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Plan of the Day
USS DeHaven DD 469/727
Reunion 2008 Branson, Missouri
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Tuesday 23 September 2008
- 12 noon – Open registration desk in hospitality room (Ridgeview
Room).
Wednesday 24 September 2008
- 7:15 am - board the bus in front of the hotel lobby.
- 7:30 am - leave the hotel en route to Fantastic Caverns.
- 8:00 am – hospitality room (Ridgeview Room) opens.
- 9:15 am - Arrive at Fantastic Caverns.
Tour Cavern and visit gift shop
- 10:45 am – depart Fantastic Caverns en route Lambert’s Cafe.
- 11:30 am – Arrive at Lambert’s Cafe.
Lunch at Lambert’s
- 2:00 pm – Depart Lambert’s en route hotel
- 2:45 pm – Arrive at hotel.
Free time – dinner on your own
- 7:00 pm – board the bus in front of the hotel lobby.
- 7:15 pm – depart hotel en route Jim Stafford Theater.
- 7:30 pm – Arrive at Jim Stafford Theater.
Enjoy the Jim Stafford Show
- 10:00 pm – Board the bus.
- 10:15 pm – Depart theater en route to hotel.
- 10:45 pm – Arrive at hotel.
Thursday 25 September 2008
- 8:00 am – hospitality room (Ridgeview Room) opens.
- 10:00 am – business meeting in the Sunset Room.
Free time
- 4:15 pm – meet at the Circle B Chuckwagon (a short walk from the
hotel).
Enjoy the dinner and Riders of the Circle B show
- 7:00 pm – Depart Circle B Chuckwagon.
Free time
Friday 26 September 2008
- 8:00 am – hospitality room (Ridgeview Room) opens.
- 9:00 am – board the bus in front of the hotel lobby.
- 9:15 am – Depart for ‘Spirit of the Dance’.
- 9:30 am – Arrive at ‘Spirit of the Dance’.
Enjoy the ‘Spirit of the Dance’ show
- 12:00 pm – Board the bus
- 12:15 pm – en route hotel
- 12:30 pm – arrive at hotel
Free time
- 3:45 pm – board bus in front of the hotel lobby.
- 4:00 pm – en route Veteran’s Museum
- 4:15 pm – Arrive at Veteran’s Museum
Tour museum and gift shop
- 6:15 pm – board bus
- 6:30 pm - Depart museum en route to Showboat Branson Belle.
- 7:15 pm – Arrive at Showboat Branson Belle
Enjoy the ‘Showboat Branson Belle’ cruise, dinner,
and show
- 10:15 pm – Board bus
- 10:30 pm – Depart Showboat en route hotel
- 11:00 pm – Arrive at hotel
Saturday 27 September 2008
- 8:00 am – hospitality room (Ridgeview Room) opens
- Another free day to sightsee, shop, or visit. Or you may want to
rest up for the picture taking before the banquet. The hospitality room
(Ridgeview Room) will be open all day for visiting and looking at the
memorabilia.
- 5:00 pm - start of photo shoot for yearbook CD.
- 5:00 pm - Cash bar opens in banquet room (Sunset Room)
- 7:00 pm - banquet. (See "Banquet Selections" below)
- Following the banquet will be the memorial services and a short
program.
Tour Information
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Morning
The first thing on the agenda is a tour of
Fantastic Caverns. It was
discovered in 1862 by a farmer - or more precisely, by his dog, who
crawled through an entrance. It wasn't until five years later that the
first exploration took place: 12 women from Springfield, answering a
newspaper ad seeking explorers, ventured into the cave. Their names remain
on a cave wall today.
Because the beauty of Fantastic Caverns is vulnerable, the
Cave is toured in jeep-drawn trams. Since you ride all of the way through,
you experience the magnitude, the stillness, and the splendor of Fantastic
Caverns while preserving its natural features. This is one of only two
drive through caverns in the world. The second is in Venezuela.
Next we’ll go to lunch at Lambert’s Cafe. People who visit
Lambert's Cafe for the first time are invariably amazed at the generous
portions served on each order. These generous servings along with
their "THROWED ROLLS" have enticed many people to plan their vacation
around a visit to Lambert’s. If you leave Lambert’s hungry, there is
something wrong with you.
Lunch at Lambert’s is included in the fee for this trip.
It consists of any entree on the menu $10.99 or less, and a drink. This
includes about 6 different chicken entrees, 6 different beef and pork
entrees and several salads. You will make your selection at the
restaurant. The tip is also included in the fee.
After lunch at Lambert’s, we’ll return to the hotel.
Evening
We’ll board the bus and head over to
Jim Stafford’s theater for an
evening with Jim Stafford. Critically acclaimed as the "Victor Borge of
the Guitar", Jim creates hilarious antics from everyday life – out of his
mind and into your heart! Famous for his million-selling records, "Spiders
& Snakes", "Cow Patti", and the infamous "My Girl Bill", Jim satirizes the
obvious with his music and comedy. Only Jim Stafford can combine
hysterical comedy with masterful performances on the classical guitar and
heart-warming stories of the human spirit.
After the show, the bus will return us to the hotel.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Evening
Note: Transportation is NOT being provided
for this event and the hotel does not have a shuttle. It is just a short
walk from the hotel but the ground is not flat, it is at an incline. If
transportation is needed, there will be plenty of people with cars and
arrangements can be made in that way.
We’ll all meet (it’s a short walk from the hotel) at the
Circle ‘B’ Chuckwagon for
dinner and entertainment by the "Riders of the Circle B". The Horn Family
will personally provide the high quality of music and food that they
brought you at the Circle B Ranch in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The
Riders are serving up chuckwagon chow and good ole' cowboy music
The Horn Family's ‘Riders of the Circle B’ serve the food
right to your table on old-fashioned tin plates. Then the Riders bring
around buckets of seconds to refill your plate until you say "Whoa!" The
meal is slow-roasted beef, barbecue beef sausage, cowboy baked beans,
foil-wrapped spuds, chunky applesauce, fresh-baked biscuits and hot peach
cobbler for dessert! Also included are complimentary iced tea, cool water,
and hot coffee. Supper and show is all done in two hours--so you're done
in plenty of time to get to your next appointment.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Morning
Board the bus and journey to
"Spirit of The Dance".
Spirit of the Dance is the show that inspired individuals across the world
to put on their dancing shoes and take Irish Dance lessons. It has made
its way to Branson for you to enjoy. Inspired by the awesome success and
brilliance of the Irish Dance show, Riverdance, the creator of Spirit of
the Dance wanted to take things a step further. By taking dance steps that
cross cultural barriers, and combining them with a wide range of music
styles, David King has created a show that is a whirlwind of beating music
and flying feet--it leaves even the audience breathless.
The music, ranging from Irish to Salsa, to Tap & Jazz is
all original work created by David King himself. The awe-inspiring show
provides a performance to beat all others.
After the show, the bus will return us to the hotel.
Evening
Board the bus en route to the Veteran’s Museum then a
beautiful cruise, elegant dining, and a spectacular show aboard the
Showboat Branson Belle.
First we’ll visit
The Veterans Memorial
Museum in Branson. It is a national tribute to the brave men and women
who defended our liberties during the 20th Century. A visit to the museum
is a powerful and emotional experience. As you wander the great halls of
the museum you'll be captivated by the stories of these men and women who
gave us so much. The museum is filled with the most incredible collection
of wartime exhibits covering the heights and depths of human experience.
Then we’ll take a fantastic
lake cruise
aboard the magnificent Showboat Branson Belle. Journey past lush Ozark
Mountains on the crystal clear waters of Table Rock Lake during our 2-hour
lake cruise
where we'll experience elegant Branson dining and the best in Branson
shows.
Our
lake cruise
and
Branson dinner show
features
Showstoppers,
an exciting production starring a tremendously talented cast showcasing
over 30 award-winning numbers. It's fun for the entire family!
Dinner on the Belle consists of the following:
Salad
Garden Salad served with Cherry Tomatoes and Croutons
topped with Vidalia Onion Dressing.
Entree (you get both)
Admiral's Choice Beef
A Braised Cut of Beef presented in a Demi-Glace Sauce.
Cordon Royale
A Herb Breaded Stuffed Chicken Breast filled with
Swiss and American Cheeses and Cooked
Ham.
All entrees are served with Garlic Redskin Mashed Potatoes
& a Vegetable Medley
Dessert
Lemon Berry Torte
A Light and Luscious Lemon Ice Cream on a Graham Cracker
Crumb base topped with a Wild Berry Sauce and Creamy
Lemon Mousse.
Meal includes Sourdough Bread, Tea & Coffee.
A gratuity is not included in the ticket price.
After our cruise, the bus will take us back to the hotel.
Banquet Selections
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Your choice of one of the following:
Prime Rib of Beef
Their tender prime rib. Done Right!
or
Chicken Mediterranean
Chicken breast rubbed with spices and sautéed. Garnish
with a delightfully light vegetable sauce. Served on a bed of rice with
peas, mushrooms, and onions.
or
Golden Fried Shrimp
Large gulf shrimp, fried and lightly breaded and served
with cocktail sauce.
Each entree is served with Salad, Baked Potato and a
vegetable, and Coffee or tea.
Hotel Information
Grand Plaza Hotel
245 North Wildwood Drive
Branson, Missouri
800-850-6646 (reservations)
Room rate - $75.00 (mention group code DeHaven)
(A daily complimentary breakfast buffet is included)
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