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Ronald Roys

Linda and all

How about tomorrow night at Ada's on the river in Alexandria. It's right down the street where you are staying Linda and it's right down the block from me where I live. Michele my wife will be joining us as well. Let me know as I'll need to make reservations.

Thanks

Ron Roys

😎

Douglas Silvern

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^nd year 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.

We are planning Happy Hours, Dinners, golf, a winery visit for tasting and other pleasant gathering opportunities at some wonderful venues.  We are hoping many of you can join us for this celebration. More details to follow.

If you feel you can join us for at least one event during September 26-28, 2023

Please respond for planning purposes to:

angieneel@gmail.com

or

deborahhannon@me.com

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

Sharon Eanes (Pearce)

There is a great restaurant in Leesburg called Light Foot, it may be one word.  Ingrid, the chef and owner, began her career with baking pies.  Her mother worked at the law firm where I worked and she would sell her pies to us around Christmas and Thanksgiving.  They were the best!  Now she is a very accomplished Chef. Check it out!

Douglas Silvern

CHS classmates and friends, Happy March 26th,  Spring weather is coming in soon to the Mid Atlantic.

The CHS #52 event planning committee wants to send you our regards. We are busy making plans for the class activity in late September, and are hoping you are saving some time to come join us. Leesburg, Va. has a lot of interesting and fun  venues where we can  meet and share.  I know there is a lot to share because when Deb and Angie get together it is hard to keep them on task for planning.  But I enjoy every moment of it.  Please take two minutes to get in touch with Deb or Angie to say hello and tell them you are interested in coming to an activity.  We should have most of the details ready for your planning to join us by Mid April. We still need to confirm a Winery for tasting and a couple other evening venues.  Did you know 62 classmates live in Va?

Pat, Deb, Angie, Tom, Doug 

Angie Neel angieneel@gmail.com

Debbie Dougherty (Hannon)  deborahhannon@me.com

PS: Mike Parvis is having a bowling party fundraiser in Crofton, Md April 2 @ 1:00 pm.

There are a few of us getting together to support the cause. If you are in the area get in touch with Mike 

301 789-7781 or 410 721 6977

Douglas Silvern

Just for  fund raising. Had a blast with these folks at Crofton Bowling Center on Palm Sunday . See if you recognize any of them. We had to numb the pain.  Mike P did it again. With the help of 125 of his friends  and aquaintances

he coordinated single handed   a huge contribution to the Bowie MD Food Bank.  Way to go Mike.

dgs

Douglas Silvern

Classmates, one possible venue. Your #52 planning committee (minus Pat Fink) hard at work at Clydes- Willow Creek, Ashburn VA.  Pat was not able to fly up from Ga this time. 

Rob Zidek

With deepest sadness, I am passing the news that my – and several of your – very close friend, John Sauer, passed away Tuesday morning, May 2^nd. I just spoke with his wife, Carolyn, who told me he passed suddenly and quietly, presumably from a heart attack.

Services will be held at Raymond Funeral Services in La Plata on Thursday, May 11^th at 11:00 am. Here is a link to the obituary:

https://www.raymondfuneralservice.com/obituaries/John-Sauer-6/#!/Obituary

Throughout every cherished moment of our 60+ years of friendship, I fondly remember John's kindness, his generosity, his great sense of humor, and his love of people.

I pray for Peace for Carolyn, John's childeren and grandchildren, and all of us who share their grief.

Rest in Peace my Friend!

David Fletcher

I knew John back in the day. He, Paul Thompson, Tim Collins, Fran Larson  and I ran together.

He was a good friend and I will miss him. Please pass my condolences on to everyone that was in his circle of family and friends and know that my life has been diminished by his loss.

Love tp all.

Dave Fletcher

Douglas Silvern

Greetings Class of '71, friends and family.  Hope everyone is well and  enjoying this magnificient summer .  It is 71 days away from our planned event for  #52.  As you know the days pass by very quickly. The event will be here before you realize it. To see the details, click on the the 2023 52nd Reunion in the vertcial menu to the left   If you are planning to attend, please let us know.  Print the RSVP form and send it to me, or if you prefer,  one of the other folks on the planning committee. My address and contact information is on the form.  Let us know what events or venues you plan to attend, and celebrate with us as we need to prepare.

Mike Pavis is assisting me with the golf outing on Wednesday , September 27th.   Let us know if you are planning to participate, so we can set up forsomes and tee times at the golf course.  Mike's contact, if you wish to contact him directly is 301 789 7781 or 410 721 6777,  maparvis@comcast.net

The committee worked hard to plan this at the request of many of you after last year's event. We selected some relaxing and interesting venues we can all enjoy sharing together. We hope to see you in Leesburg, VA . in September.  If you have questions feel free to reach out.

Doug

301-639-4220

dstanman92@gmail.com

David Fletcher

From Bobby Goldenberg's facebook page:

Douglas Silvern

Class of '71  If making reservations at the Homewood suites for our September event  9-26 to 9-28 for the block of rooms reserved for us , use the code

CRO

Douglas Silvern

What a great day trip to Happy Harbor in Deale, Md.  a few Cavaliers,  friends and spouses decided they had time to join the fun.  Glad they did, it was a day that made my heart happy.  I hope more of you decide to join us in Leesburg Va for the Event in September. 

Douglas Silvern

Class of '71  I hope everyone is having a wonderful Labor Day Holiday.  The Summer is quickly coming to an end. The days are still warm in Maryland,  but the evenings are cooling down nicely. As many of you know there is a get together planned for 9/26-9/28 in Leesburg Va. Info for the event is posted on the menu 2023 52nd Reunion.  We have to notify the venues of #'s that we will be participating very soon.  If you have not contacted the committee or myself of your attendance at any of the venues please do so ASAP.  

I am very excited for the folks that have chosen to particpate.  We always seem to have a fabulous time when we convene, as seen in the pictures posted for all of our recent events.  If you have not participated in any of the recent events, I wish you would please consider coming out to Leesburg this Fall. 

I pray for everyones health and safety,

warmest regards

Doug

301-694-4220

dstanman92@gmail.com

Douglas Silvern

Rita Ritner

Dear Friends,  What a lovely time we had at our 52nd Reunion, or as I Ike to call it, "Gathering of Friends!!"  Thank you Doug, Angie & Dave, Debbie, Tom, Mike and Pat for putting it all together for us!  The venues were great and the fellowship fabulous, as was the weather!  We were so lucky!  To all of our classmates that weren't able to make it....I'm sorry you missed it, maybe next time!   Hugs & blessings to all!  Rita Ritner

Douglas Silvern

Hello CHS Friends, The end of the year is quickly approaching and many of you will be extremely busy by the Dawn of Thanksgiving through the remainder of 2023. That's why I thought November 9th might work to have an end of year lunch.

All American Steakhouse & Sports Theatre in Waldorf Md, was suggested and seemed like a good comfort food option for lunch.  We can recap the year as most of us have joined the '70 club.  Can we look at 12:30 pm or 1230 hrs?    Don't feel you have to RSVP unless you just want to say hi,  as I don't think it will be too busy on Thursday lunch time to accommodate  us

Douglas Silvern

11/9 at All American Steakhouse and Sports Theatre

Traveling down Rt 5 to Waldorf from 495 was a much different experience than it was 50 years ago.

It seems as congested as some of the byways on Staten Island or even Manhattan N.Y.

 It didn’t matter, the journey was worth it.  As expected, the restaurant was not crowded on an exquisite

Thursday afternoon.

Entering the restaurant and turning the corner to the casual seating, my view captured a group of people

that brought an immediate smile to my face.  The food options were many, the selections we had were

tasty, but the friendship and comradery was even better. The entertaining and jubilant conversations

were unending.

I want to thank everyone that took time out of their day to join us.

The time from 12:30-3:00 pm passed as quickly as an arrow to its target, and the time I spend

with my classmates and friends is priceless. 

If you let this event pass you by, don’t despair, there are more opportunities coming soon.

Joseph Volonakis’ birthday party is happening again in Wash DC the end of December.  There is

discussion of a gathering in Alexandria, Va.  at the Torpedo Factory in January 2024 for a Pam Day Brown

art exhibit, and there is a good possibility of a pool party at the Denton’s early summer.

Will there be an event planned for September 2024?  I think there is a good chance.

Have a blessed Thanksgiving, and a very special winter season, however you celebrate it.

The class of ’71 turns 71 in 2024.

Stay well and safe.

Doug

The above pic looks like this group is planning a heist. The masterminds are in the middle of the table.

Douglas Silvern

Hello Classmates, Spouces and Friends, Wrapping up Hannukah at the Silvern House with a big plate of Latkas.  This is such an exciting time of year for most of us as we celebrate with our  family traditions we have learned and passed on or developed our own  over the past 50 yrs.   Most of us have reached the 70 year mark and have celebrated in many ways. Mine was held at a stadium.  Not that I needed that much room, just happened to work out that way this year.  A few of you have late year birthdays and are celebrating this month. Whether it was earlier in the year or during this holiday season, congrats to you all.  Unfortunately at this age we are saying goodbye to more of our classmates and this saddens  me.  

There is an opportunity for those of you in the DMV area to rejoice together before the turning of the calender,

Sunday 12/24 is Joe Volenakis' birthday and he is having a party, as he has  had  traditionally, in DC.  Everyone is invited. I think of it as a Christmas Eve party.    The location is Tunnicliff's Tavern,  222 7th Street SE DC.  time from 12 pm-8 pm.   Last year was bitter cold and I had to bow out. This year the weather prediciton so far looks moderate for late December.  If you are in the area and can come on over for an hour or two that would be equisite. Most likely I'll go over between 1-3 PM. if you can make it, come on by, Joe or I will buy you a drink.

The most joyous holiday celebration to you all.  Please stay as safe and as  healthy as possible. I miss reconnecting with  many of you.  Hope to see you in 2024, when the Class of '71 tunrs 71.

Warmest regards,

Doug

301-639-4220

Douglas Silvern

 On january 25,2024 a few of us  met the Torpedo Factory to celebrate the  class of '71 birthdays for the begining of 2024. Pam's life's  work is wonderful.  Lunch at Chadwick's in Old Town Alex. was exceptional. The cake was excellent, wish more of you joined us, we would have had a bigger cake.  2024 the class of '71 turns 71.  Thinking next gathering will be in N Arlington Va at Celebrity Deli in March. stay tuned and Happy Birthday

Left to Right: Doug Silvern, Tom Urman, Debra Hannon Dougherty, Pam Day. Brown, Dave and Angie Neel

David Fletcher

Some thought is being given to getting together in September to see one another again. Please let Doug Sivern know if you are interested.

Dave Fletcher

Douglas Silvern

Spring Birthday Celebration for class of  '71. Just enough cake for those that attended. Will be more next celebration in June 2024 for the Summer Birthday Celebration (no one looks 71). Hope to see some of you This Sunday,  Palm Sunday at Crofton Bowling Center 12:30 -4:00 Mike P's bowling party.

dgs

Hope

Douglas Silvern

Couldn't resist throwing this on here.  P.O. BA Leprechaun with beautiful escort

Douglas Silvern

Scott Ciley ('72)

Thanks Doug and Mike.

It's nice to hear about get togethers and then, not only to get pix but to have the names associated. I hate to say this, but some of us don't look like we did 50 or so years ago. The pix become so much more meaningful when someone takes the time, like you di, to add them.

Jeff Loren

well I managed to miss the message traffic about the meetups earlier this year, which is a bit of a bummer because I was actually in the DC area in late Jan

and with that said, I expect to be attending an Air Force Studies Board meeting on Tues 6/25, so there's a definite possibility that I can stretch the trip a couple days and come down to Deale on Thurs 6/27 (even though it's supposedly to celebrate Apr/May/Jun birthdays and mine is in July 🤓 )