In Brief:

We will visit the world-renowned sandcastles in Harrison Hot Springs, lunch at the Lakeview Restaurant in Harrison, travel to Mission to tour Westminster Abbey with Father Peter Ngyren (an SFU alumnus) and return to SFU. If a picnic appeals to you instead, there are picnic tables just outside the sandcastle area and your admission gives you in-and-out privileges.

Webviews:

Sandcastles: http://harrisand.org/sculptors_choice_awards.htm

Abbey: http://members.shaw.ca/panthers7/WestminsterAbbey01.html

Date and times: Sunday, September 30, 2007 8:30am meet at the old Shell Station parking lot 5:00pm back to SFU

Cost: $25/person in cash, which includes coach fare, tip for the coach driver and a donation to the Abbey.This does not include lunch nor the $7/person group rate admission to the sandcastles. I will collect for both the coach fare (required) and admission to the sandcastles (optional) as you board the bus.

Please note: as of midnight Tuesday, September 25, 2007, you will be expected to honour your commitment because after that date the bus can not be cancelled. Please tell me the name, phone and email of each person attending, indicating who is to be included in the lunch reservation. The bus capacity is 48 and we need a minimum of 30 people. This event is open to friends/relatives of retirees. I will need this information no later than Tuesday, September 25th, either by email ♦♦♦♦@♦♦♦.♦♦♦ or phone ■■■-■■■■

Early reservations are strongly advised.

Also please tell me if anyone in your group will have special needs (e.g. a wheelchair, assistance in getting on or off the bus, etc.).

Allow a minimum of 1.5 to 2 hours to view all the sculptures on all sides. A complete tour involves walking about 1500 metres or one mile in the sand. Please wear sturdy shoes. There are a limited number of chairs available.

The washrooms are located outside the Main Entrance. There are no facilities within the Park. Since autumn weather is highly changeable and often windy, wear or carry a light raincoat or umbrella. A sweater might be needed in the mornings.