A few of you have asked for local spots if you'd like to get together either after the football game or in place of.  Besides the usual Madison Street options, below are a couple bar options w/ food in Forest Park away from the busy-ness of Madison Street w/ easier parking!   

McGaffer's is located at 7737 Roosevet Rd (just east of Des Plaines and across from Portillo's) and is owned by Pat Malone, an OPRF alum - indoor and outdoor seating.   Another spot is Old School Tavern, at the corner of Des Plaines and Randolph (across from Sub T) and is owned by another local, Ted Hosty.  

And as things have changed quite a bit since 1972,  here is a very comprehensive list (thank you Nina!) of other restuarants in the area - pretty much something for everone!   

Oak Park Ave/Lake Street area

Hemmingway’s Bistro (French)

Papagus (Greek)

Rustico (Mediterranean Fusion)

Cucina Paradiso (Italian)

Fritzi’s Delicatessen

IL Vicolo Trattoria (Italian)

Maya del Sol (Latin American)

Citrine (Mediterranean influenced)

Grape Leaves (Moroccan Cuisine)

Marion/Harlem/Lake Street area:

Cozy Corner - YES, IT'S THERE!

The Little Gem Cafe (Modern European)

Lou Malnatti’s (Pizza & Italian)

Hecho en Mexico (Mexican)

Khyber Pass (Indian)

Tres Sorrelle (Italian)

La Notte (Italian) - in the Carleton Hotel

Poor Phil’s (Pub food/beer menu) - also in the Carleton

Munch (vegetarian)

Poke Burrito

Kalamata Kitchen (Greek)

Marion/Harlem/Chicago Avenue area

Penny’s Noodles (Asian)

Giordano’s(Pizza/Italian)

South Oak Park area

Harrison Street Arts District (Lombard/Harrison)

Buzz Cafe (eclectic mix of breakfast/lunch/dinner offerings)

Trattoria 225 (Italian & wood fired pizzas)

Mora (Japanese)

Taco Mucho (Mexican)

South Oak Park Avenue/Eisenhower Expwy

Sen Sushi

Margarita’s (Mexican)

Avenue Ale House (bar/restaurant)

Local Breweries

Kinslagher-South Oak Park (Tap Room only)

Exit Strategy-Food Menu (Forest Park)

Flapjack-Food Menu (Berwyn

 

 

PLEASE NOTE:   DUE TO SIGNED CONTRACTS AND EXPENSES INCURRED, WE ARE UNABLE TO ISSUE ANY REFUNDS FOR THE REUNION. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING.  

BUT THERE IS STILL ROOM FOR MORE OF YOU TO ATTEND!   CAN'T WAIT TO SEE EVERYONE!!!   

There are lots of things happening in Oak Park over the weekend of our 50th Class Reunion. 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th

@OPRFHS-Homecoming Football Game-Varsity Kick Off is at 7:30 p.m. SPECTATOR ATTENDANCE MAY BE LIMITED….ALL TICKETS are VIRTUAL and must be purchased online at this link: gofan.co/app/school/IL15616?

NOTE: There is no designated seating for alumni.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1ST-MORNING

There will be guided group tours at the high school led by Alumni volunteers. Tour groups may have a variety of classes due to multiple class reunions this weekend (Class of 1962, 1972, 1977, 1987, and 1990). Enter via the main entrance at 201 N. Scoville Avenue-Doors will be open at 9:30 A.M., with 1st tour beginning around 9:45 A.M. -Groups will go out around every 15 minutes with final tour going out around 10:45 A.M. NOTE: Due to ongoing construction, there may be some parts of the building that will be off limits.

Oak Park’s long running weekly Farmer’s Market will be happening across the street from the high school, beginning after 7:00 a.m. It’s in the parking lot of Pilgrim Church, where you can gather before or after tours to grab a cup of coffee, a warm donut or two and listen to some great bluegrass musicians play!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1ST -Our Main Event-Class of 1972 50TH REUNION

@The Moose Lodge in Berwyn, from 7:00 P.M.-11:00 P.M.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2ND-TERRI’S RACE 

NOTE: Registration can be done day of event after 9:30 A.M. with Terri’s Race beginning at 10:00 A.M.

This is a 3K Walk/Run/Rollerblade event which takes place @

Lincoln Elementary School, 511 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305

$30 Registration fee

Terri Neufeldt Race was a classmate of ours and the TRETF (Terri Race Educational Technology Fund) is a non profit organization whose mission is to raise funds to provide technology resources to underserved students and their teachers. This foundation was set up in Terri’s memory by her family.

You can reach them through:

terriracetechfund@gmail.com

Hope this gives you some ideas of what’s going on and helps with planning your weekend.

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You are cordially invited to the OPRF Class of 1972 50th Class Reunion

WHEN:                Saturday, October 1st, 2022;  7p-11p

WHERE:             The Moose Lodge, 3625 South Harlem Avenue, Berwyn

DETAILS:            Tickets are $72.50/person (includes Open Bar, Appetizers and Desserts). Casual Dress!  

Please plan to get together for a fun evening rekindling friendships, reminiscing and making new connections!

PAYMENT OPTIONS (due ASAP!)

CHECKS:                      Please make payable & mail to Nina Gegenheimer:  626 S. Cuyler, Oak Park 60304

VENMO:                        patti-johnson-1972 (if needed, last 4 digits of my cell:  3194)

ZELLE/QUICK PAY:      patti.johnson@fcb.com

So that we may keep you as up-to-date as possible, pls send your email address to: reunion.oprf72@gmail.com

Can't wait to see you there to celebrate Those Things That Are Best!