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A Celebration of Life Service for Frederick Gibby

Fred's wife, Loretta, and his daughter, Nicole, would like everyone to know that his Celebration of Life Service will be as follows:

Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ 
1200 W. Glenlord Rd.
St. Joseph, MI

Visitation with family: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Service: 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Those who wish to may wear bright, joyful colors in remembrance of the joy Fred brought to our lives. 

For the consideration of everyone attending, masks are required.

For those uncomfortable with wearing masks, or unable to attend in person, the service will be streamed online. Streaming information will be announced here at a later date.

Also, look for a notice in the Battle Creek Enquirer and Battle Creek Shopper soon.

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NEW ANNOUNCEMENT  upcoming post-COVID reunion

As many of you are aware, many months ago plans were made to hold our 55th Reunion in August, 2020. Then along came COVID, postponement of many normal events, adapting to a new, safe environment, etc. Our 55th Reunion was cancelled, but no new date was scheduled because of so much uncertainty. Now that many facets of normal life are returning and more than 45% of American adults are fully vaccinated, it seems like it's time to pursue a post-COVID reunion.

Here is the current proposal. We are working with a downtown event venue, Record Box Loft, and there are limited dates available because so many cancelled events are now being rescheduled. We will try for a Friday night to allow for those who want to get together with family and friends for at least a long weekend. Saturday would be second choice; Sunday, third. It will probably be in September because earlier dates are completely booked. Even September is nearly unavailable.

DETAILS:

There will be no charge to attend. A cash bar is available.

Food is complementary;  heavy hors d'oeuvres.

This will be a late afternoon/evening event.

We'd like to invite the BCCHS classes of 1963 and 1964.

Perhaps, if there is very little interest in attending a social event this summer/fall, there will be more interest in attending a summer 2022 event.

Please logon to the website and complete the survey. All answers are important to us.

If you are interested in helping with this reunion, please contact us using the "Contact Us" link along the left side of this page or complete answer 3 in the survey.

There is a link at the TOP left to click to begin the survey. It is called "55th Reunion Survey."

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UPDATED ITEM FOLLOWS.

ALL BCCHS lunches are...

CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE due to the corona virus.

Stay tuned for the next lunch and any other scheduled events.  

PAST BCCHS lunches and picnics...

Our Class of '65 lunches normally are on the third Wednesday of most months. Typically they are at Clara’s on the River at 11:30 a.m. or noon. Clara’s has good food and a convenient location with lots of parking. Clara’s will set aside a space for us in the restaurant where we can eat and visit for a few hours.

For several months, we've had monthly get-togethers for classmates in Battle Creek. Many classmates have enjoyed the company of each other and great food. If you live close to BC or will be visiting on the dates of the lunches, please join us! It's fun to spend some time with each other for lunch and catch up with what is going on.

Here are the past lunches in 2020:

January 15, 2020 at NOON at Clara's on the River. A small group attended.

February 19, 2020 at NOON at Clara's on the River. A small group came and celebrated the 114th anniversary of the founding of the Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flake Company, which is now Kellogg's. It's was GRRRRREAT.

Here are the past lunches in 2019:

January 16, it was small and intimate.

February 20, not scheduled, NOT planned.

March 20, let's have a great turnout!  TIME FOR THIS ONE IS NOON (not 11:30!!)

April 17, please try to be there. Back to 11:30 a.m. at Clara's.

May 15, NOON start time at Kitchen House Restaurant in Richland, See details and scrumptious Italian inspired menu at www.kitchenhouserestaurant.com.

June 19, Back to Clara's at NOON.  This was a great turnout. More than 14 classmates and guests were there. We had to move to a larger table to get everyone seated at one table.

July 17, please try to be there. Back to NOON at Clara's. It is National Ice Cream Day. Come and cool off with your favorite ice cream, including one of their 12 Ice Cream drinks, a Clara's Sundae or chocolate malt.

August 24, Instead of the regularly scheduled lunch, WE HAD A PICNIC at Steve's house. There was a good turnout.

September 18, We had a good group at Clara's on the River at 11:30 a.m.  There was free CAKE. You missed a good one.

October 16, Repeat performance. Back again to Clara's on the River at 11:30 a.m. Come and celebrate FALL. Don't miss this one.

November 20 NOON @ Clara's, Repeat performance. Back again to Clara's on the River. Come and celebrate. We have six classmates celebrating birthdays this week. 

December 18 lunch was cancelled. It was scheduled for Clara's at noon. There was a Trump rally and the streets and parking could become very difficult.   We all Tried to Be Best!