Borisenko Reunion 2023
Out of the frying pan and into the fire. With the pandemic over, it’s time for us to reunite. 6 long years since our last reunion. We’ve lost some loved ones, we’ve gained some new ones, and it’s been far too long since we’ve all been able to catch up. We can’t wait to see you all again.
Call for registration!
I know many of you have emailed Graeme to tell him you’re coming, but we need some more info from everyone. If you could please fill out the registration form for everyone coming in your group and staying in your accommodation, it would be greatly appreciated.
Pricing can only be calculated after all family members are registered, so please help us get this done soon.
As always, these reunions rely on the support of family members for both organization and execution. From the meals to the games to the shrub crawl, nothing happens without family helping out.
If anyone is willing and able, we need help in the following areas. Please mark it down on the registration form.
- Sports / Activities
- Great Race
- Blinsi Breakfast
- Shrub Crawl
- Pictures / Video
Reunion Details
Date
Friday, September 1 through Monday, September 4, 2023.
Location
Once again we will be hosting the reunion at Campers Haven RV Park in Donald, BC.
Accommodations
There will be a mix of accommodations available. Large cabins, reserved for original generation cousins and their immediate families staying with them; “motel rooms”, which are small camp rooms available on a first called first served basis; RV parking spots with shore power hookups; camping spots for tents; and hotels in nearby Golden, BC. Graeme has already placed all family members in their respective accommodations. Details available on the registration page. Accommodations will be paid directly by you to Campers Haven.
Accommodation map can be seen here.
Remember to bring:
- Extra bedding if needed (basic bedding is provided in all accommodations except tent sites)
- Drinking water, extra snacks. We are 10 mins from Golden BC if needed.
- Bug spray and sunscreen.
- Rain gear & boots are recommended.
- Anything to drink other than keg beer.
- Cameras (send all pics from this year to Bruce and Michael please! See bottom of this page!)
- Flashlights/headlamps.
- Cards and board games.
- Field games/sports equipment.
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“No one will ever beat my keg stand record”
— Graeme Phipps
Excursions
Last reunion our family partook in several excursions during the day and all had great feedback. This year we’re refining a small list of popular options for family members to consider.
Please mark your interest in each on the registration form so we can plan accordingly.
White Water Rafting
The knockout success from last reunion. $179 per person, ages 12+ only.
- 9:15am – 2:00pm, 26km river float
- Class 1 to Class 4 rapids
- Lunch provided
- Limited spots available
- https://glacierraft.com/
Golden Adventure Pass
New in the region, 1 pass for 4 family friendly events.
- $80/person
- Zip Line
- Mountain Roller Coaster
- Rock Climbing Wall
- Axe Throwing
- https://www.banffjaspercollection.com/attractions/golden-skybridge/adventure-pass/
Agenda
⌚ 12:00 – 15:00
Arrival. Arrive at campground, pay for your accommodations at the office (if applicable), and find your assigned spot. Set up. Unpack. Don’t come hungry, you’re on your own for lunch/dinner!
⌚ 17:00
Merch. Grab your t-shirt from Michael at the main tent.
⌚ 18:00
Opening Ceremony. Grab a chair, pour a drink and say hello to everyone!
⌚ 19:00
Oysters, BBQ Beef, and Drinks. Oysters a la Rodney. Beef on the BBQ a la Kelly. Grab a night cap and hit the hay.
⌚ 08:00 – 10:30
Breakfast. Caterers provide buffet: bacon, sausages, hash browns, scrambled eggs, croissants, muffins, we provide coffee, tea. Note 8:00am start to feed those going to White Water rafting early Saturday.
⌚ 09:00 to 17:00
Excursions. Daytime activities that you’ve planned. We have our shortlist of excursions above for you to choose from.
⌚ 11:30 to 15:00
Lunch. We provide sandwich foods (thanks Cheryl) in kitchen in motel area (see map) and everyone goes and helps themselves for lunch Saturday and Sunday
⌚ 18:00 to 20:00
Russian Dinner. Caterers provide buffet borsch, cabbage rolls, perogies, sour cream, polish sausage, salad, buns; Borisenkos provide roast lamb, dessert (pies and baked deserts) plus we provide our own drinks including keg beer for everyone
⌚ 20:00
Evening Events.
- Shrub Crawl – Note This is a maybe depending on interest of 3rd generation to organize this
- Karaoke, singing, music, dancing – bring your music instruments
- Cards in Marquis tent – bring crib boards, cards and board games
- Gathering around camp fire, story telling (Hear about Blaine’s broccoli growing, etc.)
- All day cards in Marquis tent
- Gathering around camp fire, story telling (Hear about Blaine’s broccoli growing excitement, etc)
⌚ 23:00
Keg Stand record attempts. Still standing? We’ll fix that. The old record is highly disputed, we hear…
⌚ 08:30 – 10:30
Breakfast. Caterers provide buffet bacon, sausages, hash browns, scrambled eggs, croissants, muffins, we provide coffee, tea and blintze.
⌚ 10:00
Daytime Events.
- Baseball, volleyball, horse shoes, other games, kids games in morning bring your baseball gloves balls and bats if you have any.
- Hike with Kelly near summit Rogers Pass (gentle hike, bring bear spray and hiking footwear – running shoes are fine).
- All day Cards in Marquis tent.
⌚ 12:00 to 14:00
Lunch. We provide sandwich foods in kitchen in motel area (see map) and everyone goes and helps themselves for lunch.
⌚ 15:30
The Great Race. The one and only. For kids and adults alike.
⌚ 18:00 to 20:00
Pig Roast. Who isn’t salivating already? The big 100Lb pig roast will be held in the main BBQ area. get there early for crispy skin.
⌚ 20:00 to Late
Borisenko Bonanza.
- Bruce Schneider’s Borisenko quiz at dinner during/after dessert. Note bring your computer or memory stick to get info from Bruce.
- Karaoke, singing, music and dancing (continued from Saturday night).
- Gathering around camp fire, story telling (Hear about Blaine’s broccoli – again!!)
- Dancing, music, and partying the night away.
⌚ 08:30 to 10:30
Breakfast. We provide fruit, yogurt, granola, muffins, coffee and tea (aspirins on demand ha ha) Farewell to all after clean up and check out – stay on if you like and arranged it.
⌚ 11:00
Group cleanup. Let’s get packed up and leave this place like we found it.
⌚ 12:00 – 15:00
Departures. The sad part, time to say goodbye.
⌚ 08:00
Why are you still here?
Hey! Do you have old reunion pictures on your computer?
Why not upload them so we can build an online album for the family? We’re taking all old reunion pictures, as well as any historical family photos you may have. Upload as many as you can. Preferably in a ZIP file and organized by year or subject, to make it easy on us.