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2022 Reunion Activities & Registration Info

 
 

Wednesday, May 11 – Early arrival
Activity fee: $90 includes bus transportation, entry to game, and a place in our Private Party Suite (see description below)
5:30 PM Bus leaves for St. Louis Cardinals vs. Baltimore Orioles game.
What better way to start the festivities than to “play ball!”

Our group will have a Private Party Suite along the foul line near first or third base. Amenities include indoor and outdoor seating, multiple TVs, private restrooms, a personal service attendant/bartender, and an enhanced food menu. All drinks included – soft to full bar selection.

 
 

THURSDAY – May 12
9:00 AM – Noon
  Board Meeting (Open to all Foundation members)
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM  Meet and Greet in Red Feather Club
Activity fee: $30
Connect with old friends and meet new ones!
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM  Fireside Chat in the Red Feather Club – a great place to hear and tell stories about our favorite heroes.

 
 

FRIDAY – May 13
(Activity fee: $30 – Includes bus to Jefferson Barracks, lunch at Café Telegraph, bus from Jefferson Barracks to downtown St. Louis and return to hotel)
9:00 AM
Memorial Service conducted by Nina Rothman
10:30 AM  Buses leave for Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery 
11:00 AM  Memorial Service at group gravesite of the Alconbury Blast victims
12:00 Noon  Walk through the Jefferson Barracks POW-MIA Museum, currently being renovated under the leadership of Paul Dillon, son of 95th Ball Turret Gunner “Red” Dillon
12:15 PM  Lunch at the Café Telegraph Smoke House 
Paul will give a brief history of Jefferson Barracks and the POW-MIA Museum
1:30 PM Buses leave Jefferson Barracks for downtown St. Louis
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM  Downtown St. Louis (on your own)
Links to several options:
1. GATEWAY ARCH  
This recently refurbished national park is the tallest monument in the U.S. with lots of displays that chronicle this “Gateway to the West.” Because of Covid, tram tickets must be purchased on your own. Quantities are limited so please purchase early if you want to ride the tram to the top of the arch or see the documentary.  Buy tickets here.
2. SOLDIERS MEMORIAL MILITARY MUSEUM
3. THE CITY MUSEUM   
4 . UNION STATION      
5:30 PM  Buses leave for the hotel 
Dinner on your own at the hotel or adjacent Westport Plaza.
Note: If you choose to remain in downtown  St. Louis, make sure you let us know! You will be responsible for transportation back to the hotel.
7:30 PM – ?  The Red Feather Club will be open for business! Brad’s bar is a favorite gathering place at the Red Feather Club in the UK, and now Brad, Jr. will be serving them up USA-style in St. Louis. Come for fellowship and fun, and do a little shopping in the PX while you’re there.

 
 

SATURDAY – May 14
Activity fee: $20 to cover bus to and from Forest Park
9:00 AM
 Buses leave hotel for Forest Park
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM  FOREST PARK
This park has something for everyone!
There will be an early and late bus back to the hotel.
Suggested activities at Forest Park:
1. St. Louis Zoo (Free; train has fee)
2. St. Louis Art Museum (Free except special exhibits)
3. Missouri History Museum (Free except special exhibits)
4. Science Center (Free; Planetarium $6; Omnimax $13.95)

6:30PM – 11:00 PM Cash bar and Dinner Dance
Activity fee: $55 for dinner and DJ


Make Your Hotel Reservation Now!

Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel

900 Wesport Plaza Drive
St. Louis, MO  63146
314-212-2100 or 888-627-7064
Book your group rate for 95th Bomb Group Memorials Foundation

Our room rate of $129 is guaranteed for
three days before and after the reunion.

Breakfast coupons included (pick up when checking in)
Free parking and WiFi
Free shuttle to/from the airport

Expanded meeting spaces to allow for social distancing.
Cancel up to 48 hours prior without charge.

Looking for more things to do while you’re in St. Louis?

Missouri Botanical Garden – $8
Grant's Farm Experience – Free;  Parking $15
Hollywood Gambling Casino
St. Louis Premium Shopping Outlets

Janie McKnight