TOMORROW IS GRADUATION!!! –here is the list of approved guests: https://family.pep.org/estes/graduation/guest-list/
Reminder: the Estes Unit is an all-male prison. Because many men are enticed by pretty women, ladies, please do not wear tight-fitting clothing to graduation. This is for your loved one’s sake!
Action item: please pray for all class members, that they will feel an abiding love and peace as they wrap up this Summer ’19 class.
Graduation is Friday (a.k.a. tomorrow)!!! – if you have questions, please contact your Family Liaison today!
GRADUATION “CHEAT SHEET”
WHEN IS IT: FRIDAY, AUGUST 2ND, 12:30-5 P.M. PLEASE EAT LUNCH BEFORE YOU ARRIVE. ALL CARS NEED TO BE IN THE PARKING LOT BY 1:30 P.M.! ***THE WARDEN EXPECTS FAMILY MEMBERS TO CHECK-IN FROM 12:30-1:30 P.M. IF YOU ARRIVE LATER THAN 1:30 P.M., THE WARDEN HAS THE FINAL SAY ON WHETHER YOU CAN ATTEND THE CEREMONY.***
WHERE IS IT: THE SANDERS ESTES UNIT, 1100 HWY. 1807, VENUS, TX 76084
DIRECTIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE FAMILY SITE, WWW.FAMILY.PEP.ORG – CLICK “SANDERS ESTES UNIT” AND THEN CLICK “GRADUATION DETAILS” IN THE TOP ORANGE BAR, OR ENTER THE UNIT ADDRESS ON WWW.MAPQUEST.COM.
***THE ESTES UNIT IS LOCATED OUT IN THE COUNTRY AND CAN BE DIFFICULT TO FIND – IN CASE YOU NEED LAST-MINUTE DIRECTIONS, THE SANDERS ESTES UNIT PHONE NUMBER IS (972) 366-3334.***
**HIGHWAY CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND HERE: http://conditions.drivetexas.org/current/**
WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT: A FUN, WARM CELEBRATION!
WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING: YOURSELF, YOUR ID & CAR KEYS – THAT’S IT!
CAN YOU TAKE PICTURES: NO, SO WE WILL PROVIDE A PHOTOGRAPHER. PICTURES WILL BE AVAILABLE NEXT MONTH.
HOW SHOULD YOU DRESS: THINK CONSERVATIVE – STAFF AND EXECUTIVES WILL BE IN BUSINESS PANT SUITS. NO BARE SHOULDERS OR OTHERWISE REVEALING OUTFITS WILL BE PERMITTED. ***IF YOU ARE NOT SURE ABOUT YOUR OUTFIT, PACK A SECOND “GRANDMA CONSERVATIVE SAFE OPTION” OUTFIT IN YOUR CAR.***
CAN YOU VISIT WITH YOUR LOVED ONE AFTER GRADUATION: YES, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CEREMONY, PLUS NORMAL VISITATION WILL TAKE PLACE OVER THE WEEKEND.
QUESTIONS: FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR FAMILY SITE HERE HTTPS://FAMILY.PEP.ORG/ESTES/GRADUATION/GRAD-DETAILS/ OR CONTACT YOUR FAMILY LIAISON AT FAMILY@PEP.ORG.
I hope this information helps – we look forward to seeing all pre-registered guests tomorrow at 12:30 p.m.! J
As always, thanks so much for supporting your loved one!
Many blessings & safe travels,