OVERVIEW
Weekend Activities
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Friday, August 7th
Tech Squad Help Hotline
Family members were waiting on the phone lines to answer calls from anyone needing help getting connected to the Reunion activities.
Family Game Night
There were fun interactive Jackbox Games that you can play online together using your phone. We also had some “old school” games going on Zoom.
Movie Watching Party
We used a service called Kast to watch movies together – including the following titles: Black, White & Us, Becoming, Coco, Trigger Warning, Hamilton.
Saturday, August 8th
Zoom “Show & Tell” Sessions
A full day of scheduled sessions hosted by various family members. Scroll down or click here to read more details about the sessions. Family members could join and leave any time, but most stayed glued to their screens!
Sunday, August 8th
Remembrance Ceremony
As we usually do at the Reunion Banquet, we honored loved ones who have passed since the last Reunion.
Business Meeting
We discussed the Virtual Reunion experience, and some of the plans and ideas Rachel had for the future of the Reunion (incorporating technology, staying connected, fundraising, etc.).
Family History Sharing
Hendricks Sherard Davis hosted and shared anecdotes from our family history, much of which was collected by his mother Josephine Sherard Davis. Then we opened it up for stories from everyone!
Sending
MugHugs
Since we couldn’t give real hugs, we wanted some physical way to commemorate the 2020 Virtual Reunion and spread the Sherard love.
So we called them MugHugs and sold them for $15 each, with a fun custom printed design.
We packed each one with 3 packs of Oreo and Chips Ahoy cookies, wrapped it up with a curly green ribbon, and mailed it out to each lucky family member.
SATURDAY
Session Descriptions
Here are descriptions of the Saturday Sessions that happened on Zoom on Saturday of the Reunion Weekend.
10am-11am
Making Heavenly Waffles
with Kevin Crump
Gather (and pre-measure) the recipe ingredients and make delicious waffles along with Kevin. Or just watch him make it look so easy! Click here for the ingredient and tool list.
11am-12pm
Managing Neck and Back Pain
with Naa Crump, DC (Chiropractor)
Tips on how to manage pain, and when it is time to seek help. Stretches and exercises that may help will be demonstrated. Discussion to follow.
12pm-1pm
“Mouse Loves the Dog”
with Irma Taylor
Irma is the Owver, Author, and Producer for Just Another Idea Production Company. This original production will be enjoyable for the entire family, especially 1-7 year olds. A family discussion will follow.
1pm-2pm
How to Keep the CrayCray Away
with Deirdre Thompson
Mental health matters, too. Be mindful of yours. Hear about what works for others, share what works for you.
2pm-3pm
Literary Cafe
with Regina Crump
Share the good books you have read and want to read. Discussion will include the novel The Book of Longings.
3pm-4pm
Julius’ Backyard Zoo
with Julius Stephens
Took a stroll with Julius and learned how he takes care of all his critters. A delightful adventure for all ages! Site members can see the video.
4pm-5pm
The Power Hour
with Stanley Crump
An energetic group workout (with the personal attention of a private trainer). Targeting the full body…in a way that’s safe, rewarding, and modified to fit ALL fitness levels!
5pm-6pm
Sourdough Bread Baking
with Leota Littlejohn
We walked through the steps of her famous sourdough bread with pictures along the way. A discussion of baking and sharing tips to follow.
6pm-7pm
Maxine’s Orchard and Garden Tour
with Maxine Sherard
Maxine took us on a tour of the fruits (and vegetables) of her labor and share her love of all things growing!
7pm-8pm
Is my Business in Order?
with Clinton Davis
The best gift you can give your loved ones is to have your business in order when you leave this world. We got guidance on where to start and/or how make sure you’re finished.
8pm-9pm
Personal Finance Strategies and COVID-19 Preparedness
with Ivan Sherard
A family conversation about personal finance, building generational wealth, opportunities and challenges in a COVID-19 economy.
9pm-10pm
Family Stories
with Winette Sherard
We ended the night by sharing all of our favorite family stories! Heartwarming, funny, inspirational, educational…all of the above and more.