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May 1997
Volume 61 |
Number 5
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Welcome to San
Diego!
ASA Annual Meeting Social Activities Program |
Rosemarie Marshall Johnson, M.D.,
Chair
Committee on Local Arrangements
In October, we have a treat in store for you! ASA's first-time
Annual Meeting visit to the beautiful city of San Diego, California,
offers you many opportunities to enjoy the history, culture, entertainment,
shopping and dining that are all elements of this gracious city.
Long known for its Spanish-style, red-tiled roofs and Mediterranean
architecture, San Diego is no longer a sleepy little town nestled
in the southwestern corner of the country. Not only is there world-class
entertainment like the Old Globe Theatre and the La Jolla Playhouse,
San Diego is home to fine dining, late night jazz clubs and numerous,
challenging golf courses.
A notable feature when visiting San Diego is the number of activities
suitable for children. San Diego is a very family-friendly place.
The San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park and Sea World are just the
start for family fun. There are also water activities such as
sailing, fishing and beach-going close to the downtown hotels.
The Children's Museum, which is packed with interactive exhibits
for all ages, is within walking distance from the San Diego Hyatt
and San Diego Marriott hotels, which are the two coheadquarter
hotels for the 1997 ASA Annual Meeting on October 18-22.
San Diego's proximity to the Mexican border makes it possible
to spend an afternoon shopping in Tijuana. Other social activity
choices include a leisurely lunch and shopping trip to the beautiful
seaside village of La Jolla, or a history-packed tour of San Diego's
Mission and Old Town area.
There's also San Diego's Balboa Park offering 14 museums that
cover such diverse topics as aerospace, automobiles, model railroads,
archeology, art, folk art, San Diego history and natural history.
The country's first IMAX theater is here as well as an interactive
science center, which fascinates all ages. There is so much to
do in San Diego that you may want to consider extending your stay
to take advantage of it all. Since San Diego is fairly spread
out, with limited public transportation, plan to rent a car or
take cabs to most places.
October is one of the most beautiful months in southern California,
with daytime temperatures in the 70s or higher. Dress for most
activities in San Diego is casual, and a light jacket or sweater
is all that is needed for the cooler nights. Do not worry about
the rain, since in October rain is very uncommon.
The Committee on Local Arrangements has selected a variety of
social activities designed to offer you the best that San Diego
has to offer. The 1997 ASA Annual Meeting promises to be a fun
and relaxing time for you and your family, and we look forward
to welcoming you for the ASA's first visit to this special city.
Rosemarie M. Johnson, M.D., is Associate
Clinical Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, University of
California-San Diego, and is an anesthesiologist in private practice
at Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California.
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