THE Avondale Sr. High Class of 1976’s
50th Reunion Weekend
July 31st , August 1st & August 2nd 2026
(The Following Information Was Last Updated Sunday 3/1/2026)
* * EVENTS COMMENCE FRIDAY AND CONCLUDE SUNDAY ! ! ! * *
If there is something "special" that you need or are concerned about, please don't hesitate to contact Brian at his email address below. Maps, directions and other facts are detailed below and on the right side of this page.
In preparation for the Dinner/Party, please send a photo of yourself when you were 2 years old to Dave Bland at mbland11011@comcast.net. We will have a guess-who contest of "Who Is Two" at the Dinner/Party. The more photos - the more fun !!!
For those Reunion Weekend attendees who may need accommodations, the following are several Hotels/Motels in the area (Click on hotel name for link to their websites):
Days Inn & Suites (Wyndham) Rochester Hills
Rates for King Bed Sr Discount as of 10/5/25: Fri Night 7/31 $85.50 Sat Night 8/1 $83.60
1919 Star Batt Dr
Rochester Hills, Michigan 49309
(248) 270-5438
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Red Roof Inn Rochester Hills
Rates for King Bed Sr Discount as of 10/5/25: Fri Night 7/31 or Sat Night 8/1 $64.80
2580 Crooks Rd
Rochester Hills, Mi 48309
(937) 328-1547
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Rochester Hills
Rates as of 10/17/2025 for:
King Bed Sr. Discount: Fri Night 7/31 or Sat Night 8/1 $151.00 (62 yrs & older w/valid I.D. Free cancellation before or on Jul 30, 2026.)
King Bed Pre-Payment Discount: Fri Night 7/31 or Sat Night 8/1 $143.00 (Prepay in full, non-refundable if cancelled more than 1 day after booking, no changes.)
3900 South Rochester Road
Rochester Hills, Michigan, 48307
(248) 243-5030
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50th Reunion Itinerary:
Friday, July 31, 2026
11:00 A.M. – Golf Scramble at Paint Creek Country Club (located at 2375 Stanton Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48362). Payment will be due upon arrival at the course. We are very non-competitive, all are welcome.
COST IS $reasonalble PER GOLFER FOR 18 HOLES INCLUDING A CART - A TREMENDOUS BARGAIN - A BIG THANK-YOU TO BRIAN CHURCHILL FOR NEGOTIATING THIS GREAT RATE !!!
Reserve your spot or foursome by mailing the form (PDF) available HERE.
NO ONLINE RESERVATION IS AVAILABLE FOR FRIDAY GOLF.
THE DEADLINE FOR GOLF RESERVATIONS IS JULY 0, 2026
If you wish to use the "mail in/pay by check" option for the Saturday Dinner/Party this form can also be used for that purpose.
4:00 PM – For those who are non-golfers, we will be meeting at the "19th Hole" (Clubhouse) in the late afternoon as the teams finish, for drinks and a "Club Sandwich".
You do not need a reservation for this after-golf event - just show up! Cost for this event will be your own responsibility.
Click here to view the Paint Creek Club website For a map and directions click here
Saturday, August 1, 2026 - The MAIN EVENT
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM Dinner Party at the Rochester Mills Beer Company located in downtown Rochester Michigan at 400 Water St (corner of E 4th St and Water St).
Please note that the facility is ADA Compliant (for those who may need to be aware of this information).
We will have the two (2) pool table areas and the "Lazy Daze" lounge reserved from 5:30 pm - 9:30pm. Included will be a Buffet Dinner, contests, prizes, Big Special Suprise, Cake, Memory Tree, memorabilia, Mystery Guests, Slide Show, fun and games and general hobnobbing. This will be a relaxed event to mingle, party and eat dinner. At 9:31pm our offical party will end, but those who want to can stay and listen to the band and dance to the music.
Pre-paid ticket price will be in the range of $20 (thanks to several very generous donations) and will include a X Choice Buffet Dinner, Gifts, Slide Show, Live Entertainment, Meal Gratuity, Napkins and Special Suprises you won't want to miss. YES - $20 PER TICKET IS NOT A MISPRINT !!
We are making avaliable a limited number of free tickets. We have done this in the past for those who may need financial assistance. If you are interested, contact Brian Churchill at his email address below.
The menu consists of:
A Buffet Dinner with your choice of X entrees:
Choice #1
Choice #2
Choice #3
Coice of Soft Drinks, Coffee, Tea, Water
Price includes meal gratuities
A cash bar will also be available.
All payments must be made in advance - no payments will be accepted at the door.
Forms of payment include:
- Credit Card payment thru this Website - Website Members able to log-in with their valid website credentials can pay for their tickets with a credit card (Please note that the total payment amount will include an added 5.9% service fee).
- Check payment mailed to Brian Churchill
- Venmo payment made to Brian Churchill's Venmo account.
FAIR WARNING: RUMORS HAVE BEEN CIRCULATING THAT SOME ARE PLANNING TO JUST "STOP-BY" AND NOT PURCHASE A TICKET. THE EVENINGS EVENTS ARE NOT FREE. THE DINNER MEAL IS ONLY A PART OF THE EVENTS. EVERYONE ATTENDING WILL BE EXPECTED TO SHARE IN THE COST BY PURCHASING A TICKET.
Click here to view the Rochester Mills Beer Company website. For a map and directions click here.
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Sunday Brunch at the Grand Tavern of Rochester Hills
Please consider joining us at 10:30 am. for a casual meal before we depart and go our separate ways. According to their website ad, the cost will be $25.00 per person and include breakfast foods as well as lunch items and even Prime Rib.
This will be a "pay-at-the-door" event with each person responsible for their own bill.
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.
If you have any questions you can email Brian at: blkdschurch@comcast.net
