you are not a Town of Babylon resident, no worries!  The Salt Shack has promised us a QR code to allow us free parking.

The menu is one of their most popular and sounds just perfect to us!

This event is separate from, and in addition to the Friday evening event at Captain Bill's in Bayshore.  

Tickets are $65 per person and you can purchase tickets through PayPal or Venmo or you can mail a check.

To pay via PayPal, send funds to carolyn@hammerandhammer.com 

(if prompted, please select that you are sending money to a friend rather than purchasing something to avoid us having to pay fees).

To pay via Venmo, please send money to: Carolyn-Hammer-1

If they ask, my phone number is 201-805-6153.  If you have any problems, please feel free to text me.

OR mail a check to:

Carolyn Hammer

12131 SW Lockhaven Ct

Port St Lucie, FL 34987

I will confirm when I receive your funds.  

We are very excited about this event and hope you will be too!

REUNION WEEKEND ADDS AN ADDITIONAL EVENT!!

 

The BHS Class of 1972 50^th Reunion committee is excited to announce an additional outside event on Saturday!  (This event is separate from the Friday event)

 

On Saturday, June 11^th, we will be hosting a Beach BBQ at the Salt Shack at Cedar Beach.  The event runs from 1:00 to 4:00 and will be in their upstairs Sunset Deck area with fabulous views of both the ocean and the bay.  In case of rain, we will be moved downstairs to a sheltered area.  

 

The menu looks great and we hear this is one of their most popular packages.

 

 

The Passion salad is made with mixed greens, strawberries, mango, apples, gorgonzola cheese, toasted walnuts, pickled red onion, all in a pomegranate vinaigrette.

 

The Carolina Chicken Sliders are reportedly a fan favorite, and they are prepared with a buttermilk marinade, and dipped in spicy honey, and topped with house-made coleslaw on a brioche bun.

 

The Classic Juicy cheeseburgers and Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs speak for themselves.

 

The Summer Veggie Pasta Salad is fusilli pasta, roasted veggies, grilled corn and house-made pesto.  The Mexican Street Corn is drizzled with smoked paprika aioli, and topped with grated cotija cheese.

 

The menu also includes coffee, tea, soda, water and a light dessert.

 

There will be a cash bar for alcohol purchases.

 

I know this event will appeal to many because it is outdoors and on the beach with a terrific summer menu. Ticket sales will begin on Tuesday, October 12^th.  Tickets will be $65.00 per person and purchase details will be shared when ticket sales begin.  Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

 

REUNION TICKETS SELLING FAST!!

The tickets to the BHS Class of 1972 50th Reunion are selling fast.  We have now sold half of the available tickets to this event.

"Why are you limiting the amount of tickets that can be sold?" some of you have asked.  As you may know, when you book a catering event, the room you book always has a maximum occupancy number which is established by the Fire Department or other local agencies.  The room we have booked for Capt Bill's has a max of 100 guests.  So that is why we are limited.  There is a larger room, but when Bob Russo checked today, that room is not available on that date.  So it looks like we are limited to 100 by the room.

We did consider booking the larger room to start, but it would have meant guaranteeing that at least 100 or more would attend.  If 100 don't attend, you still have to pay for all those seats.  We couldn't take that chance, especially since we kept the ticket price as low as we could, and there won't be extra money to pay for unsold seats.  Since we usually attract about 80 attendees per reunion, 100 is probably the right number, since we may get more people attending because it is a real milestone reunion--50 years!

Many classmates have reached out to me to tell me to expect their payment shortly.  I have added them to the list of attendees.  Please reach out to me if you are mailing a check, or even if you plan to Venmo or PayPal the money soon.

Meanwhile, we are accepting requests for the songs that the DJ should play that night.  The first request I received was, "Those Were the Days" by Mary Hopkins.  A great choice, and oh so fitting!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3KEhWTnWvE

Please don't miss out on attending this fun event!  Buy your tickets now or reach out to me to let me know you plan to attend.

 THE REUNION IS OFFICIALLY ON!!

 

Can you believe that it has been 50 years since we graduated from A.G. Berner High School?  We can’t either!!  To commemorate that event, we are holding our 50^th Reunion at Captain Bill’s in Bayshore, NY, on June 10, 2022 from 5 to 9 pm.

 

Captain Bill’s is located on the harbor at the Bayshore Marina and boasts spectacular views and great ambiance.  The room we have booked includes an outdoor patio for enjoying the sunset, getting a breath of fresh air, or maintaining social distance.  The evening features a delicious buffet supper, dessert, and unlimited soft drinks.  We will have a cash bar with our own dedicated bartender.  

 

We have booked DJ BWess for the evening and he will provide us with 3 hours of musical entertainment.  He also provides Karaoke, so please start practicing now!  This DJ is also happy to take requests, and even happier when he gets the requests in advance.  Please let us know the songs you won’t be able to live without hearing that night.  You know we have already started compiling a request list!

 

UPDATE!!

Ticket sales are on hold now until September 12th. 

Please check back after that for complete instructions on how to buy your tickets!

The committee is also working on booking some fun events for Saturday and Sunday.  Details will be forthcoming.

 

Hotel accommodations have been blocked for that weekend at these area hotels:

                        A.G. Berner HS 50th Reunion

                                  Hotel Information

                       June 10, 2022 - June 12, 2022

Radisson Hotel Hauppauge-Long Island                $169.00 plus tax Group rate per night

110 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway

Hauppauge, NY 11788

631-305-2835

Courtyard Republic Airport-Farmingdale                $249.00 plus tax Group rate per night

2 Marriott Plaza

Farmingdale, NY 11735

631-847-0010

Best Western Bar Harbour Inn                                $140.00 inc. tax Group rate per night

5080 Sunrise Hwy

Massapequa Park, NY 11762

516-541-2000

Please note:  In order to receive the Group rate, you must book by May 12, 2022.

                      Lower rates may be available, for individuals, by using AAA, AARP, or Hotel                                                        

                      Membership/Points.  Please Inquire.

 

 

 

CLASS OF 1972 50th REUNION JUNE 2022

The A.G. Berner HS Class of 1972 reunion committee is happy to announce that we have been able to book a venue to celebrate our 50th reunion.

The reunion will take place on June 10, 2022 from 5-9 pm at Captain Bill's in Bayshore, NY.  They are offering a fabulous Buffet dinner with a cash bar.  We will book a DJ and offer a variety of music with some emphasis on the music of the 70's.  You will be able to make requests prior to the date.  We may also be offering Karaoke for a portion of the evening.  All details are still in the works but the date and venue have been locked in!

At this time, we are expecting the evening's cost to be $70 or less.  We will be able to firm that up when the DJ has been booked.

We will also try to find block bookings for area hotels so that attendees will be able to stay overnight if necessary.  Details still in the works.

We would love to hear your enthusiasm for this event.  Please let us know if you are planning to attend.  Tickets are not yet for sale but will be soon.  We would love to see YOU there.