50TH REUNION 2026
THE Avondale Sr. High Class of 1976’s
50th Reunion Weekend was held
July 31st , August 1st & August 2nd 2026
(The Following Information Was Last Updated Thursday 8/13/2026)
TO VIEW CLASSMATE PHOTO GALLERIES CLICK HERE
TO VIEW PHOTO BOOTH PHOTO GALLERY CLICK HERE
Links to maps and driving directions for each weekend event are available below
* * EVENTS COMMENCED FRIDAY AND CONCLUDED SUNDAY ! ! ! * *
As of Friday, July 2, 2026 we had 94 Classmates, Spouses, Teachers and Friends expected to attend our Saturday Dinner/Party and 50 expected at the Sunday Brunch.
Thank-you to all who participated.
The name tag you received upon check-in on Saturday was your "ticket" to the event.
Details for each weekend event are available below after hotel descriptions section. Maps and directions for each event are available at the links posted near the end of each event's description.
For those Reunion Weekend attendees that needed accommodations, the following info for several Hotels/Motels in the area were provided.
(Click on hotel name to navigate to their websites).
Contact the establishment directly to book your room and obtain up-to-date rate information:
Days Inn & Suites (Wyndham) Rochester Hills
1919 Star Batt Dr
Rochester Hills, Michigan 49309
(248) 270-5438
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2580 Crooks Rd
Rochester Hills, Mi 48309
(937) 328-1547
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Rochester Hills
3900 South Rochester Road
Rochester Hills, Michigan, 48307
(248) 243-5030
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Royal Park Hotel (Expensive Rooms / Short Walk to Rochester Mills)
600 E University Dr.
Rochester, MI 48307
248-652-2600
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Downtown Inn (abt. 3/4 mi. from Rochester Mills).
Not Recommended. Yelp Rating 1 out of 5. Please Read Reviews First.
1100 N Main Street
Rochester, MI 48307
248-651-8100
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50th Reunion Itinerary:
Friday, July 31, 2026
The Friday Golf Scramble was held at Paint Creek Country Club located at 2375 Stanton Rd. in Lake Orion, Michigan. Golfers met at 10:30 A.M. for check-in.
Non-golfers were invited to join the golfers at the "19th Hole" (Clubhouse) in the late afternoon as the teams finished, for drinks. No reservation was needed. Costs were the resposibility of each individual.
Click here to view the Paint Creek Country Club website.
For a map and directions click here.
Saturday, August 1, 2026 - DINNER &
Sunday, August 2,2026 - BRUNCH
Our Saturday Dinner Party was held from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Rochester Mills Beer Company located in downtown Rochester Michigan at 400 Water St (corner of E 4th St and Water St).
We had the two (2) pool table areas and the "Lazy Daze" lounge reserved from 5:30 pm - 9:30pm.
The evenings Buffet Dinner Menu included:
Your choice of Roast Beef, Chicken or Fish
Vegetable, Pasta, Potatoe, Bread and Salad
Choice of Soft Drinks, Coffee, Tea, Water
Meal gratuities and taxes were included.
A cash bar was available.
The after dinner program featured gifts, contests, prizes, PHOTO BOOTH, cake, Memory Tree, memorabilia table, Designer Napkins, Mystery Guests, fun and games, and general hobnobbing. Even though there were several "glitches" along the way (including the band starting earily and being too loud), overall it was a huge success.
Click here to view the Rochester Mills Beer Company website.
For a map and directions click here.
Sunday at 10:30 a.m. we met for Brunch at The Grand Tavern of Rochester Hills located at 3512 Marketplace Cir. Rochester Hills, Mi 48309.
We will gather as a group at 10:30 am. for a casual meal before departing and going our separate ways.
The Brunch menue included breakfast foods as well as lunch items and even Prime Rib.
Buffet meal tax and gratuity were included. Beverages and other menue items were extra.
See the Brunch Menue (PDF) HERE.
The Grand Tavern is located off of South Adams Road on Marketplace Circle between Meijer and Wallmart in Rochester Hills.
Click here to view the Grand Tavern of Rochester Hills website.
For a map and directions click here.
A HUGE HEART-FELT THANK-YOU TO OUR MANY GENEROUS DONORS
WHO HAVE MADE THIS WEEKENDS EVENTS ULTRA-AFFORDABLE.
Offical 50th Reunion Logo apparel is still available only at the link below:
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/VQpcynSsqH
Any other source is not legitimate merchandise. Please don't be fooled, or support, scammers selling knockoff merch at other sites !