Frequently Asked QuestionS

Payment Information

Weekend Cost

  • Adult Family MemBers (18+): $150 per person for the full reunion weekend

Your registration fee helps cover the costs of the entire reunion experience, including venue rental, meals and snacks throughout the weekend, non-alcoholic beverages, family activities, games, prizes, entertainment, reunion materials, and other event-related expenses.

To help make the reunion more affordable and inclusive for families, minors And GUESTS attending with a registered adult are included at no additional registration cost. We want all generations of the family to be able to participate and enjoy the weekend together.

Please note: The registration fee does not include reunion t-shirts or other commemorative merchandise. Shirts and additional reunion items may be purchased separately through the Merchandise section.

 Payment Schedule (Installment Plan)

To make participation accessible, payments may be made in installments:

  • Installment #1: $50 — Due June 30

  • Installment #2: $50 — Due July 15

  • Installment #3: $50 — Due August 1

Full payment is encouraged by the final deadline to ensure accurate planning for food, materials, and activities.

Accepted Forms of Payment

  • CashApp: $GainesGathering

  • Cash payments may be made directly to Diamond (Nelle) or Reba
    (Please text or call to arrange in-person payment.)

  • Alternative Payments

    • Please Contact Diamond (Nelle) or Reba directly.

Attire

  • Friday: Casual attire. Please bring additional outfits or accessories if you would like to participate in the Family Fashion Show.

  • Saturday:

    • Morning & Afternoon: Color-Coded Family Branch T-Shirts. Please wear the color assigned to your family branch:

      • Lorraine (Purple)

      • Lee Dennis (Black)

      • Robert (Royal Blue)

      • Stanley (White)

      • Shelia (green)

      • Linda (Gold)

      • Wanda (red)

    • Evening: 1970s-Themed Attire! Break out your bell-bottoms, platform shoes, disco looks, and groovy accessories!

  • SundAy: Official Gaines Family Gathering T-Shirts

Event Locations

Friday & Saturday Events

Conference Center at Black Bear Golf Course
253 Black Bear Dr
Delhi, LA 71232

Sunday Events

Family Home
102 Barton Street
Tallulah, LA 71282

Food & Allergies

Meals will be provided throughout the weekend, including brunch, dinner, snacks, and refreshments.


If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please notify the reunion Planning committee (diamond, Linda, Misha, & Lennon) in advance so accommodations can be made when possible.

Additional Questions

For additional information, please contact the reunion planning committee (diamond, Linda, Misha, & Lennon).

Lodging Options

For guests traveling in for the reunion, the following nearby lodging option is recommended for convenience and proximity to the main venue:

Champions Black Bear Lodge
231 Black Bear Dr
Delhi, LA 71232

This lodging option is located near the Conference Center at Black Bear Golf Course, making it ideal for guests who prefer to stay close to all Friday and Saturday events.

Family Participation Requests

To help make thE reunion games and activities more engaging, we are asking all family members to contribute the following:

  • Family Game Contributions

    • Please send:

    • Fun facts about yourself or your family branch

    • Family trivia questions

    • “Guess Who” style questions or stories

    • All submissions should be sent directly to Diamond, (318)350-9145.

  • Photo Submissions

    • We are also collecting family photos for use during the reunion program and slideshow presentations.

    • Please send all photos to Diamond, (318)350-9145.