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Last update January 6, 2010

All Year Alumni Picnic - June 19, 2010
The Place To Be is in SP!

Below are 6 suggested hotels on the west side of Pasadena and close to our reunion venues that are listed in order of cost per night for the senior rate as given in December by Travelocity for our reunion weekend. Check this service, the hotel itself and other sources for current rates and availability.

Pasadena hotel map Pasadena Inn - $84/nite. (626) 795-8401
        400 S. Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena 91105

Hilton Pasadena - $142/nite. (800) 445-8667
        168 S Los Robles Ave, Pasadena 91101

Courtyard by Marriott - $144/nite. (800) 321-2211
        180 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena 91103

Sheraton Pasadena - $169/nite - (626) 449-4000
        303 East Cordova St, Pasadena 91101

Westin - $189/nite. (626) 792-2727
        191 N. Los Robles, Pasadena 91101
            Note that the Muir High School Class of 1959
            is having their 50th reunion at this hotel Friday night.

Langham Huntington (old Huntington Sheraton) - $299/nite (626) 568-3900
        1401 South Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, 91106

A little farther away but for the economy minded, there is the Arcadia Motel 6. Current rate for 2 seniors is $69 including tax for two double beds. It is located at 225 Colorado Place, across from the north parking lot of the Santa Anita race track. 800-466-8356 or 626 446-2660 direct.

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SP map Saturday Mornings Activities

On Saturday morning we meet with South Pasadena High School principal Janet Anderson at 9:30AM for a free tour of the campus. Then drive to the South Pasadena Museum on Meridian between Mission and Oxley arriving about 11 AM. The museum is in the old Meridian Ironworks building and has lots of interesting memorabilia spaning the cities history. The museum is free, but donations are appreciated. Following the museum, you will be on your own to lunch at one of the cafe's withing short walking distance of the museum, take a Gold line train to Olvera St or Chinatown, or drive to Twohees. Below is a list of local eateries in order of distance from the Museum:

1. Bistro De LaGare
        921 Meridian Ave - corner Oxley

2. Buster's Ice Cream & Coffee Shop
        1006 Mission - corner Meridian
        They serve Fosselmen's ice cream

3. Mike & Anne's Restaurant Bar
        1040 Mission - corner Fairview

4. Fair Oaks Pharmacy & Soda Fountain
        1526 Mission - corner Fair Oaks

5. Gus's Bar-B-Q
        808 Fair Oaks

6. Twoheys Restaurant
        1224 N. Atlantic Blvd - corner Huntington Dr.


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