Wednesday, November 16, 2011

The "DEPOSITERS"

Jo (RHS), Chris, Dana (MHS), and Dayna (RHS)

Craig, Ann, Joanne, Randy, and Jerry

Wednesday Night Check-in at the Cal

David and Amy Kaneshiro, Joanne Chikuma, and Randy Soon

McKinley, Roosevelt, and Kalani classmates gather in the lobby

Vincent Yim (RHS) and Dexter Suzuki (MHS)

Lisa Reed, Robin Yafuso, Chris Imoto

Exchanging room and cell numbers to keep in touch

With a Kaimuki visitor ...

At Thursday night's "School Colors" dinner held at the newly opened Island Sushi restaurant in the Plaza Hotel.

Bobby Imoto, Lance Toyofuku (Kaimuki 69), Gordon Choy, and Jerry Wojcik.

We used Jerry's shirt as a pattern for our blog background.

With about 100 people, we rocked Island Sushi and figuratively, "Blew our minds, from 69!"

Saturday, October 15, 2011

It's almost here. After months of joint planning, '69 high school alumni from Kalani, McKinley, and Roosevelt will culminate their 60th birthday celebration with their trip to Las Vegas. As of this writing, we are pushing a little over 100 classmates and family from the three schools. Check it out. It looks like a fun filled and eventful get together.

Kalani Class of ‘69

60th Birthday Reunion at Downtown Las Vegas

TENTATIVE ITINERARY as of 10/14/2011

Arrive Wednesday, Nov 9 - Depart Monday, Nov 14 (Five Nights/Six Days)

Wednesday, Nov 9, 2011 (From Honolulu Only):

9:00 am Be at Omni Air check in at Lobby 6, Honolulu International Airport

11:00 am Leave Honolulu on Omni, FLT 109

6:40 pm Arrive Las Vegas, McCarran Terminal and shuttle to hotel

8:00 pm Check into California Hotel (evening on your own)

Thursday, Nov 10, 2011

8:00 am Breakfast lce Breaker at Main Street Garden Court Buffet (All Schools)

10:00 am Optional activity: Slot Tournament (All Schools) $10 buy in

6:00 pm RHS, KHS and MHS “Getting Acquainted” at Plaza Hotel-no host cocktails

School Theme Colors (Red & White)

11:00 pm Hospitality Suite

Friday, Nov 11, 2011

1:15 pm Shuttle to Sam’s Town w/Bell Trans

2:30 pm Optional activity: Bowling Tournament (All Schools)

5:30 pm 2 Shuttle buses back to California w/ Bell Trans)

6:30 pm Dinner/Bowling awards at Plaza Hotel Ballroom–no host cocktails

“Karaoke Night“

11:00 pm Hospitality Suite

Saturday, Nov 12, 2011

10:00 am Shuttle for shopping and Kart Racing

10:30 am Optional activity: Fast Lap Indoor Kart Racing

TBD Return shuttle from Kart Racing

3:00 pm Shuttle for shoppers return to hotel

5:30 pm Bell Trans Shuttle to Caesars Palace

7:30 pm Optional show: Rod Stewart Concert

10:30 pm Shuttle back to California Hotel from Caesars Palace

Sunday, Nov 13, 2011

7:30 am Optional activity: Golf, course TBA

10:00 am Shuttle leaves for shopping

3:00 pm Shuttle to return to California Hotel

5:30 pm Bell Trans Shuttle to Imperial Palace

7:30 pm Optional show: Human Nature Concert

10:30 pm Shuttle back to California Hotel from Imperial Palace

Monday, Nov 14, 2011 – Departure (Honolulu Bound Only):

7:00 am Bags left inside room for pick up

8:30 am Leave hotel for airport

11:00 am Depart Las Vegas, McCarran Terminal 2 – Omni, FLT 108

3:20 pm Arrive Honolulu

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Viva Las Vegas!

OK, there is still one more 60th birthday celebration left for us.

So far there are over 100 Class of '69 grads from Roosevelt, McKinley, and Kalani gathering for our November get together. Tentative activities include: a joint "ice breaker" breakfast, slot tournaments, shopping, bowling tournament, golf, shopping, group sightseeing, joint dinner with all three schools, shopping, hospitality room, Human Nature Motown concert, shopping, surprise outdoor fun activity, shopping, Rod Stewart show, and more. We might even do some gambling.

For those of you who have signed on to join us, watch for more information and details.

For those of you who aren't going up, stay tuned for our next adventure and be sure to track our continuing journey on this blog.