From Beth:
To All Interested Parties,
I have some art/craft projects that just about any child can do. I have plenty of paper, washable markers & crayons for any and all who wish to be creative. I also have several board games that will be available. If anyone would like that list who didn't already receive it, let me know. I don't think I'm going to plan for anything else unless I get feedback that that would be necessary. Please let me know.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Who’s Who - semi final
This was compiled by Ginny from your input. The final version will be ready when you arrive.
(People were asked for their age, city, job title or their school, favorite school subject, favorite sports team, their pastime, an experience they’d like to share, and any upcoming or recent important event)
Paul Carpentier (no nickname) 44 Clarkston, MI
Project Manager
Detroit Tigers, golf
Kerry Carpentier (no nickname), 40
Senior Consultant
Supports all
Madison Carpentier (Madie), 4.5 Clarkston, MI
Going to Kinder Cubs, will go to pre-K in the fall
Drawing and Painting
Swim and play dress up
Earning trophies for participating in 4 straight sessions of Tumble Tots this year
Samantha Carpentier (Sammie) 2.5
Swim and play dress up
Earning trophies for participating in 4 straight sessions of Tumble Tots this year
Pat Bruce, South Haven
Personalization Analysis
Colin Bruce, 5
Computers
Play Video Games
Evan Bruce, 3
Play outside
Nikole Bruce, baby South Haven
Play my jump-jump
Eric Hopp,
Biking
Erin Prendergast-Hopp, Troy, MI
Running
Alexander Prendergast (Alex), 8
Indiana Colts; reading; learning how to fence; recently got to pet a 6-week old baby tiger
He was chosen by his classmates as the best Citizen in his class
Lydia Prendergast (Lydi), 6 Troy, MI
Detroit Tigers; learning how to fence; recently got to pet a 6-week old baby tiger
She saved a baby bird once, and wants to be a vet – she was chosen by her teacher to earn her class award for citizenship.
Isabella Hopp (Bella), 2
Dancing; recently got to pet a 6-week baby tiger
We are a crazy family of three adults, 3 kids, 3 cats, a rabbit, 3 water frogs and a new puppy!
Sean Bruce, 39 Harrison Twp., MI
Finance Director, Neighborhood Club
Eat Ice Cream, Coach and run
Erika Brown, 16 Bradford,
I work at Boston Pizza Restaurant as a Hostess.
Mathematics & Phys. Ed.
Toronto Blue Jays probably, & the Raptors maybe? I'm not a big fan of watching sports I prefer to play them.
Play sports, hang out with friends and go to the movies or the mall.
Um, when I was younger my nick name was Monkey ‘cause I used to climb all around the monkey bars every which way possible. When I was younger, I remember the first time I went through
Grandad’s house. He showed me everything and we got to drive around in the cars & the ATV's.
I went to a prom on June 26, 2008.
Nope, just looking forward to the summer :)
Kyle Brown,15 Bradford Ontario
Holy Trinity Catholic High School
Phys-Ed/Science
Toronto Maple Leafs/ Raptors/Blue Jays, San Diego Chargers
I like to play hockey, basketball, or hang out with friends; I Love Sports
OHL Hockey Camp
Great experiences for me would be running in The Blue Goo Marathon; that I came in first place for the boys within my age group. My Student of The Year in 2004 Award, National Junior Honor Society (I was in during middle school). Student of the Month. I also lettered for Varsity Cross Country as a Freshman.
I am taking summer classes to jump ahead & get my license sooner & hopefully graduate sooner
I am a determined ambitious person. I have many accomplishments in school, & I plan to continue doing that until I fulfill my goals. I am also a very athletic person; always try to stay fit…. (.even though I hear I am a bottomless pit)
Mike Bruce, 37 Grayslake, IL
Regional Account Manager
History
Angela Bruce, 33 Grayslake, IL
Student- Environmental Biology
Jacquelyn Bruce 7 Grayslake, IL
Student- Science
Michael Bruce, 3 Grayslake, IL
Full-time wild man
We all love spending time outside riding bikes, going for walks, playing sports. As long as we are all together we are happy…and rugby!
Every day is a funny day in our house.
A family vacation in August in WI and the parents first vacation without the kids!!!
Charles Dennis Bruce (Bruce, The Fisherman, Lil’ Chucky; he doesn’t care for this) but we still use it! Ha Ha), 38,
General Manager for Sodexo
Client is Wellpoint- Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Science was his favorite subject
Dallas Cowboys (since Bill Parsells is no longer Head Coach)
Spending time with Family, Fishing, & Camping
Learning how to fish with my father at Wasque Point on
My daughter Amanda graduating from High School
My dream is to become a professional Angler. When I’m not fishing I make my own fishing baits.
Racheal Bruce (Rae), 35
Personal Care Attendant for Mentally &
Physically Impaired
Science
Professional Teams - have no interest (but I enjoy watching my son Eric run Cross Country for his High School)
Spending time with my family, GARDENING, & Camping
My great experience which I am proud of is I helped obtain, & entirely programmed, a communication device for a mentally non-verbal individual. I also had to teach him how to use it. I gave this man who cannot speak a voice.
My daughter Amanda is graduating & we are very proud.
I don’t have much for family of my own. I am honored to be a part of the Bruce Clan. Also, I love flowers and have worked very hard to landscape my entire yard.
Amanda Martin Bruce (Bob, or Manda),
17….almost 18 Yippee!!!,
Graduating 2008!!!!
The easiest school subjects are always the best!
Hang out with friends and family
My greatest experiences (besides me GRADUATING lol) that I have made over the years, would be all of my artwork. When I was younger I drew a picture and it was published in Highlights Magazine, also I’ve Had Pointillism artwork displayed in the state fair, and my most proud piece of artwork would be the mural that’s hanging in the middle school I attended
My GRADUATION!!! Class of 08’
I like to think of myself as a very caring and understanding person, I am always there when anyone needs someone to talk to. I often find myself caring about others more than I do myself, I just like everyone to be happy J My mom tells me that I always find the best in people lol
Eric Martin Bruce, 16
L.C.Bird high School
Math
I don’t enjoy watching sports I prefer to play them
Running, canoeing, 4 wheeling
Brian DeBruin, 38
Commodity Trader for
Sleep
League Baseball and College Football. He was cheering for the Netherland National Soccer Team in the European Cup who lost in the semi finals
Brian is a born and bred Chicagoan and still works in
Lucille DeBruin (Lucy), 36 Glen Ellyn, IL
Technical Education Consultant for GE
Watch TV
Had a baby
Thomas DeBruin, 2
White Sox, Cubs and Bears
Talk, puzzles, read books, kick the ball, go for walks, watch sesame street (especially Elmo)? New brother - William and started taking swimming lessons
He is wonderful big brother but he is in the throws of the terrible two's. He is basically a 2 year old trapped in a 4 year old body
William DeBruin born March 2008
Talk and play with bouncy seat's giraffes and watch his crib's mobile
He is the perfect baby boy :)
James Phillips (Powder), 38
US Air Force- Training Manager
Virginia Tech Football, Golf, Billiards,
Traveling
Just found out he will be promoted to Master Sergeant
Trips to
HR Technician
Trips to
Joe Boemer,
Likes movies, sports, cars
Heather Chaix, 30
Manager
Math,
LA Angels,
Spend time with Nieces and Nephews & Travel
Marriage proposal from Rick
Wedding Sept 20, 2008
Richard B Boemer (Rick), 33
Consultant/Accounting Controller
Math,
Watch Movies &Travel
Soccer World Cup in
Wedding Sept 20, 2008
Beth - Dave removed at their request
Kathleen Boemer (Kay), 67
Psychotherapist
I’m taking piano lessons again,
I love to garden and spend time with our grandchildren.
Caring for my father in our home during his last months was one of the best experiences of my life. He viewed his dying process with the same ease, personal warmth, dry wit and interest he had every other experience of his life. Thus, for me, it was not only a satisfying and intimate time with my father, but, for the most part, truly enjoyable as well.
Every day of my growing up years was a story. Just ask any of the Bruce elder siblings to tell you about anything from our constant stream of visitors and interesting conversations at “the lodge” (as my friends called our home), to our father’s dry wit, our mother’s wisdom, the boys’ sports, our unkempt & sparse home, the many illnesses, and of course our mafia neighbors and our consequent involvement with the FBI, etc. Anyone who knew the Bruces of Devonshire Rd. knew there was always something interesting happening there.
Rick and Heather’s wedding is September 20th!!
Richard C Boemer (Dick), 67
Retired
Volunteer at Habitat and S.C.O.R.E (Senior Corps of Retired Executives)
I’m a crossword puzzle and SUDOKU addict
After Grandma Bruce lost her second leg and was about to leave the house for the first time to go to church she was frightened at the prospect of going out in her wheelchair. For some reason, she made clear she would only attempt it if I took her. She knew I was familiar with taking someone in a wheel chair because my grandmother had been in a wheelchair for years and I had often been the person to assist her. But I’d also like to think Grandma Bruce knew I loved her and would make every effort to take good care of her ( being a 6’4” young male probably played a part as well). It might also be interesting to note that right after church she asked if I’d stop and buy her a pack of cigarettes and I said, “No”. When giving me a hard time about doing this didn’t work she got someone else to do it.
Rick and Heather’s wedding in September.
Kathleen Galarza (Katie),
Human Resources
Likes to swim and play with the kids
Rafael Galarza (Rafa),
Financial Operations Manager at GE
Play with the kids
Raquel Galarza, 10
Science
Swim and play basketball
Spent 3 weeks in
Patrick Galarza , 8
Gym
Play Soccer
Antonio Galarza, 6
Music
Likes to listen and play music
Evan Galarza, 3
Hang out with family and friends
Play with the kids
All the Galarzas are looking forward to going to
Charles Leslie Bruce (Charlie) , 60 and counting; Jaffrey, NH (the only Jaffrey in the world, unlike cities like Detroit, Milwaukee, ... etc)
Sports and Wedding Photographer and retired from IBM
Math
Conant High School Boys & Girls Basketball, Jaffrey, NH - Five state championships in four years
Ride my Harley and play with my camera and PC toys
I plan to win powerball next month ;-)
There are lots of great experiences with my parents, brothers, sister and our branch of the family that are too numerous to list here, but here's one favorite memory of each:
· My grandfather and namesake, Charles L. Bruce, - aka Charlie, was the first captain of the first basketball team at Detroit College (later named University of Detroit) and the only one ever to be captain for four years.
· My mom, who got her college degree in home economics in the 30's, went back to school and got her masters degree in education, specializing in Math in the 60's.
· My dad left the business where he had worked more than 20 years, and started a new business from scratch when he was about 50.
· My first lucky day was to survive meningitis when I was a baby due to my families prayers and new antibiotics. My second lucky day was Dec 5, 1968 when I met Kathy on a blind date and the rest is history
· Mike helped me get started at IBM and then let me beat him in the state fencing championship
· John and I stopped fighting when he coached my Babe Ruth league baseball team and we've been friends ever since
· Kay played the piano, made great chocolate chip cookies, and was my second mom
· Krista quit cheerleaders to take the lead in Brigadoon in high school and was accepted at Eastman
· Michelle was 1st team all-state in two indoor track events as a high school freshman and was on the Women's National Rugby championship team from NYC in 2006.
· Lauren's college lacrosse team set records for
· Robert has made a name for himself as a self taught bass player with the band Mook and as a soloist, Mr. Hands
Kathleen went to the
Kathleen Lois (Sturm) Bruce. I am mostly known as Kathy, Mom, Honey or Grandma.
I'm considered one of the"elders"
Jaffrey (
I am a Registered Nurse and work in a Family Practice office.
Psychology is my favorite subject.
Favorite team is the one that our children (or grandchildren) are associated with or playing on at the time.
Cross stitch, read, sing in a woman's chorus or watch a movie.
I will be turning 60 later this year.
Some favorites of mine are: daffodils and lilacs, oceans and mountains, Sundays, starry nights, sunsets, happy endings, mornings, the smell of fresh basil or baking bread, Thanksgiving, children laughing, musicals, romantic comedies, Autumn, "cruising with your Uncle Charlie (on his motorcycle), singing, oreo ice cream, Martha's Vineyard and Niagra-on-the-Lake, cross-stitching, a really good book, visiting with family or with long-time friends, fires in the fireplace, summer breezes, fondues...................
There have been so many proud moments involving my family but as for me, I am proud to have been able to sing in a town chorus with Krista and Michelle, to have been part of a town production of H.M.S. Pinafore, to have been instrumental in helping the girls in my Girl Scout troop earning their Silver Award and to have participated in a 3-day cancer walk in Boston.
Lauren Bruce, 29
Head Women's Lacrosse Coach at SUNY
Painting/Drawing were my favorite subjects
Travel, paint/draw, bike, play soccer, movies I studied at an art school in
The
Started my first vegetable garden this spring, and trying to cook at home more, wish me luck
John Bruce, 41,
Senior Network Architect at Microsoft
Got his MBA
Kimberly Bruce (Kim), 39 Northborough, MA
Senior Account Manager at GE Healthcare
Yoga and running
Jackson Bruce, 11,
Math Science
Soon he will be a middle schooler
Julia Bruce, 7, Northborough, MA
Science, Music and Art
We love the Red Sox, Patriots, and (now) the Celtics
We like to cook, go to the movies, bike ride, and SWIM!!!
Reunion Agenda - semi final
This info was updated primarily by Ginny. She will have the final version available when you arrive.
**Michelle will be the expediter who assures everyone can get to events.
It is expected that everyone participates in the listed activities unless specified that it is free time.
Thursday
6:00 to 11:00 PM Greet family and distribute welcome packages in the Hospitality Suite.
The “Bruce Reunion” ballroom will also be available from 7:00 – 12:00 for
those who wish to use it.
Team: The elders, Ginny and James
Friday AM
7:00 – 9:00 Breakfast which we get it in the atrium and take it into the adjacent “Bruce
9:00 – 12:00 Welcome message and photo montage by Uncle Charlie.
Mingling activity. Team: Joe, Sean and JB
Friday lunch A simple lunch will be available in the Hospitality Suite.
Friday afternoon and evening at Edgewater Pavilion at
The afternoon includes games and activities for all ages. And, weather permitting,
will also include swimming and playing on the beach.
Time of departure will be announced at lunchtime. Adjustments will be made for families
needing to accommodate naptime for little ones.
Team #1: Kathleen & Browns are in charge of games/activities for teens and adults.
Team #2: Erin, Mike & Katie are in charge of games/activities for the kids
Team #3: Kerry, John selected this terrific venue.
Friday BBQ Dinner Edgewater Pavilion
Chefs: Charlie, Pete & Rick
Friday Evening After dinner your time is your own just, please, be sure to coordinate transportation
with Michelle
Saturday AM
7:00 – 9:00 Breakfast from the atrium. Bring into the ballroom
9:00 Everyone gather in the ballroom room and we will go directly to the Zoo.
(If we are rained out for the zoo, people can choose to go to the Rock 'n Roll
Hall of Fame or the Children's Museum in the morning.)
Team: Lucy, Michelle and Heather
Saturday 12 noon Picnic lunch at the Zoo
We will have leftovers from the Friday meals. Individuals may also choose to
purchase some food from the Zoo’s vendors..
Team: Charlie, Pete, Rick and Kay
Saturday after the Zoo. Your time is your own.
Saturday late afternoon and evening at the Heritage Barn
3:30 – 5:30 Arts, Crafts and Games for Kids and Adults
Team #1: Beth, Angela and Emily
Team #2: Kerry and John found another great venue.
5:30 Catered dinner.
Team #1: Pete and Charlie and whomever they need to help out.
Team #2: Ginny will organize family to clean-up. Everyone should participate.
Saturday after dinner
On your own.
Heritage Barn is reserved until midnight.
Sunday AM
7:00-9:00 Breakfast in the atrium.
9:00 Short ba-bye program for anyone who doesn’t have to leave right away.
Team: Bev, John and Kay
Monday, June 30, 2008
Photo Montage update
The photo avalanche has been amazing. Thanks to all your efforts to find and forward your photo selections.
There are now over 2,000 digitized images to select from. While not every category (eg. grade school photos, residences, individual sports / performances) is fully populated, there is no question that the family is well represented, from ancestors to grandchildren.
Your help with names and your talent in discovering previously hidden photos have been a boon.
The last request is for any suggestions you have for music to accompany the photos. This is not a requirement, but typically the suggestions include songs I might have overlooked.
Here's the delivery plan. You will see the montage from your photos on the Friday am at the hotel. During the weekend, I plan to take photos of the events during the reunion. On Sunday morning, we will have a short and simple version of the weekend's photos as a photo montage. After the reunion, I will create a combined DVD that will include the opening and closing montages, as well as all digital photos which will be distributed to each cousin and elder for your own personal heirloom. This will be available in the weeks following the reunion.
There are now over 2,000 digitized images to select from. While not every category (eg. grade school photos, residences, individual sports / performances) is fully populated, there is no question that the family is well represented, from ancestors to grandchildren.
Your help with names and your talent in discovering previously hidden photos have been a boon.
The last request is for any suggestions you have for music to accompany the photos. This is not a requirement, but typically the suggestions include songs I might have overlooked.
Here's the delivery plan. You will see the montage from your photos on the Friday am at the hotel. During the weekend, I plan to take photos of the events during the reunion. On Sunday morning, we will have a short and simple version of the weekend's photos as a photo montage. After the reunion, I will create a combined DVD that will include the opening and closing montages, as well as all digital photos which will be distributed to each cousin and elder for your own personal heirloom. This will be available in the weeks following the reunion.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
First look at the weather
The reunion date is now so close that AccuWeather is starting to make SWAG forecasts for the weekend. (SWAG= Scientific Wild Ass Guess).
Thursday high 88 Partly Sunny
Friday high 90 Mostly Sunny
Saturday high 90 Mostly Sunny
Sunday high 87 Mainly Cloudy
Look for your sun screen and water bottles.
You can check for yourself at:
Cleveland Forecast for 11-15 days from today
Look for your sun screen and water bottles.
You can check for yourself at:
Cleveland Forecast for 11-15 days from today
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