May 2026 Newsletter
Foster Family Reunion
July 31 - Aug 2, 2026 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Theme: California Love
Greetings Family! We are so close to the 45th “All in One” Foster Family Reunion, and we are so excited for you all to see what we have planned. Please see below for a schedule of events. You will also find our contact information below for questions and feedback. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing your beautiful faces!
Foster Family Reunion Resources and Contact Info
Family Reunion Website: https://www.fosterfamilyreunion.com/
FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/247965635228776
Email: Fosterfamilyreunion2@gmail.com
Call: Huberdean Lowe (310) 339-1289
Family Reunion Dues | Elders 70 + $110 | Adult 18-69 $150 | Children 11 – 17 $95 | 9 & under Free
Family Fees include a T-shirt, Friday Fish Fry, Saturday Evening Banquet, Sunday Lunch
Tote Bags will be available for an additional $20/each
Let us know you’re coming! Please register for our Foster Family Reunion in beautiful Los Angeles, CA! We want to plan for your arrival.
Your registration does not include or reserve your hotel. Your registration is for your reunion dues only. Payment is due on June 1, 2026.
You have the option toregister online and pay your reunion dues through one of the options listed below. Please don’t hesitate to contact Huberdean Lowe for assistance to complete the form or for questions about payment (310) 339-1289 .
Payment Options
Zelle – Please make payments electronically through Zelle using dueseason1619@gmail.com
Checks or Money Order – Please make checks or money orders payable to Huberdean Lowe, and mail to Huberdean Lowe at 3863 W 119 St. Hawthorne, CA 90250
Hotel Information
Ayers Hotel Manhattan Beach/Hawthorne
14400 Hindry Ave Hawthorne, CA 90250
The family rate is $169/night for the duration of the reunion, as well as some limited availability for the Thursday prior to the reunion, as well as the Monday after the reunion. You can book your rooms with the link below, or by calling 310-536-0400, and using the group block code, 2607FOSTER under "Foster Family Reunion July 2026". Free parking for 1 vehicle per room. Any additional vehicle is $22.50/night
In order to receive the “Foster Family Reunion” negotiated rate, we recommend confirming your room no later than June 23, 2026.
Booking Link:http://bookings.ihotelier.com/bookings.jsp?groupID=5160357&hotelID=12625
Hotel Amenities:
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor pool
In-door Fitness Facility
Transportation at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)– 5 miles away
Rental Cars are provided by Alamo, Thrifty Car Rental, Avis, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Budget, Hertz, Dollar, National Car Rental, Payless Car Rental, Sixt and Zipcar.
The host hotel does not offer airport transportation to the host hotel. Uber, Lyft and Turo are also available, as well as the Metro. Here’s a full list of public and private ground transportation providers at LAX.
——SCHEDULE OF EVENTS——
Friday, July 31, 2026 ~ Welcome Reception, Registration & Fish Fry
Timing: 6pm - 9pm (Dinner served at 7pm)
Location: Ayers Hotel Banquet Room
Welcome to Los Angeles! Pick up your registration pack and relax in your hospitality suite and reconnect with family members while enjoying refreshments and games available for your use in the banquet room.
Saturday, August 1, 2026 ~ Historical Bus Tour & Banquet
Foster Family Photo | 9:45am - 10:15am
Location: Ayers Hotel Lobby
Meet in the lobby of the host hotel at 9:45AM for a family photo. Please wear your Foster Family t-shirt at this time.
Hood Life Tour | 10:30am - 2:30pm
Please meet in the lobby at 10:15am for bus departure. The Hood Life Tour is optional, and not included in registration dues. Individuals will be responsible for paying for their tickets. The bus seats 24 people, and seats will be filled based on the firsts to pay their reunion dues, as well as the tour fee. The tour fee is $75/person, and is not included in the family dues. The FFR Committee will provide transportation, light snacks and bottled water on the shuttles.
OR
Bruce’s Beach | 11am - 3pm
Please meet in the lobby at 10:45am for shuttle departure. The shuttle will make pick-ups/drop-off’s to and from the beach every 30 minutes. The final shuttle will depart the beach at 3pm.
California Love Banquet | 6pm - 9pm
Location: Ayers Hotel Banquet Room
The Banquet will include dinner, family history, scholarship awards, a live DJ, dancing and more.
Sunday, August 2, 2026 ~ Worship Service & Family Fun Day
Worship | 9:00am - 10:30am
Location: 4712 W El Segundo Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250
Join us for worship at Huberdean Lowe’s church, Victory Institutional Baptist Church!
Family Fun Day | 12pm - 4pm
Location: Ayers Banquet Room
Join us for food, laughs and farewells Sunday afternoon. Lunch will be provided.
Scholarships
Please remember to submit scholarship applications by July 1, 2026. Scholarships are open to ANY family member who has graduated high school and will be attending (or is already attending) an accredited College, University, Trade or Vocational School is eligible to apply for a scholarship. Recipients may only receive an award once. Apply here.
Scholarship amounts will be determined by the funds collected, the number of applicants and the scholarship committee. Once completed, please forward your completed application and proof of enrollment to fosterfamilyreunion2@gmail.com.
Attractions
Lastly, please see below for some attractions in the Los Angeles area. Discover Los Angeles and Soul of America/Los Angeles are great tools for finding things to explore in the city.
We truly can’t wait to see you all here in Sunny California. If you have any questions, please use the resources listed above. Sending you all love!
Downtown Disney
Outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment
Hours: Sunday -Thursday 07:00am-11:00pm
Friday -Saturday 07:00am-12:00am
Free entry, but there is a parking cost
Disneyland Attractions - $$$
Universal CityWalk
Outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11:00am- 9:00pm,
Friday-Saturday 11:00-10:00
Free entry, but there is a parking cost.
Universal Studio Attractions- $$
Beaches:
Long Beach Shoreline Village
Santa Monica Pier
Venice Beach Board Walk
Queen Mary Tours-$$
Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific-$$
