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Dear Amy,

I would like to organize a family reunion, but I just don't know how to go about it. Do you have any advice for making it a week to remember?

Sincerely,
Reluctant Reunioner

Dear Reluctant-

There are several things you should keep in mind for a successful family reunion.

1. Allow plenty of travel time, as unexpected delays can pop up at any time (especially in Indiana).

2. Plan an exciting event for the girls-- ---and then one for the boys.
3. Take a tour of an historical site that has family significance.(Graue Mill - Oak Brook, IL)


4. Plan around an important milestone in a family member's life.

5. Stay in a hotel with a pool.

6. Taste local cuisine, even if you are already stuffed to the rafters.
7. Celebrate a long life well-lived, and still going strong.

8. Enjoy the great outdoors together.

9. Let the kids catch fireflies and make s'mores and look at the stars.

10. Don't get discouraged if the weather doesn't cooperate. You can still find plenty of things to keep you and your family entertained.(Lowden State Park - Oregon, IL)


11. And with enough ingenuity, you can still grill up a tasty dinner.

12. Make sure you know the hours of local attractions. And if you happen to get there 30 minutes late, take pictures to prove you were there. (Ronald Reagan's boyhood home - Dixon, IL)

Don't hesitate to plan your next get-together, my friend. With a little planning, patience, cooperation, and love, you too can have a reunion to remember.

Considerately yours,

Amy