WHS'64 Reunion
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Notice #3- 19 DEC, 2019 WHS’64 Reunion _279_ DAYS to GO Counting Down to Omaha (10 Months) till “Reunions are minefields where each of us has to navigate Sept. 24-27, 2020 around previous versions of ourselves – and one another.” Our Reunion HQ : Omaha - Downtown/Old Market 555 S. 10th St, Omaha PH: 800-362-2779 --- Complimentary perks include an airport shuttle, made-to-order breakfast, and evening receptions with appetizers and drinks. The newly renovated Embassy Suites Omaha – Downtown/Old Market is a full- service, all-suite hotel located in the heart of Omaha’s historic Old Market district with 30+ restaurants, bars, shops, arts, and activities. Just minutes away from Eppley Airfield, the renowned Henry Doorly Zoo, TD Ameritrade Ballpark, CHI Health Center Arena, Durham Museum, Harrah’s & Ameristar Casinos, and more. - Each two-room suite is equipped with amenities like a refrigerator, microwave, wet bar, sleeper sofa, and two flat-screen HDTVs. Complimentary breakfast is made to order each morning, while the complimentary Evening Reception* offers drinks and snacks in the open-air atrium. ***************************************** To receive out negotiated reunion rate ($159++) use the following link to easily book rooms: http://group.embassysuites.com/WiesbadenHSReunion ********This is OMAHA *********************************** The Durham Museum: ( www.durhammuseum.org ) Located at 801 South 10th St. – (0.2 mi. 5 min. walk ) Making its home in one of Omaha’s most unique treasures, Union Station, The Durham Museum offers a fascinating look at the history of our region and offers a broad-range of traveling exhibits covering subjects ranging from history and culture, to science, industry and more through our affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution and strong ties with the Library of Congress, National Archives and the Field Museum. Joslyn Art Museum: (joslyn.org) Located 1.4 miles (6 min) at 2200 Dodge St. The Joslyn Art Museum is the principal fine arts museum in Nebraska. It has a comprehensive permanent collection, and although it includes works from Paolo Veronese, El Greco, Titian, among others, its greatest strengths are the outstanding art collections of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries of American and European artists such as Pierre-Auguste Renoir and William-Adolphe Bouguereau. General Crook House Museum: (click) Located 5.3 miles (11 min) at 5730 N 30th St, Bldg 11B . --- The Museum is the authentically restored home of Civil War and National Indian Wars hero, General George Crook, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Celebrating 140 years in 2019, it was constructed in 1879 while General Crook served as the Commander of the Department of the Platte. General Crook is known for his supporting role in the landmark 1879 trial of Standing Bear v. Crook. The house was built in the Italianate style, which represented the grandeur of the military frontier. All furnishings are antiques from the 1880 Victorian period. **************************************************************************************************** Till next month…JimM POC: Jim Maloney 7908 Kona Cir Papillion, NE. 68046 (402)-212-0093 [email protected] .