Our family is building a legacy for future generations

"Ain't No Family Like The One I Got" is the theme of our family reunion this year.  It's true. We have an amazing, awesome and talented family.  We are getting together to build our legacy and to bond together as a family while creating wonderful memories.  The reunion will be full of excitement, fun, entertainment, sharing and caring, connecting and reflecting and blessing one another all in 3 days.

Event Details

 

The main events will be held at the LaGrange Frink Alumni Culture Center on Friday and Saturday located at 5766 Aldridge Store Road, LaGrange, NC.

 

The hotel accommodations are at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Goldsboro, 1003 Sunburst Drive, Goldsboro, NC, (919) 778-0007.  To make room reservations at the family group rate of $109.00 +tax & fees, you can call the hotel at (919) 778-0007 and ask to reserve a room under the Rouse-Gardner Family (code RGF) or click here: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Goldsboro, NC.  Rooms are going quick for the family discount rate.  Rooms at this rate need to be reserved by May 23rd. Once all the block rooms have been reserved, the normal room rate will go into effect. Regular hotel reservations can be made by clicking here: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Goldsboro - Reservations

 

Please visit the Hotel Option page for information on other hotels in Goldsboro and Kinston which is another city near LaGrange, NC: Hotel Option page

 

Cost of the Reunion per person (3 days)         

$35.00 - Agest 65 & up                                        

$45.00 - Ages 12 to 64                                         

$20.00 - Ages 4 to 11

$0 - Ages 3 and under

 

Family Reunion T-shirts

Adult shirts - $15.00

Children shirts - $12.00

 

Payment for reunion and t-shirts need to be paid by May 23, 2023. Please complete a Family Registration form prior to making payments. 
 
Make payments to Verna Johnson:
CashApp: (301) 452-4172 or $TheGoldenchild4
Zelle: (301) 452-4172
 
Make payments to Cassandra Lowe:

Paypal: n2tranquility@gmail.com 

Mail to: Cassandra Lowe

             10334 Sea Pines Dr.

             Bowie, MD 20721

 

Reunion Schedule

Friday 

Registration starts at 4:00pm

4:00pm - 5:00pm - Meet & Greet - "What tree do you belong to?"

5:00pm - 7:00pm - Chat and Chew

7:00pm - 9:00pm -  Family Karaoke Night

 

Saturday

Registration starts at 10:00am

11:30am - Doors open to Main Event

12:00pm - 4:00pm - Program/Main event  

4:00pm - 7:00pm   - Games & Festivities

7:00pm - Family Fun (On your own)

 

Sunday

11:00 - Church Service @ Living Hope Church in Kinston

 

 

Please click on the menu in the top right hand corner and click the Registration Form to complete the information needed to attend the reunion and to order T-shirts. You can also access the form by clicking here: Registration Form.   Be sure to complete your registration form prior to making your reunion payment. Please submit your Registration form as soon as possible.

 

Reunion Planning Contacts:
Bob: 910-977-2187
Kelly: 908-227-4412
Ronnie’: 202-288-6126
Cassandra: 301-233-3022
Shonda: 908-636-5309
Toni: 908-294-0010
Verna: 301-452-4172

 

The Main Events Starts Here



Date
June 23rd, 2023

Time
3:00pm EDT

Location
5766 Aldridge Store Road,
La Grange, NC, US, 28551

The events on Friday and Saturday will be held at the LaGrange Frink Alumni Cultural Center, 5766 Aldridge Store Rd, LaGrange NC 28551

Friday, June 23rd

 

CANCELLED

Pop-Up Shop on Saturday at the LaGrange Frink Cultural Center.  If you have a small business, go to the Pop-Up shop page on the website for more information.

There are more family members showing interest in coming to the reunion.  We can still take payments for the reunion up until June 15th.  We will not be taking payments at the door, so you will need to pay in advance if you are planning on attending.  

The payment due date for the reunion and t-shirts has been extended until Wednesday, May 31st.  We need to provide a final count by June 1st.  

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Do you know how you are related?  Let's find out.  

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