AMERICA WORLD AFRICA REUNION 2011
SEPTEMBER 2-5
GRAYSLAKE, ILLINOIS
Friday, September 2, 2011
6pm - Bar-B-Que at the Vagnoni House here's our house (try to imagine it without the snow
and the backyard: 
and the castle play set:
There is also a basketball hoop and small driveway to play soccer. Lots of space to play and socialize.
noon – anyone who wants to - meet for lunch at Apple Bee’s, about 5 minutes from hotel
John is looking through the big window at the pool (middle of picture) and we are able to arrange the tables as way we like. There is also a door to the right of Mike, not shown in the picture, that leads outside to a patio.
Here's what the sprinkler park looks like in the summer time:
and the castle play set: 
There is also a basketball hoop and small driveway to play soccer. Lots of space to play and socialize.cost - $30 a family
Saturday, September 3, 2011
8:30am - Men's Breakfast at the Triangle Restaurant (this restaurant might change), right in Grayslake
noon – anyone who wants to - meet for lunch at Apple Bee’s, about 5 minutes from hotel1:30-4:00pm - Ladies Dessert Time at Mike and Amy's house (same location as Friday night)
* children welcome! cost $3.00 per Mom
5:30pm - Family Night, Breakfast Room at the Hotel
* Group Picture at 5:45pm (wear Ethiopian Clothes if you have them!)
* pizza dinner
* games/crafts on tables for kids
* right next to the pool - everyone welcome to swim!
John is looking through the big window at the pool (middle of picture) and we are able to arrange the tables as way we like. There is also a door to the right of Mike, not shown in the picture, that leads outside to a patio. cost - $12-15 a family
Sunday, September 4, 2011
9:00am or 10:45am - Church Service at Lakeland Evangelical Free Church
12:30pm - Family Picnic at Grayslake Sprinkler Park/Play Area/ Across from Grayslake Pool
* bring own lunch
* blankets providied for a picnic style lunch
* Sprinkler Park - free - geared for ages 0-10 years old
* playground
* flush toilet restrooms
* across from the Grayslake Pool, cost looks to be $10 a person
Here's what the sprinkler park looks like in the summer time: 
5:30/6:00pm – anyone who wants to - meet for dinner at TGIFridays, about 10 minutes from hotel
Monday, September 5, 2011
11:00am - Farewell Picnic Lunch – Warren Township Park
* bring own lunch
* HUGE playgrounds for all ages
* picnic tables
* flush toilet bathrooms
OTHER NOTES:
1. The next post gives more information about hotel arrangements.
2. Anyone not staying at a hotel is welcome to come to our house between events!
3. As it gets closer, we'll make arrangements for paying for the Friday night Bar-B-Que and the Saturday Mom's Dessert Time.
4. We'll be contacting local business/restaurants as it gets closer to see if they would like to give us coupons!
5. We'll do another post soon of popular area attractions for anyone who might be interested.
6. If you have any questions - let me know: mikeandamy@tds.net
as well as a sleeper sofa:
and if needed their are cribs available to rent. There is a microwave and fridge in every room and a really big bathroom! Here's the website which has more pictures of the rooms, pool, game room, etc.