NEW! First Annual Travel Program: Tastes of Tuscany and Rome with OPSOA-Alumni

As fabulous as the famed Tuscan countryside and cuisine are, they're even better when enjoyed with good friends! Join other OPSOA alumni on this leisurely journey that will include sipping fine wines at some of Tuscany's renowned wineries, savouring gastronomic delights including a six-course authentic feast in the heart of the Chianti region. Visit the treasures of Florence, the famous hill-towns of Volterra and San Gimignano, and the picturesque villages of UNESCO-designated Cinque Terre. Finally, discover the beauty of eternal Rome! For those returning to Rome, customize your trip with excursions, such as a cooking class in the colourful district of Trastevere. For those visiting Rome for the first time, marvel at Rome's ancient wonders and stroll past the ancient Pantheon, explore the Forum, and admire Michelangelo's masterful Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Enjoy exploring Rome at your own pace and creating your own Roman dining experience -- perhaps you will end up in Ristorante La Carbonara, which dominates one side of Rome's Campo de Fiori. Established in 1912, this restaurant claims to be the first restaurant in Rome to serve penne alla carbonara. On your final night in Rome, you can enjoy your aperativo in a vibrant piazza and marvel that you have truly lived the maxim of the Roman poet: "Carpe diem! Seize the day!"

Travel with your OPSOA friends and live la dolce vita!

Tour Company: Georgia Hardy Tours
Dates: October 20-30, 2011
Tour Price: $2895.00 (Flight Included) + Departure Taxes ($389.00) + Gratuities ($50.00)
Montecatini Terme Accommodation: www.hoteltamerici.it
Rome Accommodation:
www.romehotelmediterraneo.it

A brochure with full itinerary and application form will be emailed to all alumni shortly. More details will be provided at the OPSOA Alumni AGM and Luncheon. Questions for Georgia Hardy Tours contact: melina@ghardytours.com

Alumni Annual General Meeting and Luncheon

The Alumni Annual General Meeting and Luncheon will take place at the OPSOA Conference on Thursday, April 28 from 11:30 to 2:15 at the Hilton Toronto, 145 Richmond Street West.

We will start with a Social, followed by the Alumni AGM. We will also have a presentation about our first international trip in October 2011. We will conclude our program with our guest speaker, John Thompson. John is President of the Mackenzie Institute, a Canadian think-tank concerned with organized violence and political instability.

We hope you will able to join us. For members, the cost is covered in your annual membership fee. For non-members, the cost is $25. To register for the Alumni AGM and Luncheon, go to www.opsoa.org.


OPSOA Conference

The theme of this year's OPSOA Annual Conference is "Leading and Energizing Learning". The conference will explore issues and learning opportunities related to technology, school design, digital citizenship and social media. Alumni members are encouraged to attend at a special alumni rate of $150.00.