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Life’s An Event Creating Fabulous Family reunions By Rose Hoene As the long winter months settle in around us, it’s the perfect time of year to start making plans for activities next summer. Hosting a family reunion, whether it is a one day picnic in a local park, or a long weekend at one of the many great resorts in our area, can be highly rewarding and the highlight of next summer’s activities. As a 25 year “veteran” of organizing successful family reunions, here are a few tips I’ve picked up along the way that I hope will inspire you to get started on creating your own fun family gatherings... 13