How to Plan a Class of 1964 Reunion
 

The first thing you should do when planning your class of 1964 reunion: Create a committee. Generally a class president bears the responsibility of gathering classmates for a class reunion, but as years pass, it's much easier to get folks together with a consorted effort. There are several ways to get word out about an upcoming reunion, and word of mouth is the best place to start. At this point, there is no need to lock down dates, times or locations, rather simply get word out about a potential reunion.

You might also consider taking advantage of social networking websites, or even having an inexpensive website developed for your class of 1964 reunion. While that may sound a bit complicated, there is certainly someone in your social circle, perhaps a former classmate who can help with such a task. The great thing about a website or taking advantage of an online social network is the opportunity to create a database of individuals once word spreads about the class reunion. Online entities are also wonderful for offering updates about reunion arrangements, including dates, times and locations, once several people are aware of the potential festivities. Facebook.com and Classmates.com are great places to begin looking for your old classmates, and once the snowball begins to gain some momentum, more and more people will hear of an impending party!

Life offers certain inevitabilities. The older we get, the fewer opportunities we have to get together with old friends to relax and enjoy time together. When planning your class of 1964 reunion, you'll want to get outside the box, and think of some non-traditional reunion activities to make the celebration truly special. You don't need to hire a party planner, but brainstorming with other classmates will help you come up with some great ideas. Consider offering multiple events over a couple of days. This will ensure that guests have a choice if they can't make an event on a particular day. It is always nice to include family, so be sure to choose a social environment, possibly in a public park, at a nearby beach or recreation area, so people can enjoy some fun activities while conversing. Use 1964 as a recurring theme throughout your reunion. If you choose to have a reunion dinner, perhaps dipping into some food trends from the mid-60s would help offer a unique stamp to the event. A cover-band is always fun, too, but be sure you audition a group before hiring them to entertain your class. Ultimately, keep fun at the foundation for planning your reunion, and you're destined to have a wonderful time.