This year we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Summer Soiree–our family reunion. We gathered once again to relive and create new memories, share favorite foods, imbibe and strengthen our relationships. Our Summer Soiree is more than a picnic. It is a time for us to value education and achievement, recognize our elders, strengthen our identity, and display our talent in bodysurfing, volleyball, Bananagrams, crazy bridge, poker, potato sack racing, surf fishing and more.

Together again–we share close quarters for a weekend or more with those we love. We establish ties broken by time, distance and life’s busy schedule. Our extended kinship awakens heartfelt sentiments and a deep sense of belonging which instills pride. And despite the heartaches and headaches, our family is there to overcome adversity, provide comfort, share victories and a helping hand when we fall.
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Team Schwarzenbek remains Undefeated.