Honoring Locke Women

Last year LFA gave back to the community by extending our annual reunion with free Genealogy Workshops at the Rye Library. This year on Friday we will be joining the Geneva Public Library. These workshops are FREE and open to the public and Locke Reunion Attendees.

Friday afternoon, continue to enjoy the Genealogy Workshops or ride the Locke Family bus tour of 4 wineries and micro brewery. You will see beautiful views, gift shops and of course wine tasting!

Saturday morning is our Association Business Meeting with a concurrent bocci ball tournament and other games for those not interested in attending the formal meeting. A tent will be set up all day at the Seneca Lake State Park for those who want to forego the Museum Tour and do their own thing. There are ball fields, playgrounds, splash park and boating opportunities.

This is also in the heart of Mennonite communities. Weaver-View Farms is down the road from Geneva and offers a large country store catering to quilting and other country crafts. Sundays they are closed, so plan your shopping accordingly.

Saturday afternoon we have a free tour set up at the National Museum Women's Hall of Fame. Saturday dinner will be a BBQ and guitar music under the tent.

Sunday Morning "Til We Meet Again" will be the passing of wreaths to be brought back to the Rye, NH cemeteries to honor our Locke Family Forefathers.

As you can see, we have planned a fun packed weekend that appeals to all ages. Young families will want to make this their summer vacation. There are many camping locations, parks and of course lake activities. The Finger Lakes Region of NY is a popular summer vacation destination.

This year's reunion meeting will be held at:
Ramada Geneva Lakefront
41 Lakefront Dr. (Rts. 5&20)
Geneva, NY 14456
1-800-990-0907

For more information on available accommodations, recreation and tours:
www.fingerlakes.org
www.ilovethefingerlakes.com
www.genevany.com

The Schedule

Friday July 30

Geneva Public Library, 244 Main St., Geneva, NY 14456; phone: 315-789-5303
Assorted Genealogy Workshops for Beginners by Rob Locke, LFA and Connecticut Ancestry Society; Michael Nyenges, Geneva Librarian and staff; and LFA members Janet Locke, Kate Aghaghiri and Sandra Munsey. Attend all or some. Appropriate for ages 6 and up.

9:30 a.m. Registration

10:00-11:30 Presentation "Genealogy 101: How to Get Started" or "Who Is Your Family?" for kids ages 6 and up and adults young at heart for an interactive presentations of games and crafts. Please bring copies of family photos you can cut and paste including grandparents, pets and yourself.

Noon Brown Bag Lunch BYO or order at Registration

1:00-2:00 Sandra Munsey's presentation on Signature Album Quilts-Quilting Family History

2:00-4:30 p.m. Library Resources presentation and workshop with Library staff. Computers available.

1-5:30 (For those not attending the afternoon Library programs) Winery Bus Tour

6 p.m. Meet and Greet Dinner
Ramada Geneva Lakefront, 41 Lakefront Dr (Rts. 5&20), Geneva, NY 14456
1-315-789-0400

Saturday July 31

Reunion Meeting and Concurrent Family Activities, Ramada Geneva Lakefront

9 - 9:30 a.m. Registration for meeting and activities

9:30 - 11:30 a.m. LFA Business Meeting

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Catered Lunch and Gift Basket Raffles*

2:00 p.m. Tour National Women's Hall of Fame

4:00-8:00 p.m. BBQ and Music and Games (bring an instrument and join in for a family jam!) Seneca Lake State Park

Sunday August 1

Till We Meet Again
10 a.m. Lakefront outside the Ramada, passing of the wreaths

*Gift baskets or other raffle gifts have been a success the past couple years. Not only did the sale of tickets help defray some of the cost of the reunion but it was fun for all. Participation is appreciated so please check "yes" on your registration form. Thank you!