The 2016 Bastogne Banquet Weekend
Celebrating the 72nd Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge
will be held Thursday, December 1st – Sunday, December 4th
at The Thayer Hotel at West Point
674 Thayer Road, West Point, New York (NY) 10996
UPDATED – Schedule of Events (as of 11/20/16)
Thursday, December 1st
1:00 pm Hospitality Room Opens (Eisenhower Room)
Midnight Hospitality Room Closes
Friday, December 2nd
12:00 pm Hospitality Room Opens (Eisenhower Room)
5:00 pm Raffles & Camaraderie in the Hospitality Room
6:00 pm Hors D’oeuvres in the Hospitality Room (Special Thanks to the Knapps!)
Midnight Hospitality Room Closes
Saturday, December 3rd
12:00 pm Hospitality Room Opens (Eisenhower Room)
4:00 pm Last Call in Hospitality Room
4:30 pm Hospitality Room Closed while Attendees Dress for Dinner
5:30 pm Dining Room Opens (Cash Bar)
6:00 pm Bastogne Banquet & Candle Lighting Ceremony Call to Order
Featuring Guest Speaker Lt Gen Robert Caslen
After Dinner Pistol Raffle in the Hospitality Room
Midnight Hospitality Room Closes
The Chapter is pleased to announce that Lieutenant General Robert L. Caslen, Jr., the 59th Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point will be the guest speaker during the Banquet Dinner on Saturday evening.
The Bastogne Weekend ends with the closing of the Hospitality Room on Saturday evening. There are a number of Sunday activity options for those wishing to conclude the weekend in the West Point area. Please see the list of area activities (including free West Point Holiday concert) listed at the end of this page if you are interested in exploring the area further.
Sunday, December 4th – Breakfast Available for Purchase at Hotel
7:00 am – 10:30 am Breakfast Buffet in MacArthur’s Riverview Restaurant (Lobby Level, at your own expense) No reservations are taken for the Breakfast Buffet, seating is not guaranteed.
10:30 am – 2:30 pm Sunday Champagne Buffet Brunch Served in MacArthur’s Riverview Restaurant $39.95 per person, Reservation Suggested, 845-446-4731, Ext. 7929 View Menu
We are happy to announce that the group of veterans of the Bolton & District Parachute Regimental Association from Manchester, England are returning to visit this year.
Their service experience ranges from WWII to the Suez service and the Falklands War.
Banquet Fee
Please make check payable to:
Gen. Anthony C. McAuliffe NY-NJ Chapter, 101st Abn Div Assn.
- $65 Adults (Includes Hospitality Room for the Entire Event)
- Children’s Tickets Availabe at a Reduced Cost (Please email 101stairbornenynjchapter@gmail.com for more information)
Checks can be mailed to:
Jim Agins
33 Sunset Blvd
Hamilton Square, NJ 08690
Hotel Reservations – To reserve a room, call the Thayer BEFORE NOVEMBER 7!
The Thayer Hotel has a block of rooms available for the 101st Airborne
Bastogne Banquet Guests.
Room Rate is $109 (+ tax and facilities fee). Be sure to mention the 101st Airborne
event when booking rooms to ensure you receive this group room rate.
1-(800)-247-5047 or (845)-446-4731
info@thethayerhotel.com
West Point Area Activities
West Point Holiday Show – USMA Band
1:00 pm – Saturday December 3rd and
1:00 pm – Sunday, December 4th
Eisenhower Hall, West Point
FREE
View USMA Band Website
For concert information, cancellations and updates call the
West Point Band’s hot line at (845) 938-2617
West Point Visitor Center & Museum
Open Daily 9:00 am – 4:55 pm
View Museum Website
West Point Guided Tour
(845) 446-4724
One Hour Tour
Stops at: Cadet Chapel, Trophy Point, Battle Monument & The Plain
Walking Time (Off Bus): approximately 45 mins
Adults: $15 , Children (2-11): $12
Friday – 10:30am ; 11:45am ; 1:30pm
Saturday & Sunday – 10:30am ; 12:00pm ; 1:30pm ; 3:00pm
Brotherhood Winery (Tours, Tastings, Cafe, Mansion, Art Space)
100 Brotherhood Plaza Drive, Washingtonville, NY 10992
(845) 496-9001
Saturday Brunch 12:00pm – 4:00pm – Reservation Required
Sunday Brunch 12:00pm – 4:00pm with live music – Reservation Required
Friday & Sunday Prime Rib Special $14.95 – Reservation Required
Visit Website
Benmarl Winery Tours & Tastings
156 Highland Ave, Marlboro, NY 12542
(845)-236-4265
Visit Website
Sunday Champagne Brunch at the Thayer Hotel – For Purchase
MacArthur’s Riverview Restaurant (Located on Lobby Level)
$39.95 Per Person, Served From 10:30 am to 2:30 pm
View Menu
Bear Mountain Ice Rink – Weather Permitting
Seven Lakes Drive, Tomkins Cove, NY 10986
(845) 786-2701 x266
Friday 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Sat & Sun 10:00 am – 11:30 am; 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm; 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm; 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm;
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm; 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm (NO 8 pm on Sundays)
Adults (12+): $5.00; Children (4 – 11): $4.00; Skate Rental: $4.00
Rink is outdoors and uncovered so dress warmly!
View Website
Bear Mountain Zoo
55 Hessian Drive, Highlands Falls, NY 10928
(845) 786-2701
Open 10:00 am – 4:30 pm Daily
$10 parking per vehicle; $1 Suggested Donation Admission
View Website
The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor
Call in Advance for Group Tours
374 Temple Hill Road (Route 300)
Town of New Windsor, NY
(845) 561-1765
1-877-28HONOR
View Website
New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site
Phone: (845) 561-1765
View Website
If you have any additional questions, please e-mail 101stairbornenynjchapter@gmail.com
General Anthony C. McAuliffe NY-NJ Chapter 