Reunion Magazine, September 2019
The Reese Family Reunion, with roots originating in Alabama, recently celebrated their 44th anniversary in Stone Mountain, Georgia, over the Fourth of July weekend. The three-day event started with a Meet & Greet where members received t-shirts, goodie bags, and played ice-breaker games while eating a light meal. The following night, a family catered dinner included dancing to the sounds of the family's own DJ, and a pictorial tribute to deceased family ancestors. A picnic on the last day included delicious grilled food prepared by the family's own caterer.
The youngsters enjoyed the playground while older members shared photo albums of past reunions and go acquainted with new family members.
The last activity was the group photo and announcement that the 2020 reunion will be in Detroit, Michigan. (The Detroit 2020 Reunion "The Reeses' In Motown" was cancelled due to the Pandemic).
This year's reunion was attended by over 150 people from several generations who traveled from throughout the U.S. Facebook's group feature was helpful in getting the word out. The family website, over 10 years old (reeseroots.com, password reese007) was developed and is maintained by the family's resident genealogist, who helps keep communication flowing. The website helps build excitement throughout the year and provides an excellent way for everyone to view the professional photographs taken by a family member during the reunion.
Reported by Elizabeth Small, Stone Mountain, Georgia
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