A Slipp Family Reunion will be held for the descendents of Leonard and Elizabeth Slip, Loyalists who left New York and came to New Brunswick after the American Revolution.
Reunion Dates
August 20, 21 and 22, 2011
You may choose which days you would like to attend.
Itinerary Saturday August 20th
Place – Saint John Marina
River boat cruise on the Saint John River aboard the M.V. Voyageur II. Please visit the Saint John Marina website to see more details of this unique river boat. Enjoy a historic four to five hour cruise following the same route our ancestors travelled from Saint John to Long Island/Hampstead and back. This will be an evening cruise leaving at 4:30. Those who register are to meet at the Saint John Marina at South Bay 2050 Westfield Road at 4:00. Meet known and new relatives, hear interesting stories, see displays about our ancestors, enjoy the beautiful scenery, perhaps win a door prize and from the boat see where our ancestors lived. The Voyageur II will stop to enable us to take pictures.
Optional Buffet Dinner
A buffet dinner featuring salmon, steak, and chicken is available for those who are interested. You are welcome to bring your own food. Sandwiches and soft drinks are suggested. Treats will be provided later in the evening.
Bar
The cruise boat has a bar with reasonable prices.
Safety
Life jackets are provided for adult passengers but parents will be responsible for providing life jackets for children too small for adult size jackets.
Costs
The cost of the cruise will depend on the size of our group. The basic three hour cruise without the buffet for 30-49 people is $34.00 per person and for 50-96 people it is $ 32.00 per person. The cost with the buffet is $60.00 per person ( children under ten years old will get a $10.00 discount ). The captain estimates our trip will take from 4-5 hours with each additional hour costing $800.00 which will be divided among the passengers and added to the basic price. All prices include tax and gratuities. Payment would be at the end of the trip.
NOTE – a non-refundable registration fee of $10.00 per person is required for the river boat cruise.
If you find at a later date you are not able to attend we will return the registration fee.
Itinerary Sunday August 21st
Place – 4910, Route 102, Central Hampstead
An invitation has been extended by Mr. Larry Slipp, who lives on the property where Loyalists Leonard and Elizabeth Slip lived, for everyone to come to his place for a barbecue. Our host will provide everything needed including burgers. Those coming may bring salads, desserts, and beverages. This event on the shore of the Saint John River will be from 1:00 to 6:00.
At 5:00 there will be a Ghost Walk at the Merritt- Slipp Cemetery just up the road. Plans are being made to have the pewter candlesticks, candle snuffer, and bed warmer brought from New York by the Loyalists to be put on display at Gagetown.
Itinerary Monday August 22nd
Place – Fairway Inn, 216 Roachville Road, Sussex
This day will begin with lunch at the Fairway Inn at 1:00. Following this we will have an opportunity to learn about the Slipp’s who lived in the Sussex area. We will hear their stories, see the the homes where they lived, and the cemeteries where they now rest. We will visit the beautiful Serenity Garden located next to what was home to George L. Slipp and four generations of the family. It is hoped that it may be possible to tour this beautiful house which is now a Funeral Home. There will also be an opportunity to see the house owned by John E. Slipp, whose family migrated to western Canada, and to learn about Elizabeth and Magdalen, daughters of Loyalists Leonard and Elizabeth Slip, who lived at Millstream, not far from Sussex.
Administration
The Slipp Family Reunion should be a fun and interesting experience but to facilitate this event a success, please email Lynn Godwin at lynn.winn@hotmail.com or call 506-433-4358 and identify which days you plan to attend.
Those who plan to take the cruise on the Saint John River are requested to send the $10.00 registration fee and indicate if you want the buffet. Please respond by regular mail for this to:
Lynn Godwin
42 Wallace Court
Sussex, N.B.
E4E 2C7
Accommodations
Evandale
Evandale Resort 506-468-2222 Evandale Resort Facebook Page
Located near Hampstead, it is the oldest operating Steamboat Inn in N.B. Book early.
Sussex
Fairway Inn 506-433-3470 www.fairwayinn.ca
Amsterdam Inn 506-432-5050, 1-800-468-2828 for reservations. www.amsterdaminns.com
Saint John
Fort Howe Hotel 506-657-7320 www.coastalinns.com excellent view of the harbour.
Delta Brunswick Hotel – City centre, 506-648-1981, 1-800-268-1133 for reservations.
Country Inn – 1011 Fairville Blvd. 506-635-0400 Near Saint John Marina at South Bay.
Econo Lodge – 1441 Manawagonish Road 506-635-8700 Near the Saint John Marina.
Looking for a map or have any questions? Don’t hesitate to ask. Willing to help? Let us know as your help would be much appreciated.
We look forward to hearing from you and please spread the word.
Lynn Godwin – Sussex, N.B.
Doug McQuinn – Grand Bay-Westfield