August 9, 2012 Seaholm Class of 1962 Update
Dear Classmates,
Here are some last minute details you will want to print out and take with you to the reunion.
Driving: Stay off Woodward as much as possible during the reunion weekend. The road will be filled with classic cars and will be very slow. If you are driving from the Marriott Hotel to Peabody's, the committee recommends that you take Lahser Rd instead of Woodward. Turn right on Opdyke from Centerpoint Parkway and then take the West Square Lake Rd exit from Opdyke. Stay in the left lane since you will have to turn left on Lahser immediately after Woodward. Go south (left) on Lahser to Maple and then travel east (left) to downtown Birmingham. Turn right on Chester (first street past Southfield Rd) and go past the Baldwin Library to Brown street. Turn left on Brown and follow it to Peabody St which is the first street past "Old Woodward." Turn left and the parking structure is the first one on your left. It is marked "Peabody Parking Structure." By the way, what you remember as "Woodward" through Birmingham is now "Old Woodward", and "Hunter" is now called "Woodward." If the lot is full see below.
Parking:
Peabody's Restaurant, 34965 Woodward Ave, Friday, August 17, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm - in addition to parking in their private lot (which may be full unless you arrive early) there are five parking structures nearby (A,B,C,D,E) that you might want to use. The following information is very helpful and gives you a map to all five of the structures. The first two hours of parking in these five structures are free. Parking structure (D) on the corner of Peabody St and Brown is the closest and is directly across from Peabody's Restaurant. You can also park in one of these structures on Saturday if you plan on watching the Dream Cruise. If the structures are full, you may have to find a place on a side road. A sixth non city-owned parking structure is located on Peabody St closer to Maple but is more expensive.
Automated Parking Garages
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Parking in Birmingham is now a lot easier, thanks to new and fully automated, self-serve pay stations recently integrated in downtown parking garages. The new system offers a faster, more convenient way for you to use and exit the garages.
You'll enjoy many benefits from the automated system, such as:
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More payment options (major credit and debit cards are accepted)
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Smaller lines and waiting time
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Additional locations for payment, including the option to use brand new pay-on-foot pay stations. The stations, located in the stairwells and exits of the garages, offer customers the option of paying before returning to their vehicles.
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Improved security (each pay station features intercoms for questions or emergencies)
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Worried about increased rates? Don’t be!
These enhancements are offered at no
additional charge in the foreseeable future.
As always, the first two hours of parking
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GENERAL PARKING TIPS
Deck parking is easy, convenient and much less expensive than metered street parking and there are not time limits. The first 2 hours are free, and parking is always free on Sundays.
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Parking decks are well lit and have public telephones.
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The parking decks are handicap accessible with elevators.
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Take advantage of one of Birmingham’s 1,200 meters for quick visits or one-stop shopping. If you plan on staying in town for any length of time, a parking deck is always a better choice.
Cranbrook House and Garden Tour, 380 Lone Pine Rd, Saturday, August 18, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
- all guests are to park in the Christ Church parking lot (470 Church Rd) at the corner of Lone Pine Rd. and Church Rd. Those classmates who have pre-paid tickets will receive their tickets in their Welcome Bag. Those who have not purchased tickets in advance should be prepared to pay $9 per person to Char Bosworth (Follis) or Jane Whitney (Bekolay) when arriving at Cranbrook. Exact amounts would be very helpful. If you arrive late, please walk across Lone Pine Rd to the gatehouse to purchase your tickets. If the gatehouse is not open walk directly up the drive to Cranbrook House and the docents will assist you.
Seaholm Highschool Tour, 2436 W. Lincoln, Saturday, August 18, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm - If you are traveling to Seaholm after Cranbrook here are some directions: turn right out of the church parking lot onto Church Rd. Follow Church Rd to Dunston Rd. Turn left at Dunston to Cranbrook. Turn right on Cranbrook and follow it (at 25 MPH) past Quarton to the Covington stop sign. Turn left and you will be back on Cranbrook. Follow it across Maple to Seaholm. Please park in the lot off Cranbrook Rd near the football field. Enter the school through the gymnasium doors on the north side of the building. Three students will split up the group and act as tour guides. They will meet you in the gym/pool atrium off the Cranbrook lot.
Photography: A photographer will be at the Marriott to take individual and group pictures. You are not required to purchase any pictures. If you would like to purchase pictures they will be available near the end of the reunion or at a later date from their website. Individual pictures will be taken upon arrival and a group picture of all classmates will be taken just before dinner is served. If anyone would like a group picture of just a few friends tell the photographer during the pre-dinner reception.
Reunion Dinner, 3600 Centerpoint Parkway, Saturday, August 18, 6:30 pm to Midnight - A pre-dinner reception will take place from 6:30 pm until 8:00 pm at the Ottawa Foyer/Terrace. Anyone who did not register at the Meet and Greet will need to register at the hotel. If you did attend the Meet and Greet don't forget to take your nametag with you to the Marriott! Complimentary Hors d'Oeuvres will be served beginning at 6:30 pm and the bar will be open. At 7:45 pm the doors to the Ottawa ballroom will open and meal chimes will signal guests to take their seats. At this time the photographer would like to take a group picture. There will be round tables of 10 and you may sit wherever you wish. There will be a short presentation following the dinner.
To get to the Marriott from Birmingham we recommend traveling north on Lahser to eastbound Square Lake Rd and then take a right (east) on Square Lake to the Opdyke exit (will be on your right). The exit will end at westbound Square Lake Rd. Turn right on Square Lake to Opdyke and then another right on Opdyke. Then turn left on Centerpoint Parkway to the Marriott. The below map shows the Marriott Hotel area.
Brunch at Greg and Pat Frontier's home, 1829 Watkins Lake Rd, Sunday, August 19, 10:00 to 4:00 pm -please park on the grass in front of the house and across the street by the red garage and on the east side of Watkins Lake Rd (opposite the house).
Directions from the Marriott Hotel:
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1. Head east on Centerpoint Pkwy toward S Opdyke Rd |
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2. Take the 1st right onto S Opdyke Rd |
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3. Turn right onto the I-75 BUS W ramp |
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4. Merge onto I-75 BUS N/W Square Lake Rd |
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Continue to follow W Square Lake Rd |
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5. Turn right onto US-4 N/S Telegraph Rd |
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6. Turn right on cloverleaf to go west on Pontiac Lake Rd |
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7. Continue straight on Pontiac Lake Rd |
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8. Angle right onto Watkins Lake Rd |
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9. Right turn at Scott Lake Rd |
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10. Take 1st left back onto Watkins Lake Rd |
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11. Turn right to stay on Watkins Lake Rd |
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Destination will be on the left; 5th house from the corner |
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1829 Watkins Lake Rd |
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248-674-2166 |
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Cash bars: Peabody's and the Marriott will both have cash bars available. Prices at Marriott range from $6.50 - $7.50 for mixed drinks; $6.00 - $7.50 for wine; $4.50 - $5.00 for beer; $3.50 for soft drinks; and $3.25 for mineral water or sparkling water. You must purchase drink tickets at the Marriott.
Dress Code: The dress code for the Reunion Dinner at the Marriott is "dressy-casual." This means no shorts, no tee shirts, no jeans, no sandals, but coats and ties are NOT required. The other events are casual.
Wi-Fi is not available in the Marriott dining room but will be available in the lobby.
Display table: if anyone would like to bring some Seaholm memorabilia there will be a display table available at the Marriott Ottawa ballroom.
If you would like to know who is coming to the reunion, go to the website www.seaholm62.org and click on "50th Who's Coming." You may want to check their profiles for pictures and comments. Several classmates may have changed a bit since high school.
Any last minute questions should be emailed to gfrontier@aol.com
See you all soon!
Your Seaholm 50th Reunion Committee
Char Bosworth (Follis)
Greg Frontier
Pat Gordon (Frontier)
Sandra Dalka-Prysby
Francie Quillian (Oehrlein)
Jane Whitney (Bekolay)
Sue Peters (Glassford)
Linda Vinton (Harrison)
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It has been a busy month for our reunion team. Here is some important information we would like to share with you.
