The 2011 reunion will be held Saturday, October 8th. Eating will officially begin at 1 PM. The meal this year will be catered. If you want, you can camp out by the pond the evening before and enjoy a campfire-cook out. Also, for those interested, there will be breakfest on Sunday morning around 10 AM. Bring something for auction Saturday afternoon .. something from family, a craft or some speciality. Money from auction pays reunion expenses.

The old farm house looks lonely now, its curtained windows pale
The porch swing, still, is waiting for a soft and gentle gale.
It beckons to family to gather for awhile
To sit and share the kindred lore of love and laugh and smiles.

It's the love of those who gather that makes this house a home
When laughter fills the air with joy, one can never feel alone.
It's sharing all that's new in lives and reminiscing of the past
That makes the gatherings special and memories that will last.

The porch swing, still, is waiting, and gently, softly, sways.
Inviting Lists to come and meet for a reunion, love-filled day.

The reunion will be held at the farm in Lawshe on the Saturday before Columbus Day (October) in odd-numbered years (2009, 2011, etc.) It is beautiful there in the fall and we are looking for a big turnout. Write down the date and really try to come. Pass the word around in your family and let's make this the biggest one yet! All you need to do is show up and bring a covered dish, chair, and drinks to share with everyone.

There are many comfortable accomodations available for those coming a long distance. Check out this site for things to do and see while in Adams county. http://www.adamscountytravel.org/
Any questions can be answered by emailing myself, or the webmaster, Bill Lewis.
Watch the List Website for updates and another announcement.
See you then!

Love to all! Cousins Kitty and Wendy ( who wrote the poem for us)