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2008 Reunion Information


Arrival Date: Tuesday, September 9th

Departure Date: Sunday, September 14th

2008 Reunion

Location:
Hyannis, Massachusetts on Cape Cod

Hosts:
Paul and Renee Smith, son of shipmate James E. Kauffman

Mail correspondence can be sent to:
Paul S. Smith
54 Nobadeer Rd
Centerville, MA 02632

Telephone: 774-487-0145
e-mail: thesmiths@capecod.com

The Cape Codder Resort

Hotel:
The Cape Codder Resort
1225 Iyanough Road
Route 132 & Bearse's Way
Hyannis, Massachusetts 02601

Toll Free:(888)297-2200

Room Rate:
$139 per night + tax, a deluxe room with two double beds

The Cape Codder Resort is holding a block of rooms for us. Guests should identify themselves as part of the USS Cleveland Reunion group when making their reservations in order to get our discounted rate. Arrival date September 9, 2008 and departure on September 14, 2008. Check in 2pm and check out by 11am.

Visa, Mastercard or American Express credit cards are accepted.

The cut off date for getting our preferred rate is August 9, 2008. Advance deposits are refundable for cancellation if received at least 14 days prior to arrival date.

Registration: Cost is $65.00 per person. The Registration Fee includes the hospitality room, banquet, women’s luncheon and men’s meeting lunch.


Itinerary (Trips are optional):

Tuesday, Sept. 9: Registration at the hospitality room.

Wednesday, Sept. 10: Visit to the JFK Museum@ 10am; Lunch @ 12 noon; (Included in price). Scenic tour of Lewis Bay and Hyannisport on the Hyline Harbor Cruise @1:45 pm. Return to the Cape Codder via bus at 3pm. Cost is $35.00/person.

Thursday, Sept. 11: Whale Watch Cruise. 4 hour cruise. Box lunch and transportation included. Cost is $45.00/person.

Friday, Sept. 12: 12 pm Ladies luncheon with special guest and artist Gerda Reed to talk about "Sailors Valentines". 2pm - 4pm Ladies visit the Christmas Tree Shops for some shopping fun!

Mens Meeting and lunch @ 12pm.

Saturday, Sept. 13: The “Invincible Banquet” starting at 6pm, Cash bar 6-7pm, Dining and Dancing from 7-10pm. Entertainment by Al’s Pals (bring your dancing shoes)!!


Transportation:

There are flight connections into Hyannis from Boston and Providence:

Cape Air (800) 352-0714
Colgan Air (800) 272-5488
Delta Business Express (800) 345-3000
US Airways Express (800) 943-5436

If arriving in Boston there is a convenient bus that travels to Cape Cod every hour, approximately a two-hour ride. The bus stops one mile from The Cape Codder where you can make arrangements for pick-up or use the local taxi service.

Plymouth and Brockton Bus Service

Town Taxi - (508)771-5555
Hyannis Taxi Service - (508)775-0400

If arriving in Providence (T.F. Green Airport) there is also Cape Destinations Express Bus Service. The price is $30 each way and it is direct. It will drop you off at Exit 6 of Route 6 in Barnstable and we can pick you up there. Only a mile from the hotel.

Driving Directions:

From Boston: Approximately 75 miles. Take the Southeast expressway (Route 93 South) to Route 3 South. Follow to the Sagamore Bridge. Cross the Sagamore Bridge to Route 6 East. Follow Route 6 East for approximately 20 minutes to Exit 6 (Hyannis Route 132). Bear right as you come down the exit ramp and merge with Route 132 South. Continue on Route 132 South for about 1-½ miles. The Cape Codder Resort is located just before the second traffic light on the right.

From Providence: Approximately 90 miles. Follow 95 North. Take the exit for I-195 East Providence (exit 20). Follow I-195 East to the Cape Cod/The Islands exit (exit 22A). Take the exit onto Route 25 South. Follow Route 25 South over the Bourne Bridge onto Cape Cod. At the Bourne Bridge rotary, take Route 6/6A toward Sagamore. At the traffic light, turn right onto Route 6 East. Follow Route 6 to exit 6 (Route 132/Hyannis). The Cape Codder Resort is located just before the second traffic light on the right.


Additional Resources:

Boston's Logan International Airport

Providence/T.F. Green International Airport

Barnstable Airport, Hyannis, MA

Rand McNally Online Maps & Directions

Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce

Hyannis Area Chamber of Commerce


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