Tuesday, May 13, 2014

JT50 - 3...2...1... - The Countdown Continues

Old Friends, New Connections - Meet and Greet
John Taylor Collegiate - Open House 
Friday, May 16th - 6 PM to 9 PM

Join us Friday evening at 6:00 PM to connect with old friends and former staff members.  Get your registration package, pick up your purchased merchandise, grab  a refreshment and take a walk down memory lane.  There will be dozens of displays from all 5 decades as well as current displays from the arts, athletics and student life at JT.  We are expecting a great crowd...but there is always room for one more.  

Pancake Breakfast
John Taylor Collegiate 
Saturday, May 17th - 9 AM to 11 AM

Recover from the "Social induced Malaria" and join us at the Pancake Breakfast Saturday morning starting at 9:00 AM.  We ask that you arrive before 10:30 so that we our volunteers have time to cook your breakfast.  Breakfast includes pancakes, sausages, fruit, coffee and juice.  The breakfast is free but a donation to the JT50 Reunion Committee to help defray costs is appreciated.

Pre-Reunion Warm Up -Thursday Evening, May 15th
Club 3D (Georgie's) - 3317 Portage Avenue
Silver Heights Restaurant and Lounge - 2169 Portage Avenue

For those of you that want to do some pre-reunion socializing, both Georgie's and The Silver Heights Restaurant and Lounge are opening their doors to JT Alumni on Thursday evening. Show your Piper Pride by wearing Green and Gold or JT clothing.  Take advantage of food and drink specials by using the "secret" password "JT50".

Saturday Dinner and Dance - Table Choice extended to Tuesday, May 13th

Many of you have been in contact concerned about the May 9th deadline for dinner ticket purchases.  The RBC Convention Centre agreed to accept final attendance numbers by end of day Tuesday - May 13th.  While we may have some extra seats after May 13th available on a first come first serve basis, you should buy your tickets before end of day today.
 
Family Day
John Taylor Collegiate
Sunday, May 18th - 11 AM to 3 PM

Please note that you will have limited access to the school building (washroom facilities only) due to the long weekend.  If you want to bring your family to tour the school you are welcome to come on Friday evening from 6:00 PM to 9:00PM or Saturday all day.

Friday Night Social
TYC Event Centre, Canad Inns Polo Park
Friday, May 16th - 9 PM to 3 AM - Doors open at 8:00 PM

Remember to bring your printed ticket as you will need it to scan into the event.  Tickets are still available for purchase at a price $15.00 in advance.  While we expect a sellout, tickets at the door will be $20.00 if there is any capacity.




Memorabilia Purchases
Some Inventory Left -  Purchase online until Wednesday, May 13th - 9 AM

Go to the ticket store to purchase merchandise.

Limited Quantities Available

  • Coffee Mugs $7.00
  • Travel Mug 17.00
  • John Taylor Reunion Lanyard 5.00
  • Beer Mug 8.00
  • Shot Glass 5.00
  • USB Memory Stick 10.00


Purchased items will available for pickup at John Taylor Collegiate on Friday, May 16th from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 PM and Saturday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Any remaining inventory will be available for purchase on Friday and Saturday at the school.  Cash only please.

Thanks To Our Sponsors

Many thanks to all who have committed to financial support of our reunion:

  • Big Sand Print & Design
  • Club 3D (Georgie's)
  • Kevin Joelson and Associates of Ethos Realty 
  • Intrepid Dezine
  • LM Architectural Group
  • Marquette Homes
  • Silver Heights Restaurant
  • Prolawn Property Care
  • Flynn Canada Ltd.
  • St. James School Division
  • Grant Nordman, Winnipeg City Councillor, St. Charles
  • Scott Fielding, Winnipeg City Councillor, St. James-Brooklands-Weston
  • Jim Rondeau, Manitoba MLA, Assiniboia
  • Landstar Development Corporation 


John Taylor Alumni Scholarship Fund - Donations to Date in the $'000s

Why not leave a lasting mark on John Taylor's 50th anniversary celebration by making a donation to the John Taylor Alumni Scholarship Fund? You can make a donation by clicking Purchase Tickets and Register for Free Events


See you this weekend!

Thanks,

JT50 Administration

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