Charlotte Class Reunion

August 1, 2017

Dear Classmates and Friends of the Huntington High School, Class of 1960:

Here is the latest Charlotte Reunion Schedule.

Charlotte Reunion Schedule August 17-18, 2017

Hotel Details:

Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte-Ballantyne

11935 N Community House Rd

Charlotte, NC   Phone: 704-372-2226 Special Group Rate for our group.

I-485 exit 61 Johnston Rd.

Hot Breakfast, Business Center, Fitness Room, Salt Water Pool, Coin Laundry, Microwave, Mini Refrigerator, Flat Screen TV, Coffee Maker, Convenient Location, Close to Restaurants.

Thursday August 17, 2017.

9:30 and 9:40 AM Tee Times for Golf at Ballantyne Country Club, 11120 Ballantyne Crossing Ave, Charlotte, NC (Ballantyne area).  Cost: $75  + $15 Food/Beverage Min. to be paid at the golf course. Arrive early for practice putting, chipping, and driving.  Contact: David Whipkey 704-607-0124 (cell).

Players: Ron Bowen, Bill Daniels, Pat McDonald, Larry Shaver, David Whipkey, John White.

http://www.ballantyneclub.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp

6:30 PM – 10:00 PM  

Welcome Evening Bar-B-Q Buffet.  Lower Providence Community House, 9735 Community House Rd, Charlotte, NC (Ballantyne area).

MENU: Traditional Carolina Bar-B-Q catered by Jim’N Nick’s Bar-B-Q.  Hand Pulled Pork, Hand Pulled Chicken, Fresh Made Bar-B-Q Baked Beans, Creamy Cole Slaw, Homemade Potato Salad, Jim N Nicks Famous Cheese Biscuits, Old Fashion Buns. Drinks: Fresh Brewed Sweet and Unsweet Tea, Coke, Diet Coke, Bottled Water. Cash Bar (Beer $1, Wine $3)

Dress: Casual. Bermuda Shorts or similar light attire is recommended.

http://www.lowerprovidencelogcabin.org/  http://www.jimnnicks.com/

Friday August 18, 2017.

6:30 PM – 10:30 PM  Italian Family Style Dinner with Program and Dancing.  Maggiano’s Little Italy. 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC (SouthPark Mall).

MENU:

Appetizers - Calamari Fritte; Stuffed Mushrooms.

Salads - Caesar; Chopped Apple & Walnut.

Bread – Freshly Baked Ciabatta Rolls.

Pastas - Rigatoni “D”, Chicken, Mushrooms, Marsala; Mom’s Lasagna with Marinara Sauce.

Entrees - Salmon, Lemon & Herb; Chicken Saltimbocca.

Desserts – Tiramisu, Apple Crostada.

Drinks – Hot Tea, Iced Tea, Water, Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Cash Bar.

Dress: Business Casual. Dress for a casual restaurant dinner occasion. Jackets and ties are not required (men).

http://locations.maggianos.com/north-carolina/charlotte/4400-sharon-rd./

 

Charlotte Map

 

Charlotte Attractions

The following Charlotte Visitors Guide will provide links to all major attractions in the Charlotte area: http://charlotteofficialvisitorsguide.epubxp.com/t/179346-charlotte-official-visitors-guide

You can view it online or order your copy at - http://www.charlottesgotalot.com/guide-order

Suggested attractions:

Up-Town Charlotte

I suggest that you use the LYNX Light Rail from Pineville to travel to up-town Charlotte. Cost: $1.10 one way for Seniors. This will be a fun event also.  See:

Levin Museum of the New South

200 East 7th Street  704-333-1887

Discovery Place Science

301 N Tryon Street  704-372-6261

NASCAR Hall of Fame

400 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd  704-654-4400

Mint Museum Uptown

500 S Tryon Street  704-337-2000

 

Near the Charlotte Douglas Airport:

Carolina Aviation Museum

4672 First Flight Drive  704-997-3770

Billy Graham Library

4330 Westmont Drive  704-401-3200

 

Other Attractions

US National Whitewater Center

5000 Whitewater Center Parkway  704-391-3900

Carolina Raptor Center

6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC  704-875-6521

Charlotte Motor Speedway

555 Concord Parkway, Concord, NC  704-455-3223

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont, NC  704-825-4490

 

Fred Charles    

fscharles42@yahoo.com     

704-618-0854