Last Updated: 5/22/2023

 

Planning Information for 2023 52nd Reunion

 

Save the Date:  September 26-28, 2023

 

Greeting Classmates, Friends, and Family members,

We are so thankful for the kindness many of you express towards each other. We see warmth, joy, and exuberance when we get together informally, or even communicate in some fashion.   Connection is vitally important to everyone, and not just family, especially as we age gracefully.  While you might not think it is appreciated, it really is.  Even as years pass between us, we are increasingly significant to each other.

This is the year of our individual Platinum celebrations. If we can be a part of yours, please reach out and let us know.

In the beginning of this landmark year a committee convened to plan an event in commemoration of our 52^ndyear since graduating from CHS.  The last two years we partied in Maryland. We felt this year a destination in nearby Virginia would be a good option for activities. We have selected a site also convenient for out-of-town travelers.

 

Please save the Date: September 26-28, 2023. Destination: Historic Leesburg, Virginia.  The land of rolling hills, parks, vineyards and horse farms.

 

 

Itinerary

 

Tuesday, September 26 4:00 PM-?

Welcome Gathering will be held at the Delirium Café USA (Belgian Restaurant) (571-291-3470) 101 S. King St, Leesburg VA. indoor and outdoor seating (Ala carte food and beverages)

There is street parking, however some areas are restricted to residents only. Our suggestion is to park in the parking garage 1 block North of cafe on Loudoun St.  Parking in the garage may be free after 5 pm.

 

Wednesday, September 27

9 Am-approx 2 pm   Golf outing at the 1757 Golf Course 45120 Waxpool Road Dulles, Va 20166 (703-444-0901)

Participants choosing this activity will need to let organizers know so we can arrange foursomes and tee times. You will pay for golf when you arrive. There are Senior rates. 

If not participating in Golf there are other numerous activities, museums, parks to visit and recreate.

4 PM-?  Gathering at the Leesburg Public House, 962 Edwards Ferry Rd NE Leesburg, Va 20176 (703-777-6333)Indoor and outdoor seating. Parking in the lot adjacent to the restaurant is free.  (Ala carte food and beverages)

Thursday, September 28

9:30 AM- 11:30 AM Breakfast at: 

Shoe’s Cup and Cork 17 N King St. Leesburg Va. 20176 (parking same as Delirum)

1:00- 3:15 PM Gathering at Three Creeks Winery /vineyard (540-369- 4655) 18548 Harmony Church Rd. Hamilton VA. 20158.  There is plenty of free parking at the location. This is in a beautiful setting in the rolling hills of Loudoun County Va.  There is an opportunity for tasting and purchasing all their beverage products.  Outside food is allowed. There is a small assortment of meat and cheese trays available if you wish to purchase them at the facility.  There is a small fee needed for this activity to reserve space and staff at the facility, especially if indoor space is required.  We will be requesting $10.00 per person in advance for this activity. 

4:00 PM-?  Gathering at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill (703 840 0443) indoor and outdoor dining. (ala carte food and beverages) 1607 Village Market Blvd, Leesburg Va. 20176 There is limited parking in front of the restaurant. There are parking garages for the marketplace.

 

For those out of town or just wanting to conveniently stay around Leesburg there is an assortment of hotels and bed and breakfasts within minutes of all these venues.

 

We are hoping to have a wonderful turnout for this get together. We enthusiastically planned this itinerary with casual, but interesting venues, that should accommodate all our needs.  Please come celebrate this eventful year.  To quote a friend “ 70 isn’t as bad as it sounds”

Your #52Planning Committee:  Pat Fink, Deb Hannon, Angie Neel, Tom Urman, Doug Silvern

 

If you have any special accommodation you need, please feel free to let us know.

 

_____   Delirium Café

 

_____   Golf outing @ 1757 Golf Course

 

______   Leesburg Public House

 

______ Thursday morning breakfast @Shoe’s Cup and Cork

 

______ Three Creeks Vineyard   (send check for reservation $10 p.p. to ((Silvern and Assoc)

 

______ Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Year 52 event planning committee: Pat (Hankins) Fink, Debbie Dougherty (Hannon), Angie Neel, Tom Urman, Dave Fletcher, Doug Silvern