Virtual event:

Sunday, June 12, 2022

*VIDEO* — John Baker Family and Friends Virtual Get-Together (1:00 PM Central via Zoom)

Thank you to everyone who joined us on the Zoom call this afternoon to celebrate John Baker! (For those of you who missed it, we recorded it.)

In-person events:

**Double-O Saloon & Grill** (5555 N. Clark St., Monroe Center, IL). RSVP by July 1.

*NEW: Friday, July 15, 2022

We’ve added another event to the July Gathering! As you know, the Saturday group event is more like a family reunion for Strangs, so we added a special time to remember John Baker.

You’re invited to a Celebration honoring John Baker on Friday, July 15 from 5-8 PM at Double-O Saloon & Grill (5555 N. Clark St., Monroe Center, IL). We will be in the private room with a dinner buffet just for us: $15 per person. (Alcohol and some beverages extra.)

Please RSVP to Michele at 601-497-7908 by July 1. (We must give the restaurant our numbers 10 days in advance.) Thank you!

Saturday, July 16, 2022

Immanuel Lutheran Church, 16060 E. Lindenwood Rd., Lindenwood, IL 61049

2:00 - 5:00 PM - “Honoring John Baker & Strang Family Gathering” - We invite all friends and family to join us in person at Immanuel Lutheran Church (Lindenwood, Illinois) in the Fellowship Hall. (Come and Go)

Browse family photo albums & memorabilia
Visit Margaret (Strang Baker) Hoffman’s tree planted outside the church
Enjoy light refreshments, coffee, tea & lemonade
Reconnect with Strang family members and the many friends that make up our “family-by-choice”
Take and share photos
Help us preserve the Strang Family’s food history in the Strang Family Cookbook
If you like, buy a Strange Family Crest T-shirt wear it to the Gathering! (Check out the Strang Family Store for all available items.)
See a slideshow/video about John
Read Curt Baker’s loving tribute to his oldest brother John
Peruse a story about John (by Michele Baker, published June 2022 in Eat Drink Mississippi magazine)

Sunday, July 17, 2022

Grubsteaker’s Restaurant, 14698 Illinois Route 64, Rochelle, IL 61068 (intersection of Route 64 and 251)

9:00 AM - Church service at Immanuel Lutheran Church (Lindenwood, Illinois)

10:30 AM - Light refreshments in the Fellowship Hall

12:30 PM - Lunch at Grubsteaker’s in Rochelle, Illinois (Dutch treat). We must reserve the group space: RSVP for lunch by July 6 by calling or texting Michele Baker: 601-497-7908.

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Schedule of June & July events