Woods Hole trip is LIVE -- by carpool, not by bus

Y's MEN OF WESTPORT/WESTON

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TRIPS & EVENTS

TRIP TO

WOODS HOLE - NEW BEDFORD - FALL RIVER

MASSACHUSETTS

Tuesday, June 17 - Wednesday, June 18

IT'S HAPPENING!

WE'RE CARPOOLING!

(We didn't have enough interest in bus transport.)

Visit these popular attractions in Massachusetts

focused on the sea:

Battleship Cove Museum -- Fall River

Whaling Museum -- New Bedford

Oceanographic Institute -- Woods Hole

Marine Biological Lab -- Woods Hole

*--see Footnotes for detailed information on these sites

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OVERVIEW

2 days / 1 or 2 nights

Transportation via Drive-Yourself OR Carpool

Y’s Men Trips & Events is offering an excursion to visit 4 popular attractions located in Fall River, New Bedford, and Woods Hole, Mass. Capacity is limited to 20 Y’s Men and spouses/significant others, who will travel to the area by car on Tues., June 17.

ITINERARY

Tues., June 17

8:00 am - Depart Westport. (Carpoolers meet at Exit 18 commuter parking.)

10:30 am - Fall River. Tour Battleship Cove Museum (self-guided).

1:00 pm - Lunch at Battleship Cove at on-site snack bar (burgers and dogs).

2:30 pm - New Bedford. Tour Whaling Museum 'til 5 pm (TBD self-guided or docent led).

6: 00 pm - Falmouth/Woods Hole. Check into hotel. Dinner at local restaurants.

Weds., June 18

Breakfast at hotel (if offered) or in-town.

10:00 am - Guided tour of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI)

12:30 pm - Lunch - In-town, Woods Hole

1:00 pm - Guided tour of Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL)

~5:00 pm - Return to Westport

-OR-

Remain overnight in Falmouth/Woods Hole if desired.

Thurs., June 19

Optional – Nothing planned; explore the area and return when you wish.

WHO'S DOING WHAT

The trip is:

--Pay as you go**

--Limited to 20 Y’s Men and spouses/significant others

What T&E is doing:

--Planning the itinerary, facilitating the event

--Arranging the guided tours at WHOI and MBL

What you need to do:

--Arrange your own transportation (see "Getting There")

--Book your own lodging (see "Lodging")

GETTING THERE

Transportation will either be by participants driving themselves or by carpooling.

When you RSVP, we’ll ask:

If you're driving, are you willing to take passengers?
Do you want to ride with someone else who's driving?

We'll share the results with all participants. You'll form carpools among yourselves.

In the unlikely event there's not enough passenger seats available, you may have to drive yourself or relinquish the trip. We advise that you book a refundable rate for your hotel in the event that carpools are filled before you join one.

DRIVING TIMES

Westport to Fall River - 2:30 hrs.

Westport to New Bedford - 3 hrs.

Westport to Woods Hole - 3:30 hrs. (Falmouth is 3:15 hrs.)

LODGING

You have the option to spend one or two nights in the area:

Stay Tues. night; return evening of Wed., June 18, arriving Westport ~8:30 pm.
Stay Tues. and Wed. nights; return the morning of Thurs., June 19, which would allow for additional exploration/dining in the area.

Lodging recommendation:

Inn on the Square in Falmouth. A boutique Cape Cod hotel, it's located in charming central Falmouth with breakfast available on-premises. Restaurants (e.g., for dinner and breakfast) are within walking distance.

Do not delay in booking. There is no YM block of rooms; no special YM rate. As it’s "tourist season,” lodging may sell out quickly. You're free to book lodging anywhere, but we encourage staying at the Inn on the Square to facilitate dining in groups and carpooling.

If Inn on the Square is sold out, try Sands of Time in Woods Hole (https://sandsoftime.com/). However, its location may require driving to restaurants.

SO YOU WANT TO GO,

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

1--RSVP to T&E no later than Friday, April 18

Click below to reserve your space. Account for all in your party, e.g. spouse.
Tell us if you're driving and are willing to carry passengers, or if you need a ride with someone who is driving. Once we have all RSVPs, we'll a) confirm your reservation and b) share carpooling info.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP & INDICATE DRIVING PREFERENCE

2--Book your hotel

Suggest getting a refundable room so you can easily cancel if you're not successful in getting into a car pool.
If you wish to stay at the Inn on the Square in Falmouth, click on the link below.

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE LODGING AT INN ON THE SQUARE

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QUESTIONS?

This event is being led by Art Mann and Julio Perez-Fontan.

Please address questions to either of them at:

mannart03@gmail.com --- jperezfontan@mac.com

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FOOTNOTES

*--DETAILED INFO ABOUT THE SITES WE'LL VISIT

Battleship Cove Museum - Fall River

The Battleship Cove Museum houses the largest collection of World War II naval vessels and serves as the home of the USS Massachusetts, the USS Joseph Kennedy, the USS Lionfish and other vessels. The visit will be self-guided. You may buy tickets in advance at the website.

https://www.battleshipcove.org

Whaling Museum - New Bedford

The Whaling Museum explores the history and significance of whaling for the communities of the area. Exhibits use art, science, and culture to preserve the memory of an activity that shaped a period of our history. TBD: self-guided or docent-led. Do not buy tickets in advance until you hear further from us.

https://www.whalingmuseum.org

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is the world's leading, independent non-profit organization dedicated to ocean research, exploration, and education. Founded in 1930, the Institution performs research on a wide range of topics focused on ocean and earth science. It is associated with MIT to offer a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees and counts among its graduates many leaders in ocean science. It is known for its exploration surface vessels and submersibles.

https://www.whoi.ed

Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory

The Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) is a dedicated research facility that studies an ample array of biological questions. Founded in 1888, MBL is a private non-profit organization affiliated with the University of Chicago. It draws more than 500 scientists to its scientific programs, from graduate students to Nobel laureates. A recent Y’s Men speaker, Prof. Jonathan Gitlin, will host us together with MBL Director, Prof. Nipam Patel.

https://www.mbl.edu

**--RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENT

While we'll go to the museums together and dine together or in smaller groups, T&E is not making any pre-arrangements for admission fees, lodging, or meals. You'll pay museum admissions at the door and pay for lodging and meals as incurred.

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Y's Men members, their spouses/significant others have priority.

Non-member friends of Y's Men are welcome, space permitting. Please inquire.

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