Reunion Hospitality Room is 324

We have arrived at The Residence Inn by Marriott in Vancouver, Washington
Our Hospitality Suite is Room 324. It is located on the right side of the lobby as you are facing the hotel. Walk to the yellow fire hydrant and walk down the path to our signs (first doors on the left)

Here are amended directions, since we drove here:
From Seattle:
I-5 South. You will see signs for 205 south to Salem. Take the 205 South. You will travel for about 5 miles until you see the 500 East exit. Take the 500 East
for less them a 1/2 mile until you see the NE Thurston Way/Westfield Shopping Center exit. At the exit light, Turn right onto Thurston Way and quickly get in the left lane. Turn left onto NE Parkway (between Olive Garden & Azteca). Go 1/4 mile and the hotel is on your left.
From Portland:
205 North past the Airport/IKEA. Take exit 30C onto 500 West/City Center exit. Quickly get in the next lane until the NE Thurston Way/Westfield Shopping Center exit. Take a right at the exit light, and quickly get in the left lane. Turn left onto NE Parkway (between Olive Garden & Azteca). Go 1/4 mile and the hotel is on your left.
Residence Inn by Marriott
8005 NE Parkway Drive
Vancouver, WA 98662

Weather Update

The revised weekend forecast, calls for highs in the 74-76, partly cloudy skys. So it still will be pretty nice. The pool time might be sketchy! Can't wait to see you all. 2 days and counting.

Reunion Events for Sunday & Monday

Sunday, May 25
9 am Family Brunch in the Davenport Hospitality Suite

11:00 am Family Networking
Kids Olympics Event (meet at the Sport Court)

1:00 pm Family Barbecue in the Pool Courtyard

3:00 pm High Tea in the Corporate Room (upstairs lobby)
Bring your special family tea cup

6 pm Spaghetti Feed in the Davenport Hospitality Suite
This will be the last chance to say goodbye after a fabulous two days together.
Monday, May 26
6-9 am Complimentary Hotel Breakfast Buffet in the Lobby(for hotel guests)

12 Noon Check out

Reunion Events for Friday & Saturday (May 23-24)

Friday, May 23
3pm – 10 pm Arrive at the Marriott Residence Inn
Pick up your Reunion Packet in the Lobby or the
Davenport Hospitality Suite

6:30 pm: Casual Buffet Dinner in the Davenport Hospitality Suite

8:00 pm Texas Hold ‘Em Tourney in the Corporate Room
(upstairs above the lobby)
Paper Craft Activity in the Clubhouse Lobby
Saturday, May 24
7-10 am Complimentary Hotel Buffet Breakfast(for hotel guests only)

8:00 am Depart for Golf Tourney at Camas Meadows

9 am Scrap Event in the Corporate Room (upstairs above the lobby)

Lunch on your own today

2:30 pm “Your Davenport Roots” Presentation
Learn about your Davenport Genealogy in the Hotel Clubhouse
Lobby

4 pm Family Photograph
Meet outside the Hotel Lobby with the Photographer.
Price and on-line ordering information will be provided.

5 pm Reunion Banquet at Azetca. Restaurant ($16 Adults;$6 kids-Cash)

7:30 pm Evening Program in the Hotel Clubhouse Lobby

8:30 pm Special Surprise Event

Look for Sunday's Schedule in tomorrow's blog entry.

We are set to have some gorgeous weather for the Reunion

The Vancouver, Washington area is set for mostly sun and a chance to use that pool after all. Here is the forecast:
Friday 70 high
Saturday 78 High
Sunday 87 High
Monday 74 High
So pack to enjoy the weather/pool and of course the company. Just imagine your in the tropics for the weekend with some great friends.
Looking forward to a fabulous weekend in Vancouver.

Don't forget these important items for the Reunion

9 days and counting til our Reunion!!
We want to remind you about some things you may want to bring from home. We will be having a Memorialbilia Table to display things that were passed down from Hilda and Gordon. If you were the lucky recipient and want to display your item, let us know when you check in at the Reunion Hospitality Area.
So here is our suggested things to bring:
Memorialbilia item(s)
Golf Clubs (if you signed up to golf)
Tea Cup (if you signed up for the High Tea)
Snacks (we will have some, but more is welcome)
Beverages/Alcohol (we will only have bottled water available)
Bathing Suit (weather permiting for our outdoor pool)
Camera
$$$ for Golf: $55; Banquet $16/Adult& $6/child under 12) Cash ONLY please
Lunch for Saturday (the hotel serves breakfast for Saturday & Monday)
Stories to tell
Great Attitude

Remember Hotel Check in time is 3pm and Check out is Noon.

Be sure to come to the Reunion Hospitality Area and pick up your Reunion Packet. We can't wait to see you!

Directions to the Davenport Family Reunion

Our reunion is just 12 days away at the Residence Inn my Marriott.
It is located on SR 500 accessed from I-5 or 1- 205 just minutes from the Portland Airport and across the street from Westfield Vancouver Mall.
Portland North/Vancouver Residence Inn
8005 NE Parkway Drive
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360)253-4800
Off I-205 look for the SR-500 exit (Thurston Way 0r Westfield Mall)
Head North on Thurston way (towards the mall). Turn Left(west) at the next light on to Parkway Drive (the mall was on the right at the light). The Residence Inn is up 1/4 mile on the left.
Check in time is 3pm.
Look for our Hospitality Suite Signs in the Lobby.
We can't wait to see you there.
If you need to contact us at the hotel, just call the hotel and ask for the Davenport Reunion Suite or Cary Lynn's cell: 206-930-0855.
Happy and safe travels.