Our centennial has finally arrived! To honor the occasion, we have expanded the reunion into a weekend event. Meeting place on Saturday will again be at the Kinport Assembly of God Church Pavilion, 5658 Route 240 Highway, Cherry Tree, PA (3.3 miles east of Cookport).

When: Weekend Celebration, August 15 – 17, 2008!
Where: Near Cookport, PA
Weekend schedule:

  • Fri, August 15:
    6 pm to ?: Camp fire social at the home of: Walter and Yvonne Learn (on Blossom Hollow Farm). Bring snack food. Drinks and “Smores”, Ingredients will be provided.
    353 Blossom Hollow Road
    Commodore, PA 15729
  • Sat, August 16:
    10:30 am sharp! Meet at Kinport Assembly of God pavilion for a guided, narrated tour of Learn Settlement homesteads, ending with a walk to “the Grove” at the first Learn homestead in Learn Settlement.
    12 noon: Pot luck dinner at the pavilion, followed by a short program and White Elephant sale. A main dish and beverages will be provided. All-day display of family history items and photos.
    Evening: Campfire and wiener roast at the home of: John and Bunny Learn. Wieners and buns will be provided.
    450 Cypress Road
    Commodore, PA 15729
  • Sun, August 17:
    10 am: Old-fashioned group hymn sing at the home of John and Bunny Learn, followed by lunch. Lasagna, salad, and cookies will be provided.

Notes:

Places to stay:

  • Hobo camping is available on our farm and at John and Bunny’s.
  • Cherry Tree (Cherry Tree is 10 miles northeast of Learn Settlement)
    Cherry Treat Bed and Breakfast (814-743-6684)
  • Indiana (Indiana is 17 miles west of Learn Settlement)
    Best Western University Inn (724-349-9620), Comfort Inn (724-465-7000), Holiday Inn Indiana (724-463-3561), Super 8 Motel (724-349-4600)
    From here, it is about 90 miles west to the Pittsburgh airport.

Directions:

  • From the West - From Rt. 286 East turn right on R. 240 toward Cookport. Go 5½ miles, and turn right on Mulberry Road. (You will turn just before the church). Go one-tenth mile and turn left on Redwood Road into the parking area.
  • From the East: - From Rt. 219 North turn left on R. 240 West toward Cookport. At the junction of Rt. 580 and Rt. 240 keep going straight for one and one-tenth mile, and turn left on Mulberry Road. (You will pass the church just before turning). Go one-tenth mile and turn left on Redwood Road into the parking area.
  • To Blossom Hollow Farm: In Cookport, turn into town on Cookport Rd. and go 1 and 3/10 mi. to a “Y.” Bear right and go 4/10 mi. Turn left on Cypress Rd. and go 7/10 mi. Turn left on Blossom Hollow Road and go 3/10 mi. past the round-roofed barn to the yellow farmhouse.

Remember to bring a covered dish (or equivalent) to share, an item for the White Elephant sale, and table service if possible.

We are looking forward to re-connecting with the Learn family during this exciting event. For further information contact: Yvonne Learn, 353 Blossom Hollow Road Commodore PA 15729 (724) 254-4703 Email: blossomhollow@verizon.net

Nancy Learn Storck will have the Learn Family Pictures CD available at the reunion. To get your pictures on the updated CD, please Email copies of any pictures and/or info to Nancy at els.nls@verizon.net or send copies to: Nancy Storck, 2250 Raleigh Drive, Lancaster PA 17601 PH (717) 560-2250