Old radio’s
“Wow, hard to believe it’s been 25 years since I dropped by my cousin Gerrit’s place in Hoogezand! Back then, he gave me a tour of his shed. It was absolutely packed with old radios and record players. It was…
Cycling Across America: A Journey of Family and Adventure
It has always been a dream: to cycle across America. In 1976, the first organized bike ride across America took place: the Bikecentennial. Wim Dussel was a journalist from Nieuwsblad van het Noorden. He participated in the event. He also…
Eulogy Tante Ynskje
On Tuesday, August 5th, we said goodbye to Aunt Ynskje at De Verbinding. Nephew Jacob shared heartfelt words about his mother, our aunt. He reminisced about her ‘blessed life’, the love she and our father shared, and the challenges they overcame together. Despite the sad moments, such as the loss of loved ones and the heavy burdens of old age, her spirit remained strong and her love unconditional. Her life was filled with warmth, compassion, and unforgettable memories. Discover more about her story and the impact she had on our lives.
Free
Cousin Ed (son of Sjouk) and Mattie (the artist duo Vroegop/Schoonveld) organized the SOUPSHOW in October and November 2023 and gave thousands of visitors to the Grand Theater a free bowl of soup, bread, lectures, and music. After Mattie's passing away, Ed is taking on new projects. Now Ed (still under the name Vroegop/Schoonveld) is organizing on Sunday, September 14, “Voor niets” at the Grand Theatre on the Grote Markt in Groningen.
We missed each other
A reading tip from cousin Liesbeth (Martje's). A captivating book by David de Poel set in Bedum, Groningen, and Drachten. culminates in a flight to America.
Reunion is on!
The reunion on October 10 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM will take place. We currently have 40 registrations and understand that some cousins have not yet signed up. They can still do so via email: hildaenrudy@schoonveld.nl. Place: Buurthuis en…
Turkey: a life of connection
Cousin Wilma met Veli 25 years ago. They fell in love and have shared their lives since then. In the Netherlands and in Turkey
Tante Ynskje passed away
Tante Ynskje has passed away this Wednesday, after suffering a stroke. Her funeral will take place next Tuesday.
In love with Croatia
Cousin Lysbeth Antuma-Smit moved with her husband to Croatia in 2017. Here is Lysbeth’s story. Why Croatia? Our love for this country arose when Pier and I lived and worked in the former Yugoslavia for two years in the 1970s…
Aunt Anita
Dear Family,Hello from Michigan. It’s been 8 months since Auke passed away. My life has changed as I’m sure you all know. Auke called Tante Ynskje often and would hear the family news and tell you about our news. My…