We have reserved cabins & campsites below for the following. If you aren’t listed below or need to make changes, we will be updating with the resort every month, so we stay in touch.
Large 8 person Cabin up top next to office:
Jen & Rich & Family/Becci & Spencer & Family/ (3bdrm)
$150 Night
Motel Units
1 double bed $65 per night
2 single beds $70 per night
Below cabins are on beach
1 bedroom cabins $80 night
2 bedroom cabins $125.00 night
Campsites: $24 night for 2 people-$2 for each additional person
WHICH ONE DO YOU WANT…..
Cabin Debs & Steve & Family
Cabin Rachel & Leo & Family/Alison & Jim (2bdrm)
Cabin Bill & Dan (1 bdrm)
Cabin -Josh & Emmy
Theresa & Ray 5th wheel campsite
Ben & Tanya - campsite
The beginnings of our reunion outline
Everyone arrives Friday evening and gets settled in. We will have a hot meal ready for everyone when they arrive. We are thinking of either stews or chili provided by family members and pre-cooked, served with buns. We will bring pies for deserts. At this time we will hand out reunion info and any other info pertinent to the event.
As it stays light late, people can use this time to explore, go out canoeing or fishing, relax around the campfire and visit, or have a game of cards in their cabin.
SATURDAY (All foods today covered by reunion fee)
BREAKFAST
We’ll begin the day with a Grand Slam Breakfast.
Scrambled eggs, sausages, bacon and hash browns.??? We’ll also have those little boxes of cereal, milk and OJ. After all is cleaned up, we’ll begin our day.
:LUNCH
Roast Beef on buns, Cookies or squares
SUPPER
Hamburgers and hot dogs
Potato & Macaroni Salads or baked Pototoes
Deserts
Home-made pies-donated by family members
Watermelon/….?
Smores around campfire for desert
Sunday Breakfast & lunch covered in reunion fee- everyone buys their own supper in Barkerville
Breakfast
Pancakes & sausages or bacon????? We’ll need extension cords to plug in all our grills. Still working on this idea.
LUNCH
We will have buns and cold cuts/ mini bags of chips, & cookies for people to pack a lunch to take to Barkerville. Everyone can purchase their own supper in Barkerville.
I am awaiting a reply from Barkerville for group rates, activities and meals.
(Large eating tent rental $ covered by reunion fees) In case of rain we do need a covered area. I’m looking for a sale on canopies. If anyone has one they can loan us for the reunion, please let us know.
+++ We can reserve canoes/kayaks, but you will have to pay for these individually. The reunion fee would be too high to include boat rentals.
Stay tuned for our next post. We are hoping to nail down a reunion fee cost and are trying to economize as much as possible. We are putting a bit aside each month so we can pay our share without “breaking the bank.”
Activities In The Planning. Everyone does not have to be involved in the planned activities. The goal is for us to have fun doing things together as a family and getting to know each other better. We need lots of photographers snapping shots thru’out the reunion for our Shaw Family Reunion 2010 keepsake Storybook and Shaw Reunion 2010 DVD
Small Children: We will allow lots of free time, but we will also plan lots of fun activities. We will need lots of help running these games & activities.
Crafts table set up with activities for boys & girls
Face Painting
Kite making & flying with adults
Fishin’ Pond
Small children’s toys and pools set up at beach
Any ideas-let us know……
Children (6 yrs & Up)
Sack race
3 legged race
War Ball
Scavenger hunt with adults
Water gun fight
Kite Making for flying with adults
Children’s fishing in river
Tug of War
Adults
Tug of War- team on each side of river. Losers get DUNKED
FISHIN DERBY
Egg Toss
Scavenger hunt
Horse shoes
Kite flying with children
Evening Activities
Campfire Games with snores & hot choc on Saturday night.
Guess who? Stories from our family history
Family Trivia, Grandad’s Story telling
Spooky Stories
Until next month’s update, have a good month.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Our Day Trip To Bowron Lake
This past Wednesday, August 12th, Jen, Faith, Nathan, Jim and I (Alison) all loaded into Jen’s mini-van for a day trip/picnic to Bowron Lake. It took us 3 hours from Prince George. The resort is 25 minutes past Barkerville. It is very secluded and private. The people who manage the resort were very friendly, ready to help us in any way possible.
There are unlimited camp sites both along the lake front and along the river in the camp-ground. They have sani dumps and water, but no electrical hook-ups. The campsites are huge, even big enough for Theresa’s 5th wheeler. We don’t need to put any deposits down until next year. We just need to keep in touch and let them know how many cabins/campsites we need.
We are looking into renting a huge tent for setting up for eating, and in case of rain.
We would like to now ask for everyone who plans on attending for their input. We are looking for activity ideas for both young and old, game ideas for young children and adults, and food ideas. We can rent canoes and kayaks at the resort. We will use the best and most affordable of everyone’s ideas.
We are also planning an afternoon/evening trip to Barkerville. We will post a link to Barkerville’s Website so everyone can see the many activities it offers. We are trying to get a discount on a group entry rate for the entire family. We will keep you posted.
As this is such a big undertaking, we would like to ask everyone to help out. Everyone should help in one meal preparation and one clean-up. This way no one person is burdened with doing everything.
We are very excited about being together for this Shaw Family Reunion long weekend and the opportunity for us all to build strong bonds of love with our entire family. We can make new memories to last a lifetime. We will be taking lots of pictures and making movies. Please put a priority on attending. We have given everyone over 14 months to arrange their schedules. If you can’t attend the entire reunion, come for whatever part you can.
Thanks so much for those who have already replied. Please email me at: ajknudsen5@gmail.com with any of your ideas, and input. This reunion is for us all, so don’t hesitate to share your ideas.
Stay tuned for our next update.
Alison
There are unlimited camp sites both along the lake front and along the river in the camp-ground. They have sani dumps and water, but no electrical hook-ups. The campsites are huge, even big enough for Theresa’s 5th wheeler. We don’t need to put any deposits down until next year. We just need to keep in touch and let them know how many cabins/campsites we need.
We are looking into renting a huge tent for setting up for eating, and in case of rain.
We would like to now ask for everyone who plans on attending for their input. We are looking for activity ideas for both young and old, game ideas for young children and adults, and food ideas. We can rent canoes and kayaks at the resort. We will use the best and most affordable of everyone’s ideas.
We are also planning an afternoon/evening trip to Barkerville. We will post a link to Barkerville’s Website so everyone can see the many activities it offers. We are trying to get a discount on a group entry rate for the entire family. We will keep you posted.
As this is such a big undertaking, we would like to ask everyone to help out. Everyone should help in one meal preparation and one clean-up. This way no one person is burdened with doing everything.
We are very excited about being together for this Shaw Family Reunion long weekend and the opportunity for us all to build strong bonds of love with our entire family. We can make new memories to last a lifetime. We will be taking lots of pictures and making movies. Please put a priority on attending. We have given everyone over 14 months to arrange their schedules. If you can’t attend the entire reunion, come for whatever part you can.
Thanks so much for those who have already replied. Please email me at: ajknudsen5@gmail.com with any of your ideas, and input. This reunion is for us all, so don’t hesitate to share your ideas.
Stay tuned for our next update.
Alison
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Change in Plans
After a lot of thought, we decided that it would be more exciting if the Shaw Clan met in a new location with lots of activities for everyone! So, without further adieu we announce that the Shaw Family Reunion 2010 will be held at the Bowron Lake Lodge & Resort. There will be no complaints as it took us 2 whole months of researching to find a location that could accommodate us. This place has something for everyone: swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, etc. We have listed below the activities available, the rates and general information. You can check out the website, the link is on the right hand side of the blog as well as a link to the Provincial Park website.
Now that a location has been decided, we will begin to plan further details and will be posting
Activites available at Resort
Bowron Lake Lodge offers many activities for your stay whether it be a few hours or a few days.
Beach rentals of canoes, kayaks, catamarans, motor boats and paddle boats.
Enjoy a challenging game of bocca, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball or rent a mountain bike and take in the trails.
One day canoe or catamaran to the upper Bowron River to view wildlife.
Float the lower Bowron River, fish for trout and view the Chinook salmon.
Enjoy the gradual sloped beach for swimming and boating.
Hike the Yellowhawk, Jubilee, Twin Sisters and Kibbee trails, we have information and maps at the lodge.
Spend a day in historical Barkerville townsite, visit the art galleries and museum in Wells.
Pan for gold at a working placer claim.
Inquire about an adventuresome horseback ride.
Beach rentals of canoes, kayaks, catamarans, motor boats and paddle boats.
Enjoy a challenging game of bocca, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball or rent a mountain bike and take in the trails.
One day canoe or catamaran to the upper Bowron River to view wildlife.
Float the lower Bowron River, fish for trout and view the Chinook salmon.
Enjoy the gradual sloped beach for swimming and boating.
Hike the Yellowhawk, Jubilee, Twin Sisters and Kibbee trails, we have information and maps at the lodge.
Spend a day in historical Barkerville townsite, visit the art galleries and museum in Wells.
Pan for gold at a working placer claim.
Inquire about an adventuresome horseback ride.
Accommodation Rates
Motel & Housekeeping Units with Beach View; large grassy area in front of units
Motel Units- automatic heat, full bath
- $65 (1 double bed)
- $70 (2 twin beds)
Large Housekeeping Unit
- $150 (3 bedrooms) 6+ people
Housekeeping Units right on the Beach; with ******these are the ones on the beach
automatic heat, full bath:
- $80 1 bedroom ( 2 people )--duplex
- $125 2 bedroom ( 4-6 people )
Cancellation Policy 1 day for cabins in high season a $25.00 processing fee will be applied.
Lakeshore Campsite with Bowron River Frontage
Flush toilets, coin operated showers
Covered community cooking areas
Campfires allowed, firewood for sale- $5/bundle
Pets allowed on a leash
Most sites are quite large; so campsite rates are per vehicle. not the number of sites occupied
$24 for two people: $2/person thereafter
Picnic: $10
Group Rates: $5 per person
Daily Beach Rentals
Canoes: $20/hr:$10/hr after: max. $80/day
2 Canoe Catamaran: $20/hr:$10/hr: max. $100/day
Kayaks: $20/hr: $10/hr after: max. $80/day
Paddle Boat: $20/hour: $10/hr: max. $65/day
Row Boat: $20/hr: $10/hr after: max. $65/day
Motor Boat: $30/hr: $20/hr after: max. $100/day
Mountain Bike: $10/hr: $5/hr after: max. $30/day
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Motel Units- automatic heat, full bath
- $65 (1 double bed)
- $70 (2 twin beds)
Large Housekeeping Unit
- $150 (3 bedrooms) 6+ people
Housekeeping Units right on the Beach; with ******these are the ones on the beach
automatic heat, full bath:
- $80 1 bedroom ( 2 people )--duplex
- $125 2 bedroom ( 4-6 people )
Cancellation Policy 1 day for cabins in high season a $25.00 processing fee will be applied.
Lakeshore Campsite with Bowron River Frontage
Flush toilets, coin operated showers
Covered community cooking areas
Campfires allowed, firewood for sale- $5/bundle
Pets allowed on a leash
Most sites are quite large; so campsite rates are per vehicle. not the number of sites occupied
$24 for two people: $2/person thereafter
Picnic: $10
Group Rates: $5 per person
Daily Beach Rentals
Canoes: $20/hr:$10/hr after: max. $80/day
2 Canoe Catamaran: $20/hr:$10/hr: max. $100/day
Kayaks: $20/hr: $10/hr after: max. $80/day
Paddle Boat: $20/hour: $10/hr: max. $65/day
Row Boat: $20/hr: $10/hr after: max. $65/day
Motor Boat: $30/hr: $20/hr after: max. $100/day
Mountain Bike: $10/hr: $5/hr after: max. $30/day
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Map of the Resort
We are booking the beach front campsites 1-6 and the beach front cabins for anyone that wants them.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Hi everyone,
It’s been well over 20 years since our last Family Reunion here in Prince George. Our family was just beginning our 3rd generation then, with about 12 grand children. By the end of this year, 2009, we will be 53 people strong. Incredible!
Family Members
1st gen.Nana & Grandad
2nd Alison & Jim
3rd Rachel & Leo
4th Aidan, Isabela & Roman
3rd Bill
3rd Jen & Richard
4th Faith & Nathan
3rd Becci & Spencer
4th Abbie & ?
3rd Dan
2nd Mark & Tracy
3rd Matthew
3rd Nick & Krystal
` 4th Kalika
3rd Tiffany
3rd Layne
2nd Andrew & Marion
3rd Adam & Kelsey
4th Owen
3rd Ben & Tanya
4th Blake
4th Austin
4th Baby
3rd Jo
3rd Zack
3rd Ethan
2nd Deborah & Steve
3rd Joshua
3rd Charissa & Jarom
3rd Xzara
3rd Jared
3rd Emmara
3rd Jacob
2nd Theresa & Ray
3rd Mychal
3rd Eden
3rd Ireland
None of us know when one of us will be called home, so lets all plan on uniting together for an incredible reunion weekend and all make new memories to last a lifetime. The theme of this reunion is: “Celebrating Nana & Grandad, Yesterday, Today and Forever”. We will be creating a Storybook that each family can purchase to commemorate this special occasion.
Your Reunion 2010 Team
Alison-planning & Organization-614-6679 - ajknudsen5@gmail.com
Jennifer – planning & Organization – 962-0086 – jjoviatt@yahoo.ca
Danny – Meal Planning & Organization & Food Safe/First Aid Certified– 961-3883
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