WEEKEND OVERVIEW FRIDAY: CHECK-IN 3PM (September 3, 2021)
Festivities begin at 4 pm for early arrivals – Happy Hour in the
Lobby Lounge & registration begins. The official Welcome & Reception
begins at 6 pm. Please join us for introductions, games, socializing,
and a reception meal. Oh, there will be some prizes awarded.
Night tour of D.C. and visit to the National Harbor and MGM Casino
for those still awake.
SATURDAY: (Morning) (September 4, 2021)
Early morning walk/jog & workout for the health-conscious. Registration
continues and the
Executive Board meeting takes place (9 am tentative).
Educational activities to be planned prior to tours of D.C.
to include the African-American Museum, Bible Museum,
National Mall, Washington Monument, US Capitol, White House,
Smithsonian National Archives, Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials,
etc. (see below)
Family Evening Banquet (6pm-12am) begins with Social Hour –
time for photos/pictures as we represent our evening theme
“The Presidential Ball – Salute to our 44
th President”.
Do research and come prepared. Honor our DRD Scholarship winners.
And, please don’t forget your dancing shoes, because we will dance
he night away at our annual “Family Dance”. More details to follow!
SUNDAY: (Morning) (September 5, 2021)
Family Worship Service – more details to follow. The Family
Meeting will follow immediately. Our family Sunday luncheon will be
served shortly after the Family Meeting. You may get a Fashion
Show or two.
SUNDAY: (Evening) (September 5, 2021)
Youth and their Talent Expressions at 6 pm. Test your
knowledge of our and US History. Join in on the fun and
showcase your talent, creativity, and ‘mad’ skills, whatever
they may be. WE STRONGLY URGE YOU TO PARTICIPATE
AS EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATES IS A WINNER! This is a
forum to express and enjoy yourself with Family!
MONDAY: (Morning) (September 6, 2021)
Morning Breakfast
Departure and sharing of contact information. Safe Travels!!!
BELOW ARE LOCAL ATTRACTIONS (with links) IN THE
AREA with their distance from our Reunion Hotel:Smithsonian Institution (3.5 miles);
Arlington National Cemetery (2.7 miles)
;
Washington Monument (3 miles);
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City (1 mile);
National Zoological Park (7.1 miles);
White House (3.5 miles);
Old Town Alexandria (4 miles);
Vietnam Veterans Memorial (3 miles);
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (7 miles);
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (2.1 miles);
Jefferson Memorial (7 miles);
National Archives (4 miles); Georgetown (5 miles)
U.S. Capitol (4.6 miles);
Curtis-Lee Mansion (3.1 miles);
Roosevelt Memorial (3.1 miles);
Iwo Jima Statue (Marine Corps Memorial) (2.5 miles);
Library of Congress (4 miles);
Lincoln Memorial (3 miles).