2008 Reunion Events

Given some alumni prefer that a large scale reunion be held every 2 to 3 years rather than annually, this year the Association will try to sponsor smaller and different types of gatherings depending on the level of interest.  We welcome your feedback on these events:

2008 Planned Event:

What:    Cocktail reception for all St Pius X alumni, especially those who participated in the Pius play productions.  (This invitation is extended to the alumnae of Sacred Heart Academy and Maria Regina High School who participated in the Pius plays.)

Where:   The Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park South, Manhattan 

               http://www.theplayersnyc.org/

 When:    Friday, October 3, 2008
                Promptly begins at 6pm to 9pm  (Doors open at 5:30pm)

 Cost:     $75 per person.  Spouse/Guest welcome.
             (Unlimited wine, beer, and soda with passed hors d'oeuvres for 3 hours, 

              with piano accompaniment.)

Please RSVP as soon as you can but no later than September 25 by e-mail to: piusx@comcast.net       

 Please indicate if you plan to bring a guest.  Thank you to all who have already replied to date.  A roster of those planning to attend will be posted to this website and updated weekly prior to the event. 

 Payments to "St Pius X Alumni Association" must be received by October 2 to: 

            Thomas Grech

            St Pius X Alumni Association

            PO Box 410

            Malverne, NY 11565-0410

  The Players Club House Rules

While the Players Club does not require gentlemen to wear ties and jackets, it is asked that members and guests comply with the dress code.  "Business casual" is the guideline.  No athletic attire.   Gentlemen must wear a collared shirt and slacks.  A turtleneck or branded collar is permitted only with a jacket.

 There is no cash exchanged (or credit/debit card transactions) in The Players Club, and there is no tipping.

 Members are there to relax and enjoy the company of friends and colleagues. Therefore, it is not permitted to ask members and their guests for autographs or photographs.  

About The Players Club

In 1888 Edwin Booth, America's pre-eminent Shakespearean actor, founded the Players Club modeled after the Garrick Club in London and deeded his 1840s townhouse at 16 Gramercy Park to The Players.  In 1963 The Players was designated a National Historic Landmark.  The Players was strictly a men's club until on Shakespeare's birthday in 1989 when women were finally permitted to become members, the first being Helen Hayes.  The current president is Timothy Hutton.

The St Pius reception will be held on the second floor where The Players Dining Room has played host to tributes honoring dozens of men and women of the theatre, including John Gielgud, Jason Robards, Lauren Bacall and very recently Peter O'Toole.  The bar open to club members is located downstairs in the Grill Room where photographs include members Gregory Peck, Spencer Tracy, Katherine Hepburn and James Cagney (who annually celebrated New Year's Eve here).  Mark Twain was one of the founding members and his pool cue hangs over the pool table.

Ideas for Future Events:  

·         Golf event in Fall 2008 or Spring 2009, suggestions welcome.

• Weekend spiritual retreat.  Website to initial proposal:  www.manresasi.org
• 2009 Beautification of 1220 Front Street grounds with formal dedication of gardens and athletic fields/facilities.  Need team to explore feasibility.

 (Page updated 09/10/08)