Reunion Update

We hope that you are making plans to join us for the upcoming reunion. To assist with your planning, we wanted to pass on the information below.

Accomodations:

You have the option of camping at the pond (924 SW 54th St., Ankeny, IA 50023), staying at the Country Inn & Suites at a special rate of $100 for two Queen beds (if you reserve before May 26 and use the ID code for our block of rooms which is "0906Parkar"), or making other arrangements on your own to stay in the area. One thing to note is that there are many events taking place in the Des Moines area on this weekend, so if you are intending to stay in a hotel in the area, you will want to make your reservations as early as possible.

A map will be posted on the blog closer to the date of the reunion, as mapquest does not give correct directions to the pond.

Meals during the weekend are on your own with the exception of the Sunday potluck, which will be held at the pond (924 SW 54th St., Ankeny, IA 50023). Activities for Saturday are on your own, though you are welcome to stay at the pond and reconnect with relatives and get to know some you haven't chatted with before. Other options are described below.

Schedule of events:

Friday, June 26:
Arrive for camping at the pond (can arrive and set-up anytime that day)
No utilities available.
A port-a-potty will be available.

Friday evening at the pond:
Campfire once it gets dark
Bring supplies for s'mores, if desired.


Saturday, June 27:
Arrive for camping at the pond (can arrive and set-up anytime that day)

At the pond:
Fishing (bring your own poles)
Chatting and catching up with your relatives
Sharing everyone's pictures from previous reunions, etc.
Reviewing geneology charts


Other activities and events taking place in the Des Moines area on this weekend:
Swimming at Country Inn or other areas in D.M.
Shopping at Jordan Creek Mall
Rent a boat at Big Creek http://www.bigcreekmarina.com/

Des Moines Arts Festival
Artfest Midwest
Hy-Vee Triathlon
KGGO Summer Jam
Keith Urban and Taylor Swift Concert
Downtown Farmer's Market
Raccoon Valley Wine Festival
The History Boys play
The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid play
Adventureland Inn
Living History Farms

For more information about events in the Des Moines area click the link below:
Des Moines Visitors Bureau

Saturday Evening:

At the pond:
Campfire
Previous reunion slide shows, DVD viewings from previous reunions


Sunday, June 28:

1:00 Potluck

2:00 Business Meeting

2:30 Assorted Games
Volleyball
Softball
Ladder Golf
Water Balloons
Horseshoes
Watermelon seed spitting contest
Frisbee Toss

Things to bring:
lawn chairs
Gloves for softball game
Game supplies
geneology charts
pictures from previous reunions

Janice is putting together a DVD, if you have pictures from previous reunions, please send them to Janice at Jantelope@aol.com

(Sorry for misspelling the email originally, Jan!)

If you have questions contact Charles Packard at 515-382-3319, or 515-450-3022 or email him at pwrpck30@yahoo.com.