Early Bird Tour:  Traditional New England Clambake Dinner  $75.00

    You will take the short trip to Rehoboth Massachusetts, for a traditional New England Clambake.  Francis Farms, a unique rustic setting began serving clambakes in 1890.   Upon arrival enjoy clam-cakes and chowder, as the Clambake is built and cooking.  Work up an appetite on the bocce court, try your hand at horseshoes, or just enjoy the gorgeous countryside.  Then sit down and enjoy a wonderful dinner.  Your meal will include traditional clambake menu items including, clams, sausage, fish, corn, potatoes.

9:0am ~ 2:00pm

  The board meetings are open to all members desiring to attend.

   Culinary Museum & Archives  $30.00

Was there really a Fanny Farmer or a Betty Crocker? What did Abraham Lincoln serve for dinner? You will find the answers to these questions and many more at the Culinary Archives & Museum located at Johnson & Wales University.  This is the premier museum devoted to the preservation of the history of the culinary and hospitality industries. Often referred to as "The Smithsonian Institution of the Food Service Industry", the museum has everything, including the kitchen sink!  After a guided tour you will have time to browse on your own, or you may choose to relax in one of the original full-scale stainless steel diners inside the museum.  If you love food or if you like to cook, come satisfy your hunger. This is a great opportunity to see how far we have come in the culinary industry. Please note: Board members should attend the meeting which will take place at the same time as this tour.  

  Welcome Reception  No Charge

Join your friends for a reunion celebration featuring an informal reception.  This is a great chance to see who is here this year while enjoying some light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.  Dinner is on your own following the reception. Don’t miss this first opportunity to catch up with your friends and shipmates.

Newport Sightseeing Tour & Newport Naval Base  $47.00

Spend the day in Newport, Rhode Island, known as the playground of the wealthy.  You will spend the morning at the Newport Naval Base, here you will visit the Naval Museum, the Surface Warfare School & enjoy a special lunch at the Officers Club.  Then board your luxury coach for a riding tour of this famed “City by the Sea”.  You will enjoy a wonderful riding tour of rich and majestic Newport.  Hear about Hammersmith Farms, JFK’s “summer White House” retreat, and all of the fabulous homes along famous Millionaires’ Mile and scenic Ocean Drive.  Enjoy the water views while hearing about the considerable history and influential families that make Newport famous.

    Battleship Cove Maritime Museum, Memorial Service & Lunch  $67.00

Board your private bus bound for fabulous Battleship Cove, in Fall River.  Here you will find the country’s most complete collection of World War II navy fighting ships including the Battleship Massachusetts, the Submarine Lionfish, the Destroyer Joseph P. Kennedy, a landing craft, and 2 PT boats, among other attractions.  There is also a great video and many exhibits to experience.  Your day begins with a special Memorial service on board the USS Massachusetts, followed by touring at your own pace. While on board the Battleship Massachusetts you will have a tasty buffet lunch.  Not to be missed, this is a special treat for all.  Price includes a full all-you-can-eat meal & beverage, taxes & gratuities and admission into Battleship Cove. 

Please Note: Early shuttle runs to the hotel will be available following lunch.

  All members should try too attend.  Tour will not start until meeting is finished.

    Providence City Tour  $33.00

The capital city of Providence is known and loved for its abundance of historic and cultural attractions. Three-and-a-half centuries of history are alive and well on the streets of Providence, as evident in the scores of immaculately preserved Colonial, Federal, Greek revival and Victorian houses located throughout the city. Your luxury coach will travel down Benefit Street's "Mile of History" and view the impressive concentration of colonial homes.  You will see such historic buildings as the Rhode Island State House, The Arcade, John Brown House and the First Baptist Church in America. You will then visit Federal Hill, Rhode Island’s own “Little Italy”.  You will tour the Scialo Bros. Bakery; open since 1916, where little has changed over the years. Of course there will be samples for all.  You will have some time to browse the unique shops & Italian markets Lunch will be on your own at a suitable location.

  The Hilight of the Reunion  (Beef $38.00  Chicken $35.00)

Join all of your friends for your Banquet Dinner at the Hotel.  Cash bar will be open at 6:00pm for cocktails; dinner will be served at 7:00pm.  Please make your entrée selection on the reservation form.