USS ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWSLETTER

LST 32 AVB-1

26TH ANNUAL REUNION

PIGEON FORGE, TENNESSEE

CHECK IN:  SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2016

CHCK OUT:  FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2016

MAINSTAY SUITES

865-428-8350

PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.  THE RATE FOR SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT IS $92.  IF YOU WANT TO COME IN EARLIER OR STAY LATER, THE RATE WILL BE $122 PER NIGHT.  

THIS YEAR’S THEME WILL BE “MUSICAL OLDIES”.  The people who migrated to America in the 1600’s from Ireland, Scotland, and England brought with them the basic styles of music that are generally considered to be the roots of bluegrass music as it is known today. Therefore, we will start with some bluegrass music, and then move to country and pop both in the fifties and sixties. The LST 32 Band, Close Kin, will be providing the music. We are certain this will take you on a trip down memory lane as you reminisce about moments you treasure.

Once again, a reminder that the Titanic Museum is open in Pigeon Forge if you have not seen it.  You can even experience the temperature of the ocean water.  They have some awesome pieces recovered from the Titanic.   The tour takes about two hours.    The cost is $25 per veteran and $25 per each veteran’s guest.  If we have 15 or more going as a group, the price would be lowered to $22 per person.  They open at 9 AM, 7 days a week.

Attached is the ENTERTAINMENT & BANQUET SHEET to be returned to Rita Parks by August 5, 2016.  Also enclosed is the REGISTRATION AND DUES FORM to be returned to  Lynette Pichard as quickly as possible so that we can get an accurate count of attendees.

The Country Tonight show has been updated for 2016 and I am sure the food at the Hatfield and McCoy’s will be as delicious as it was before! Remember, they offered seconds!  The chicken was some of the best I have ever had.  We are looking forward to a great time of fellowship and fun with one another!

Wishing everyone good health, and looking forward to seeing you in Pigeon Forge!!

Faye Shirley