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Hi Slavs/Alumnae!
Here are some firmer details about Reunion Weekend,
April 3-5th!
NEW: Please also visit the Alumae Resource Page to download sheet music and songs so you can prepare for the reunion!
| Weekend Schedule |
Subject to slight variation if needed.
Friday, April 3
-- 7:30pm, Meet and greet, orientation, dinner provided; Location: Branford College Common Room (near the York St. side of Branford College).
Saturday, April 4
-- 10am-noon, First rehearsal, Location: Branford College Common Room.
-- 2pm-3pm, Small group "auditions", Location: Branford College
(*similarly to last time, a small number of small groups can perform at the concert. if you are interested in doing this, you can let me know a in advance so we can make sure we don't have duplicates. Also, there may be more interested groups than we have time for, which is where these "auditions" will come in. We'd like every potential group to sing for us, and we will choose based on filling out the set list for both time and diversity of songs.)
-- 3pm-5pm, Second rehearsal, Location: Branford College
-- 7pm-10pm, 40th Reunion Celebration Party with Zlatne Uste Balkan Brass Band, dinner provided. Location: AfAm Cultural Center, 211 Park St (Google map)
Sunday, April 5
-- 10am-noon, Final rehearsal, Location: Slifka Center, 80 Wall St
-- 3pm, Call time at Battell Chapel, 400 College St (Google map)
-- 3:30pm, Concert at Battell Chapel, 400 College St |
| Food |
We will be providing dinner on Friday and Saturday nights, but other meals you're on your own.
* Please let us know as soon as possible if you have any special dietary needs that we should be aware of (allergies, vegetarian/vegan, gluten-free, etc).*
We will also be asking for a small reunion attendance suggested donation which will go toward supplying these meals. The suggested amount for this donation is $40. |
| Hotels |
Many of you have inquired about where to stay. so we did a little research and have a few options for you.
In a nut shell: We have reserved blocks of 15 rooms at two different nearby hotel options (see Hotel Details at right). You have about a month to call and reserve one of these rooms for yourself. The Study is within walking distance, but a little more expensive, the Clarion Hotel & Suites is a short drive but significantly cheaper.
Of course, you needn't reserve at either of these hotels, so we've also included a few other suggestions (but we have not blocked off any rooms at these other hotels). Please see Hotel Details at right.
Also, if you find that you call and the 15 rooms have already been filled, please let us know and we can try to block off more (or you can just ask them if they can add another for you). |
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RSVP |
Please RSVP if you have not already, this will help us anticipate how many we should be prepared to feed. Both dinner activities will be open to families, especially the Saturday night party, so please also let us know how many will be attending with you.
The Saturday night party will also be open to the New Haven community (who will be charged admission, as well), so feel free to invite friends in the area! |
| Contacting other Alumnae |
Both the Yahoo e-mail group (SlavAlumnae) and the Facebook Group (Slav Alumnae) are great ways to get in touch with other Slavs old and new about anything from sharing hotel rooms to carpooling, to finding small group partners, etc. |
| Hotel Details |
Hotels With Reserved Rooms:
 Option A: The Study (the old Colony Hotel) on Chapel St.
Rate: $209/night (single or double occupancy)
*Call 203 503 3900 and say you're with the "Women's Slavic Chorus." We've reserved 15 rooms. The block and room rates are good until March 11, 2009, so if you'd like to stay here, make your reservation early!
The Study website | Google Map
 Option B: Clarion Hotel & Suites in Hamden (a 10 minute drive from campus)
Rate: $119/night
*Call 203 288 3831 and mention that you're with the Slavic Chorus. We've reserved 15 rooms. If more than 10 people reserve there, they also provide a free shuttle to campus. all reservations must be made by March 13, 2009.
Clarion Hotel Website | Google Map
Of course, you don't have to stay at any of those places if you don't wish to - we've only made these arrangements so you're guaranteed a spot with other alums if you'd like to be together beyond the planned reunion weekend events.
Other Hotel Options:
Premiere Hotels & Suites (a 10 minute drive from campus)
Rate: Yale rate starting at $133/night
Premiere Hotels & Suites website | Google Map
Quality Inn & Suites (a 5-8 minute drive from campus)
Rate: Starting at $79.95, including free breakfast
*This was the group rate cited - actual rates may be a bit more expensive.
Quality Inn & Suites website | Google Map
In addition, you can also find rooms at:
- The Omni (203 772 6664)
- The Courtyard Marriott (203 777 6221)
- New Haven Hotel (1800 NH HOTEL)
*all of which should have rooms available on an individual basis. The Omni is a bit more expensive (at least $239/night), while the other two should be more or less within the same price range as The Study.
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