To all River Dell Teen-iors,

OK, here we go . . . . getting out info on our upcoming March 2-3 Reunion early so you can make preparations and have a pretty good idea about costs.  If necessary, put $5 bucks in a jar from now until the Reunion and you won't feel a thing! Virtually painless.

The destination is Cape Canaveral, The Kennedy Space Center.  This will be so great because of all the history we experienced during the space race years.  Remember the shock of the Sputnik success had on all of us. Then there was John Glenn's first orbit.   Then came John Kennedy's challenge to land on the moon before the end of the decade, culminating in the moon landing in 1969, so there will be plenty of memories to experience first hand. Many of you were at the Wally Sherra parade in Oradell, one of our first astronauts and an American hero. We all know where we were when we saw that moon landing and heard those famous words: "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" WOW!  So come and enjoy a step back to the past and view the future of space flight.  Don't miss this one!

First, the motel.  After extensive searching there was only one motel that qualified.  On "Choice Hotels" it is rated "Excellent" 4 1/2 stars!  All accommodations are very high at this time of year, probably average around $200 a night.  Contributing to these prices are the many who stay over before getting on the many cruise ships that leave out of Cape Canaveral.  This motel, which is very nice normally goes for $169 a night, our price is $119 plus tax. Absolutely the best bang for the buck I could find.  The motel had to have a free hot breakfast (many do not, but charge around $13ea), we needed a meeting room for two evenings at no charge (one motel wanted $150 extra!) and it had to be fairly close to the Cape. All of these criteria are met in this very nice property.  I have reserved 15 rooms. You call and reserve yourself.  PLEASE EMAIL ME WHEN YOU RESERVE in the event that I have to set aside more rooms should participation increase significantly. Here's the website to check out.  Inform them you are with the River Dell Reunion.

(321) 452-7711

PLEASE EMAIL ME WHETHER YOU ARE STAYING AT THE MOTEL OR NOT!

I really need a good number so I can reserve enough space for the restaurants!

Our Saturday, of course, will be our day at the Kennedy Space Center right after breakfast.  Many say this is more exciting than Disney.  They have included many new experience over the years, so if you've been there before expect a lot of new stuff. To check out the Space Center website: www.kennedyspacecenter.com, click the "Start Your Journey"  Cost for a senior is $46, worth every penny!  We will spend the entire day there including our lunch.  For lunch, there are several nice restaurants.  We can all eat at one or just go where we want and re-group afterward at a specified time and location. 

Check out restaurants/prices at: www.kennedyspacecenter.com/info/dining

For those who may come early or stay later to make it a mini-vacation, consider the Exploration Tower.  Go to: www.explorationtower.com

Now for the restaurants. They were selected for convenience, group seating, atmosphere and price range.

For Friday evening we will be gathering at "The Island Waterfront Bar and Grill"

Here you will find the menu and location for GPS.  It is only a short distance from the motel and they will set us up as a group. Some can car-pool from the motel, if your coming in late, be there around 5:30!

Saturday evening we will eat at Pelicans Restaurant at the Cocoa Beach Pier

www.cocoabeachpier.com then select "Where to Eat and Drink" then select "Pelican's  Bar and Grill" or go direct: for menue and location.

Use your imagination and picture yourself down at the Jersey Shore!  Again they will set aside seating for our group.

On both Friday and Saturday evenings we will gather in our meeting room for fellowship time.  We always encourage everyone to bring along memorabilia, yearbooks, pictures,  etc to share.

We finally enjoy our Sunday breakfast together and bid ado for another year.

Any questions, email me at: 4runner4him@gmail.com

This is going to be good!

Eddie

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