Nov 6 Bash

Hi Family, Just a reminder of the party, to support our little Lutheran school. It's going to be great fun. Tickets are $25.00 each. Lots to eat and drink. See the flyer posted on Reister Email.
Thanks for your prayers. Ric is now employed!!!!

Hi Everyone!
Well, we walked in the rain. (but) We also collected over $500.00 for Alzheimers research. They are finding out a lot more in regards to the placque buildup in the brain. ( Thats not the
cause) Hopefully they figure it out soon, for all our sakes.
Mom was there (she sat in the car) but I think it was good for her to get out for the day.
I don't know if anyone reads this blog any more, but if you do,
Please save the date of Nov 6.
Big goings on at the KC hall for Trinity's Day School. It's also a birthday party for Linda.
dinner and drinks, auction, Beer and wine tasting. (I'm entering my new batch)
We had a great time at Nicki's baby shower today. The new babies were there. Wow we have
a large family. Take care and as an after thought please pray, that Ric will get this new Job!
and for all the family in every circumstance. Love Marcia

Breakfast at Julie's house

On Saturday, Sept 11, Julie will have coffee, doughnut and fruit for anyone going on the Alzheimers Walk.
Try to get to her house by 8:00 AM and we will leave from there.
Don't forget your ARMY Gear!

Should be www.alz.org/mglc

Alzheimer's Walk

Hi Everyone,
It's that time of year, it's the Alzheimer's Walk again. This year we will be walking in "MUSKEGON". Along Muskegon Lake, at the Margaret Drake Elliot Park. We didn't think White Cloud was the place for us, this year, and there's not one in Newaygo.
The new Date is September 11, @ 9:00 AM
If you can sign up early, on the net, it makes it easier. Just go to www.alz.org/mgic There you go to sign up under "Alice's Army". Just fill out the form. Don't donate on line, or it will ask for a credit card. Just start collecting from family and friends on your own. Mary has envelopes.
Our goal this year is 100.00 per family (800.00 total).
I know this is a very busy time for everyone, but we need to keep this going, as it may be one of us, someday.
Mom is doing great, right now, s0 we plan to take her again this year (weather permitting)
Hope to see you there.
You can call Mary for more information .

4th of July Celebration

4th of July Celebration

@ Marianne's

2:00 pm or after

Grill on at 5:oo pm

Please bring your own meat, dish or chips to pass and BYOB.

We will provide ketchup, mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, bbq sauce, plates and napkins.

swimming, bonfire, music, and more fireworks than any other year!!!!!!!

(bring instruments)

Feel free to bring a tent or other accomodations for the night!

Flag Pole Dedication

Friday, June 18, 2010 at 6pm a flag pole amd plaque will be dedicated in Grandpa Shepard's honor at the Grand Opening of Reister's Grower Service and Dr. J's Chiropractic. Kent City Color Gaurd will be there to raise the flag.

Addresses for the Wedding and Reception

In case someone needs to Google the church or reception hall for directions:

Heritage United Methodist Church
9931 W Kendaville Road
Pierson

Christ the King Reception Hall
9596 N Reed Road
Howard City

See you on the 22nd!
Love,
Marianne and John

Wedding RSVP

May I ask that the Mom's of each family RSVP for their grown children and their families. I did not mail to addresses of nieces and nephews.(Mike said this would work!)
So, could, as an example, Marcia RSVP for herself and Ric and girls and their families. The email to send to is shepardvanbennekomrsvp@yahoo.com by May 8th, please!

I hope this isn't too inconvenient...appreciate your help! Party On!

Love to all,
Marianne


PS. Yes, we did hear about Marcia! And the celebration was great fun. Thanks family.

Just Hi.....

Congratulations Aunt Marianne! I am so happy for you to have found love again. How exciting! and to Melanie with new baby Lincoln. Brian and I were unable to attend the memorial celebration, so I missed seeing him there. I hope it was a great time for everyone. Did you guys here about my mom getting pulled over that night?! Hopefully she can laugh at it now, since I'm gossiping! I might be in trouble! LOL

Just thought I'd say hi since no one has posted anything since January. Nothing really new going on here. Just that I went back to work (and notice I'm at work right now!) Oh! our toilet leaked and ruined the bathroom floor, which led to removing the toilet and sink to replace the floor, which led to replacing the pedestal sink because Brian refused to put the old one back in, which led to new plumbing and after 3 wax rings we got the toilet back in......Does everyone's home projects snowball like ours? Ridiculous!

Anyway, I love you all and hope this message at least made one of you laugh! (mom)

Mandy

Wedding Celebration!

I would like to share with my family that I will be getting married to John VanBennekom on May 22nd at Heritage United Methodist Church. We will be having a reception following. I am happy and excited to have found such love for a second time in my life.

Randy Shepard Memorial Music Celebration

The date this year is Saturday April 10th. It will again be at the Sportsman's Club, Elm Street, Newaygo. They have been very good and benevolent to us so we will use them again! There will be food, music and fellowship with family and friends. Please mark on your calendar and see you there!