2009 Kelsey Kindred Reunion
The 82nd reunion of the Kelsey Kindred was held in Connecticut September 11 through the 13th. A great time was had by all. A total of 64 attended the various three day events.
Friday was our annual meeting held at the hotel. We shared stories and ideas. The treasurer and genealogist both reported that we were in great shape. We had a lot of discussion about the web site.
Saturday morning gave us a little surprise when the bus didn't arrive. Everyone offered to drive, just showing us the type of people we Kelsey's are. Bill Belcher was able to find another bus company to come to our rescue. We got a late start but it didn't put a damper on our day. Our first stop was the Peabody Museum in downtown New Haven. It was an interesting and educational visit. From dinosaur bones to ants that went around the room. We had lunch at a small place down near the water and then we were off again for a walking tour of Yale University. We went inside the "Hallowed Halls" and heard the history of the famous ivy league school. We left there to head to the trolley museum but we were thwarted by traffic and road closures so it was decided to skip the museum and head back to the hotel.
Dinner Saturday evening was held at Anthony's Restaurant in Guilford where we took our annual pictures out back before having a wonderful meal inside. Afterwards we enjoyed a trivia game for both adults and children.
On Sunday we met at the Clinton Town Beach. It was a beautiful sunny day and everyone enjoyed themselves and the food. A few even walked out onto the sandbar. Our annual baking contest was won by Nancy Bowman for her Oatmeal cookies.
