Ann Hall has kindly given me permission to post the announcement below. If
only I could spare the cash and time to fly over from England to join this
Carden gathering! I hope some local listers will be able to do so. In any
case, I am sure everyone will be delighted to hear of this event. Ann's
full name is Vivian "Ann" Parker Hall, of Abita Springs, Louisiana. Her
work email is vhall(a)dhh.la.gov and personal is annphall(a)hotmail.com.
Ann has asked me to arrange for a DNA test kit to go to one of her Carden
uncles. I am sending her some Carden literature to display at her reunion
and I hope others will do so too.
Congratulations, Ann and family!
Arthur Carden of Horsham, England.
CARDEN FAMILY & FRIENDS REUNION
You and your family are invited to the Carden family and friends reunion at
Group Camp III at Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville, LA on the weekend
of May 13, 14, 15, & 16, 2004. Mark your calendar! If you can't spend the
weekend, come anytime and stay as long as you like. We guarantee you'll
enjoy the chance relax, eat too much, and visit with people you love.
Group Camp III is shady and peaceful, has a commercial kitchen and large
dining hall. There is also a large entertainment area with a fire pit.
Greg is in charge of scary stories.
There are four dorms that can accommodate 65 guests on bunks with plenty of
space for cots, sleeping bags, and cribs or playpens for infants and
toddlers. All dorms have bathrooms with showers and private dressing areas.
Bring your own sleeping bag/bedding, towels, washcloths, and toilet
articles. Don't forget your lawn chairs and favorite drinks or snacks.
John, Ann, Sylvia, and Greg will cook breakfast. Lunch will consist of
leftovers or fix your own sandwiches. Thursday chefs are Sylvia & Hobie,
Friday chefs are Ann & Greg, and Saturday chefs are John & Alan. Each team
has chosen helpers but will accept any volunteers.
There's a fishing pond, trace for biking, skating, and walking, beach for
swimming, room for outdoor sports, and indoor board games.
If you have any questions or need directions call John Carden (985)
732-2125, Mary Nell Carden or Ruthie Carden-Thomas (985) 730-5926, Julie
Carden-Williams (985) 795-0908 or Ann Hall (985) 674-0125.
MEALS PROVIDED BY JOHN CARDEN. LODGING PROVIDED BY ANN, SYLVIA, & JULIE.
DONATIONS ACCEPTED!
IF YOU HAVE PICTURES OF CARDEN ANCESTORS PLEASE COPY A FEW & BRING TO THE
REUNION SO I CAN GET THEM ONLINE TO SHARE WITH OTHER CARDEN/CARDIN
RELATIVES.