Throughout the summer and into this fall Fr. Dan Clayton has been devoting a lot of time and attention to notable and impressionable sights and sounds of Dallas, Texas, for the benefit of our class reunion in October 2014. Dan is proud of Dallas and he is excited to be welcoming us to his great city. Thus far Dan has sent me numerous mailings containing newspaper clippings and brochures regarding diverse points of interest.
The Old Red Courthouse is a restored historic 1892 courthouse that is now a museum exhibiting its own captivating architecture and harboring all things uniquely Dallas. Then, who of us does not remember where we were on November 22, 1963, when the unimaginable news of President Kennedy's tragic assassination was reported. We will have the opportunity to visit the Sixth Floor Museum - the Texas School Book Depository - at Dealey Plaza a half-century later. Further, I would be remiss if I did not mention a new, spacious park, which Dan has highlighted, located in the Arts District in downtown Dallas. The Klyde Warren Park is a 5.2 acre pedestrian park expanding over and bridging a busy expressway. It is the site of numerous venues from green space to performance pavilions, from a botanical garden to a dog park, free concerts and Zumba classes, putting green and ping pong, suitable for walking and jogging. There is the newly re-designed and re-engineered GeO-Deck, a 561' observation deck located at Reunion Tower, offering panoramic views of the entire metroplex. As one last teaser, we might tour the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe, over one hundred years old, a Victorian Gothic jewel, located in downtown Dallas.
To tickle our taste buds and our appetite, Dan has mentioned the Octoberfest in Grapevine, Texas; renowned Texas BBQ; and an authentic Mexican fiesta.
Dan and I have talked about lodging. Of course, there are many options. After conducting some research, I contacted the Fairfield Inn and Suites positioned in the Market Center in Dallas and Dan subsequently went to see the Fairfield as well as the adjacent Courtyard. These two motels are fairly close to Dan's condo as well.
Kudos to Fr. Dan for all the groundwork he has done. I'm excited about next year's reunion. Dan and I are looking forward to seeing all of you in Dallas. We hope you have saved the dates of October 23-27, 2014.
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