{"id":2764,"date":"2025-02-07T19:29:47","date_gmt":"2025-02-08T00:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr1981.org\/?page_id=2764"},"modified":"2025-03-15T17:49:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T21:49:06","slug":"hr1981-mini-reunion-may-2-5-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr1981.org\/?page_id=2764","title":{"rendered":"HR1981 Bay Area Mini-Reunion: May 2 &#8211; 5, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>An unofficial (i.e., not HAA-sanctioned) mini-reunion in the San Francisco Bay Area is being planned by a committee of your classmates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This extended weekend is hosted and organized by: Vivian Lee, Joe McDonough, Sam Perry, and Steve Zelinger, with special thanks to Mark Battey and David Blumberg,\u00a0without whom it would not be possible.\u00a0Ticket proceeds in excess of costs, if any, will be donated by organizers to the Class of 1981 for use on future reunions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On this page:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"#events\">Events: What, When, Where<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#money\">Money Matters<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#lodging\">Lodging Deals<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#directions\">Directions<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#other\">Other Notes<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"events\">Events: What, When, Where<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friday, May 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 &#8211; 4 pm: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.filoli.org\">Filoli Mansion and gardens<\/a>. Walk the grounds and gardens and greet classmates. Buy ticket on Eventbrite (below).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6 &#8211; 9 pm: Welcome reception chez Joe and Kennon McDonough in Belmont.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saturday, May 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 &#8211; 10 am: Purissima Creek Redwoods Preserve, Half Moon Bay Meet <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/pe3cKXnJrZH3Kots9\">in the Parking Lot<\/a>. Walk will be led by Mark Gluck.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 &#8211; 5 pm: Social and sharing ideas at Mark and Jayne Battey\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/miramarfarms.com\/\">Miramar Farms<\/a> in Half Moon Bay. Location, snacks, lunch events, and entertainment are ALL INCLUDED in your weekend registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5 pm to sunset: Dinner at <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/9Sparp2DqDCLc6qF9\">Half Moon Bay Brewing<\/a>. Private room and appetizers ARE INCLUDED in your registration. Buy your own dinner and drinks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunday, May 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8:30 &#8211; 10:30 am: Light breakfast and walk at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parksconservancy.org\/parks\/presidio-tunnel-tops\">Presidio Tunnel Tops Park<\/a>. Meet at <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/cMuH9yxNdrc6xkY18\">Picnic at Transit<\/a>\u00a0 Buy your own breakfast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11 am &#8211; 2 pm: Brunch and reception at the home of David Blumberg &amp; Michel Armand in SF.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Afternoon: Tour San Francisco sites on your own.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6 pm &#8211; 9 pm, <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/mWrHDNaakMJxCCAh7\">Scoma&#8217;s of Sausalito<\/a>, Sit by the Bay, laugh with classmates, and watch the world go by.\u00a0 Buy your own drinks and food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monday, May 5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9 am: Walk at Lands End &amp; Golden Gate Trail\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/BrJfCu3ivbD9GUPT6\">Meet at the Visitor Center<\/a>\u00a0 Casual walk with stellar views.\u00a0 Led by Joe McDonough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1-3 pm, private wine tasting at <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/iA8RoQUJ5tJdNaKD9\">Ridge Monte Bello Vineyards<\/a>\u00a0 Buy ticket on Eventbrite at link below..\u00a0 Limit: 60 guests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"money\">Money Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Buy tickets on Eventbrite: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/hr1981-mini-reunion-san-francisco-may-2025-tickets-1266854659389\">BUY HR1981SF25 TICKETS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Weekend Registration<\/strong>, covers all events from Friday evening to Monday morning. Required. $175 + Eventbrite fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Filoli Mansion &amp; Gardens<\/strong>, Friday afternoon. Optional. $30 + Eventbrite fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ridge Winery Wine Tasting<\/strong>, Monday afternoon. Optional. $75 + Eventbrite fee. Attendance limited to 60 total.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Refunds <\/strong>are available up to Friday, April 4 via Eventbrite. Eventbrite fees are non-refundable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ticket sales close on Sunday, April 13 at 9 pm East Coast USA time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lodging\">Lodging Deals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Close to San Francisco Airport:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/VKKWJoGoRJSjiqEK7\">DoubleTree by Hilton<\/a>\u00a0 Price: about $120 per night\u00a0 Special rates and free parking included \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/attend-my-event\/sfoaodt-942-cf444787-0ed3-40ff-8627-b84b1a7b333b\/\">Get Deal Here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Half Moon Bay: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/NjqcNhvygouLoHPSA\">Oceano Hotel<\/a>, Price: about $300 per night guests can call into Reservations at 650-726-5400 and reference the \u201cHarvard 81\u2019 Class Reunion\/Miramar Farms\u201d room block. Deluxe King Suite at $309 plus taxes.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Half Moon Bay: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/1sU38RcJ67ZvnzHm7\">Harbor View Inn<\/a>, Price: about $240 per night.\u00a0 Call 650-726-2329 for the &#8220;Harvard \u201981\/Miramar Farms&#8221; room block. Room at about $240\/night plus taxes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"directions\">Need directions? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After registering, or on request to <a href=\"mailto:joemhr1981@gmail.com\">Joe McDonough<\/a>, you&#8217;ll receive a complete map of the HR1981 2025 Bay Area Mini-Reunion, with the addresses of all venues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other\">Other Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dress for all social events is casual.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free bottle of champagne for any classmate who wears a toga to the Friday Night Welcome Reception.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Active footwear is essential for Miramar Farms and all walks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Questions or comments?<\/strong>\u00a0 Contact:\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:joemhr1981@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joe McDonough<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An unofficial (i.e., not HAA-sanctioned) mini-reunion in the San Francisco Bay Area is being planned by a committee of your classmates. 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