Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day everyone. I hope you take a few moments today to remember and honor our Veterans that proudly served our Country to ensure our continued freedom. Ironic, isn't it, that we will be doing the same later this week - celebrating the Tanner Family and fondly remembering and sharing memories and pictures of those that can't be with us in Grand Junction.

The weather looks as though it might be a little soggy so you might through an umbrella in your bag while packing. If luck is on our side we'll get to see a few rainbows!!

Only 4 days 'till the Reunion starts - safe travels to everyone - see you in GJ!!

Hugs,
Nancy

Photos from 2007 Reunion

Thanks to Barbara Tanner for sharing pictures from the 2007 Tanner Family Reunion. To see them, go to http://2007tannerfamilyreunion.shutterfly.com/. You will be able download images for printing too.

Enjoy!!

Silent Auction @ The Reunion

Do you ever wonder where the Reunion funds come from?? Well, it's from the auction held at every Tanner Family Reunion. Monies raised help to pay for things like postage for all the mailings and to reserve meeting spots (like the park where the reunion is on Saturday), food/drinks, etc. And how does the group get its items for the auction, you ask?? Well, from donations made by family members!! In the past there have been family heirlooms such as a doilie made by Doris Tanner, cookbooks of Tanner family recipes created by Betty Hahn, etc. What will you donate to help fund part of the next Tanner Family Reunion in 2011??

Reunion Month!!

Do you believe it's already May?!?!?! Yes, the reunion is just around the corner now - 26 days to be exact. My how the months have passed so quickly. Spring is upon us here in Southern California with the wild flowers in full bloom. Really looking forward to the local flora and fawna in Grand Junction with their vineyards, orchards, and the rose show that weekend.

Have you made your hotel/campground reservations yet? The hotel will only hold our block/special rate for 13 more days (May 14th). So if you haven't yet booked yours, do it soon!!

May 30-31 - 3rd Annual Palisades Parade of Roses

Just found this info on the web - I know that the dates might make it hard for any of us to attend, but thought it is worth sharing in case anyone might have an interest:

http://www.varaisonvineyards.com/index.htm

"Varaison Vineyards and Winery in cooperation with David Austin Roses has integrated a beautifully landscaped garden into the winery facility at 405 W. First Street, Palisade, CO. David Austin Roses is the world’s only producer of Old English Roses, and is the premier breeder of the English Shrub Rose. In the 1950’s, David Austin embarked on a mission to combine the beautiful flower forms and fragrances of old roses with the wider color ranges of modern roses. The result of this internationally recognized rose is an expression of deep rose
aromas consisting of Myrrh, spices, and the old rose scent.

"The garden consists of a mass planting of 1400 Old English Roses in a scaled replication of the famous Nyman’s Garden of East Sussex, England. This planting at Varaison Gardens makes it the largest single planting of David Austin Roses in North America."

Only 68 Days Left!!

That's right, 68 days to go until May 28th. Have you made your hotel reservation yet? See post below for various hotels and their telephone number.

I just checked www.weather.com to try to get a feel for what we can expect in Grand Junction in late May. The average daytime high is 75, the average nighttime low is 46 degrees (might need a sweater), and the average rainfall is less than 1" - hopefully we'll stay dry that weekend.

More info later - check back often!!

Sightseeing in and around Grand Junction

Wow, there are so many fun and exciting things to do in Grand Junction, and just a short drive will open up many more sightseeing opportunities for the more adventurous!

Colorado wines are making a big splash – and the heart of the Colorado wine industry is right in Grand Junction. You'll find wonderful fruit & vegetable stands, orchards, wineries close by.

With the Rockies as our backdrop, you'll find all kinds of outdoor recreation - hiking, biking, horseback riding, Colorado River rafting expeditions, fishing, and rock climbing. If golf is your game, there are several 18-hole courses right in Grand Junction.

The streets of downtown Grand Junction are filled with art galleries, clothing boutiques, antique shops and a variety of restaurants, and has one of the nation's largest sidewalk sculpture galleries, filled with almost 100 sculptures.

Nearby is Colorado National Monument, Museum of Western Colorado (three different and unique museums, all just a short drive from GJ), Western Colorado Center for the Arts, and Grand Junction Motor Speedway - KART racing for the speed junkies!

Find more visitor information at http://www.visitgrandjunction.com/.

Welcome to the 2009 Tanner Family Reunion Blog!!

Welcome to the 2009 Tanner Reunion blogspot, a place where you can find information about the upcoming family reunion. Check back often - we will post more information for you as it becomes available. This year's organizer, Judy Norris, is busy making plans for everyone to have a great time. The weather is expected to be pleasant - not too hot, not too cold. There are plenty of interesting things to see and do in Grand Junction: it is near Colorado's Wine Country; there are several fruit and nut orchards (Palisade is the "Peach Capital of Colorado"), Enstrom's, a wonderful candy and ice cream store (for those with a sweet tooth), and the Rockies are close-by.

Bookmark this site and check back often - we will be posting more information and updates about the reunion frequently.

There will be a Meet & Greet on Friday, 5/29 at 10:30 at St. Paul Evangelic Lutheran Church, 632 26 1/2 Rd. It is a small brown building on the on the corner of 26 1/2 Rd & Horizon Drive. The afternoon is "free" time - spend it visiting some of the fabulous attractions in and around Grand Junction.

Suggestions for hotels in the Grand Junction area are below. We have a block of 10 rooms at the Quality Inn Grand Junction (see below for address/phone #) that you are able to make a reservation at our discounted rate of $99. These are just a few of the properties available that are reasonably priced, but the choice of where to stay is yours. In no particular order:

Best Western Grand River Inn (rated 3 1/2 stars; rates begin at $139)
3228 I-70 Business Loop, Clifton, CO 81520 (970) 434-3400

Holiday Inn Express & Suites (rated 4 1/2 stars; rates begin at $108)
625 Rae Lynn, Grand Junction, CO 81505 (970) 245-8164

Quality Inn Grand Junction (rated 4 1/2 stars; rate is $99)
733 Horizon Drive, Grand Junction, CO 81506 (970) 245-7200

Hampton Inn Grand Junction (rated 4 stars; rates begin at $125)
205 Main Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501 (970) 243-3222

Ramada Inn Grand Junction
752 Horizon Drive, Grand Junction, CO 81501 (970) 243-5150

Camping
There are several beautiful campgrounds in the area of Grand Junction, many with full hookups for campers/RV's. Here are a few choices:

• Junction West RV Park - offers a superior location, close to the interchange of Interstate 70 and Highways 6 and 50 on the western edge of Grand Junction. (970) 245-8531
• Mobile City RV Park - 2322 Hwys. 6 and 50 Grand Junction, CO 81505 (970) 242-9291
• James M. Robb - Colorado River state park offers several campgrounds to choose from.

For more information, log on to www.visitgrandjunction.com.

Do we have your email address??

Judy (your hostess) is updating the master list of family members, including mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses. If you have not received any emails from her it is because she does not have your email address. Help the Family Reunion Fund save money on postage - we'll email you instead of sending you USPS updates. Notify her at jnorris501@hotmail.com to get added to the email list!!

Tanner Family Circa 1957

From Lila Morris' (Tanner) family photo album - Ray, Retta, Verness, Lila, John, Sarah

Do you have a Tanner family picture you want to share on this web site? Email it to me at ridenbaughn@verizon.net and I'll post it here - it's a great way to share your family photos!! Be sure to include details of the photo (when/where it was taken, who's in the photo, etc.).