Farming, Saturday, August 6, 1988
Family Reunions
On a recent tour of historical
Tulpehocken Manor in Lebanon
County I was reminded of the
importance of family reunions.
Tulpehocken Manor has been the
site of many happy family reun
ions all year round.*And as I travel
this summer I’ve seen many signs
at community centers, fire halls
and churchs, welcome the joining
of family members.
There’s nothing like getting the
whole clan together to rekindle
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The New Carlisle Fair
will be held
August 11, 12 and 13
at the Carlisle Fairgrounds
- SCHEDULE
Thursday - August 11
4:30-7:00 P.M. Farm Fest Meal- Chicken Bar-B-Q $5.00
5:00 P.M. Blacksmith Demonstration
6:00 P.M. Little Miss Carlisle Fair Contest
7:00 P.M. Opening Ceremony, Baked Goods Auction & Old
Fashioned Square Dance
Sheep Dog Demonstration
Pretty Animal Contests
Good Shepherd Singers
7:30 P.M
8:00 P.M
8:15 P.M
Friday - August 12
9:00 A.M. Junior Sheep Show
9:30 A.M. Junior Dairy Show
1:00 P.M. Dairy Showmanship Contest
5:00 P.M. Junior Beef Breeding Show
6:45 P.M. Pedal Pull Contest
7:00 P.M. Adult Tractor Driving Contest
8:00 P.M. Barnyard Olympics
Saturday - August 13
9:00 A.M. Junior Swine Show
9:00 A.M. Volleyball and Horseshoe Tournaments
10:00 A.M. Horse Show
10:00-12:00 Dog Show
10:00-3:00 Farm Toy Show
11:00 A.M. Goat Show
12:00 P.M. Fire Fighter Contest
4:30 P,M.‘ Farm Toy Auction
7:00 P.M- Awards Program & Evening Entertainment
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By Michelle S. Rodgers
Berks Extension
Home Economist
family lies. It’s a special opportun
ity to catch up on everyone’s life,
marvel at the children, share fond
memories and simply enjoy your
family’s company. For people
intrigued by their origins and the
mystery of the past, there’s also no
better reason than a reunion to
explore your family history. Doing
so is likely to stir warm feelings.
And, in the end, the lies that bind
you together may very well be
strengthened.
I must admit at this point that
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family reunions were not always
my favorite Saturday or Sunday
past lime as a child. It is only more
recently, as I age, that I have come
to appreciate the family reunion
idea. I do recall large family reun
ions where we ate and then the
adults wanted to sit around and
talk. “Us kids” were supposed to
automatically socialize with that
cousin twice removed that we
haven’t seen since last reunion.
Eventually we would warm up,
renew acquaintances and be hav
ing a great time by the hour we
needed to leave for home.
A recent publication entitled
“Gathering Generations” by Better
Homes and Gardens Family Net
work has provoked my thinking on
making those family reunions
more enjoyable for the young and
old. Here are some of the high
lights of ways to enjoy yourself.
Because it is only natural for
people to feel a bit reserved when
they first arrive, consider ways to
create some camaraderie. How
about a family treasure hunt to get
people relaxed. Send attendees off
to find the oldest family member,
the parents of triplets, the relative
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who traveled the farthest or the
newest baby. If you’re not into
writing games, how about a game
of tug-of-war or a sack race to
loosen people up. Possibly
required table-hopping after each
course would also give everyone a
chance to say hello.
By all means, schedule some
activities for your reunion. That’s
part of what makes a reunion such
fun. Think about acUvities that
would appeal to everyone and
include a variety of options. Here
arc a few suggestions.
Take into account that both kids
and parents will appreciate a
chance to socialize on their own.
Teens, for example, could engage
in a break-dance competition or
volleyball tournament. Tots could
have a coloring contest.
Encourage people to interview
each other and preserve what
they’re saying on audio or video
tape. Also, no family reunion
would be complete without a fami
ly portrait to mark the occasion. To
be sure that everyone is in the pic
ture, ask a friend or neighbor or
even a professional photographer
to do the snapping. Or if someone
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ing the day’s activities. Everyone
can get together in the evening to
watch the “instant replay”.
Another exciting idea is a family
treasure trove. Set aside one table
in a central location and ask family
members to bring an heirloom or
memorabilia object. Or try a bulle
tin board display of baby pictures
of as many family i, ihcrsaspos
sible. Ask pcopl ness who is
who. Also, you want to ask
the family historian to talk about
the recent changes in the family
tree.
Remember too as the festivities
draw to a close that you should
take advantage of everyone’s
enthusiasm and warm feelings to
set the wheels in motion for the
next reunion. You might want to
. institute a family newsletter to
everyone up-to-date.
It does take some planning to
make the reunion enjoyable for all
ages. But it is the enjoyment that
will keep your family coming back
year after year. The special quali
ties that make your family unique
will also make your reunion a one
of-a-kind celebration.
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