Portland, Oregon Reunion 2019

All of us who know the Portland area agree that there is just too much to see, to much to do and to enjoy aside from being together again to fit into a typical three day reunion. This is especially evident in that so many of us that are familiar with the area want more time there to revisit places we already know well. This is a unique situation and where does this leave class members who have never visited? Over the years many of us have extended our stays at our reunion locations. Considering this, this reunion will need be planned around many of us extending our stays to focus on one or more features of the Portland Area that are just alittle further afield from the core focus of the Reunion.

	Accordingly, we suggest that we plan our Portland Reunion with a core reunion based in downtown Portland and three extended areas of focus which can occur either before or after the core reunion... The following is a model of how this reunion can be structured. The calendar below displays the date range in mind.
September 2019 Calendar	Who Is Comming

Portland Downtown - Three days This would be the CORE of the reunion. The Metro trolley system can serve as our primary means of transportation even from the airport. Staying downtown will allow ius to enjoy the city, its museums and shopping and easy transportation to close in attractions such as the Rose Garden. We will also have more social time together and easy walks to everything in Portland especially the restaurants. Portland Downtown

Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood - Two Days This reunion feature based at the Skamania Lodge. You will need a car. Here you can explore the Cascade Parkway scenic overlooks, Take a trip on a Columbia River Steamer and a car trip to Mount Hood and the Timberline Lodge. Again, we can just enjoy being together and relaxing at the Lodge. This would be two day event after the Portland Downtown Reunion Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood

McMinnville and the Wine Country A Day trip from our base on the westside of Portland. Mc MInville is home to the Evergreen Air and Space Museum and the town of McMinville which is the home of the regions wine country. McMinnville and the Wine Country

Pacific Coastal - Two Days There is much to see from the mid coast area north to Astoria. This is at least a two day Pre Portland Dwontown Reunion. Never miss a stop at the Tillamook Creamery or waliking Newports's harbor. If the timing is right you might spot a whale or two. Pacific Coastal