Reunion Activities The Whole Family Will Enjoy

Hey! What's everyone so excited about? Upcoming special events have a way of getting those activity idea juices flowing. And planning family reunions is no exception. So what you are you planning for your next family reunion?  Here are a few tips to get your reunion ideas off the ground.

Planning a family reunion is much like planning a voyage to a remote destination that's full of excitement, surprise and wonder.  When everyone involved is supportive of the plans for the trip your even closer to reaching your destination. To that end create an itinerary featuring activities everyone will enjoy.

Charting The Course
When planning a trip your first step is to get good directions, chart your course and follow a trusted guide. That's where the book Fimark's Family Reunion Planner comes in. It's designed to help you plan every aspect of the event and access the talents and skills of those you might delegate specific task to.

Location Activities and Dining
Consider the best location for specific family activities and dining.  To do this first consider the following: What is your mission and objective? What will the theme of the event be? What theme related activities will be included? At what homestead or remote location will be the event be held?

How To Make Planning Fun
Consider the talents, skills and experience of reunion invitees. Arrange to bring small groups of family members together to plan, craft, create and organize various aspect and activities of event.

Get Those Idea Juices Flowing
Invite the family to contribute ideas regarding the reunion theme, theme colors, T-shirt design, decor, music and fun activities. Schedule a meeting and put all the ideas on the table. Take a vote and determine the most desired activities. Prepare to present these ideas to the extended family via a survey. Find out your next step using Fimark's Family Reunion Planner.

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A Season To Stand United

There is a saying, "There is no better time than the present." And another saying, "Don't put off tomorrow what you can do today?" But I think the one resonates most with me is the age old adage... "There is an appointed time for everything, a time for every activity under the heavens." 

Those wise words always makes me stop, ponder and ask,  "What activity is most needed by my family right now?"

Let All Things Take Place In It's Season

I've learned decades ago that all things are best accomplished in their appointed time and season. With life's many challenges you can easily miss the ideal opportunity to celebrate life's transitions with the family. And when that time is missed you can't get it back as much as you wish you could. 

A Season To Stand United

With all that's going on in the world today, this is a season to stand united as a family and community. Opportunities to make up for lost time pass by too quickly. All we can do is plan ahead and do our best make something positive, meaningful and empowering happen, especially when it's most needed. So what time is it? 

This favorite inspired maxim continues...

"There is a time to plant, a time to heal, a time to build up.

There is a time to weep and a time to laugh. a time to gather and a time to dance.

A time to search and a time embrace. A time to sew together.

A time to be silent, and a time to speak.

A time for peace and a time to love."

- Excerpts from The book of Ecclesiastes chapter 3. 

This Is That Time!

Our families need to be closer now than ever before. There can be no better time to bring the family together. To laugh and cry together, and most of all give assurance of your love and support. And when the time is right, plan a family reunion and widen your circle of love.

Tips For Your Next Family Reunion

"There is a time to plant." Plant a family garden or tree. Plant seeds of truth in the heart of your loved ones.

"There is a time to heal." Express your love for those who are gone but not forgotten. 

"  "There is a time to build up." Build a family tree. Take the time to plan family activities that leave everyone refreshed, hopeful, loved, and in good spirits.

"There is a time to gather, a time to laugh and a time to dance." Songs, dance and laughter build family bonds and a strong house.

"A time to search and a time embrace." Find and extend your family roots and branches. 

"A time to sew together." Make a family history quilt.

"A time to be silent, and a time to speak." Make a family documentary video filled interviews, photos, music, poetry and take a look back on previous family gathers and milestones.

A time for peace and a time to love." Give the kind of honor that builds bridges,  heals old wounds, and renews friendships.

It's a bit nippy out there these days. The entire world could use one big fat family reunion right now.  May you and yours fair well, stay safe and keep the home fires burning.

Mark Askew

Blog Author, Editor, Family Reunion Planner