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» Janice Benoit - Class Reunion Picnics

In addition to a Back To School Reunion, many of us are facing our own high school or college reunions this fall. I'm looking for a couple of great high school/college reunion stories for an upcoming article. I don't need any names (if you're shy!) -- just great stories, tips, plans or ideas!

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~Janice

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» Jacqueline Church - Class Reunion Picnics - ice breaker

In response to Class Reunion Picnics posted by Soup2Nuts:

One of the best ice breakers I've seen used was at a dinner party for a new group in a consulting firm. Many people knew each other in work context only and many were completely new to the group.

Reunions are often painful for partners and spouses...who listen to endless "whatever happened to so and so?" or "remember the time when....?" having no connection to either topic.

I think this might be adaptable to a reunion. At the beginning or before the evening, we were asked to write down one unknown fact about ourselves that we were comfortable sharing with the group. Then at some later point, we each had a fact about someone in the group that we read aloud and attempted to assign to its owner. I think there was some prize for the person who guessed correctly or for the one that most people figured out, or the one who stumped everyone.

It was a fun way for people to share their other selves with the group. I'm sure a fun or naughty twist could be added for the reunion group, but be careful, you have to know the group well if you venture in that direction.

-Jackie

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» Janice Benoit - Class Reunion Picnics - ice breaker

In response to Class Reunion Picnics - ice breaker posted by JChurch:

great idea, and you're right -- it could be applicable for so many types of functions.

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