1)Pianotech list serve meeting: The Rotunda is available on Friday at 9:30 a.m. for a meeting of all interested pianotech list serve subscribers. 2)Transportation to Westin and Holiday Inn Hotels from the airport: Westin--shuttle service: near baggage claim area catch "Airport Van Shuttle", $9.00 one way, leaves once an hour about 5 minutes before the hour, takes about 25 minutes to Westin. Holiday Inn--free shuttle service; call from courtesy phone near baggage claim, Holiday Inn will send shuttle as soon as possible. Cab Ride: about $25.00 3)Phones at the Westin: WARNING! Please note that making a direct long distance call from your hotel room at the Westin is extremely expensive! The approximate charge is $2.00 for the first minute and $1.00 after the first minute. If you use a calling card you will save yourself quite a bit of money. Please be sure to read the phone instruction card in your sleeping room regarding this information. 4)Hearing tests: For those of you planning to have your hearing tested in Providence, here are a few tips: a)The test will be more accurate if your ears are clean! If you can't get them cleaned by your doctor, a drop or two of mineral oil in each ear every few days can help to loosen wax. b)At the convention center, we'll offer professional hearing tests on Thurs 8:30-5:30 for$8; ask at the PTG registration desk for testing room location. Since the test only takes a few minutes you can drop by the testing room anytime Thurs and wait for the next available slot. c)A few blocks from the convention center, you can get a battery of hearing tests at the Univ of RI for the discounted price of $25. These tests will be available on Thurs and Fri 8:30-5:30; Sat testing may be possible if there's enough interest. Sign up for an appointment on the bulletin board at the PTG registration desk; you'll receive a map to the URI testing center. d)Custom-made earplugs are available for $45 at either testing location. An impression will be taken of your ear and the earplugs will be mailed to you. See you all soon! Evelyn Smith, Institute Director
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