2019 kato and mary gary Family Reunion
Reunion Dates & Itinerary
Thursday July 11th 2019 - Sunday July 14th 2019
Day 1 – Thursday July 11, 2019
7:00 AM EST – 7:50 AM EST: Breakfast (On Your Own)
8:00 AM EST – 8:15 AM EST: Board Bus to Montgomery, Alabama (Meet at Columbus Convention and Trade Center).
8:15 AM EST: Departure to Montgomery, Alabama
Note: Bus will depart promptly at this time. For those attending on this day, please be on time.
The schedule will be adhered to and we do not want you to miss out on this event!
Tour Destinations:
The Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration
The National Memorial for Peace and Justice
10:00 AM EST: Arrive at Legacy Museum/National Memorial for Peace/Justice
12:00 PM EST – 12:30 PM EST: Lunch Distributed (At the Bus)
2:30 PM EST – 2:45 PM EST: Board Bus #1 and #2
2:45 PM EST: Leave promptly for Next Destinations
3:00 PM EST: Bus #1 - Arrive at Montgomery Zoo
5:00 PM EST: Bus #1 - Leave Montgomery Zoo; Head back to Columbus, Georgia
3:15 PM EST: Bus #2 - Arrive at Wind Creek Montgomery Casino
6:00 PM EST: Bus #2 - Leave Wind Creek Montgomery Casino; Head back to Columbus, Georgia
5:30 PM EST – 6:30 PM EST: Reunion Registration
9:00 PM EST - 11:30 PM EST: Family Movie Night
Day 2 – Friday July 12, 2019
7:00 AM EST – 9:00 AM EST: Breakfast (On Your Own)
8:00 AM EST – 9:00 AM EST: Reunion Registration
8:45 AM EST – 9:00 AM EST: “Day 2” Welcome and Instructions
9:00 AM EST – 12:30 PM EST: Family Networking Breakout Sessions:
“Preparing for Retirement”
Recommended Age Group: 30 and older
Attire: Casual
“Home Ownership Essentials: Taking the First Steps”
Recommended Age Group: 30 and older
Attire: Casual
“Eradicating Your Debt: How Do I Break Free?”
Recommended Age Group: 30 and older
Attire: Casual
“Taking Care of Yourself: Steps to a Healthier Me?”
Recommended Age Group: 18 and older
Attire: Casual
“Starting Your Own Business: Where Do I Begin?”
Recommended Age Group: 18 and older
Attire: Business Professional
“The Future Ahead: Preparing for College”
Recommended Age Group: 14 - 18
Attire: Business Professional
“Doing Your Best in School”
Recommended Age Group: 5 - 13
Attire: Casual
12:30 PM EST – 2:00 PM EST: Lunch/Mingle/Family Photo Opportunity
3:30 PM EST – 5:30 PM EST: Family Feud – “Know Your Family History”
Attire: Casual
7:00 PM EST – 10:00 PM EST: Formal Family Dinner
Attire: Formal (Black Tie Event)
Day 3 – Saturday July 13, 2019
7:30 AM EST – 10:00 AM EST: Breakfast (On Your Own)
10:00 AM EST – 03:00 PM EST: Family Fun Day and Picnic
Family Picnic
Attire: Family Reunion T-Shirt and Jeans/Shorts
Location: Cooper Creek Park #2
Zip Lining/White Water Rafting (optional activity; not included in reunion price)
Attire: Family Reunion T-Shirt and Jeans/Shorts
Location: Whitewater Express, Columbus Riverwalk
Tennis (optional activity; not included in reunion price)
Attire: Family Reunion T-Shirt and Jeans/Shorts
Location: Cooper Creek Park Tennis Courts
12:00 PM EST – 12:15 PM EST: Family Photo Opportunity
5:00 PM EST – 6:00 PM EST: Business Session/2021 Reunion Planning
7:30 PM EST – 10:00 PM EST: Talent Show Extravaganza/Dinner/Awards and Presentations
Attire: Casual
11:00 PM EST – 2:00 AM EST: Family Late-Night Bowling Tournament
Optional activity, not included in reunion price
Location: Stars and Strikes, Columbus Georgia
Day 4 – Sunday July 14, 2019
8:30 AM EST – 9:30 AM EST: Breakfast (On Your Own)
11:15 AM EST – Depart for Worship
12:00 PM EST – 2:00 PM EST: Worship
Location: The Bridge Church, 4311 2nd Avenue, Columbus Georgia 31904
Attire: Casual or Church Attire
3:00 PM EST – 5:00 PM EST: “Family Send-Off” Dinner
Location: Columbus Convention and Trade Center
Travel & Accommodations
Hotel Information
Columbus Marriott
Address: 800 Front Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901
Phone: (706) 324-1800
Website: click here
Book Your Room: click here
Note: Bookings must be made by 6/12/2019 to ensure you are able to secure a room.
Courtyard Columbus Marriott (Phenix City/Riverfront)
Address: 1400 3rd Avenue (Whitewater Avenue), Phenix City, AL 36867
Phone: (334) 664-9840
Website: click here
Book Your Room: click here
Note: Bookings must be made by 6/11/2019 to ensure you are able to secure a room.
Host Location for Reunion Activities
Columbus Convention and Trade Center
Address: 801 Front Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901
Website: click here
Flights/Airlines Information
Up to your discretion. If traveling into Atlanta Georgia, please select the airline carrier that most closely aligns with your personal preferences and your budget. Options to get from Atlanta to Columbus: If traveling into Atlanta and you are in need of transportation to Columbus Georgia, it is encouraged that this is arranged well in advance of reunion time.
Option 1: Car Pool There are quite a few family members that reside within the Atlanta Area and will be attending the reunion. If you would like to car pool with one of these family members, please either contact the family member directly to schedule this transportation. The reunion committee may be contacted as well to assist you securing a family member’s name who is willing to provide car pool transportation. Please arrange this at least 3 months prior to the reunion.
Option 2: Shuttle Services from Airport There are shuttle services that leaves directly from the airport. These shuttle services vary depending on your preferences. Groome Transportation is one transportation service that I have found to be pretty reliable and comfortable in the transportation from Atlanta to Columbus. Round-trip the current cost is $79 per person. I have included a link to their website and contact information below.
Option 3: Car Rental There are quite a few family members that reside within the Atlanta Area and will be attending the reunion. If you would like to car pool with one of these family members, please either contact the family member directly to schedule this transportation. The reunion committee may be contacted as well to assist you securing a family member’s name who is willing to provide car pool transportation. Please arrange this at least 3 months prior to the reunion.