Why a Family Reunion Matters

WE CANNOT ESCAPE OUR ORIGINS, HOWEVER HARD WE MIGHT TRY.  

THOSE ORIGINS CONTAIN THE KEY - COULD WE BUT FIND IT - TO ALL THAT WE LATER BECOME.  

James Baldwin, Notes of a Native Son

No one loves you more – or drives you crazier – than family. A family reunion is a celebration of that love and connection. These gatherings give everyone a chance to take a break from work and school, spend some quality time together and remember what's uniquely wonderful about being part of the same family.  Another purpose of a family reunion is to give young kids a chance to meet and get to know their cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives, and for anyone else who is new to the family – like new spouses – to meet the extended group. For older relatives or those in poor health, a big family gathering presents one last chance to see everyone. These gatherings are also a way for families to celebrate their shared heritage and culture, to exchange family stories and to honor the memories of any relatives who have passed away.

The offspring of the Brandons, Clemons, Harpers, Gaines, Holloway, Smith and Williams clans, and well as friends, are invited to join us for our 2024 reunion being held at the SunCoast Park Hotel, Anaheim, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.  Arrive on Thursday, September 5, 2024 and stay till Monday, September 9, 2024.  Hope to see you there.  There will be lots of food, fun, games, and opportunities to once again enjoy each other.

Fee Structure:   

     Adults ages 18 years and up:           $75.00 Each

Youth ages 13 years - 17 years:      $50 each

Children ages 6 years - 12 years:      $25 each

Children ages 5 years or under:           FREE 

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*************** REUNION FEES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN MARCH 31, 2024 ***************

Reunion fees will ONLY be used for:

Venue rental, Reunion Dinner, Decorations, Snacks and Incidentals.

add              Sun Coast Park Hilton Anaheim Hotel Reservation

           This hotel is only 5 minutes, 2 miles if walking, from Disneyland!

RESERVATIONS:

• Method: Individual call-in direct to our hotel at 714-598-0600 EXT 0.
  Reference: Ask for the “Holloway/Smith Family Reunion.”
  Cut-off Date: Reservations must be made by the 4/29/24 cut-off date.

·         We will offer you complimentary guest parking each day, for 1 vehicle per room

GUARANTEE & BILLING:

• Guarantee Method: Credit card guarantee is due at the time of booking.
  Payment/Billing: Each individual is responsible for paying for their respective rooms, including all applicable taxes and incidental charges of $50/ night

We kindly request all attendees to make their reservations before the cut-off date to ensure availability and to secure the special group rate.

If you have any questions or need assistance with your reservation, please do not hesitate to contact us at the provided phone number.

10 Queen and 10 King rooms are being held for our reunion.  Please make your room reservation soon.

                                                                                  LIST OF EVENTS (list of daily events and idea exchange)