TALBOT
FAMILY
REUNION

Join us for a fun long weekend to connect with your aunts, uncles and cousins from July 3-6, 2025, in Anoka, Minnesota!

TALBOT FAMILY

In 1913, Ralph Talbot married Clare Casey. They settled on a farm in rural Anoka County, Minnesota. They were blessed with eight children: Paul, Mary Jane, John, Jean, Catherine, Patricia, Clare and Ralph (Buster). Today, the extended family now includes nearly 300 people living in all parts of the country.

Join the Talbots, Clarks, Wilbergs, Harmans, Barbours, Craig and Fladlands for a wonderful weekend to celebrate our shared family roots. We are looking forward to gathering together to reminisce about our family history, share stories and experiences, and strengthen the bond that unites us. Let’s create lasting memories, reconnect with one another, and honor the traditions and values passed down through generations. It’s a special opportunity to cherish each other’s company and celebrate the ties that bind us as a family.

ACTIVITIES

You’re invited to join us for the reunion festivities, with the main event on July 5 at Greenhaven Golf Club in Anoka. Feel free to participate as your schedule allows over the course of the few days.

We would like to include activities for all ages. If you have a great idea and are willing to organize an activity that others might enjoy, we will add it to this activities list.

Look for more details here as plans develop.

THURS., JULY 3

4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Welcome to Anoka Potluck and Ice Cream Social
Knights of Colombus Hall
2421 4th Ave, Anoka
Welcome all of the out-of-towners to Anoka! If you live locally, bring a favorite Minnesotan dish to share.

Fireworks will be held at Anoka High School at 10 p.m. for those interested.

FRI., JULY 4

9 a.m.
Memorial Mass for Pat Clark

St. Stephens Catholic Church, 525 Jackson Street, Anoka Cemetery Visit with coffee and donuts immediately following
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3:10 p.m.
Minnesota Twins v. Tampa Bay Rays

Target Field, Minneapolis
Take the Northstar Commuter Train from Anoka directly to Target Field (Departure time TBD), Park at 4th Avenue and Johnson Street

Twins Tickets in Section 221 are $44/each

Use the RSVP Form below to reserve your ticket

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4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Pizza in the Park

George Green Pavilion (Pool available at 1 p.m.)

Tennis, Soccer, Whiffle Ball Game, Family Softball Game

Baseball attendees can join at the park after the game.

SAT., JULY 5

3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
“The Big Day
Greenhaven Golf Club
2800 Greenhaven Road, Anoka

Wear your colored family shirt (see your family contact for more information)

4 p.m.: All Family Photo

5 p.m.: Buffet dinner

SUNDAY, JULY 6

time tbd
Family Golf Tournament
18 at Greenhaven Golf Course
2800 Greenhaven Rd, Anoka

We will have continuous tee times starting at noon.  The format will be a four-person scramble, and teams will be assembled by Gary Nelson from the RSVP sign up list. The teams will try to integrate our many families and balance skill levels with A, B, C and D players.  Kids are welcome, but they need to have had previous experience on a real golf course.  Non-playing kids as cart riders are discouraged for safety reasons.  Payment of greens fees and optional riding carts will be at the golf course as you check in.  Extravagant prizes may be awarded.  Please direct any questions to Gary at gsnelson72@aol.com or text/call at 703-955-1145.

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS

We’ve arranged for discounted hotel blocks in the Anoka area. Rooms will be released two weeks before the event, so book soon for the Talbot Reunion rate.

Comfort Suites6440 US-10, Ramsey, MN 55303
(763) 323-4800
$135/night, call the front desk directly and ask for the Talbot Family Reunion Block
AmericaInn3430 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448
(763) 323-0010
The Ticknor House in AnokaBed and Breakfast in Anoka has 4 rooms available for July 2nd, 3rd, 4th (rates are $150 – $200 depending on room and includes breakfast)
1625 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 421-9687
 

Let us know if you can make it!

The Reunion Planning Committee wants to hear from you! Please RSVP by June 1. Detailed info will follow in May via email and mail. Check this website for updates—and spread the word!

  • Molly Brown
  • Norah Clark
  • Paula Dargis
  • Mary Jane Gemmill
  • Theresa Melles
  • Christine Nelson
  • Mary Nelson
  • Margaret Olson
  • Cynthia Scagnelli
  • Jennifer Schwarzrock
  • Rose Talbot
  • Kristina Wilberg

Paula is collecting Talbot family photos! If you have old family photos to share, please email them or mail to:

  • Through April 2025: 12531 Venicia Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33913
  • May 2025: 9848 218th Avenue NW, Elk River, MN 55330

We’d also love current family photos—please email them to picstalbot@gmail.com.

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