DON'T'S Donna Vissac of Paramus attended a family reunion where relatives of all ages and from all over the US gathered together in Canada. You can be the catalyst to reconnect and revive your family connections by planning a reunion of your own. Though there's a lot of planning and coordination involved, the end results usually prove to be well worth the effort. First, gather the names and addresses of family members and send out a short letter explaining your plans for a family reunion and a list of proposed dates and locations from which relatives can rate their preferences and eventually compromise.
Reunions can last anywhere from several hours to several days.
The general rule is that the farther people have to travel, the longer the reunion. Some options include one's home, hotels in big cities, ranches, cruise ships and campgrounds. To get the best attendance, it's usually best to choose a site that is centrally located to all members. Whether you choose to cook at home or have someone else cook for you, feeding a crowd requires planning. Serving home-cooked meals can be a lot of work but some find the idea of cooking with others a lot of fun, and relish the opportunity to bond and swap recipes.