MAY 13 - 15, 2011

We're going to Santa Fe!!

With its historic sites, museums and galleries, outdoor activities, Native American culture, distinctive architecture -- this will be a great place for us to get together. In fact, Travel and Leisure Magazine ranks Santa Fe as the #5 destination in the entire USA. The Reunion will officially begin on Friday, May 13, and end on Sunday, May 15. We have rooms set aside for us at the lovely La Fonda Hotel, right in the center of town and walking distance to many places of interest. The hotel can accommodate those who arrive early and/or leave late (See enclosed information regarding Hotel Reservations).

What's to do in Santa Fe?

Historic Sites -- If you love history, Santa Fe is the place for you! Its rich past is preserved in historic sites located throughout and near the city. Explore ancient Native American ruins. See centuries -old adobe and European-style churches. Ride an historic working railroad. Enjoy the unique architecture of downtown Santa Fe. and of course, historic Loretto Chapel is the home of the revered "miraculous staircase".

Outdoor Activities -- You can enjoy horseback riding, guided day hikes, fishing, golf and much more.

Museums and Galleries -- Santa Fe has a museum for just about everyone. There are over a dozen state and private museums, and more than 250 galleries. So something for everyone, for sure!

Shopping -- Santa Fe is a shopper's paradise. Whether you're looking for fashion, furniture, leather goods, jewelry or gourmet food, you'll find it here.


Planning Your Trip

The City of Santa Fe Convention & Visitors Bureau prepares annually the Santa Fe Visitors Guide, a 60+ page Magazine detailing such things as Restaurants, Attractions and Resources, Area and City Maps, an Event Calendar, Suggested Day Trips, Travel Information and so forth. The 2011 Version of the Guide will be available in January and we have made arrangements for a copy to be mailed to each of you to help you plan your trip. The current 2010 version of the Guide is available on-line at www.santafe.org


Our Schedule

Hospitality Room -- available from Thursday afternoon through Sunday morning, to include following the scheduled Friday and Saturday night events. So bring your Zaragoza memorabilia to share with others. Since there will be items of value in the Room, we ask that the last person leaving the Room be sure to lock it.

Golf -- Arrangements have been made with the Santa Fe Country Club for play on Friday morning, May 13. If you would like to play that day, please E-mail Ray Rhodes rayrhodes@aol.com Please let him know if you need transportation to the course, or if you have transportation and can take others to the course.

Friday Morning -- Enjoy the many shops, galleries and restaurants around the Plaza. If enough people are interested, we'll offer an optional guided tour or walk (e.g. Sculpture Gardens Tour; Wine-Tasting; Art Gallery walking tour).
Friday Afternoon -- Free time; relax around the Hotel Pool or in the Hospitality Room renewing friendships.
Friday Evening -- Welcome Cocktail Party, Meet and Greet.
Saturday Morning -- Optional Trolley Tour of historic Santa Fe.
Saturday Afternoon -- Free time.
Saturday Evening -- Banquet at the La Fonda Hotel.
Sunday -- The Reunion officially ends today. Those who stay till Monday night might opt to take a day trip to Taos. If there is enough interest, we'll arrange for a group trip to Taos.


Registration

The Registration fee will be $125 per person. Please make a check payable to

MBL Travel and send to Mary Beth Lindung,
2125 Modena Court
Naples, FL 34105.

Print out the Registration Form HERE
indicating your dinner choice for Saturday night. Please register prior to November 15, 2010! We need to get a head-count so that we can make proper arrangements.

SEE YOU IN SANTA FE!! GO ZEBRAS!!