DAILY EVENTS

This is your reunion. We do our best to line up a variety of activities, which include tours, etc., for your enjoyment. Our intent is to give you choices, not to wear you out. Do not feel obligated to participate in everything that is offered.

 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2010

0900 to 2300 
Hospitality Room — Registration $15.00 per person prior to 4/12/2010

Registrations after 4/12/10 & Walk-Ins - $50.00 per person

Time to register (or pick up your envelope for those who pre-registered) and socialize. Visit old friends and meet new ones. Don’t forget to buy your chances for the raffle items!

 

TOUR TIMES COULD BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

ANY CHANGES WILL BE POSTED IN THE HOSPITALITY ROOM

 

THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2010

0900 to 1500 
GREAT LAKES NAVAL TRAINING CENTER — $57.00

Enjoy a narrated tour of the base. Authorized in 1904, Great Lakes Naval Training Center welcomed its first recruit in July 1911. During World War I, the base was a major recruit training center and in World War II, Great lakes was one of the Navy’s most important centers for both basic and advanced training. You will see the training facilities and the historic buildings designed by Jarvis Hunt, a noted architect, in the Romanesque style. Hunt used the motif of the bow of a sailing ship in the buildings. It can be seen above the doors and even in the brass handles of the doors. A memorial service for the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt will be held at Great Lakes. Enjoy lunch in the Port O’Call restaurant with its views of Lake Michigan. You will have a buffet of a bountiful assortment of deli meats and cheeses, including roast beef, turkey, salami, honey ham, Swiss and American cheese. This will be complimented by a variety of fresh breads, sandwich rolls, and assorted condiments and paired with Chef’s soup du jour, a relish tray, potato salad and chips. Fresh baked chewy brownies, regular and decaf coffee, water and iced tea will be served

 

0830—Meet in lobby

0900—Depart hotel by tour bus

1000—Arrive at Great Lakes Naval Station and go through security.

Everyone must have a valid government-issued photo I.D. A list of the names of the participants is due at the base one week prior to the tour

Lunch—Port O’Call Restaurant

1500—Arrive back at hotel

 

 

FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2010

0900 to 1600 — CANTIGNY — $55.00

Cantigny is the country estate of Colonel Robert R. McCormick, former editor and publisher of the Chicago Tribune. This 500 acre public park was left by the Colonel to the people of Illinois. The 35 room mansion is filled with European antiques, paintings, rare books, and Asian art. The house is set in manicured gardens with a rose collection, numerous formal designs, and the Idea Garden. Also visit the First Division Museum commemorating the distinguished service of men and women who have served our nation since its birth. The museum portrays the history of the 1st Division, known as the Big Red One, of the U.S. Army. Lunch will be a box lunch at Cantigny in the Café. Then tour Naper Settlement, which is a living history museum telling the story of life in northern Illinois throughout the 19th century. You will see how a small town was transformed from a pioneer outpost to a bustling turn-of-the-century community. You will interact with villagers to learn about their life, tour homes and businesses, and experience history that comes to life.

 

0830—Meet in lobby

0900—Depart hotel by tour bus

Lunch—Box Lunch in the Cafe

1600—Arrive back at hotel

 

SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2010

Business Meetings  -  0900  - ?

Group Pictures  -  starting after meeting and running all day

Auction  -  1230 - 1530 (please bring donations after meetings)

Pictures  -  All Afternoon Following Business Meeting

Banquet - 1830 - ? - $36.00

Guest Speaker is to be Announced

 

Menu Choices are:
CHICKEN CHARDONNAY

Pan Seared Breast of Chicken with a White Wine Sauce

HERB CRUSTED SIRLOIN OF BEEF
served with a Bordelaise Burgundy Wine Sauce

PAN SEARED TILAPIA
served with a Citrus Crème Sauce

all served with

Mixed Garden Salad, Fresh Baked Rolls and Butter, Chef's Selection of Starch & Seasonal Vegetables, Eli’s Chicago Cheesecake w/Raspberry Sauce, Coffee & Tea

 

SUNDAY, MAY 16, 2010

Farewell Breakfast Buffet - 0700 to 1100 - $17.00

Served in a private setting
 

 

ANY CHANGES WILL BE POSTED IN THE HOSPITALITY ROOM

 

 

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