60-Year Reunion

DETAILS

TIME TO MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE 60-YEAR REUNION OF THE RHS CLASS OF 1964

 DATES:  The 60th  reunion is scheduled for Friday, April 26--Sunday, April 28, 2024. 

THE INITIAL PLANNING IS JUST BEGINNING WITH GETTING THE DATES CONFIRMED. THE NUCLEAR PLANT OUTAGE WAS DELAYED BECAUSE OF THE ECLIPSE WHICH MEANS MOST OF THE HOTELS WILL NOT CONFIRM A BLOCK OF ROOMS DURING THOSE DATES; HOWEVER, YOU MAY BE ABLE TO CALL AND RESERVE A ROOM AT A HOTEL OF YOUR CHOICE.  

WE ARE NOT SCHEDULING ACTIVITIES AT LAKE POINT CONFERENCE CENTER AS WE HAVE IN THE PAST BECAUSE  ARKANSAS TECH HAS CLOSED LAKE POINT AND IT IS NOW OWNED BY ARVAC AND THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO HAVE PRIVATE EVENTS THERE.  THE COURTYARD MARRIOTT WHERE WE WERE FOR THE 55TH REUNION WOULD NOT COMMIT TO A BLOCK OF ROOMS BUT THEY HAVE WELCOMED US TO GATHER THERE AND UTILIZE THEIR PATIO AREA AS A COMMON GATHERING/VISITING SITE. THEY HAVE A VERY NICE RECEPTION AREA WITH BAR, FOOD, STARBUCKS, BOOTHS, TABLES, ETC. THERE IS A VERANDA WITH FIRE PITS AND NICE FURNISHINGS PERFECT FOR VISITING--MAKING IT A CONVENIENT LOCATION FOR CONNECTING WITH CLASSMATES. ALSO, THE OLD SOUTH HAS JUST REOPENED IN THEIR NEW LOCATION IN THE FORMER DIXIE CAFE BUILDING WHICH IS ACROSS THE STREET FROM FAIRFIELD INN.

THE TWO HOTELS THAT WILL CONFIRM ROOMS ARE THE FAIRFIELD INN LOCATED ACROSS STREET FROM THE "NEW' OLD SOUTH OFF HWY 7 NORTH CLOSE TO THE TECH EXIT AND COMFORT INN ON PARKWAY CLOSE TO THE 64 EAST EXIT.

QUOTES: 

FAIRFIELD INN:  $120 PLUS TAX (14%) FOR SINGLE KING OR DOUBLE QUEENGROUP RATE TO BE EXTENDED BEYOND EVENT DATES
The above confirmed group rates are applicable two days before to two days after the official meeting dates,
subject to room availability.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
The Hotel is pleased to offer the following amenities:
 Free Continental Breakfast
 Free Parking
 Free WiFi
 32” Cable TV with HBO
 Mini-Fridge
 Microwave
 Coffee and tea maker
 Indoor Pool and Whirlpool
 Fitness Center
 100% Non-Smoking
METHOD OF RESERVATIONS
Reservations will be made by individuals calling the Hotel directly +1 (479) 967-9030 or our Central
Reservations +1 (888) 236-2427. Individuals must identify themselves as being with the group at the time the
reservation is made in order to receive the special group rate.
CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT
Check-in time is 3:00 PM. While the Hotel will make every reasonable effort to accommodate guests who
arrive before the check-in time, guest rooms may not be immediately available. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Late check-out requests will be reviewed based on hotel demand.

COMFORT INN:  $99 PLUS TAX FOR SINGLE KING OR DOUBLE QUEEN; $105 PLUS TAX FOR KING SUITE

This would be for up to 2 adults per room additional adults will be $7 per night/plus tax.

 Thank you,

Mary DeedsAsst. General Manager 

Ph: 479-968-2424

Fax: 479-968-2496

Cell: 479-692-9131

email: mary.deeds@stayatchoice.com

BOTH OFFER COMPARABLE AMENITIES; I.E. COMPLIMENTARY HOT BREAKFAST, INDOOR POOL, ETC. 

BARBARA HORTON AND I ARE TRYING TO SET UP PLANS FOR VARIOUS GATHERINGS, BUT AT THIS TIME ALL I NEED FROM YOU IS A TENTATIVE COMMITMENT ON YOUR PLANS TO ATTEND THE REUNION AND IF YOU WANT A RESERVATION AT ONE OF THE TWO HOTELS I LISTED.  I WILL BE POSTING PLANS ON THIS WEBSITE SO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR PROFILE IS UP TO DATE SO YOU WILL BE ON A DISTRIBUTION LIST I PLAN TO USE FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPDATES.  I WILL ASK EDDIE TO ALSO POST INFORMATION ON THE NEWSLETTER HE EMAILS OUT EACH MONTH.

AT THIS TIME, JUST EMAIL ME WITH YOUR TENTATIVE PLANS SO WE CAN BEGIN MOVING FORWARD WITH PLANNING. MAR@SUDDENLINK.NET



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