HOTEL BUFFET OPTION

(Thursday Early Dinner on August 22nd)

Dinner is on your own on Thursday. There will be an option to purchase a fixed price buffet dinner from 5-6:15PM at the Sheraton Hotel for the all-inclusive Congress price of $25. Advance reservations are not needed. You can let us know if you are interested in this option on your Congress Registration Form.

For planning purposes, registration in the hotel lobby (pick up Congress Tote Bag) is from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Hotel check-in is at 3:00 PM. The Opening Session of the Congress starts at 6:30 PM followed by an evening presentation. SCHEDULE

MARKET STREET LYNNFIELD

(Thursday Early Dinner or Friday Afternoon Activity Option)

If you decide to stay local on Friday afternoon (and not go on the optional Newburyport excursion) or are looking for a place to have an early dinner after you arrive on Thursday afternoon, there are some great shopping, cafes, a bookstore, and many excellent restaurants at Market Street Lynnfield.

If you are planning on fine dining at Market Street Lynnfield on Thursday afternoon for an early dinner, we highly recommend making reservations. There are also casual walk-in options including a Whole Foods with many take-out options including hot entrees, pizza, sushi, and a soup and salad bar.

The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service to nearby Market Street, located uphill from the hotel. (5-minute ride). Make arrangements at the hotel front desk. Market Street is a 15-minute walk (with a slight uphill incline) for the physically fit.