​The DiCarlo's are connecting in:

(like always... during the 2018 tomato season) ​

You are invited to the
The DiCarlo
Big Italian Picnic
The 2018 DiCarlo Family Reunion

Sun. Aug. 26, 2018 | 11am-5pm
Toddy Jones Park, Amherstburg
Family gets together rain, shine, even snow.
Our family has a story

Donato left for Canada in 1949, a year ahead of his family.  He wanted to make sure this was where his wife, Grazietta and him saw their family for their future.  He wanted to get a start on laying a foundation for his family that was built on what seemed like a lot of hard work, sweat and surely, a few tears.  It's said he would walk up to ten kilometers at times just to find odd jobs or do farm work for extra money.  He of course, learned the English language slowly and adopted a new culture the best he could. 

A year later, Grazietta packed up what little they owned and embarked on a Trans-Atlantic sea journey - traveling with eight children.   The DiCarlos landed as immigrants to a foreign land and grew their family here with three more Canadian-born children.   They made it work through hardships and change from the very beginning.  It was never normal in any sense of the idea.  It is an authentic journey that is our family story.  Theirs was a story built from their heart - who were our parents, grandparents, great-grandparents and even great-great grandparents.
A true love story never has an ending.
richard bach

The Toddy Jones Park
Administration Stuff

  • It's already paid for.  Our parents footed the bill for their party!  Just come!

  • THIS YEAR 2018 - We encourage you to come with your family.  Please let your children, grandchildren, siblings & step-siblings or step-children know.  Everyone is invited.  We will NOT be asking you to let us know the numbers.  COME!

  • Remember that this is ART IN THE PARK WEEKEND.  As you know, parking is limited if you come after lunch.
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  • For prayer intentions, please email us your intention by email below or let Amanda DiCarlo know upon arrival to the picnic.  
  
Park & Pavilion Amenities

  • We have exclusive use of the covered pavilion and 6 large picnic tables starting at 10am.  The pavilion holds about 70 people comfortably, but because it'll be a beautiful day, there are mature trees for shade or picnic tables nearby also.  Consider picnic blankets & chairs for something very different from years past.
 
  • The pavilion has a double sided-grill that will be the DiCarlo's heart of the party.  Each family can focus on what they want to BBQ, eat, build, or order to eat.  This should be discussed with the person who sent you this link invitation.
 
  • There are men's and women's change rooms and washrooms facilities on the premises.
 
  • There is a water splash pad and several jungle-gyms over rubberized surface for the youngest DiCarlos.
 
  •  There is ample free parking around the entire perimeter of the park and along Dalhousie Street.
 
  • All by-laws of the Town of Amherstburg are in effect in this public park space and you are subject to being responsible, otherwise, Uncle Tony will come to have a word with you. 

Connect with early conversations
10:30am - 12 pm

 The DiCarlo Reunion is a Big Picnic!

All of the grandkids of Dan & Grace DiCarlo
are excited to co-host and welcome you to the DiCarlo Family Reunion which will be a Big Italian Picnic in 2018.  
See you anytime after 10:30am!
Sweet table is always open

If you want to bring something sweet to share with the whole DiCarlo family, please bring them to the centre table upon arrival.

Connect over food
12 - 2 pm

Fire up the grills, Italian-style

Please bring what you and your family want to eat and drink for lunch.  There are charcoal pits in the pavilion, pizza places can deliver, you can pack sangwiches or salads.   Please note that there is no liquor license purchased for this event.
DiCarlo team prayer

"A family that prays together, stays together."
 If you want to include an intention for our group prayer before we eat, please see Amanda upon arrival or include it an email here. 

Connect through move & play
2 - 5 pm

A few reminders...

  • Remember to bring everything your family will need including: food for lunch, plates & cutlery, ice for coolers, blankets & chairs, bug spray, bathing suits & SPF protection, stuff to do if it briefly/ lightly rains (decks of cards, colouring books for kids, board games), drinks for hydration, walking shoes if you go on the memorial walk).  
 
  • If you have any questions, please ask the person who gave you this invitation.
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We look forward to seeing you & your family at the picnic!
(Rain or shine or even snow)

- The picnic co-hosts
Linda, Danny DiCarlo , Robert, Aunt Nicky's Mary, Romeo,
Dan DiNunzio, Rose, Susie, Lisa, Aunt Angie's Mary, Mark, Tina, Diane, Nancy, Joanne, Michael, Peter, Melissa, Amanda, Lisa, Dana, The Davids (DiCarlo & Diotte), Danielle,
Sophie, Peter, Alan, Stephanie, Jeff & Jason.