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08/07/23 10:59 AM

#182

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

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08/09/23 09:28 PM

#183

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.

09/04/23 12:29 PM

#184

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

10/01/23 12:47 PM

#185

Douglas Silvern

Take aways from CHS #52 event in the quaint town of Leesburg VA.
First, I want to thank everyone that was able to participate. From the informal feedback received it was a phenomenal event full of love and Joy.
I also want to praise the work, energy, and resources the Planning Committee (Deb Hannon, Angie and Dave Neel, Tom Urman, Pat Hankins Fink and Mike Parvis put into making this run as smoothly as it did.
The Delirium Café welcomed us Tuesday afternoon with a Belgian Theme of great drinks, interesting food options and pink elephants. Wednesday morning the skies cleared, and several of us checked in at Raspberry Plains golf resort. Perfect weather and even better personalities in our class made for a most enjoyable golf outing.
The party continued at the Leesburg Public House which offered a beautiful setting of reclaimed woods, antique and local art. The owners Mark and Kim helped us celebrate a great 70th birthday in our own space in the restaurant. Deb Hannon brought in a beautiful birthday sheet cake that made the evening so sweet, memorable, and delicious.
Thursday morning welcomed us with more sunshine and a scrumptious brunch at Shoe’s Cup and Cork. If you get to Leesburg, I highly recommend it. We dined in their secret garden area in the rear outside of the restaurant. It was spacious and nicely decorated. That time passed quickly, and the Three Creeks Winery was expecting our arrival. We started with an excellent tasting in their elegant tasting area, and then spent the rest of the hours snacking and sipping wine by the shady creek side overlooking rolling hills, and expansive vineyards. The weather was exceptional. We couldn’t believe how quickly the time passed, and we needed to get ready for our culminating gathering.
Firebirds Happy Hour and dining offered us outdoor seating, but the group chose to enjoy the indoor atmosphere. I understand the restaurant’s popularity as the food choices for happy hour and menu options are palatable. The largest group so far celebrated in the liveliness of the Firebird décor. The restaurant was abuzz. An exquisitely made lemon flavored sheet cake with butter creme icing was offered as dessert (brought in by Deb). Decorated with a Cavalier decal, it finished the evening off in great fashion. Not a piece was left.
With departing hugs and affections, the celebration ended. Talk of continuing the gatherings transpired. There were discussions of pool parties, lunch and informal get togethers throughout the remainder of this year and next. For most of us, next year, the Class of ‘71 turns 71. I hope we do not just fade away quietly. That is not the group I remember from 1969-71. I hope that classmates that have been unavailable make a comeback, and the folks who have been participating keep up a strong presence.
Thanks again classmates and friends, GOD bless you all.
Have a wonderful remainder of 2023.
Happy 70th, and I look forward to seeing many of you again soon.
Enjoy the pics from the event.
Doug

10/02/23 05:23 PM

#186

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

10/15/23 03:50 PM

#187

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

Hope to see many of you there.

Doug

301-639-4220

11/11/23 01:05 PM

#188

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.

12/14/23 08:27 PM

#189

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

01/30/24 10:54 PM

#190

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

02/28/24 09:28 PM

#191

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

03/21/24 07:18 PM

#192

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

03/21/24 07:36 PM

#193

Douglas Silvern

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

03/25/24 11:24 AM

#194

Douglas Silvern

Many Thanks and Appreciation for all who came and those who bowled at yesterday 3/24/2024, Bowling event.

The Bowie Interfaith Recreational Council (BIRC), a collection of churches, Congregations and Synagogues in Bowie MD, register and pay $35 to bowl 3 games, have lunch and make a donation to the Bowie Food Pantry. This year we had about 80 people come out and raised $1516.23 and had 7 cases of canned goods donated.

The picture is of approx.15 CHS alumni and friends gathered in the Crofton Bowling Center bar for some adult beverages and talk. Shown are George & Carol Owens, Carey & Mary Beth Fisher, Chaz & Kelly White, Pam & Scott Casto, Tony Gramsky, Debbie Hannon, Cathy Holson, Mindy Gardener, and Mike Parvis.. Not shown are Tina Thoman, Anne Partello, Terry Wright, Calvin White (Doug Silvern took the picture, as good a photography, as I am a bowler)

Thanks,

Mike Parvis

03/25/24 01:50 PM

#195

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.

04/20/24 02:00 AM

#196

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 🤓 )

12/25/24 08:24 PM

#197

David Fletcher

Merry Christmas one and all!

Dave Fletcher

12/26/24 01:54 PM

#198

Paula Geiser (Bonomo)

I second Dave's holiday message and wish my classmates the kind of holiday that brings family & friends together for the best of times. In one of my You.tube ramblings, I made a discovery that I promised myself to share with

those who keep up on our message board when the season rolled around once again. Although you may not recognize the Christina Rosetti poem, I know the melody will be very familiar and stir some happy memories for you, as well. (Hmm...hope this launch is successful.) Blessings in the New Year,

Paula & family

12/26/24 08:22 PM

#199

Douglas Silvern

Dear Class of 71, As the final days of 2024 leave us, I wantted reflect and recap a special year of celebration for us that turned 71. Celebrating those in January to March.in Alexandria VA

celebrating April -June in Vienna VA

Celebrating At Astro Beer Hall July-Sept in Shirlington VA

Celebrating Oct-Dec. In Camp Springs

Thinking of all of you. Wish more of you or would have joined us.

other Memories or 2024

Girls lunch with Mimi, Deb, Susan, Cathy and Pam

Ken and Donna Polky looking good in green,at N.Myrtle Beach

Capt Pat and Vickie in Annapolis

Pam's birthday in August at Ruthie's, her fav

Rita Ritner and the Silvern's Wishing you all a Happy 2025. Continued health and blessings.

Let's continue making memories

12/27/24 01:03 PM

#200

Kenneth (Ken) Polky

Thank you for posting the photos of the past year, Doug!

12/28/24 11:41 AM

#201

Robert (Bob) Williams

Thanks Doug and happy holidays to everyone. We're almost a quarter way through this century and I for one am happy to be here!

12/29/24 10:55 AM

#202

Ron Mott

Hi everyone,

I don't look up here often enough! Doug, that was an excellent summary and thanks for the effort. 2024 has been a fantastic year here in Little Rock and it looks like the class of '71 is hangin' together just fine and aging like a fine wine.

Cheers for a safe and wonderful 2025!

02/21/25 06:59 PM

#203

Douglas Silvern

February 20.2025: First "Because We Can ' gathering of 2025.at Mike's American Grill, Springfield VA.

Front row left to right: Al, Cathy W, Cathy T, Pam S, Deb D, Mimi T, Angie N, Sue T, Pam D, Sheryl S, Doug.S

back row Lto R: Paul T, Rod S. , Dave N.

Classmates, this is not an exclusive group. We would love more of you to come and share with us. There are no special invites, no reservations needed, no criteria to meet, other than you made memories with us at CHS. (spouces and friends are welcome) Come Share the Joy

I'll try to remember to post future gatherings . Also, Check out CHS '71 Facebook page, Admin: Pam Day for future get togehter info. Let's do it, "Because We Can".

Paul Turner recieved the story of the day award when he told us of his adventure to Fort Holabird, Balt . MD with Peter Bergman for their pre-induction physical (1972). If you ever saw the movie "Alice's Restaurant" or listened to Arlo Gutherie's song of the same title, you get the picture. He and Peter were not the only classmates that had that same expereince that year. Holabird closed in '73.

Many of your names were mentioned in our tales of yore. You need to be with us this year to verify the authenticity.

Warmest regards to all of you, be well

Doug

301-639 4220

dstanman92@gmail.com

P.S. See you at Mike Parvis' BIRC bowking outing Crofton Md. 3/23 /2025 12:30-4:30 PM

Heck yeah, it was a great time. Deb and Angie are inseparable. I call them, "The Twins". We called in Ben Carson, but he walked away .SMH.

02/22/25 04:19 PM

#204

Robert (Bob) Williams

Thanks Doug for the update. Looks like great fun and we're due a trip that way soon. Ken Polky said he was coming to Texas sometime this Spring so will have to post some pics. Take care amigo.

Bob

02/27/25 06:14 PM

#205

Kenneth (Ken) Polky

Bob, Donna and I plan to fly into Austin on April 4th and then head over to San Antonio on the 6th. Hopefully we can meet up with Inge and you on one or both of the days we're in town.

04/28/25 02:30 PM

#206

Douglas Silvern

Greetings anf Happy Spring, Hope eveyone is enjoying 2025 as it moves quickly past us

Rod and I have been trying to catch up for some golf tune up before the outing June 23 in Bowie, Md.

Mike Parvis has been setting up these successful outings for many years. If your not traveling and are well enough to come over, it's worth it. You don't have to golf. You can join us for lunch under the pavillion.

Contact Mike at 301 789 7781 or 410 721 6977 or maparvis@comcast.net if you are lucky, he might answer.

Pam D is the admin for a FB page: CHS'71 check it out

Hope to see or hear from you soon , get in touch, our memories are fading.

Doug S

301-639 4220

dstanman92@gmail.com

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