WRD Retirees 2012 Reunion

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Activities & Tours

Thursday, September 20, 2012

"The Escape" Full Day North Fork Cabarton Reach of the Payette River Float Trip 8 AM - 5 PM:

Requires arrival in Boise no later than Wednesday, September 19, 2012.

This tour will be an all-day float trip with Cascade Raft and Kayak Company of the Cabarton Reach of the North Fork of the Payette River scenery with glimpses of Idaho’s abundant wildlife highlight this full-day trip as you glide through eleven miles of dense, remote forest. Relax in the warm water,enjoy your delicious riverside lunch on this Class II-III section, and let the river wash the world away. Lunch,life vests and cold-water gear (if needed) are included in the payment to Cascade Raft and Kayak Company.

Reunion Check-in: Noon to 6 PM.

Official hotel room check-in time is 3:00 PM. Information packages containing Reunion functions will be available at a ‘Reunion check-in’ desk between 12 PM and 6 PM. The Hospitality Room will open from 12 PM to 6 PM and after the "kick-off".Included in registration.

Informal Reunion ‘kick-off’ gathering 6 PM to 9 PM

Includes a free 1^st drink coupon for those participating in the kick-off gathering, a cash bar, and plentiful hors. $25.

Friday, September 21, 2012

Business Meeting, 9 AM to 11 AM

All retirees and spouses are invited to participate in the business meeting. Agenda for the meeting will follow at a later date. Included in registration.

Afternoon of free time to tour Boise on your own.

Optional Tour of Snake River wineries and orchards. 1 PM to 6 PM

This tour will travel southwest of Boise to visit the West Snake River Valley Wine Country. Long known for its fruit orchards, more than two dozen wineries in this part of the Snake River Valley take advantage of the soils, climate, and irrigation water to produce a variety of wines. It is also the perfect time of year to try some local apples and other fruit. Transportation is $30. Cost does not include any tasting fees that may be charged.

Dinner on your own

There are many good restaurants within a short walk of the Hotel, including the dining room in the Owyhee Plaza. Suggestions and maps will be included in welcome package.

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Birds of Prey 8:45 AM to 5 PM

This tour will include a visit to the Peregrine Fund’s World Center of Birds of Prey, Swan Falls Dam, and Snake River Canyon viewing area. The Peregrine Fund is a non-political, solution-oriented, and hands-on organization, with a mission to restore rare species through captive breeding and releases, improve capacity for local conservation, conduct scientific research and environmental education, and conserve habitat. The Velma Morrison Interpretive Center is a part of the World Center for Birds of Prey where visitors can enjoy seeing a number of raptors and learn about raptor biology, raptor behavior, falconry, and the various projects of The Peregrine Fund. You will see birds up close and flying demonstrations. Please see Bruce Parks excellent description of the Birds of Prey Center in the February newsletter and his work there as a volunteer or the Birds of Prey website. $40; transportation, lunch, and the Center entrance fee are included. Walking on flat surfaces, some dirt.

Boise "The City of Trees" 8:45 AM to 5 PM

This tour will take you around historic Boise and include stops at the Old Penitentiary, the MK Nature Center, and the Basque Center. $40; transportation, entrance fees, and lunch are included. Walking on flat surfaces, mostly paved.

• Basque Museum & Cultural Center, Boise
• Old Penitentiary
• Botanical Gardens
• MK Nature Center

Gala Banquet: 6 PM to10PM

Will include closing remarks by the WRD Retirees’ President, and awards ceremony. $35

Places to go and other things to do in and around Boise ,before, during, or after your visit include:

Play golf

Enjoy a good laugh with the Idaho Shakespeare Festival performance of the comedy "Noises Off"

Take a hike.

Visit a museum.

Watch Boise State play BYU (time TBA).

See and hear the 25th anniversary production of the musical Les Miserables at the Morrison Center.

Sunday, September 23, 2012 - Tuesday September 25, 2012

Optional Reunion Post Trip to Sun Valley

You will spend two nights at the Sun Valley Resort, seen in classic movies like "Sun Valley Serenade" and site of the annual gathering of media moguls, the "Allen & Co. Sun Valley Conference", or a Ketchum hotel of your choice. The Resort is adjacent to the historic town of Ketchum on the Big Wood River, one of the top trout streams in Idaho. The bus trip from Boise will take you over Banner Summit to the upper Salmon Basin, through Stanley, past the Sawtooth Mountains, and over Galena Pass down the Big Wood River Valley to Ketchum. The return trip will take a different route, traveling by way of the famous Thousand Springs of the Snake River Canyon near Hagerman. Enjoy all that the beautiful Sun Valley has to offer. Swim in one of the resorts three swimming pools, including glass-enclosed hot pools. Shop in the Village or visit downtown Ketchum (using the free shuttle bus or walking on the bike path) to check out the shops, galleries, and unique restaurants. You also can rent bikes at the resort and take the bike trail into town and for many miles along the Wood River. It isn't too hilly (unless you decide to cross the pass to the Salmon River Basin!), and is a great way to enjoy that fresh air. If you like to chase a little white ball while you are walking, reserve a tee time at the Resort course, recognized by Golf Digest as one of the top 75 resort courses in North America. Clubs are available for rental. Be sure to check out the Duchin Lounge and see how many of the celebrities you can identify in the historic photos in the hallways of the Lodge. Don't miss Lucy and little Ricky! The cost covers the bus and box lunches and drinks for the trip over and back. You will stay at the Sun Valley Resort for 2 nights, check in on 9/23/2012 at 4 PM and check out 9/25/2012. You have a choice of rooms and condominiums. The Lodge is the beautiful, historic main building that is adjacent to the ice skating rinks and houses the Duchin Lounge. The Inn rooms are also lovely and a short walk from the Lodge. The Condominiums have multiple bedrooms, are within walking distance, and there is a free shuttle around the resort and downtown. We did not reserve a block because they required a non-refundable down payment on the block and we expect rooms to be available because late September weekends are not in a high demand season, and you get the flexibility to choose rooms that fit your needs. To reserve at the Resort, call the hotel directly at 1-800-786-8259 or register online at: http://www.sunvalley.com/trip-planner/lodging/ When you make your reservation you will be charged for the first night. That charge is refundable (minus a $25 cancellation fee) if you cancel more than 30 days before scheduled check in on the 23rd. Or, look for other lodging in downtown Ketchum at: http://www.sunvalleyreservations.com/lodging Be sure to specify downtown; the bus will drop you off and pick you up on Tuesday. $150.00 for bus and box lunches. The bus will leave Boise on Sunday (September 23) at 9:00 AM and leave Sun Valley to return to Boise at 9:00 AM on Tuesday (September 25). Estimated return to Boise is 4:00 PM, so plan flights accordingly.

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