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Class of 1976
The Bishop Noll Institute Class of 1976 will celebrate its milestone 50th Reunion during the weekend of October 2–4, 2026. This special celebration coincides with BNI’s 2026 Homecoming Weekend, providing a wonderful opportunity to reconnect not only with our own classmates but also with alumni from across the generations.
The reunion kicks off on Friday evening, Oct. 2, with the
Homecoming Game and Tailgate at the BNI Athletic Complex
and Fieldhouse. Following the game, classmates are invited to a
post-tailgate social gathering at the Cavalier Inn, 735 Gostlin St. in Hammond, hosted by Dave Skibinski.
Festivities continue Saturday, Oct. 3, starting with a potential
morning golf outing for those interested. From noon to 4 p.m., Tim Cichon will host an informal jam session at the Bullpen Lounge in Schererville for musically talented (or simply enthusiastic) classmates to play, sing and catch up. Alumni are encouraged to organize additional alternative meetups and share them on the BNI Class of
1976 Facebook page. The weekend’s main event takes place at 6 p.m. Saturday at Villa Cesare Banquets & Events, with a night of dinner, drinks, and dancing.
The weekend concludes on Sunday, Oct. 4, with a Mass followed
The weekend concludes on Sunday, Oct. 4, with a Mass followed
by a casual gathering for coffee, doughnuts, and bagels; the final time and location for this event remain to be determined.
HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
For those interested, Ed Mamrila, BNI ’76, has reserved a block of rooms at the Hampton Inn and Suites, 1904 US-41, Schererville, IN 46375. The hotel is 6 minutes (1.7 miles) from the Villa Cesare. Call hotel at 219.440.7591 or Hampton Central Reservations at 800.446.6677, or book online by CLICKING HERE. The group code is “BNR."
Make your reservations by Sept. 1, 2026; email bni76reunion@gmail.com with any issues.
OTHER NEARBY HOTELS
Holiday Inn Express
1773 Fountain Park Drive, Schererville, IN 46375
219.865.3301
Staybridge Suites Schererville By IHG
1758 Fountain Park Drive, Schererville, IN 46375
219.227.5125
Hyatt Place Munster
9420 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN 46321
219.529.5300
Springhill Suites Munster
9651 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN 46321
219.924.2700
The Reunion Committee would love to hear of your potential participation. Please drop us an email at the address below.
Questions/comments/first thoughts: bni76reunion@gmail.com
Facebook?: Join the BNI Class of 1976 Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1636058183324463/
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