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Fun and Festive Activities for Holiday Reunions: Part I By Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.

The holidays typically bring people together to share food, reminisce about the past, and celebrate the joys of the season. Whether you are holding an...

Holiday Table Talk by Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.

This holiday season whether you are gathering to celebrate Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year, the Winter Solstice, or even a family reunion, it...

5 Ways to Honor the Veterans in Your Family By Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.

At a family reunion one summer, one of my cousins asked me if I could tell him about the military service of our family members....

5 Fun Things to Include in a Family Newsletter By Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.

A family newsletter is a fun way to keep in touch with your family members in between reunions. Whether you do a quarterly or monthly...

3 Ways to Celebrate National Family History Month By Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.

October is National Family History Month https://nationaltoday.com/family-history-month and a perfect time to discover your roots, learn something new, or gather photos and other memories to...

Fall into Reunion Planning – By Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.

The fall equinox and the first day of autumn arrives on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 02:50 A.M. EDT in the Northern Hemisphere. This is also a...

Back to School – Reunion Style By Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.

September is here and it is the unofficial end of summer. As students are heading back to school, it is also time to think about...

Build a Reunion Profile Part 2 – By Lisa A. Alzo M.F.A.

Have you considered what your reunion legacy will be? Building a reunion profile documents the past but also provides a blueprint for future generations poised...

Build a Reunion Profile Part I – by Lisa A. Alzo M.F.A.

If you are looking to create a snapshot of your family reunion and keep track of important biographical details and memories of each attendee, consider...

Creative Uses for Family Photos and Memorabilia by Lisa A. Alzo M.F.A.

If you have been holding family reunions for many years, it is likely you have accumulated plenty of family photographs or memorabilia that may be...