VQ ASSOCIATION 2020 REUNION October11-15, 2020 ~ Warwick/Providence, RI

It will be “Fall Foliage Season” so don’t miss the VQ Association Reunion in Southern New England, one of the most picturesque areas in America. The northeast abounds with culture, natural beauty and incredible history.

Hotel Information We will be staying at the terrific, full-service Crowne Plaza at the Crossings located at 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick, RI 02886. The hotel room rate is just $129 plus tax per night. The room rate includes a hot breakfast buffet, served daily in the hospitality room.

The hotel won’t be able to accept reservation requests until mid- November of this year so keep an eye open for an announcement with the phone number, group code and an online booking link for the hotel.

NEW for 2020: You will be able to make your hotel reservations AND Reunion Event Reservations all on-line via a dedicate reunion website.

The following Tours are planned for the reunion:

NAVAL BASE, CITY OF NEWPORT & Spend the day in Newport, , known as the “playground of the wealthy”. First stop will be at Newport Harbor for those that just want time on their own to browse the venerable waterfront. Others have the opportunity for a short tour of the Newport Naval Base. On base we will have time for the Naval Museum and then a visit to the SWOS. Then head back downtown to regroup and have lunch on your own along the beautiful Newport waterfront. After lunching, our excursion will continue with a riding tour of this famed “City by the Sea”. Hear about Hammersmith Farms, JFK’s “summer White House” retreat, and all of the fabulous homes along famous Millionaires’ Mile and scenic Ocean Drive. Enjoy the water views while hearing about the considerable history and influential families whom make Newport famous. The Breakers is one of the most popular and famous of the Newport . You will have a self-guided audio tour of the Mansion, a first-hand look at the lifestyles of the rich and famous. The Breakers is the grandest of the Newport summer “cottages” and a symbol of the ’s social and financial pre-eminence in turn of the century America. Something for everyone today!

LIGHTHOUSE TOUR ON NARRAGANSETT BAY Whether you live in Rhode Island or are here visiting the Ocean State, the best way to see Narragansett Bay is aboard the largest, most luxurious sightseeing catamaran in all of New England. On this 90-minute narrated sightseeing cruise you will sail under the Jamestown and Newport Bridges, past the Inn at Castle Hill, , Ocean Cliff Mansion, the “House on the Rock”, and see historic fortifications. Sail on into famous Newport Harbor with its mega yachts & sailboats and past the . A nice easy day!

See you for Fall Foliage in New England!