Wednesday, July 4, 2012

MAKING MEMORIES - OUR FAMILY REUNION

DATE:    July 27, 28 & 29 - Arrive Friday and leave Sunday
LOCATION:  Back to the Woods - Reunion Resort
DIRECTIONS:
On Yellowhead - Hwy 16 West take the Wabamun ramp exit #324 (approx 45 min. west of Edmonton) turn RIGHT going North 3.1 km to Twp 534 turn LEFT go 1.6 km to RR 42 turn RIGHT at the brown house go 2.4 km NORTH (you are on gravel now) and watch for the sign "Back to the Woods" on the right.
If you have any questions, Google Back to the Woods Alberta and see it all for yourself. 

REUNION INFORMATION:
We will gather Friday PM.  A light supper will be provided and unless there are fire restrictions we will have a wiener roast in the evening in the wonderful fire pit which has really nice benches installed all the way around.  Wood is provided.  Bring wiener sticks!

PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING:
1.  In abundance:  Love, laughter, good humour, sportsmanship and lots of hugs and smiles.

2.  Snacks for the snack table - ie: homemade or bought baking, junk food, chips, fruit, veggies, pop, juice, cheese, crackers - whatever!!  This table is considered calorie free no matter what is on it.

3.  Something to do fabric painting on (colouring) - ie:  plain T-shirt, night shirt, pillow case, hat, towel, whatever you might like to take home as a momento from the reunion. 

4.  Equipment for games.  There is lots of really nice area for outdoor activities so bring all your fun stuff.  There is a horseshoe pit, volleyball net (bring our own VB) there is also a nice area where we can play baseball so don't forget your gloves, balls and bats.  Table games would be good in case of rain.  Stuff for the wee people.  There is a small slide and swings. 

5.  Swimsuits if you want to use the hot tub.

6.  Wiener Sticks!!  Don't forget your flashlights.

7.  Camouflage paint for kick the can.

MEAL ASSIGNMENTS:
Friday Supper:    Sylvia & Gramma

Saturday Breakfast:    The Uncles Brent & Garth
                Lunch:         The Hinko Family
                Supper:        Potluck - (sort of organized, assignments have been made.  If I missed you, please give Gramma a call)

Sunday Breakfast:     Sylvia & Gramma
             Lunch etc.     We anticipate there will be lots of leftovers and will use them up for the rest of the day as we clean up to leave.


LODGING:  There is lots of room for tents, trailers, RV's however, there are no hook-ups.  Bring flashlights.

BEDROOMS:  The 4 bedrooms have been spoken for at an extra cost of $25.00 per night to the occupants.  Bring all your own bedding.  There are no bathrooms in rooms.  You need to go to the washroom building for toilet and showers.

There are flush toilets and showers for both men and women.  Bring your own towels and soap etc. 

COST:    We are hoping to stay in the range of $100.00 per household
The potluck and snack table food is your donation.  However, those who have been assigned to provide the whole meal, please submit your receipts with your name BOLDLY written on each one to Gramma to be figured into the total cost.

Any questions??? -- call GRAMPA

Looking forward to seeing you all there and to having a really wonderful time.

Love you all lots and lots,
Gramma (& Grampa)

2 comments:

The Hudkins Family said...

Sounds great Mom! Thanx for booking and doing the planning for meals! Can't wait to see everyone!
Auntie Charlene xo

Anonymous said...

Please bring your corn on the cob holders for Saturday night pot luck. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Roxanne