Sunday, March 9, 2025

Phillip Family Reunion, 2025


Email sent  3/10/2025

Email sent 2/12/2025

INFORMATION FOR 2025 PHILLIP FAMILY REUNION ~ Moscow, Idaho, July 3rd – July 7th

As of today 2/11/2025, I believe the attendance is at 52 so far

HELP ~ Have you sent Bill any changes in your family since our last reunion in Alliance, August, 2011?  We need these soon so we can get the information together to print for everyone.  Send to Bill Phillip, billphillip04@gmail.com 

More help needed ~ As a conversation starter, we would like to have a one-liner (funny, serious, informative) about everyone that will be attending the reunion (teen-ager and older).  Please send us at least one about one of your relatives…sending more than one will be even more helpful.  As an example, for Bill Phillip, we could say “Who was buried alive?”  The idea is that with this sheet of “one-liners” it will be fun to find out who that person is and will certainly start conversations. 

FYI ~ What I know about arrivals and departures

            Kelly Phillip will be arriving Friday and leaving Tuesday

            Bill & Janet will be arriving Thursday and leaving Tuesday

            Judi & Ray will be arriving Thursday and leaving Monday

            Jim & Kathie will be arriving Thursday and leaving Monday

            Mike Phillip will be arriving a week early to help with preparations

            Hayley (Paul’s daughter) and family will arrive Thursday evening late and stay through Sunday afternoon 

When you figure out your travel plans, let me know by return email….it will help with food preparation.  Are you driving, flying? Are you renting a car?  Are you staying in a motel or bed & breakfast?  List of places to stay are below.  Flying ~ Spokane (80 miles), Lewiston, Idaho (35 miles), or Moscow/Pullman airport (8 miles) are your choices. 

Helpers ~ When I know who will be here when, I hope to begin begging for “helpers” to do the prep and clean up for each meal.  Of course, this reunion will only work with your help while you are here.  I’m hoping to use all who were born after 1960 and let those of us who are in our 70’s and 80’s have a break and watch the next generation wait on us.  😊

            Update on helpers:  I have enlisted Mike (Dick’s son) to be the “lead helper” with others listed below.  I am providing them a place to stay at my home so they will be available to do “all the work”.  However, I will still enlist some of you to help them

  • Karla (Bill’s daughter)
  • Kelly (Dick’s daughter)
  • Mae (Karla’s daughter)
  • Tom (Bill’s son)
  • Phillip (Ken’s son, my grandson) 

Also, I will be enlisting help for events at Dennis’ home.  Without their permission to date, I plan to schedule the following to be helpers there:

  • Cally (Dennis’ daughter)
  • Caily (Dennis’ daughter)
  • Cody (Dennis’ son)
  • Kierra (Ken’s daughter) 

Addresses of Events

  • Sharon & Tony’s ~ 627 North Jefferson, Moscow ~ 208-301-2060
  • Dennis Wilson ~ 1204 Ponderosa, Moscow ~ 208-596-1204 

Meals….

  • First Meal will be Thursday, 6 pm ~ at Sharon & Tony’s
  • Morning (7 am) and noon meals will be at Sharon & Tony’s
  • All other evening meals (6 pm), Pool, Hot Tub and Bar will be open every afternoon and evening at Dennis’ home beginning Friday, the fourth of July
  • Sunday  7 a.m., coffee available before Sunday brunch at 10 am ~ at Sharon & Tony’s
  • Last food provided unless you want to stay longer for leftovers will be Monday 7 a.m. ~ at Sharon & Tony’s 

GAS/DIESEL ~ As you need to fill your tanks, you may be interested in using one of the two NomNom stations in town ~ if you push “loyalty”: and enter my cell phone number (208-301-2060) you will get at least 15 cents off of each gallon

            1436 West Pullman Road (on way to Pullman)

            Close to Walgreens and Rosauers (a few blocks from Sharon & Tony’s) 

Entertainment

Available at Sharon & Tony’s home

  • Parchesi board made by Grandpa Willlie Walter Phillip
  • Notebooks about the Phillip and Vifquain families
  • Cribbage board made by Julie Phillip
  • Quarto game made by Bill Phillip
  • Backgammon board
  • Extra old pictures available for you if you want them
  • Lots of wood items made by Phillip uncles ~ pick and choose if you want any of them (shelves, spatulas, fun things, bread slicers, etc. etc.

Available at Dennis’ home

  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pool table
  • Fully stocked bar

MOTELS ~ I reached out to the local community and got tons of advice.

  • Home to go website showed places from $102
  • VRBO shows a place in Moscow that sleeps 12, with 1-1/2 baths, for $208 per night and many other choices

OR

A block of rooms at special rates (179.67, taxes included) (are being held at the Best Western Plus University Inn.  

Prior to May 16th, 2025, please visit Reservations or call 208-882-0550 x 0 and mention Phillip Family Reunion . When using the link, please confirm your arrival and departure dates at the top of the first page. 

If the link is showing no availability or you are unable to book your requested room type, please call the hotel directly. The link will expire after May 16th, 2025.

For information on the hotel, please visit Best Western Plus University Inn  

For visitor’s information, please visit https://moscowchamber.com/ 

Church Services

  • St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 618 East First, Moscow
    • CHECK BEFORE PRINTING
    • Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
    • Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
  • Methodist Church, 322 East Third, Moscow, Sunday service at 9:30.  CHECK BEFORE PRINTING
  • Many others you can google in Moscow 

Fitness Centers (24/7)

  • Snap Fitness, 221 East Third St, Moscow
  • Anytime Fitness, 436 North Main, Moscow

I’m assuming if you belong to either of these, you can use the ones in Moscow

 Decade Milestones to celebrate in 2025 at the reunion

  • 1945 ~ Judi Phillip 80th birthday (April 21st)
  • 1945 ~ Don Phillip 80th birthday (July 24th)
  • 1955 ~ Jim Phillip 70th birthday (January 18th)
  • 1955 ~ Becky Phillip 70th birthday (August 30th)
  • 1965 ~ Jary & Dee 60th anniversary (June 13th)
  • 1975 ~ Janice & Archie 50th anniversary (May 9th)
  • 1975 ~ Dick & Cindy 50th anniversary (July 12th)
  • 1995 ~ Phillip Wilson 30th birthday (July 5th) (Sharon’s grandson, Kenny’s son)
  • 2005 ~ Kate Shatel 20th birthday (May 2nd) (Jary’s granddaughter, Jennifer’s daughter)
  • 2005 ~ Cody Wilson 20th birthday (August 29th) (Sharon’s grandson, Dennis’ son)

 Finally ~ Below is more information about things to do in the area.  As always, if you know someone in your family isn’t getting this email, please send the email address to me.  Now it’s your turn to do some work for the reunion

  1. Send information to Bill as mentioned above (any life events happening after 8/2011)
  2. Send one-liners about someone to Sharon as mentioned above
  3. Let Sharon know when you will be arriving and how, and where you plan to stay

 More Information ~ Below is a wealth of information…don’t feel you need to try to do everything or any of them.  The main idea of a reunion is to visit, visit, visit.  I will print all of the information to give to you upon your arrival.

 Entertainment (you pick and choose)

  • The #1 MUST SEE ~ Sharon and Tony’s Christmas Room ~ Nice place to have your morning coffee ~ “Christmas in July”
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  • The #2 MUST SEE ~ Kascha Quilts, 148 East Ash, 145 N Laurel, Genesee (16 miles from Moscow)
    • Check with Jim and Bill….they went reluctantly, but enjoyed it
    • CHECK BEFORE PRINTING 
  • Bruised Books, (over 100,000 used and new books), 235 East Main, Pullman
    • https://brusedbooks.com/   CHECK BEFORE PRINTING
    • Thurs, Fri, Sat ~  11:00 AM — 6:00 PM
      Sunday 12:00 PM — 5:00 PM       
  • Ferdinand’s Ice Cream (unfortunately will be closed on July 4th and the week-end.  Only time to go here would be Thursday or Monday 9:30-4:30,
    • 2035 NE Ferdinand’s Lane, Pullman 
  • Cowgirl Chocolates, 428 West Third, Moscow (in Pizza Perfection building)
    • Hours CHECK BEFORE PRINTING 
  • Appaloosa Museum, 2720 W Pullman Road, Moscow, 208-882-5578
    • $5.00 donation appreciated
    • Thursday 9:30-1:30; Friday 9:30-12:30; Saturday 12:00 to 4:00 
  • Tri-State Outfitters, 1104 Pullman Road, Moscow
    • Open daily 8-8; Sundays 10-8
    • Idaho’s Most Interesting Store 
  • Pizza Perfection, 428 West Third, Moscow
    • Owned by Dennis (Sharon’s son)
    • Watch pizzas being made (special landing for kids to watch) 
  • Prichard Art Gallery, 414 S Main, Moscow, 208-885-3586
    • CHECK BEFORE PRINTING
    • Tuesday – Friday (1-7 pm); Saturday (9 am-4 pm) 
  • McConnell Mansion, 110 South Adams, Moscow
    • Friday, 1-4 pm, donations suggested
    • CHECK BEFORE PRINTING 
  • Moscow Axe Throwing (https://moscowaxethrowing.com/ )  310 West Third, Moscow
    • Noon to midnight, $25.00 per hour per person
    • Upstairs in building…watching is free, beer available
  • Google these other sources of entertainment if you are interested:
    • Escape Room
    • Bowling, Pullman
    • Karaoke
    • Golf
    • University of Idaho ~ drive through campus
    • Washington State University ~ drive through campus

 Email sent 10/28/2024

Momentum is building for the 2025 Phillip Family Reunion in Moscow, Idaho, July 3rd through July 7th.

·         Jim & Kathie booked a Bed & Breakfast on 8/20/2024 for next year for their family of eleven

·         1st purchase for the 2025 reunion on 8/21/2024 ~ 240 paper plates...hopefully that won't be enough for all the people attending and all the meals we will be serving

Not that we need to create conversations with this group at the reunion, but this could be fun for the younger ones that don’t know all the stories we know.  I’m asking for a “one-liner” for each person that will be attending.  An example that we won’t use, because I think everyone knows this one:  “Who was buried alive?”  If you think of a one-liner for yourself or someone on the list, let me know.

Bring swimming suits ~ if you think you want to go in the pool or the hot tub at Dennis’ home any afternoon or evening.  Or….if you think you may go in whether you want to or not!!

It seems a lot of people are talking about looking at Air B&B’s in the area.  Of course, you can google anything now, so no reason for me to put out all that information again.  If I hear of anyone booking a motel, I will let you know in case you want to stay close to other family members.

We are up to 47 interested relatives…I know there are probably more, but some of you who are still working can’t commit quite yet.  We’ll wait!  😊

There are numerous things to do in this area ~ if you choose not to spend all your time with family.  😊  I have added links to the list.  Dennis and his kids (Cally, Casey, Caily, & Cody) may want to add to this list of things to do for their age group.  I have heard them mention “ax throwing”, “virtual reality”, Idlers rest,  

·         McConnell Mansion (110 S Adams, walkable from my home)(will check opening times later)

·         Appaloosa Museum

·         Farmer’s Market ~ on Saturday (walkable from my home)

·         Arboretum & Botanical Garden

·         Prichard Art Gallery

·         WSU Bear Center (Grizzly Bears)(Pullman)

·       Kascha Quilt Museum (Genesee) (highly recommended)  I have taken two of my brothers there (even though they didn’t want to go) and they were very impressed!!

·         And so much more with Washington State University and the University of Idaho nearby

 Any questions, just call, text or email me.  ~~Sharon, 208-301-2060, singo6158@gmail.com       

Partial Information Sent 5/20/2024 ~ A reunion will be held in 2025....July 3rd (beginning in evening) through July 7th (ending with coffee, etc. in the morning)....in Moscow, Idaho.  You are welcome to come earlier and stay later (however, early will be to help get ready, and later will be to help clean up).  :-)

Previous reunions:

1.       1989 ~ Pullman Washington

2.       1995 ~ Pullman Washington

3.       2000 ~ Alliance, Nebraska

4.       2011 ~ Alliance, Nebraska

 

I do not have all the emails I need.  If you know someone in your family who would like to be included in receiving my emails and information about the Phillip Family Reunion, 2025, let me know by text or email.

We need help here!!!  If there were any marriages, divorces, deaths, or births in your family since 2011,  please send information to Bill and I ~ he will keep track of the genealogy and we will print some form of the information for everyone ~ billphillip04@gmail.com or you can text him 509-768-4183.

Aso, if you have moved or changed your phone number, please send me those changes.

Partial Information sent 8/3/24 ~ I have heard of interest from 45 relatives.  I hope there will be more.  When Cally, Dennis and I thought about planning this reunion, we guessed we would see 50 relatives in Moscow, Idaho next 4th of July. 

Overnight arrangements ~ Here are some ideas for finding accommodations:  Google "motels, Moscow, Idaho", or Airbnb Moscow Idaho, https://www.rentbyowner.com/all/usa/idaho/moscow, https://www.moscowpullmanbedfinders.com/

Those showing interest:

·         Ray & Judi, Dani

·         Sharon & Tony; Dennis, Cally, Casey plus 2, Caily, Cody; Kenny, Phillip, Kierra, Abby

·         Dick & Cindy, Michael and Kelly

·         Bill & Janet, Karla plus 2, Tom

·         Jim & Kathie, Brittany plus 3, Nick plus 3, and Cody

·         Judy & Larry

·         Janice & Archie

·         Mary

·         Roberta

·         Lynelle

·         Julie

·         Dean & Becky (added in October) 


Email sent 8/6/2024

A reunion will be held in 2025....July 3rd (beginning after lunch) through July 7th (ending with coffee, etc. in the morning)....in Moscow, Idaho.  You are welcome to come earlier and stay later (however, early will be to help get ready, and later will be to help clean up).  :-)

I sent the first message on May 20th  2024, regarding the 2025 Phillip reunion.  I have heard of interest from 45 relatives.  I hope there will be more.  When Cally, Dennis and I thought about planning this reunion, we guessed we would see 50 relatives in Moscow, Idaho next 4th of July. 

I do not have all the emails I need.  If you know someone in your family who would like to be included in receiving information about the Phillip Family Reunion, 2025, let me know by text or email.  I will put a list below of who is getting this email.  Let me know who else I should send it to.  Thanks.

If there were any marriages, divorces, deaths, or births in your family since 2011,  please send information to Bill and I ~ he will keep track of the genealogy and we will print some form of the information for everyone ~ billphillip04@gmail.com or you can text him ~ 509-768-4183.

Also, if you have moved, changed your phone number or email, please send me those changes.

Overnight arrangements ~ Here are some ideas for finding accommodations:  Google "motels, Moscow, Idaho", or Airbnb Moscow Idaho, https://www.rentbyowner.com/all/usa/idaho/moscow, https://www.moscowpullmanbedfinders.com/

If there are enough people that want to be in the same motel, I will try to book a block of rooms.  However, I haven’t heard back from anyone about arrangements they may want.

There are numerous things to do in this area ~ if you choose to not spend all your time with family.  😊

  • McConnell Mansion
  • Appaloosa Museum
  • Farmer’s Market
  • Arboretum & Botanical Garden
  • Prichard Art Gallery
  • WSU Bear Center (Grizzly Bears)(Pullman)
  • Kascha Quilt Museum (Genesee)
  • And so much more with Washington State University and the University of Idaho

Now it’s time to get excited and start planning.  Let me hear from you.

~~ Sharon ~ 208-301-2060 or  singo6158@gmail.com

Email sent 5/20/2024

We have not had a Phillip Family Reunion since 2011.  It's time!!!

A reunion will be held in 2025....July 3rd (beginning in evening) through July 7th (ending with coffee, etc. in the morning)....in Moscow, Idaho.  You are welcome to come earlier and stay later (however, early will be to help get ready, and later will be to help clean up).  :-)

 I know this is more than a year away, but I wanted to give everyone a chance to schedule their vacations around these dates.

 Previous reunions

  • 1989 ~ Pullman Washington
  • 1995 ~ Pullman Washington
  • 2000 ~ Alliance, Nebraska
  • 2011 ~ Alliance, Nebraska

All the families and extended families of Ken, Jean, Bob, and Leo will be invited.  When we had the reunion in 1995, in Pullman, Washington, the generation of Ken, brothers, and spouses were ages 70 to 85 and they all made the trip to Pullman.  Just mentioning this so you know if they could do it, our generation can do the same.  :-) 

 My son, Dennis, has offered his home and pool for part of the events.  More information will follow.  Because I will be scheduling a block of rooms at a local motel, I need a preliminary count of those attending and which motel most people are interested in.  Google "motels, Moscow, Idaho".  Please text or email me showing whether you have an interest in attending and which motel you prefer so I will be able to get a preliminary count.  

  208-301-2060 or

 singo6158@gmail.com 

 I do not have all the emails I need.  If you know someone in your family who would like to be included in receiving my emails and information about the Phillip Family Reunion, 2025, let me know by text or email.  I will put a list below of who is getting this email.  Let me know who else I should send it to.  Thanks.

 If there were any marriages, divorces, deaths, or births in your family since 2011,  please send information to Bill and I ~ he will keep track of the genealogy and we will print some form of the information for everyone ~ billphillip04@gmail.com or you can text him 509-768-4183.

 Also, if you have moved or changed your phone number, please send me those changes.

 I look forward to hearing from all of you.

 ~~Sharon


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