Virtual Tour

While wondering around the Town & Country web site I discovered they offered an online tour of the entire facility. If you would like to see the Town and Country for yourself click here and enjoy the tour.

F O R E !!!

Extra efforts are being made to have some interesting activities for that significant other who doesn’t enjoy computers as much as you. Arrangements are being made for reduced fees at the adjoining Riverwalk Golf Club.
Steeped in a rich tradition of golf legends past, the course offers a classic golfing experience like no other. Formerly known as the Stardust Country Club, the course entertained a myriad of golf's legends while hosting the PGA tour during the 50s and 60s. Now, golfers will once again be treated to the challenge and drama of the original course at the newly reborn Riverwalk. What was once flat now features undulating fairways, waterfalls and well-protected bent-grass greens. Water comes into play on 13 of the 27 holes with a spectacular waterfall surrounding the green of the signature hole. The San Diego River is a prominent feature of the layout, contributing to the beauty and challenge of the course.

Trolley Ride

Our tour of the Town and Country proved to be very interesting. First we discovered a new covered area next to the “towers” that allows guests to drive up close to the elevators for loading and unloading baggage, a very convenient addition since last year. We used the new pavestone walk way, located in the rear parking area, to reach the Trolley station where we boarded the “Green Line”. Two stops later we were at Old Town a local tourist attraction. We then transferred to the Blue Line and four stops later found us at the Santa Fe Depot home of Amtrak. If you rode to the end of the Blue Line you would find yourself at the Tijuana Border, however because we had further meetings to attend we only went part way. The cost for this afternoon adventure was a mere two dollars per senior for a round trip ticket.

Monday, Monday

Here it is Monday morning early a.m. and I am in my room at the Town & Country finalizing plans for my part of a very busy day. My wife Judy and I arrived yesterday afternoon which was spent in meetings with Patricia Hill, Her Husband Al and Judy Taylour. Today we have a 9 a.m. meeting scheduled with convention staff. This is where the five of us will discuss the room, tables, chairs and other staffing requirements for the conference. Once that meeting is complete Al and I will meet with the Audio Visual department and work out the arrangements for the PA system, various screens, internet access and any other special AV needs we may have. Because our next meeting with the catering department is not until 3 p.m. we decided to divvy chores. To enhance the visit for significant others who may not be interest in attending the conference, Judy and I are going to check the local transportation and come up with suggestions for alternate entertainment. Al will be meeting with the golf pro to see what deals he can arrange and Judy T. and Patricia will go finalize the menus for the meeting with catering.

SW Workshops

I think it would be helpful to post what workshops are set up so people can comment on them, or perhaps even volunteer to help or present one.