The Best Weekend of 2025
July 12th and 13th
Weekend Overview
Friday(Optional): Get settled in, meet with family for some cards in the lobby, crack open a cold one by the fire out back, or even order dinner at the bistro. The night is yours!
Saturday: Pavillion doors open at 11am and will close at 730pm. Potluck Begins at 12 pm. Family Meeting at 3pm. Join us for a potluck, family photos, bags tournament, fundraisers, activities for the kids and more. Dinner @5pm will include chicken fajitas and leftovers from lunch. Basket raffle, silent auction, Bags tournament top two winning teams and 50/50 winners will be announced around 5pm. Festivities and quality time to continue back at the hotel for the duration of the night.
Sunday: Checkout from the hotel, attend mass if you so choose, and join us at the pavilion for our Sunday catered meal and goodbyes with the family during our final hours as the reunion comes to an end for 2025. Meal consists of swiss steak, chicken breast, broasted chicken, fruit trays, mashed potatoes, green beans and rolls with butter. Please be considerate and do you part in cleanup. Take care of dishes, garbage, etc at your table and help stack your chairs as well. Cleanup as a family, please do not leave all of this on the officers and trustees.
Accomodations
Courtyard Marriott
Check in: 3:00 pm Check out: 12:00 pm
Mention Hiss Family reunion to get our set rate of $137 within our block. Call to book by June 1, 2025
Indoor pool, back patio/courtyard area, fitness center, Breakfast Buffet for our family. "The Bistro" has a Starbucks for your morning coffee needs as well and breakfast, beverage options, dinner, and alcoholic beverage options in the lobby. Breakfast buffet will be provided Saturday and Sunday morning for those staying.
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sbnce-courtyard-elkhart/overview/
McNaughton Pavillion
Holds 250 people. Full kitchen includes refrigerator, two ovens with stovetops, sink and significant counter space. Restrooms, heating, air conditioning and wood burning fireplace. Playground near as well as kids spray pad water area. If you are planning to do outdoor activities please make sure you bring your own lawn chairs (you can also bring small tables if needed) and don't forget towels for the little ones! Any items can be left overnight within the building. Please provide your own drinks as well, you may bring a cooler to keep them in. Alcoholic beverages are allowed inside the pavilion, so if you choose to drink outside please make sure it is in a cup.
https://secure.rec1.com/IN/elkhart-in/catalog
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish
Mass Times
Sunday: 8:00am, 10:30am
Join fellow family members for mass Sunday morning before joining everyone at the pavillion.
https://www.stthomaselkhart.com/
Location and Venue Details
HOTEL:
Marriott Courtyard
3445 Plaza Court, Elkhart, Indiana 46514
(574) 993-4993
PAVILLION:
McNaughton Pavillion
701 Arcade Ave Elkhart, IN 46514
CHURCH:
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish
1405 North Main St.
Elkhart, IN 46514
DUE your part
Reunion Dues
$10 per adult, $7 per child, 3 and under free
Meal Cost for Sunday
$20 per plate
All payments to be made to Jenny Hebior by June 1st.
Potluck
Full kitchen within pavilion for any preparation or heating needs.
Bring your own serving utensils!
Dish display cards will be provided, just fill out upon arrival!
Report to officers by June 1st with what potluck item you will be contributing so we can have a variety of options.
**Report any allergies to Susannah by May 1st so information can be relayed to family**
Family Photos
Please have your family ready to go in a timely manner on Saturday and coordinate with Brandon. Our photographer needs time with family as well. All work and no play is no way to spend their day!
Anyone interested in shadowing 2025 and taking over in 2026 for Brandon, please reach out to the officers!
Basket Raffles
Please plan and consider what you can/will contribute!
Ticket Costs
$1 for 1 ticket
$5 for 6 tickets
$20 for 25 tickets
Don't lose your tickets, have your readers ready, and be prepared for your number to be called!
Silent Auction
Please make appropriate contributions for the silent auction.
All items are final sale
Don't be afraid to outbid your favorite family member, all earning are for the reunion!
50/50 Raffle
Ticket Costs
$1 for 1 ticket
$5 for 6 tickets
$20 for 25 tickets
Will you have this years lucky ticket and win big? The more you buy the better your odds!
Purchases for tickets and bids may be paid in cash, venmo, or zelle. Please see officers to claim items and pay
NEW THIS YEAR!
Official Bags Tournament
Adults Only
$10 Buy in fee
Pairs will be autogenerated
Find your boards and your partner per the bracket Saturday morning at the pavilion.
1st place - 30% of buy in
2nd Place 20% of buy in
Remaining funds go to the bank.
Participants must contact Susannah and pay fee's by June 1st (cash,check, venmo,zelle,cashapp accepted). Any late entries will pay $15. No competitors will be able to enter after July 1st.
Kids only
Kids will have their own bracket - no buy in and prizes will be provided (includes 12 and under)
Please contact Susannah if you have a set of boards you are willing to bring for the tournament by June 1st.
Spray Pad at the Pavilion
Make sure to pack a swimsuit and towels! In addition to a park close by there is going to be a water spray pad right by the pavilion providing ample fun for the kids or even a nice cool off for the adults. 3 and under are free, all other kids are $2 , swim wear required and adult supervision.
Photo Links
2023: https://link.shutterfly.com/rn1Sc6ZwiBb
2024: link coming soon
2025: Let's capture some memories!
Please reach out to Brandon with any questions regarding photos
Email: Albrechtb1@gmail.com
Contact us
2025 Officers: Susannah Sinkovec, Jenny Hebior, Jamie Niediewski, and Brandon Albrecht
Phone:
Susannah (262) 745-9495
Jenny (847) 722-8921
Email: jlhebior@icloud.com
Please contact us with any questions, comments or concerns you may have (:
