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!!
