EW reunites James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, and the cast of the landmark TV drama 10 years later.
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Getting To Know You Ice Breaker Game for Your Family Reunion Family Reunion Bingo A fun, traditional ice breaker game for your family reunion is the “Find Someone Who…” game. The printable ga…
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Family Jeopardy is the perfect family reunion game for your next gathering. All it takes is a little bit of research to create this cool game!
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Monique and the Catholic High School of Pointe Coupee Class of 1988 celebrated their 20-year Class Reunion in New Roads, the same weekend visit we had Quadson's Louisiana birthday party. The original graduating class numbered around 70 and a good 50 people showed up. There was an afternoon family cookout at an area pavillion, followed by a soiree that evening for the graduates and spouses, etc. Leslie gets aquainted with a new friend. Leslie hangs out with the other daughters. The girls catch up. Entry table at the "country club" for the evening event. Monique found out about and had the planning committee implement a cool name badge idea with the person's senior photo on it. Cool cupcakes display. Of course, with a bunch of Louisiana natives, the food was amazing. Monique and Monique. That is not an OKAY symbol I am making. That would be an O for Obama. Monique and her friend discovered via facebook before the reunion, that they were both Obama supporters, so this now-California sweetie would come up to us throughout the night and chant in a whisper, "Obama, Obama, Obama." We were probably amongst a great deal of folk who were not quite behind the President-Elect in conservative Southern Louisiana, a state he lost. PARTAAAY! Very fun group of people. They had a great reunion.
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Reunion Booklet Souvenir books are quite popular keepsakes given away at family reunions. Most share history and photos and reunion activities, but they leave much to be desired when it comes to content and creativity. Including a few of the following ideas will make your next family reunion souvenir book a lasting treasure: The Cover The cover needs to be both meaningful and attractive. Include a family photo or a photo of a family landmark. Using Photoshop Elements, segments of a photo of the murals on Bethel AME Church in downtown Columbia were used to create the reunion book cover on the right. The colors used were selected from the photo, and the reunion theme was also included. Color ink is costly, however, you may want to consider splurging on the cover since the family reunion booklet is a memento that can be passed down to future generations. You can find many more great ideas and predesigned templates at African American Family Reunion Planner Organizer. Back Cover If your budget allows, you can surprise your family with something other than a plain back cover. See the slideshow for the back cover of this reunion booklet. A historical photo of The State House was matted and layered on a background matching the front cover with an embellishment. A quote from the testimony of an ancestor who testified during Reconstruction at The State House in Columbia in 1876 is included below the photo. Combining the actual words of an ancestor along with a corresponding historical landmark is a great way to inspire family members to want to learn more about history and ancestors. Welcome letter from officials Contact state and local officials to write a welcome letter to include in your reunion book. Often officials will suggest local attractions, and your family may want to extend their visit in order to sightsee. Recent family history findings Contact your family historians to find out about any recent findings that could be included. Include an article detailing findings, family group sheets, and photos to help family members understand how they are related. Be sure to include sources in case other family members want to begin researching their family history. Extended family and in-laws whose ancestors knew each other are most often overlooked in family history research. They have information and oral history that should become a part of the family repository. Family news Use the reunion book to share interesting news and announce special occasions and accomplishments that happened since the last reunion. Remember to include a memoriam for any loved ones who passed away. Today's news becomes tomorrow's history. Spotlight Select a family member to spotlight. Conduct an oral history interview and include a past and recent photo. An interview of the oldest living family member is a great way to help family members get to know each other and learn more about their heritage. Fun worksheets Get younger children in the family involved by creating worksheets for the family reunion souvenir book especially for them. These can be generated online and printed free. See Word Search Maker and Create a Crossword Puzzle. See this slide show: Ideas for a family reunion book Family History Playing Cards created here: Heritage Makers Create your own account here: Heritage Makers Playing Cards price: $24.95 contains 54 cards extra cards $0.50 each customizable front side high gloss finish, rounded corners Bookmarks Bookmarks: Bookmarks are great souvenirs. I took a photo of a site we would visit as a group and designed bookmarks. Be sure to cut the bookmarks out before laminating them. Souvenir Mugs from Discount Mugs: Souvenir Pens Pens: I designed pens at the following website: I choose the colors and wording. http://www.personalizedpensusa.com/ Pens are a great keepsake to remind us of family and a memorable reunion. Souvenir T-Shirt T-Shirts: Design a t-shirt that reflects the theme for your reunion. I designed our 2009 Johnson-Vance Family Reunion t-shirts. Be sure to save the design in a format that the vendor can use, such as .jpeg. See sample on display. It can be difficult finding a good vendor. I searched and found a great one with reasonable prices: Roger Leaks [email protected] 803-414-4175 Family History Display Online Reunion Guide at Blogger Family Reunion Web Site: Family Reunion Web Sites help to inform family about upcoming dates and events, accommodations. This is also a great way to post local attractions for family coming from out of town. They can plan activities around the reunion agenda. Blogs are free and easy to post information and photos. Family Newsletter: Family members send in information and photos they would like to share with the entire family such as births, graduations, promotions, and these items are published in a newsletter every two years. Many software programs come with templates for newsletters so all you need to do is copy and paste the photos and text. Souvenir Calendar at Heritage Makers Create your own account here: Heritage Makers 11 x 8.5 Calendar from $29.95 Celebrate your memories all year round with your own keepsake calendar. Personalize each page with photos and text, then add holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, and appointments that are important to you. 11" x 17" open / 11" x 8.5" closed Twin-loop wire bound with die cut hole for hanging Velvet, acid-free, lignin-free paper High-quality digital printing Post Cards at Heritage Makers Create your own account here: Heritage Makers 5 x 7 Postcard from $1.79 Share your joy with delightful announcements, invitations, or seasonal favorites. Our popular postcards are a fantastic alternative to the traditional greeting card. Completely customizable Printed on premium velvet paper Landscape or portrait options Photo and journaling space Family Directory: It is an ongoing process for our family to keep track of everyone's contact information. This has helped us draw closer as a family and keep abreast of those who live far away. We publish a family directory every two years. Family History for the Young We are sure to include activities to hold the interest of children young and old. Visit the following for ideas: Teaching Kids to Be Ancestor Detectors Helping Children Love Family History 10 ways to pass family history on to your children Getting Started with Your Family History (Great Pedigree Charts for youth!)
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Former Doctor Who star Matt Smith enjoyed a red carpet reunion with Jenna Coleman at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards on Tuesday evening.
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The best family reunion games - these family reunion activities are sure to be a hit among all ages!
What do you when you’re put in charge of the family history part of your family reunion? How do you engage 150 people ages 0 – 87? If you’re my friend, Rischelle, you go to work a…
Family Olympics is one of our favorite traditions! It's not so much about winning, but the joy of doing something together.
Spaulding Family Feud Arce Family Feud The Arce Family Reunion’s Family Feud engaged branches as teams to battle for the championship! Competition is stiff for bragging rights ‘til the next reunion. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”7″ gal_title=”Arce Family Feud”] Peters Family Reunion Jeopardy Oliver Peters, Jr, and his wife, Linda, of Leesburg, Virginia, looking for “a goofy participation game” […]
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This Howland Family Chart, as seen in the Mesa Arizona LDS temple visitors' center, depicts how several prominent leaders are related, including U.S. Presidents George W. Bush, George H. W. Bush, Gerald R. Ford, Richard M. Nixon, and Franklin D. Roosevelt, as well as British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill and Latter-day Saint Prophet Joseph Smith, Jr.
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias Inc. and it's advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ShareItForward #CollectiveBias Print this bingo game for your next reunion for loads of fun and to get to know each other again. I just got a reminder from an old friend that it's time we start planning our
EW reunites James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, and the cast of the landmark TV drama 10 years later.
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On our path towards Twin Flame Union we often arrange to meet soul mates and “mirrors” of our Twin Flame – what you could call a “Karmic Twin Flame” or a “False Twin”. The purpose of this is to give us a chance to work out our issues with these individuals before we meet our true Twin Flame in unconditional love for our reunion.
Why relegate those old family photos to a shoebox in the back of the closet? Put them on display with this creative idea from Jenn at Rook No. 17. She made a set of free printables that you can use to recreate this wonderful family tree wreath! Rather than using the original photos, she made […]
Family reunion forms are essential for streamlining the organization of a large gathering, ensuring that details like attendance, food preferences, and activities are accounted for efficiently.
Nothing is better than the memories created at a family reunion, but sending a favor home with all of the family members is a great way to say “thank you for
