Westwood High School, Class of 1959

Westwood, New Jersey

Reunion Date: September 24th, 2004

Details:
The Class of 1959 will hold its 45th Class Reunion at Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing (WAEL), New Castle, Virginia on September 24, 25, and 26, 2004.    

Below you will find a form to be completed and mailed or e-mailed to genenervo@eagle-landing.com as soon as possible.  Also, please pass this information on to those classmates and friends who don't have e-mail and/or with whom you are in contact.  Or let us know who needs a hard copy sent to them.

I have posted a tentative reunion schedule below.  There will be no firm times on this schedule except for meals and they will also be flexible if necessary.  The purpose and goal of this reunion of friends and classmates is to kick back, relax, reminisce and have fun.  

You will note that instead of breakfast, I inserted 'brunch'.  This will allow folks at the hotels and B & B's to join us for breakfast while allowing the late sleepers staying here to sleep in.

A. Dress:   Dress for this entire weekend reunion will be casual.  Bib overalls are in style all seasons and shoes are optional in these here parts. (joke)

B. Schedule:  This is the 'very' tentative schedule: (If you have some ideas, we would love to hear from you.)
i)  Friday (September 24):  Arrive (anytime)
(a)  Sit, relax, stroll, meander, whatever. (We will have snacks and beverage out for your pleasure.)
(b)  6 - 7 PM Dinner
(c)  Entertainment provided by the Class of '59 (We are looking for the hidden talent in our class!)  Please let us know what talent you've been hiding all these years.  Dress for this evening will be the '50's.  
ii)  Saturday  (September 25):
(a)  Early walk or jog for those so inclined!
(b) Golf for those who sign-up.
(c)  9 - 11 AM Brunch
(d)  You have the afternoon to reunite with old friends.  Time to stroll, fish, canoe, zip line.  
(e)  6 - 7 PM Dinner
(f)  Recognition for the person who traveled the furthest.
(g)  Karaoke
(h)  Jitterbug contest
iii)  Sunday:  (September 26)
(a)  Early walk or jog for those so inclined!
(b)  9 - 11 AM Brunch
(c)  More time to stroll, fish, canoe, zip line.
(d)  Hang out until your hearts are content.  
C.  Lodging:
(a)  Our elegantly rustic lodge has 9 bedrooms.  There is one bedroom with a bunk bed for 2 people.  Four bedrooms with two bunk beds for 4 people each and 4 bedrooms with four bunk beds for 8 people each.   (Assignments will be based on date of reservation and receipt of commitment deposit.)
(b)  The camp has two very nice cabins, each with full baths and a kitchenette, one private bedroom for two people and a spacious open loft for six to eight people.  The lofts are open, so therefore are not private.  Counting the cabins and the lodge that is approximately 70 people.  
(c)  Some people have indicated that they prefer staying in a motel, hotel or B & B.  
(d)  Some have indicated that they will be staying in their RV's on the property.  
(e)  At least one will be camping.
(f)  Your answers on the attached form will help us to place you in the right room with the right people.  
(g)  Chances are if you don't want to sleep in a room with some friendly people you will have to make arrangements with a B & B or a hotel.
ii)  The Package Deal:  Stay in the lodge or cabin for 2 nights with all meals included
(2 brunches & 2 dinners).  
(a)  In Lodge:
  1.  All meals; 2 people in room (1 bunk bed) $150 per person
  2.  All meals; 3 to 4 people per room (2 bunk beds) $130 per person.
  3.  All meals; 5 to 8 people per room (4 bunk beds) $110 per person
(b) In Cabin:
  1.  All meals; 1 bedroom; 2 people; $150 per person.
       i. Loft in cabin, 8 beds, $120 per person.
iii)  Off -Site Lodging:  For your convenience, the following is a list of some nearby hotels, motels, and Bed and Breakfasts:
 (a)  The following two Inns/motels are within 30 to 35 minutes to the camp and are next to each other.  We recommend anyone staying in a hotel/motel use one of these two facilities.  This will allow everyone to be close and share rides, etc.
   1.  Both are very nice, clean and reasonable.  Both have outside pools and both offer a continental breakfast.  Their normal rates are approxiamately $65 - $70 plus tax per room.  There are 10 rooms reserved in each hotel until Aug 23 under Westwood Reunion.      
      i.  Baymont Inn (Exit 141) 35 minutes from camp (540) 562-2717 (we recommend)
     ii.  Quality Inn (Exit 141) 35 minutes from camp (540) 562-1912 (we recommend)

   2.  Other hotels/motels in the area off of I-81:
     i.  Comfort Inn (Exit 150) 40 minutes from camp (540) 992-5600
     ii.  Holiday Inn (Exit 150) 40 minutes from camp (540) 966-4444
     iii.  Comfort Inn (Exit 137) 40 minutes from camp (540) 387-1600
   3.  Off of I-581
      i.  Best Western Valley View,  45 minutes from camp (540) 362-2400
     ii.  Hotel Roanoke (upscale) 50 minutes from camp (540) 985-5900
     iii.  Wyndham (upscale) 45 minutes from camp (540) 563-9300
   (b)  Bed and Breakfasts:
       1.  Laurel Cottage:  Route 311, 20 minutes from camp (540) 864-8155.
       2.  Down Home:  Route 311, Catawba . 25 minutes from camp (540) 384-6865.
       3.  The Depot Lodge:  Route 311 N between New Castle and W. Va. - 35 minutes from camp (540) 897-6000.
       4.   Old Earlhurst Home: 311 N between New Castle and W. Va. . 45 minutes (540) 559-4030.
D.  Meals:
  i)  Individual meals (These are meal cost if you are staying in a motel, B & B, RV,
camping, etc.):  
     (1)  Brunches $15 each
     (2)  Dinners $22 each

E.  Individual Fees in addition to lodging packages and meals:
 (1)  Reunion fee: $5 per person (This is to cover facility expense, incidentals and
other unexpected expenses.)
 (2)  RV parking: $15 per night. (No hook-ups but plenty of parking space and total use of the facilities.)
 (3)  Canoeing $15 per person
 (4)  Zip Line (no pacemakers permitted) $15 per person (minimum of 10)
 (5)  Van transportation to and from the hotel:  (1 person, $30; 2 people, $20 each;
3 people, $15 each; 4 people, $12 each and 5 or more, $10 each.)
 (6)  Camping     Free
 (7)  Walking or hiking: Free
 (8)  Fishing, volleyball, horseshoes: Free
 (9)  Paddle Boat: Free
 (10)  Sitting around: Free
 (11)  Use of rocking chairs:   Free
 (12)  Enjoying the surroundings:     Free
F.  Alcohol Policy:
 (a)  We do not have a license to serve or sell alcoholic beverages.  You may bring your own (BYOB).  We will ask for names of designated drivers (or stay here and don.t worry about it!).  For the concern of your classmates, please cooperate.
 (b)  Please complete the form below and mail or e-mail as soon as possible.
First Name:               Last Name:
Maiden Name:
Address:
e-mail address:
Telephone #: (        )                        
These Questions Are Being Answered For 1, 2, 3 Or More Persons. (Circle One)
Other person or persons attending with me is/are:
Please place an X next to your answer:
YES:  I/we plan to attend.        .
NO:   Sorry, I will not be attending.         .  
MAYBE:  I want to attend, but don.t know yet. .          
I/we will be arriving by car, motorcycle, RV, bus, train, airplane, etc. (circle one)
I/we will be arriving on:  
Friday, September 24, 2004                Saturday, September 25, 2004        
Questions pertaining to Lodging:
I/we would like to stay in the lodge at WAEL:           .
I/we would like to stay in one of the two small cabins at WAEL: .
I/we don't mind sharing a room:
I/we don't mind a top bunk:
I/we prefer a bottom bunk:
I/we prefer rooming with:
I/we will be attending but do not need a room:          
I/we will be staying in a Hotel or
a B & B .    
I/we will be staying in my RV:
I/we will be camping:
I plan to eat all scheduled meals with my classmates at WAEL: YES   NO  (circle one)
   Dinner, Friday evening:     YES NO
   Brunch, Saturday AM:        YES NO
   Dinner, Saturday PM:         YES NO
   Brunch, Sunday AM      YES NO
RESERVATIONS FOR THE ROOMS AND BEDS IN THE LODGE AND CABINS WILL BE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS.  RECEIPT OF YOUR COMMITMENT DEPOSIT WILL SECURE A RESERVATION.  
COMMITMENT:  To enhance planning, please send a commitment deposit of $50 per person to:  (You may pay with Visa, MC, AMEX, Discover or by check by calling 800 782-0779)
Gene Nervo
Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing
PO Box 760
New Castle, VA 24153
This will be a reunion to remember.  Don't miss it!

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