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UPDATED JULY 13, 2008 - CALENDAR SUBJECT TO CHANGE!

Geffre Family Reunion - July 21 - 25, Buffalo, MN

Extended relatives of Joseph & Johanna Geffre (Anyone related to the Geffres of North Dakota) are invited to join us on:

Thursday Day & Thursday Night and/or
Friday Day & Friday Night: The cost is $30 per adult per day (Includes meals/with notice).

The cost for children:
A straight $20 per child (ages 6 to 12) for any amount of time visiting (Includes meals/with notice).

A straight $50 per child (ages 13 to 18) for any amount of time visiting (Includes meals/with notice).

Extended Family: Please let us know if you plan to attend, so that we can prepare to appropriate amount of food etc. Contact: Jeff Harris jah1282@yahoo.com, or 612/221-1282.


To see the most recently update list of family members registered for the reunion,
visit: Who has registered


Do you know where you are staying?
You should...but if you don't, please contact Jeff Harris right away 612-221-1282!


Bring the following items, only if you can:
Your lifejackets, volleyballs, beach toys, sunscreen, BUG spray, bocceball sets, horseshoes, softball gear, golf clubs if you have your own and want to use them. 

There are bike and rollerblade trails available nearby, but this is "on your own."

NOTE - KIDS TAKING NAPS...
Once again we will have one or two campers inside the center for young ones to take naps. You should consider bringing a travel play pen for them to put up in the camper if they move around.


AS OF JULY 10, THE DECISION WAS MADE TO NOT HAVE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS TAKEN AS THERE WILL BE MANY FAMILY MEMBERS WHO WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO TAKE PART.

HOWEVER, PHOTOS WILL BE TAKEN USING OUR OWN DIGITAL CAMERAS AS WE'VE DONE IN THE PAST.

Posted throughout the week:
Family Trivia- a list of questions about Grandpa Joseph and Grandma Johanna original 15 siblings. Those who get the most answers correct get a prize.

Fun things available for kids throughout the week

bulletSandbox
bulletPlayground-outside
bulletSidewalk Chalk-outside
bulletMurals; paper and markers
bulletMovie Projector
bulletCraft Table
bulletStory Time
bulletKiddy Pools- outside

Calendar subject to change!

Sunday

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Pre-reunion gathering at Peggy & Bills as you arrive into town in the afternoon/evening.
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Low-key BBQ dinner will be served.
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Schedules and maps will be available here and throughout the week.

Monday

bullet10am-12:30pm — Instant Challenges- Fun technical and improvisational challenges! We’ll get into teams and solve the problems of the world. Or create some! Jeff Harris will be facilitating.
bullet12:30-1pm — Free Time
bullet1-2pm — Lunch
bullet2:30-5pm — Bowling and Mini golf at Huikko’s in Buffalo. Teams are all set-up.
bullet5-6pm — Free time
bullet5-5:45pm — Possible sibling meeting at the Civic Center
bullet6-7pm — Dinner, during dinner we’ll begin with a family member from each family sharing what they’ve been up to lately. This will continue
throughout the week. Original siblings and spouses will eat at tables together on Monday night.
bullet7-10pm — Dance with DJ and dance instructor. Childcare Available to watch little ones for this if needed.

Tuesday

bulletMorning — Kickball tournament
bulletLunch — At the center
bulletOlympic Day
bulletVolleyball Tournament
bulletTrack & Feild Events (time permitting)
bulletDodgeball Tournament
bulletDinner — At the center
bulletEvening — Bingo

Wednesday

bullet Water Park — Water Park of America!
bulletDinner & Movie — Dinner back at the center with a movie afterwards
bullet10-min Chair Massage — $10 for 10-min: Must sign up on Monday or by 3pm on Tuesday. See signup sheet on the wall or talk to Rebecca Harris. Massages will be done in private room.

Thursday

bullet9-12 Optional Activities
bulletSplatball Games - Men (women welcome but it hurts!) Cost is $35 (updated 7/13/08) for a
2 1/2 hr session.
bulletMini-golf
bulletAll Day — Mound Beach Day with swimming, volleyball, and all of those things you do at the beach!
bullet12-1pm — Lunch at Beach
bullet1-2pm — "Survivor Treasure Hunt" w/prize!
bullet3-4pm — Sandcastle Contest w/prizes!
bulletBonfire & Dinner — At the beach

Friday

bulletEarly Morning (7am) — Open Golf
bulletlate Morning — Frisbee golf
bullet Lunch — At the center
bullet Adults Afternoon — Choice between horseshoes, softball, or free time
bulletKids Afternoon — Sprinkler and games like Red light—green light, red-rover and more.
bulletBefore Dinner — Water balloon toss and egg carry
bullet Dinner — At the center
bulletEvening — Talent show, Raffle Prizes
 
 

Last modified: 02/24/08.