Annual Get-Together 2024
Annual Get-Together & Fundraising Event- 1st Sept. 2024 - Arizona
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Event Infomation:
- Date / Time: Sunday, September 1, 2024, 6 pm –1 am,
- Venue: Villa Tuscana, 1915 W Guadalupe Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202
- Cost:
- $ 125 per person; Appetizers (Sri Lankan-style) & food included
Kids (12-5 yr): $50, Kids under 5yr: free
Attire: Business Casual.
- Men: dress smart with (optional) jacket.
- Women: Traditional saree or Business casual dress/pants
Accommodation:
We have reserved discounted rooms at three nearby Hilton hotels. Please use the following links to reserve this special discounted rate before their deadlines.
- Hilton Phoenix Chandler – Special UPAA-USA Rate ($109 – 116)
- Hilton Garden Inn – Group Block Code: 90K for Special UPAA-USA Rate ($109)
- Home2 Suites by Hilton – Group Block Code: 900 for Special UPAA-USA Rate ($109)
Alternative Options:
Find other nearby hotels nearby using the link below:
Free Accommodations for Students:
Thanks to local alumni, we’re offering free “gaje” accommodation to out-of-state students who cannot afford hotel stays. if you wish to use of this opportunity please contact
- Ananda Desilva (apdesilva@yahoo.com)
- Channa Bambaradeniya (cbambaradeniya@gmail.com)
- Gamini Dharmasena (gaminid@yahoo.com)
Getting there:
If you are traveling by air, fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), a 15-minute drive from the venue.
Things to do:
Explore Mesa, AZ, and take day trips to:
- Sedona, AZ 2 hrs,
- Petrified National Park 3 hrs,
- Grand Canyon 4hrs (maybe a 2-day trip)
- Other (click here)
How to help:
We are seeking sponsors for the event to keep the cost down and maximize the funds needed to support the University and its ongoing projects. If you are unable to attend the event, please consider contributing to the event using the donate link on our website: Click to Donate