Thank you, Opperman Family.

 Just wanted to convey a special THANK YOU to the Opperman family for all their hard work and attention to detail in planning and executing this years Grand Family Reunion.  A great time was had by all who attended.

The 54th Grand Family Reunion

 The reunion is this weekend!  

As you can see below, we have a wonderful new logo this year.  Since the reunion is held in Palmdale, the Oppermans thought it was only fitting to have a Joshua Tree on it.  They did a great job on the design.  This logo is available as a black, 9"x 9", iron-on for $3.00.  If you'd like one, just bring a clean, white or colored (the black logo will show up best on light colors), t-shirt, sweatshirt, etc.  Denise will have her heat press machine to press the logos on for you. 

Also, although Landcaster's temperature is forecast to be 90 degrees on Saturday, it's been windier than usual, and the evenings are brisk.  It's a good idea to bring a jacket and sunscreen.

Register NOW!

Hey Grand Family!  Have you registered for this year's Grand Family Reunion?  If not, do so now by clicking the Reunion Registration button on the right-hand side of this page.

The Opperman's are busy planning a wonderful, fun-filled weekend for you, and they'd hate for you to show up without registering and there not be enough food for you. Please register now so they have an accurate headcount.

Reunion Update:

We love dogs, but kindly request they don’t attend the reunion.

In this fun backyard setting, space is limited for all of the shenanigans & easy navigation for our disabled & elderly family members.

However, if your dog travels with you & the hotel allows pets, there is a highly-rated DOGGIE DAYCARE facility within 5 miles of the reunion.

Pampered Pooch
40222 La Quinta Ln., Building A, Suite 102

Palmdale, CA

(661) 947-7298

www.pamperedpoochav.com

Thanks for understanding!

2023 Grand Family Reunion

 

To print a copy of the invitation click HERE.

Remember that registering early helps the organizers to know how much 

food and supplies to purchase.  If you don't register by May 12, 2023, 

there's no guarantee there will be enough food for you and your family.  

Click HERE to register now or click the "Reunion Registration" button on the right.

Links to Accommodations:

1. HAMPTON INN & SUITES: (661) 265-7400

39428 TRADE CENTER DR., PALMDALE, CA 93551

Hampton Inn & Suites Palmdale, CA (hilton.com)

2. HILTON GARDEN INN: (661) 998-2000

1309 W. RANCHO VISTA BLVD., PALMDALE, CA 93551

Hilton Garden Inn Palmdale Hotel

3. EMBASSY SUITES: (661) 266-3756 or (855) 680-3239

39375 5 TH ST. WEST, PALMDALE, CA 93551

Embassy Suites Palmdale, California Hotel (hilton.com)

Save the Date 2023

 It's that time of year again!  Time to start planning your trip to the next Grand Family Reunion.  A huge thank you to the Opperman family for taking it on this year. 😊

State of the Reunion

 Just wanted to let you know that we've posted the income & expense totals on the State of the Reunion page.  Click HERE or the button on the right side of the page marked "State of the Reunion".

The 2022 reunion operated at a loss.  Fewer family members attended this year.  As most of you already know, the planners try to at least break even each year.  Unfortunately, we're never sure how many people will actually attend until the day of the big family meal since so many people choose not to register in advance.  It makes it difficult for the planners to know just how much food and supplies need to be purchased.  Most years it works out but small years it just wastes the reunion's money, and we operate at a loss.

Now, we have some decisions to make about how the reunion will operate in the future.  When the reunion started a different branch of the family would volunteer to plan it each year.  This was a great plan that kept the whole family involved and didn't put the work on one family. This has not been happening lately.  In fact, it's rare for someone to step up and take it on.  So, as we see it, if no other family volunteers to take on the planning for next year, it will probably be a very simple one-day event.  By very simple we mean minimizing the supplies need so set-up and take-down is much easier, for example:  NO tables or chairs would be provided - you'd need to bring your own chairs, drinks, etc. and eat picnic style.  We're also considering eliminating some of the fun stuff like the horseshoe tournament & bingo. These have been reunion favorites since the beginning but without more help from the rest of the family this too may change.  We don't want to see our beloved family reunions come to an end.  We just need the rest of the family to take on some of the responsibility and joy of organizing a reunion now and again.  Afterall, out of the 10 Grand children 7 of them have a great number of descendants to help carry on this Grand tradition - organizing the reunion once every 7 years shouldn't be too much of a burden for any of them.   

If you're interested in taking on the task of organizing and running the 2023 reunion (or any of the upcoming reunions) contact Linda (619)442-6900 or Denise (951)265-6082 - or send us an email:  thegrandfamilyreunion@gmail.com    Check out the information we've provided to help with organizing the reunion HERE or by clicking the button on the right side of this page marked "Help for the Organizer".  By the way, when you organize it, you get to choose where to have it.

Thank you.

In Sympathy...Johnnie Mallow

 We're saddened to announce the passing away of John F. Mallow on May 10, 2022.  

John, "Johnnie" as he was loving called by his family, was the oldest son of John and Rita Mallow, born August 27, 1939.  He was the first grandchild of Fred and Margaret Farmer.  He joined the military when he graduated high school.  He lived in various places around the country finally settling in Ridgecrest CA.  He is survived by his wife, Robin and his siblings, Linda McKinney, Wally Mallow and Mike Mallow.

Rest in peace.

Head Count for the reunion

 

2022 Grand Family Reunion

 It's that time of year again.  Actually, we're a bit earlier than normal, but it's time to start making your travel arrangements for our upcoming reunion.  If you didn't get an invitation emailed to you, please send your current email address to:  thegrandfamilyreunion@gmail.com   You can download or print the invite with the link below.  You can also sign-up and pay on the Reunion Registration Page - click the button on the right of this page.  Here's the 2022 invitation:

Click HERE to download and print the invitation

Click HERE to register and pay with PayPal