I just got an invite for my 50th reunion from grade school (graduated in 8th grade). I havent spoken to any of them since I left, except a few who went to high school with me and 1 who was at college, but we were not close.
Do you all go? Are these gatherings of people who have other connections too? Maybe some of them stayed local, rasied kids, sent kids to the same school, etc.
And how did I get old enough for this

I never go but have stayed in touch with a few. Most I prefer to mostly ignore.

I went to my 10 year high school reunion since I still knew some classmates.None since , I have not been in contact with anyone. So why bother

Good question! I'm going to my 50th class reunion next week and I've been to several of the ones our class has had over the years. There were 99 students in my senior class and that was a consolidation of three schools, so we all grew up in a small, rural community or town and were somewhat close-knit. I think if I went to a very large school, I probably wouldn't go to the reunions. There are some people that I would like to see, but they never go to the class reunions. This year, we are having a dinner at a local restaurant because there are only about 30-40 people going... and that is including spouses.

I do get slightly embarrassed when I don't remember a particular classmate's name, but hey, that's sometimes true with them too! My husband goes along and he is outgoing, so he can talk to anybody about anything it seems, so that is not a problem. He would rather go to my reunions and has never been to one of his.

On the subject of feelings about going, I did debate whether I wanted to go this time or not. I was very backwards in school, didn't participate in sports or anything, and only had a few close friends. My close friends don't go to the reunions. However, I do have fun at the reunions because even though I am not close to my classmates, we talk about what we are doing these days. As a matter of fact, this will be the first reunion that most of us will be retired and I think it will be fun to see what we are all doing in retirement. We always take a minute to remember those classmates who have passed away. One year, a friend came from Colorado to the reunion and it was so good to see her again. She has passed away since then, but I'll always remember how glad I was to get to see her at that reunion.

I don't get to see my best friend from school much, but about 10 years ago, we saw each other at a store and I asked if she was going to the class reunion. Her answer sticks with me to this day. She said, "I didn't talk to them when I was in school, why would I want to talk to them now".

Me again. On the subject of 8th grade class reunions, my class has never had one, but my husband has had a reunion every 5 years and we've been to every one. He came from a rural Catholic community and we always have so much fun. More people show up for his 8th grade reunions than my HS reunions!

We're having our 55th on the 23rd of this month. Another gal and I are on the food committee. We have that all squared away; getting it catered by a local BBQ joint. I neglected to ask if dinner rolls were included? Yes, for an additional 50 cents a plate. We have reservations for 50. I told the other gal that I was NOT up for spending $25.00 for dinner rolls..........do you know how many I can make myself for that kind of money??? We didn't want to pay for dessert either, so I'm making some pies and Carolyn is making cupcakes. Not doing it gratis, we'll keep track of our ingredients and hand in a bill.

It's funny...........most of the ones that were the "in" crowd (and me as a band member and the SU as one the FFA guys) we sure didn't fit in with that bunch. However, they are quite fun now, and several are on the reunion committee. So, we will have a good time. We've helped plan the last 4 reunions, so that spans 20 years. We've had so much fun doing the planning at lunch meetings that we try to get together every couple of months. And it's not just for the committee, it's anyone from the class that would like to join us. Our class was 208; we've lost 32 in that time. That sounds like a lot, but when you consider it's 15% of the group, and we're all in the 72-73 age bracket, I don't think that's a lot. Of course, I can say that since I'm still on this side of the grass.

I cared not in high school and even less now. Went to the dreaded 50 reunion and could not wait to get out of there. I remembered no body and I didn't want to. A total waste of time. On the other hand my friend goes to hers-all the way from Arkansas to New Jersey whenever they come up. The flying, the time scheduling, the money! Egad! How much fun can these things actually be? Guess I don't have any school spirit.

We both have a good time at the reunions. I guess we're both weird.

It may be more, how 'outgoing' one is feeling.
We've gone to events where we knew no one ahead of time, and found common ground and conversation with folks anyway.
Not sure I feel like trying that with this reunion, as I think this will be more like a small group of folks who have kept in touch.

8th grade reunion? I actually thought this was an April Fools, had to check the calendar. They had no kindergarten reunions available? Or maternity hospital ward ones?

Wow, I cannot even remember who I was at age 13-14, never mind who other people were.

I already thought high-school ones were silly, but this takes my shock to a whole new level.

May I add the ridiculousness of 4K and 5K "graduations"? Ranks right on up there on my teeth-gritting scale with gender reveal parties.

Agree, there.
Here, they even have taken it to a sillier level. Dogs now graduate their dog-training schools with some ceremony.

How about a rented limo for 5th grade 'graduation' ive seen that

It boggles the imagination.

any excuse to party, Anna. And these days do so in excess. The gender reveal parties really annoy me-who cares?

I think the gender reveal parties are fun actually as long as they aren't too outrageous. My son and his wife brought over a cake that was either going to be pink or blue inside and it was just our immediate family. We will have another grandson in February!

WHY DOES EVERYONE HAVE TO KNOW BEFOREHAND????? Jeez, it's a "I want/have to know NOW". But I have to plan.............what kind of clothes..................what to paint the room.............Paint the damn room a light green, get little sleepers and onesies with animals. These people have too much time on their hands to be worrying about inconsequential crap.

Yes, I WAS shouting. And yes, I will go back to my corner..........for now.

I do have one other thing that I've seen that bugs me no end, but it's not even close to class reunions to bring it up here. LOL

Today's mail included a 50th HS reunion for my husband. He hasn't gone to any and has no interest in going to this one either.

I have never been to a gender reveal party and I have no idea what the format is.
But I assume it to be an in-advance "give-back" to the people who will be furnishing you with gifts for the baby shower? The couple hosts and pays for a party to re-pay the people for future gifts that may come their way?

At least I hope it is that way round. If it is another attempt at trying to get a gift out of people then it is no better than a couple about to be married requesting cash as a gift .

Vickie, what a hilarious co-incidence.