Association des Blouin d'Amérique

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Activities

Saturday, August 19th 2006

Location : Sainte-Famille community hall (school gym)
3894, chemin Royal, Sainte-Famille, à l’île d’Orléans

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Registration (includes time to get acquainted with your extended family)
Meeting with organizers and a look at the family history through photos
Lunch (free time – a great opportunity to explore the island!)

1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Members’ annual meeting (everyone welcome)

2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Exploring Our Roots- Blouin Ancestral Tour
Come for a bus ride to discover the history of this island which so captivated Émery and his descendants that they decided to call it home for their families. At the same time, you’ll learn about the lives of its inhabitants today. A guide will be on hand to tell you more about the Blouin families living on the island and about their daily activities. The local guides at each tour stop will reveal the warmth and joie-de-vivre of the island’s residents. These stops include:

• Maison de nos Aïeux, Église Sainte-Famille, Maison Drouin, the monument, Église Saint-Jean, Manoir Mauvide-Genest

Cost: $18 per person (bus and admission to sites)

5 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Welcoming cocktail

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.: “Au revoir” banquet and evening
Supper with full service- the menu includes:

• Vegetable cream soup
• Pork medallion with cream sauce and potatoes
• Fruit tarts
• Bread and butter
• Coffee and tea
• Cash bar (beer, wine, fruit juices, spring water)

Plus music and special activities!

Cost: $20 per person ($10 for children under 12)