Who can I bring?

Attendance will be limited to Alumni with spouse/ partner and children.

What is the weather like in San Diego, in late October?

Since we will be on the coast, it should be very pleasant 65-75° during the day, and a bit chilly outdoors at night.

How far is the Resort from the airport?

The resort is on Pacific Beach, about 6 miles from the airport and 9 miles from downtown. Uber should be between $20-30 depending on the demand.

How far is the Resort from the beach?

The resort is on the beach at Mission Bay, and 2 blocks from the ocean.

Are there eating places close to the Resort?

Yes, there are numerous restaurants, bars, waterfront dining, cafes, as well as grocery stores, pharmacies, beach and bike rentals, and even churches within walking distance.

Is alcohol allowed at the beach?

Alcohol consumption and possession is NOT permitted on the beach, and in open public areas (sports field)

Is there a noise ordinance?

Yes. Outdoor loud music is allowed until 10 pm, and indoors until 12 midnight.

Can golf be organized?

Due to lack of sufficient numbers, Golf will not be organized. If interested in local courses, Vivek will be able to assist vnazareth61@gmail.com

Can we do group booking for some of the attractions/ activities?

An optional San Diego City Trolley Tour is organized at $50 pp. We have filled one Trolley tour. If interested, please contact Romola Mascarenhas at romolamascarenhas@gmail.com to get on the waitlist for a second trolley (if adequate numbers).

An optional full day Mexican trip is organized at $200pp, on Wednesday, 10/21/2026. Passports, visas and Global Entry cards will be required. (We have 8 people booked)
Email Suneethi at nazarethsuneethi@gmail.com if interested

What are the rates and booking instructions for the Resort reservations?

We have exceeded the maximum number of allocated rooms at The Catamaran Resort.
Please contact the resort directly for rates and bookings.

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There are also numerous hotels, vacation rentals, AirBnBs etc very close to the resort.

Registration fees:

Registration is now CLOSED.

Registration has closed, as we have reached our capacity for the venues.

If we have any cancellations, we will consider on a first come first serve basis. Please contact Leo Mascarenhas at mascleo@gmail.com.

Is the registration fee considered a Chartiable contribution for tax purposes?

NO. The registration fee is to cover the costs of the event including CME, Meals (dinner on Friday, lunch and dinner on Saturday and Brunch on Sunday), Sports and Entertainment. It is NOT considered a Charitable Contribution by the IRS.
If you do want to make a Charitable contribution, this must be done directly through FOSJ and this can be accessed through their website at https://friendsofstjohnsmc.org

Cancellations:

May 1 to June 30—50% refund

July1 onward–No refund

Total number of Attendees:

Due to venue limitations, we will have to limit attendees to 250.

Educational Session (CME certification has been organized)

Saturday October 25 7:00am to 11:30 am.(Coffee and danish for attendees only)

• What’s in a Headache; Diagnosis and Management of the most common and a few uncommon Headaches: Sirisha Sanamandra, MD
• MASLD- The silent Tsunami: Savio John, MD
• Obesity and Cardio-Metabolic Therapies. Past, Present and Future: Jyothis George
• Cardio-Vascular Risk Factors and Protection: What’s unique about us: Jyothi Puthumana
• Culinary Medicine: Integrative Approach to Pediatric Disorders of Brain/Gut Interaction: Maria Mascarenhas, MD
• Menopause Updates 2026: Jimmy Khandalavala, MD
• The Thomas Chandy Oration Music, Mood and the Mind: Jovita Crasta, MD

How can I volunteer to Help?

• Volunteers are always appreciated and encouraged. Please contact any of the host team to let them know if you are interested.
• Leo/ Sunil for Communications
• Leisl/ Sunil for CME
• Brian/Vivek for Sports
• Vivek/ Suneethi for local arrangements/ activities/ venues
• Leo and Brian for potential sponsors.

Organized Sports Activities

Saturday 11am-3pm (sign-ups required)
Men- Cricket and Soccer at the reserved Sports Field.(Equipment provided)
Women- Volleyball/Throwball/Tennicoit at the reserved Sports Field(equipment provided)
Open- Tennis/ Pickleball courts will be reserved at the nearby Bahia Hotel
(Bring your own equipment/ complimentary equipment is available)

Friday

Tennis and Pickleball courts can be booked at the nearby Bahia Resort, by anyone resident at the Catamaran Resort.

Suggested activities?

San Diego is a popular Vacation and Conference destination, and since it is in the Southwest corner of the country, adding a few days before or after the reunion will be quite rewarding.

Activities include:

• Balboa Park and Museums,
• Midway Museum (famous WWII aircraft carrier)
• Cabrillo National Monument
• Harbor/ Bay Cruises
• San Diego Zoo and Safari Parks (world famous)
• Sea World
• Legoland (for kids)
• Water sports and activities (sailing, wave runners, pontoon boats, floating Tiki Bars, surfing, water skiing, paddle boarding, kayaking.
• Guided snorkeling and kayak tours through the iconic La Jolla ecological reserve.
• Hiking and mountain biking trails
• Golf, including the famous Torrey Pines PGA course.
• Trips to Mexico (full day), including TJ, Rosarito, Puerto Nuevo (lobster town), and Ensenada/ Valley de Guadalupe (wine country).
• Winery trips to Temecula.
• Visit to Oldtown with it’s heritage, outdoor Mexican dining, Mariachi music and awesome Margaritas.
• Indoor activities include Theater, concerts, live music and fine dining.

Optional “Thursday PM” activities.

Please feel free to contact your classmates and organize your own class reunions, if so inclined.

For those attendees who are planning to be in town on Thursday Oct 22nd (or prior), AND NOT planning their own batch reunions. A hosted evening will be organized at the home of Vivek and Suneethi Nazareth (14008 Arbolitos Drive, Poway, CA-92064, to include an evening of fun, camaraderie, food, beverages and sing-song to kick off what we hope will be a memorable weekend. All are welcome.

Child Care

At the current time, we do not have any organized child care services.