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Here is a letter from Dean Nelson May 20, 2008
Dear Nelson Family,
Before you know it, June 27 will be here when the Nelson family will gather at Chanticleer Inn in Eagle River for their reunion. The excitement is building!! We look forward to renewing our friendship and spending some time together at this beautiful resort. I'm sending this e-mail to those who have already made a reservation, as well as those who may consider at the last minute to come. Please do. Chanticleer still has plenty of rooms available. Call them at 1-800-752-9193 to make your reservation. Some have even decided to come earlier so they have more time to enjoy the resort. Consider that, too.
Here is a tentative schedule, but feel free to suggest changes that would add to the enjoyment of our family.
Friday, June 27
It's so much fun to be around the parking lot in the afternoon as people begin to arrive. The welcome hugs are too numerous to count. We'll have supper in the dining room (order off of menu, charge to your room) After supper we'll meet in the gathering room to test out a few of the snacks that people usually bring, and then each family will share how their life has been going. Also, it would be nice if you would share a special memory of one of our past reunions.
This year we would like to set up in the gathering room, a memorabilia table for the whole weekend where we can have on display photos or photo albums, scrapbooks, genealogy info or any other treasures that would be of interest to our family. You are most welcome to bring your treasures to put on display.
Saturday, June 28
Although Chanticleer no longer serves breakfasts, they are planning to serve breakfast for our family. In terms of a count, I have told them that all who have registered will come for breakfast. If you do not plan to come for breakfast, please let me know so I can change the count I have given to Chanticleer. The count affects their staffing, ordering of food, etc. Our food committee (Dianne, Rosemary, and Kathy) has arranged with Chanticleer to provide breakfast options (charged to your room) of cereal, eggs, or pancakes.
Morning and afternoon activities are still in the planning phase. At our last reunion, Meredith, Russell, Steve and Rosemary agreed to serve on the Activity Committee and they would very much welcome your suggestions. And, if you would be willing to volunteer to help with any of these items, it would be very much appreciated. Just to throw out a few ideas, here are some to think about:
1. Morning or afternoon coffee at a designated place when people can visit and enjoy one another. Also, this could be a time to go over old pictures.
2. Bring along a recipe to share, and a time will be set when the recipe exchange can take place. 3. Go on a pontoon, boat, or Pirate Ship ride. See: www.pirates-hideaway.com
4. Go to the new nearby miniature golf course for some fun, and maybe even a contest???
5. Join a group to explore the shopping in Eagle River and possibly have lunch in town.
6. Have an intergenerational scavenger/treasure hunt, egg toss, water balloon toss, etc. 7. Play bingo.
8. Brian will bring his projector and share pictures of past reunions. If you have old pictures on a jump drive, a CD, or your laptop, bring them along and we can include them at a time set to review old pictures. Also, you would enjoy going to the family website he has developed at www.jbnelsonfamily.com.
9. Some might want to go on a morning walk before breakfast.
We know that you want free time to just enjoy the beauty of Chanticleer, but we do want to have some times when we are interacting and enjoying one another. So, we look for your advice, so we don't over structure or under structure.
We are on our own for lunch, and we have really enjoyed the Beer Garden for a brat or hamburger and watching the boats go by.
In the evening we'll have supper in the dining room (order off menu, charge to your room). After supper we'll meet in the gathering room. What we will do is still in the planning phase. We might use the time to review old reunion pictures projected on the screen, play board games, enjoy some skits, funny stories, or jokes if anyone is inclined to offer their talent for that. Suggestions are welcome!!Dean
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super cute. you guys are lucky to have him. he looks like a sweetheart. god bless him
yanuaia1 1 year ago