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Another Comearound in the Books

Monday evening, April 7th, a total of 62 Classmates, their spouses and guests, and several widows of classmates convened at the fabulous Alfond Inn in Winter Park for the 2025 USNA 66 Florida Comearound. We enjoyed two and a half days of reminiscence, camaraderie, wining & dining, sightseeing, shopping, golfing and relaxation.

Click HERE for a link to a video Charlie Jones took of the opening reception.

Light rain early Tuesday ended just in time for our morning boat tour through Winter Park’s interconnecting lakes and canals. By mid-afternoon, beautiful sunshine, clear skies and comfortable temperatures blessed the afternoon boat tours. Our boat ride was a really fun time and provided great lakeside views of the many beautiful mansions in the area.

Tuesday evening, we enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and great Italian food at Armando’s restaurant, with about half of the diners seated in the outdoor garden.

On Wednesday, most folks wandered along Park Avenue, Winter Park’s answer to LA’s Rodeo Drive or Boston’s Newbury Street, visiting shops, museums and countless restaurants.  In observance of long-standing tradition, four of us played a round of golf on the town’s beautiful and historic golf course, just a few blocks from the hotel.

The grand finale was Wednesday evening, with a cocktail reception in the Alfond’s beautiful solarium, followed by a plated dinner in an adjoining banquet room.

Feedback from attendees is unanimously favorable, regarding the Alfond Inn, the town of Winter Park, and the various events. We’ll call this another successful Comearound!

BZ to Wayne & Lynne!

  • Great COMEAROUND!  A rousing “BZ” to Wayne and Lynne for the prodigious hard work that had to go into putting together such a flawless event.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!  My only question:  where did all the old people come from? – Denny & Mary Zveare
  • Yes, a wonderful comearound.  I second all of the good things Denny said! – Frank Bryant
  • We want to extend my heartfelt thanks and deep appreciation to both of you for the absolutely outstanding job you did coordinating our Class of 1966 “Come Around” this past week in Winter Park. Your dedication, attention to detail, and incredible hospitality made the entire event truly unforgettable. From the perfectly arranged meals and lodging to the thoughtful name tags and countless other details, it was clear how much love and effort you put into every part of the gathering. You created a warm, welcoming space where old classmates could reconnect and make new memories, and that’s a gift we will all cherish. Thank you for your tireless work and gracious spirit. Your efforts made this reunion one of the most special we’ve ever had, and we are so grateful to you both for everything you did to make it happen. – Keith and Karen Melton
  • What a wonderful event!!  Winter Park and the Alfond Inn at Rollins College were perfect settings to celebrate long time friendships and make new memories! – Charlie and Ginny Jones