Dear Family Members:
I pray all is well with each and everyone of you. I am writing to share a short summary of what took place on Saturday, July 25, 2009, at Riverside Park where we had a very nice outing and meeting.
There was a total of 45 people (including adults and children) who came out Saturday. We shared many nice dishes of foods (salads, hot pots of greens, rice and peas, hot dogs, hamburgers, etc
Our meeting opened with prayer offered by Eddie Pertillar
Discussions:
# Update from the members who journeyed to Atlanta, Ga. - All said it was a great time, well planned, and enjoyed by all.
# The Family Reunion will take place in Hartford, CT for the year 2010! If you are on the planning committee, please start thinking about meeting to start plans for this great occasion! If you are not on the committee yet, but would like to join, please go to the pertillarfamily.blog.com
# We want to encourage our younger family members to share their ideas and get involved in planning what happens in our family.
Announcements:
1. Edna, Sandy, Jazzmine will be modeling this Friday, July 31, 2009, at Mount Calvary Baptist Church - "An Elegant Summer Evening" tickets are $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under 12. Jazzmine will be singing during this event as well. It starts at 5:30 p.m. with a reception, and then the program begins at 6:00 p.m.
2. Crystal Jackson is a new Grandmother and Emily Jackson became a new Great Grandmother to "Heaven Bent" a beautiful little girl!
3. We have several young family members attending college in the fall:
Renee Haynes (Junior at UCONN)
Tiffany Vinters (Sophomore at UCONN)
Buloang Ramiz (Junior at Wesleyan
Danny Haynes (Freshmen at Trinity College)
Jazzmine Pertillar (Freshmen at Univ. of Hartford)
Myshell Zeigler (Senior at Central)
If you know of any others attending college and not listed, please let me know.
4. Nicole Pertillar will be traveling to Guatemala on a mission trip August 10-19th.
5. Keep lifted in Prayer: Every one of our family members!!!
6. Next First Sunday Dinner will be at 82 Westland Street, Hartford, CT., starting at approximately 2:00 p.m.
7. Next Family Meeting is to be determined. I will be away on a retreat on Saturday, August 22nd. The following Saturday, August 29th, Jazzmine moves into her dorm. If there is someone who would like to carry the planning so that it happens for August, please let me know. We stated we would have it at Riverside Park again for August.
Peace & Love,
Sis/Niece/Auntie Ginger
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
Black Art Expo in Philadelphia
Aunt Jeanie wanted the family to know about this event....
Saturday, November 14th
Pre-Holiday Shopping
$50.00 per person
Bus Leaves
Price $50.00 per person & trip includes transportation.
Dinner TBA
$25 Non-refundable down payment by August 14th
Further Information Please Contact:
Leola J. McCrorey
860-688-5757 or 695-1757
Name: ____________________________________
Address: ___________________ Phone: _________
__________________________________________
*Make Checks Payable: Leola J. McCrorey
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Back from ATL & News about upcoming family get together!
Hello Family,
I've just returned from the Pertillar/Benyard Family Reunion in Atlanta, Georgia! I hadn't been to one for a while so it was wonderful to be there with our beautiful family. We laughed, cried, hugged, sang, and yes some of us danced.... :-) If you have pictures that you'd like me to add our family blog, please email them to me at capturedprojects@gmail.com. Include the names of the people in the photos please.
Love to you all. It was great to be with you!!!!
Please remember if you have any news that you want to get out to the family...(ie you're starting a business, graduating, running for office, raising money for a great cause, etc. etc. please email me and let me know so I can add your fabulous news to our blog).
Below is a letter from our Aunt, Sister, and Cousin Virginia Pertillar about an upcoming family get together this Saturday, July 25th!!!!
Nicole
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Hello Pertillar Family Members:
Welcome back home all of those who traveled to Atlanta, GA for the Pertillar/Benyard Family Reunion!
This is a reminder that we still get together every 4th Saturday of each month, and this month (July) we will have a Family Gathering at Riverside Park in the Meadows, nearest to the Hartford Police Department - follow Liebert Road until you see the sign for Riverside Park. Some of us will be there early to stake out some terriority.
HERE'S THE INFO ON FAMILY GATHERING:
I pray that all is well with each and everyone when you receive this email announcement.
PLACE: Riverside Park in the Meadows in Hartford, CT, off of Jennings Road/Liebert Road.
TIME: 12:00
WHAT TO BRING: You can bring a dish, your grill with charcoal and lighter fluid, ice, coolers with beverages, chips and anything that can bring to make a good cook-out gathering. Also bring your lounge chairs, bug repellent sprays, balls, fishing poles, and games for the kids.
There will be some people there early to stake out some the area for us. There should be a concert there later in the day, so if you would like to plan on staying for awhile - come prepared!
ALSO
First Sunday Dinner will take place on August 2, 2009, for all who would like to attend. Please make sure to bring a dish, or something to put on the grill. What you bring is what we will eat!
Have a blessed day, and hope to see you all there!
Love,
Sis/Auntie Ginger
I've just returned from the Pertillar/Benyard Family Reunion in Atlanta, Georgia! I hadn't been to one for a while so it was wonderful to be there with our beautiful family. We laughed, cried, hugged, sang, and yes some of us danced.... :-) If you have pictures that you'd like me to add our family blog, please email them to me at capturedprojects@gmail.com. Include the names of the people in the photos please.
Love to you all. It was great to be with you!!!!
Please remember if you have any news that you want to get out to the family...(ie you're starting a business, graduating, running for office, raising money for a great cause, etc. etc. please email me and let me know so I can add your fabulous news to our blog).
Below is a letter from our Aunt, Sister, and Cousin Virginia Pertillar about an upcoming family get together this Saturday, July 25th!!!!
Nicole
*************************************************************************************
Hello Pertillar Family Members:
Welcome back home all of those who traveled to Atlanta, GA for the Pertillar/Benyard Family Reunion!
This is a reminder that we still get together every 4th Saturday of each month, and this month (July) we will have a Family Gathering at Riverside Park in the Meadows, nearest to the Hartford Police Department - follow Liebert Road until you see the sign for Riverside Park. Some of us will be there early to stake out some terriority.
HERE'S THE INFO ON FAMILY GATHERING:
I pray that all is well with each and everyone when you receive this email announcement.
PLACE: Riverside Park in the Meadows in Hartford, CT, off of Jennings Road/Liebert Road.
TIME: 12:00
WHAT TO BRING: You can bring a dish, your grill with charcoal and lighter fluid, ice, coolers with beverages, chips and anything that can bring to make a good cook-out gathering. Also bring your lounge chairs, bug repellent sprays, balls, fishing poles, and games for the kids.
There will be some people there early to stake out some the area for us. There should be a concert there later in the day, so if you would like to plan on staying for awhile - come prepared!
ALSO
First Sunday Dinner will take place on August 2, 2009, for all who would like to attend. Please make sure to bring a dish, or something to put on the grill. What you bring is what we will eat!
Have a blessed day, and hope to see you all there!
Love,
Sis/Auntie Ginger
Friday, July 17, 2009
Family Reunion 2009-ATL
Tonight Charlene "Showtime" Boone shared the importance of family and getting together. We also walked through the genealogy of the Pertillar-Benyard family.
We're looking forward to adding pictures, stories, and other updates our family.
We're looking forward to adding pictures, stories, and other updates our family.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Family Reunion and Next Family Meeting
This coming weekend is the 30th annual Pertillar-Benyard Family Reunion in Atlanta! We are excited about this time to join together. If you are able to make it, please do. It's wonderful to be together and each one adds something just by their presence.
PLACE: Riverside Park in the Meadows in Hartford, CT, off of Jennings Road/Liebert Road.
TIME: 12:00
WHAT TO BRING: You can bring a dish, your grill, beverages, chips and anything that can make a good cook-out gathering. Also bring your lounge chairs, and games for the kids.
There will be some people there early to stake out some the area for us. There should be a concert there later in the day, so if you would like to plan on staying for awhile - come prepared!
ALSO
First Sunday Dinner will take place on August 2, 2009, for all who would like to attend. Please make sure to bring a dish, or something to put on the grill.
Have a blessed day, and hope to see you all there!
Love,
Sis/Auntie Ginger
Family Meeting July 25th
PLACE: Riverside Park in the Meadows in Hartford, CT, off of Jennings Road/Liebert Road.
TIME: 12:00
WHAT TO BRING: You can bring a dish, your grill, beverages, chips and anything that can make a good cook-out gathering. Also bring your lounge chairs, and games for the kids.
There will be some people there early to stake out some the area for us. There should be a concert there later in the day, so if you would like to plan on staying for awhile - come prepared!
ALSO
First Sunday Dinner will take place on August 2, 2009, for all who would like to attend. Please make sure to bring a dish, or something to put on the grill.
Have a blessed day, and hope to see you all there!
Love,
Sis/Auntie Ginger
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