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                          2010 REUNION    Colorado Springs, CO

                              September 29th – October 3rd, 2010 

        When it comes to magnificent scenery and natural beauty, Colorado Springs has it all. Visited by millions every year, here you will find Pikes Peak, one of Colorado's highest mountains at 14,110 feet, Cheyenne Mountain and the famous Garden of the Gods.    Home to both the Olympic Training Complex and the Air Force Academy, which is the most visited man-made attraction in Colorado.  This area is rich with diversity, history and culture.  Whether it is art, history, gaming or viewing some of the most beautiful scenery in the country, you will find something memorable in Colorado Springs.  Your 2010 reunion program offers the opportunity to experience some of the area’s top attractions.  Reunion tours include an authentic Chuck Wagon supper, a visit to the Historic Mining and Gambling Town of Cripple Creek, a tour of the Air Force Academy & the Garden of the Gods.

        Attendees as of August 20th (56 total):

             Bob & Barbara Baker (64-66)
             Jim & Nancy Chase (64-65)
             Dick & Jo Anne Clark (60-61)
             Glen Connally & Martha Acton (61-63)
             Chuck & Barbara Corwin (59-60)
             Larry & Nita Ellgass (52-53)
             Joe Gatto & Dennis Gatto (52-53)
             Deb & Kay Haselhorst (58-60)
             Charlie & Jean Johnson (53-54)
             Chuck & Marian Lehman (62-64)
             Don Martin (55-56)
             Ralph Maxwell & Neida Jennette (57-58)
             Lloyd & Brenda Jean McDole (56-57)
             C.V. & Sandy Miller (64-65)
             Minor & Robby Dale Nelson (62-64)
             Pat & Avis O'Connor (63-64)
             George & Margaret Partridge (59-60)
             George Petritsch & Margaret DeLucia (53-54)
             Jerry & Phyllis Ray (56-57)
             G. E. "Smitty" Smith (54-55)
             Lyon & Jean Speegle (58-59)
             George & Mae Swagel (54-55)
             Burt Tillett (54-55)
             Bill & Ginny Tuxhorn (52-53)
             F.R. Wallace & Lt. Col. John Wallace (51-53)
             Dave & Sue White (54-55)
             Ron Zimm (58-60)

        EARLY BIRD TOUR: PETERSON AIR & SPACE MUSEUM

        Wednesday, September 29th (12:30pm-4:30pm)

        Peterson Air and Space Museum, located inside the Peterson Air Force Base, preserves and portrays the rich aviation and space history of Colorado Springs and the Peterson Base.

         HISTORIC CRIPPLE CREEK TOUR

        Thursday, September 30th (9:00am-3:00pm)

              “GOLD!” was the cry that reverberated around the world and “Pikes Peak or Bust” was the rallying cry of thousands of prospectors.  The historic town of Cripple Creek sits on the southwest slopes of majestic Pikes Peak, and more than 100 years ago, this community attracted tens of thousands of gold-seekers to its hillsides in search of their fortunes.  The gold mines are an important part of Cripple Creeks’ very colorful history.  This tour will take you back to the abundant history of life in the 1890’s.

                  

         AIR FORCE ACADEMY & GARDEN OF THE GODS

        Friday, October 1st (9:00am-3:00pm)

             Today’s tour begins at the Air Force Academy which spans 18,000 spectacular acres nestled against the Rocky Mountains.  Your visit to the Academy begins with a stop at the Visitor’s Center; enjoy a short introductory film, a museum, many exhibits as well as a gift shop.  You will then take a short walking tour to the Chapel, Arnold Hall & the Field House.  Then proceed to the Garden of the Gods, one of the most photographed natural wonders in the United States.

                  

         GROUP CHUCK WAGON SUPPER

        Friday, October 1st (7:00pm-10:30pm)

              This evening, enjoy a special group dinner at the Flying W Ranch, a working mountain cattle ranch located in the foothills of Colorado Springs.  Specializing in authentic western food and western style entertainment since 1953, this is going to be a dinner you won’t forget.

         AFA FOOTBALL GAME

        Saturday, October 2nd (times TBD)

             Tickets will be available for sale in August for the Falcons vs Navy football game on October 2nd.  Consider car pooling to game.

         BANQUET DINNER

           Saturday, October 2nd (7:00pm at the Hotel)

             Join your friends for your Banquet Dinner at the Hotel.  Cocktails will be available from the cash bar at 6:00pm; dinner will be served at 7:00pm.

         

                                                            Hotel Information

        The reunion officially begins on Wednesday , September 29th and ends on Sunday, October 3rd. You
        will be staying at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Colorado Springs which is located at 2886 South Circle Dr.,
        Colorado Springs, CO 80906. The Crowne Plaza Hotel offers spectacular views of Pikes Peak, and the
        surrounding mountains, and is located close to many of the city’s top attractions.

        The room rate is $109.00 plus tax per night based on single or double occupancy. The rate includes full hot buffet breakfast daily, served in the hotel restaurant. For those of you who choose to arrive early or stay late, the same room rate is available 3 days before and 3 days after the official reunion dates, based on availability. Please make your hotel reservations (which are separate from your reunion event  reservations) NOW by calling the hotel directly at 1-719-576-5900 between 9-4 pm CST and ask for in-house reservations. Mention that you are attending the 59th Fighter Squadron Reunion to assure you are associated with your group.

         

         

        Email Dave White at dwhite747@hotmail.com if you need additional information.


         

         

         

         

 


             

 

 

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