RE: NEWS from the Big Apple Reunion 2011

2011-JAN-25-0244Hrs

Errol, please publish ASAP. Thank you.

Hello Everyone,

We have  just received some new information that will prevent us from using the Grad Dorm for our Housing Accommodation in the Big Apple Reunion. Hofstra is turning the Dorm over to the Medical School for their first enrollment class.

Our apologies for the inconvenience. The Suite style  and Tower Housing are still available to us. We do recommend the Suite style accommodation.

Attached you will find the info regarding our Housing Accommodation that was sent out to you  in November last year.

For those who have already paid for the Grad Dorm accommodation, I will wait for your proposal.

For those people who are familiar with PAYPAL, a form of transfering money, I just want to let you know that it is okay to use this format if you so choose.

(a) It is free  (b) it must be transferred from your bank account (not a credit card) (c) It should be marked "personal" and NOT "purchase". (d) all u need is my email address.

Best regards,

Bernice "Buzzie" Tarradath

For The Planning Committee

HOUSING ACCOMMODATION

FOR

MAUSICA BIG APPLE REUNION 2011

We are pleased to inform you that negotiations for hosting our BIG APPLE REUNION 2011 have begun with Hofstra University. This campus is conveniently located in Hempstead, Long Island and is close to the major international airports and just 40 minutes outside of New York City.   The following information is intended as an early guide towards your financial planning.  It must be remembered that these are Residence Hall facilities for Students.

Hofstra University has offered us three types of housing facilities:

(1)  SUITE STYLE HOUSING: (semi-private bathrooms)

Double Occupancy: US $43.00 per person, per night

Single Occupancy:   US $53.00 per person, per night

The suite style housing consists of a two–story complex made up of units. Each unit consists of two adjoining rooms with a total of four (4) single beds per unit. There are 10 units in each complex.  Each unit will share one bathroom.

(2) TOWER HOUSING: (communal bathrooms)

Double Occupancy:  US $35.00 per person, per night.

Single Occupancy:    US $45.00 per person, per night.

All members should add a fee of $10.00 for linen packets: 1blanket, 1pillow, 1 pillow case, 2 sheets and two towels.

Tower housing is a 13- floor complex which can house the entire group.

Communal style bathrooms consist of

4 showers, 6 sinks, 4 toilets.

There are two communal bathrooms on each floor.

Single rooms and double rooms are available in this complex.

(3) GRADUATE RESIDENCE HALL

Double Occupancy: US $60.00 per person, per night.

Single Occupancy:   US $70.00 per person, per night.

Linen is included.

The Graduate housing is a 5-story residential facility consisting of apartment/suite style living. Each suite has multiple bedrooms with shared common spaces: kitchenette and bathroom. This facility houses both single and double bedrooms with 3 basic suite types: 4 bedroom suites, 3 bedroom suites and 2 bedroom suites.

The link below has visuals for your review:

Hhp://www.hofstra.edu/StudentAffairs/studentServices/ResLife/reslif_panoramas_grad.html

We do encourage members to opt for our housing accommodation, even though we are aware that most people have relatives in Brooklyn. It helps to preserve the idea of “reunion” and to relive the “hostel” days of yesteryear! We hope to provide transportation to our scheduled activities in Manhattan and the surrounding areas.

We also want to give you additional information regarding hotels or guest houses within proximity to Hofstra University with varying rates for those who might be interested. Rooms can accommodate 2 to 3 persons.

The following are:

(a) Coliseum Motor Inn, East Meadow; Group Rate $100 per night, taxes included.

Tel# 516-794-2100

(b) Red Roof Inn, Westbury; Group rate $135 per night. Tel # 516-794-2555.

©   La Quinta, Garden City; Group rate $159. per night.  Tel #

(d) Long Island Marriot; $164 per night Tel # 516-794-3800

Hope this information would be helpful in your choice of housing accommodation.

Please email your questions and concerns to Buzziett@aol.com.

Warm wishes,

The Planning Committee

Bernice Warrick-Tarradath