Please join us for a gathering of Emma’s Children: Hatcher, Holyfield & Jackson.

Greetings, Family!

Illinois will host our 2024 Family Gathering. We are busy planning a fun weekend! Our family is growing, and we are attempting to get everyone together to share our history, reminisce, and make new memories. Our theme is “Tree of Life,” and the color is mint green.

Let's kick off the festivities with a Meet and Greet on Friday, July 5, 2024, from 6 pm to 8 pm. Join us at Coyote Crossing Mini Golf, located at 27W650 North Ave., West Chicago, IL 60185. This casual gathering is free of charge, but please remember to RSVP.

The main event will take place on Saturday, July 6, 2024, starting at 3:00 pm, at Fountain View Recreation Center in rooms 121 & 122, situated at 910 N. Gary Ave., Carol Stream, IL 60188. The admission fee is $30 per person, and children aged 10 years and younger can attend for free. Dinner, along with beverages and dessert, will be provided, and we're pleased to accommodate both Pescatarians and vegetarians! Additionally, commemorative T-Shirts are available for purchase at $15 each.

Please ensure all payments are submitted by June 6, 2024.

We also accept Zelle payments. You can send payments to sylvia.knox03@gmail.com

For our out-of-town guests, we've secured discounted room rates at the Holiday Inn & Suites, located at 150 S. Gary Ave., Carol Stream, IL 60188. Choose from a variety of room options, including King Suites, Double Queen rooms, and Double Kings with a sofa sleeper, all available for $129.00 per night. The reservation deadline is June 13, 2024, and it is under the name "2024 Family Gathering". Kindly inform us if you require accommodation, and we'll provide you with the special discount code.

While you're in Chicago, you can take advantage of these exciting attractions:

Navy Pier 

Lincoln Park Zoo- Just a short walk from the Zoo to North Ave Beach

Chicago River Walk

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise

Field Museum

Art Institute

Museum of Science & Industry

Tilt 360!

We're eagerly looking forward to seeing you all there!

Warm regards,

Your dedicated planning committee