SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Friday, July 8th
5 - 6 pm Check-In & Reception with Snacks at Lake Shakopee Lodge & Retreat Center
6:30 pm Dinner in Friendship Hall
7:30 pm Family Scavenger Hunt & Social Hour
8:30 pm Campfire, S’mores & Songs
10 pm Karaoke with the Big Kids (Jeff Bowles & Lanea Tuiasosopo) in the Chapel & Socializing back at the Lodge
Saturday, July 9th
7:15 am Family Fun Run & Walk
8:30 am Breakfast in Friendship Hall & BILDEN BRINGO
10 am Lefsa Making with Janet & Becky, Fishing with Grandpa, Crafts & Family History
Noon Lunch in Friendship Hall
1 pm Choir Practice led by Dave Hjortland
1 - 4 pm Swimming at Camp Onomia Beach, Lifeguard on Duty
1 - 5 pm Water Balloon Volleyball, Corn Hole, Spike Ball on Camp Grounds - Crafts & Family History in the Lodge
2:30 pm Conversation, Coffee, Cookies, & “Ask an Elder” in the Lodge
5:30 pm Dinner in Friendship Hall
7 pm Family Gathering & Reunion Program led by David Hjortland
9 pm Karaoke with the Big Kids in the Chapel, Decaf Coffee, Tea, Treats for the Night Owls in the Lodge
Sunday, July 10th
8:30 am Breakfast
9:30 am Free time, Pack-up, and Prep for Departure
10:30 am Bilden Worship Service led by Jon Berg
11:30 am Farewells - Depart by Noon
CALLING ALL SINGERS
Join the Bilden Choir - performing at the Saturday evening program! Choir rehearsal will be at 1:00 pm on Saturday in the chapel.
ITEMS FOR SHARING
COOKIES & BARS
Our weekend includes time to get reacquainted, drink coffee, and share homemade treats (a long-standing Bilden tradition). If you enjoy baking and would like to share, any contribution would be appreciated!
FAMILY PHOTOS
Karen Larson will be building a wall of photos from past family reunions. If you have photos you’d like to share (past reunions or photos of our ancestors) bring them along.
BRING YOUR TALENTS
Please bring your talents! Whether an instrument, craft, a favorite sport, or skill you could teach, your family would love to see, hear or participate in any way possible!
BILDEN BRINGO - SATURDAY MORNING
Similar to "White Elephant" or "Dirty Bingo". If you are able, bring a small item or two to contribute to this fun family game, (please don’t buy anything). Items might include a book, coffee cup, piece of jewelry, Bilden family memento, toy, or anything that you would like to pass along. You need not donate to play. Some family members will be traveling from afar, so skip the big stuff. Participants will range in age so items for the younger crowd are highly encouraged!
Questions? Ask Rachel Christensen at rachelabc@charter.net
FISHING WITH GRANDPA DAVE
David Bowles will host a fishing hour for the youngest Bilden generation on the Camp Onomia dock Saturday morning. A few poles will be provided but, if your little has a fishing pole, bring it along. Life jackets on the non-swimmers appreciated!