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Will see you there! Contact Gail for any questions!
Gail A. HIlliard
gailahilliard@yahoo.com
773-931-4037
Morris Family
Reunion Schedule
June 7-9, 2019
Thursday,
June 6th
On Thursday, early arrivals will meet at the Cityscape Bar in
the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza, 350 W. Wolf Point Plaza starting at
4pm. Based on the number and desire of those arriving on Thursday we can
have dinner as a group or individually.
Friday,
June 7th
On Friday, all attendees will meet at Revival Food Hall, 125
S. Clark Street at 5pm. Food is available until 7pm and the Cafe-Bar
closes at 9pm. Individuals will be responsible for choosing and paying for
their own food and drink. Go to revivalfoodhall.com to familiarize yourself
with the options. Bobby Rush is tonight’s headliner for the Chicago Blues
Festival and will perform from 7:45 to 9:00pm. It’s a short walk to the
performance venue-the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park at 201 E.
Randolph.
Saturday, June 8th
I have chosen the Shoreline Architectural River Cruise as
our group activity. Please purchase your tickets online
(https://shorelinesightseeing.com/) for the Saturday morning architectural tour
leaving from Navy Pier at 10am. Of course, this event is optional
but I think it’s a great way to experience the city, especially if this is your
first trip to Chicago.
The Morris Family Banquet will be at Labriola Italian
Restaurant & Cafe at 535 N. Michigan Avenue, starting promptly at 6pm. So
far, there are no formal plans for Sunday, June 9th.
Registration
Fee
For adults who plan to
consume alcohol at the banquet, the fee is $107.00; for those who
will not drink, the fee is $80.00; for children 12 and under the
fee is $42.00. The deadline for registration is May 31, 2019.
Registration
Instructions
Mail your registration fee to: Gail A. Hilliard, 9061 S.
Wallace, Chicago, IL 60620-2238. Make your check or money order out to Morris
Family Reunion. I will accept cash payments on Friday, June 8th,
by noon, if you call me by May 31st to confirm you are coming.
Holiday Inn Chicago
Mart Plaza River North
The room block is under Morris Family Reunion. Individuals are
responsible for reserving and paying for their room. All reservations
must be made by phone. Please call 855-268-0372 to make your
reservations. The hotel will hold this block of rooms until Tuesday, May 7,
2019. At that time, rooms not covered by the individual reservations will
be released for general sale and the group rate, available June 6th through the
9th, may no longer be available.
For less expensive hotels just use choosechicago.com,
tripadvisor.com, etc. These two hotels are located side-by-side in Hyde Park
and offer views of the lake and free parking. The Lake Shore Hotel is a really
good value but reviews about its quality are mixed.
Chicago Lake Shore Hotel, 4900 S. Lake Shore Drive,
773.288.5800; La Quinta Inn & Suites, 4900 S. Lake Shore Drive,
773.324.3000
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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Family Reunion Update.
Monday, January 14, 2019
2019 Wiley J Morris Family Reunion
Gail A. Hilliard
773.931.4037
Morris Family Reunion
June 7, 8, 9, 2019
OVERVIEW
The Morris Family Reunion will convene in Chicago this year. I invite everyone to this beautiful, vibrant city to experience all it has to offer and reconnect with family and friends. It is my hope that during this weekend, we will strengthen our bonds, learn more about our ancestry, and have a great time!
To that end, I have chosen a hotel in the heart of downtown Chicago to use as our basecamp. The Holiday Inn at Chicago Mart Plaza is located in River North and will allow easy access to the most popular museums, restaurants and attractions. The group rate is $189.00 per night and is the best price for the most value that I found. Less expensive accommodations can be had in hotels farther away from the center of the city but offer fewer amenities. What you may gain in price you will lose in convenience and time.
Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza River North
The room block is under Morris Family Reunion. One ADA compliant room is included in the block. Individuals are responsible for reserving and paying for their room. All reservations must be made by phone. Please call 855-268-0372 to make your reservations. The hotel will hold this block of rooms until Tuesday, May 7, 2019. At that time, rooms not covered by the individual reservations will be released for general sale and the group rate, available June 6th through the 9th, may no longer be available.
ALTERNATIVES
These two hotels are located side-by-side in Hyde Park and offer views of the lake and free parking. The Lake Shore Hotel is a really good value but reviews about its quality are mixed.
- Chicago Lake Shore Hotel, 4900 S. Lake Shore Drive, 773.288.5800
- La Quinta Inn & Suites, 4900 S. Lake Shore Drive, 773.324.3000
If you want to keep looking for less expensive hotels use choosechicago.com, tripadvisor.com, etc. But limiting your options will keep you in closer proximity to downtown and the family.
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