Our mini-reunion in Santa Fe was a great success and we are planning a follow-on mini in Charleston, South Carolina for March of 2010, which will be an exceptional experience because of the rich history of Charleston, the magnificent houses in the historic district, the plantations that have survived the years and the extraordinary variety and quality of the restaurants, museums and gardens. Abe Claude has put together a program that will expose you to much of what Charleston has to offer and has negotiated a price for rooms at the best hotel in Charleston, Mills House Hotel that is truly remarkable at $179 a night single or double occupancy plus tax.

To keep the cost down we are planning to convene on a Tuesday night with the two following days packed with interesting and amusing things to do and depart on Friday morning after an elegant buffet breakfast, a signature event at Mills House. Those of you who wish to stay on for the weekend or longer can book your rooms for the time you want and enjoy Charleston during its high season. There are endless things to do. The room rates for an extended stay will probably not be at the group rate. We will send a follow up letter in early December asking for your firm commitment and for payment for the entire program except for your actual hotel room which you will individually book and pay for at the group rate. Travel cost is not part of the program.

Cost The estimated cost for this wonderful experience and chance to catch up with many classmates will be approximately $710 per person depending on how many attend, excluding travel cost and rooms at Mills House which you will book directly at the very good rate of $179 per night single or double occupancy plus tax. You must identify yourself as "Yale Class of 1952" to enjoy the group rate. All major credit cards are accepted.

Your Class Council is excited about this mini-reunion and hope that you will be. We look forward to seeing you in Charleston next March.