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Tuesday November 10 5:00–7:30 PM 50th Reunion Gathering

Welcome Back to Florence — Il Gruppo ’76 Welcome Reception

Fifty years later, we’re back where it all began.

Join classmates and guests on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, for one opening-day experience.
5 PM: California State University Florence, Via Leopardi 12.
6–7:30 PM: Welcome Reception at Bistro Café 1926, following our university visit and a short walk together.
€35 per person. One event and one ticket cover both parts.

Book and Pay — €35

Event details

Back Where It All Began

Return to Cal State Florence, then reconnect over an informal café reception.
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Begin our 50th reunion with classmates, partners and guests on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. One event and one ticket cover the university visit and reception.

Opening-Day Schedule

5 PM: Meet at CSU Florence, Via Leopardi 12. Faculty and current students will welcome us, with an opportunity to visit the facility.

Approximately 5:45 PM: Walk together to Bistro Café 1926.

6–7:30 PM: Relax and reconnect at the Welcome Reception. All times are Florence local time (Europe/Rome).

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Food and Beverages

The apericena buffet includes savory hors d’œuvres, crostini, canapés, salame and prosciutto, pappa al pomodoro (Tuscan tomato and bread soup), dessert, and one cocktail OR glass of wine OR nonalcoholic drink.

Price

€35 per person

Please contact the Reunion Committee about dietary or accessibility needs.

Book and Pay — €35

Paid attendees

This list shows attendees who have purchased a PAID ticket. Earlier free reservations are kept separately and do not confirm payment.

Paid Registration

€35 per person. Book and pay online using the Book and Pay buttons on this page.

A list of paid attendees is shown below.

Meet at Rosso Crudo

Via dei Servi, 85 rosso, 50122 Florence. Meet directly at the restaurant for the 10:00 class.