Update 8/29/2007

Dear Classmate,

Well the reunion is rapidly approaching. We certainly are pleased at the number of requests we have been receiving about updates and particulars as they pertain to the events we have scheduled. This really is getting exciting; we're anticipating a very large turn out. Welcome to the 35 of you who have joined our emailing list since May.

Before getting into the events themselves, I'd wish to inform you that it would make everything go more smoothly if you would please RSVP.

Mike Marinaro has done a splendid job on the site and is prepared to accumulate the tally of your responses.

It is set up so that you can let us know what event(s) you intend to go to, and at the same time, help us to plan accordingly. Thanks for your participation.

Friday Evening, September 28: The current plan is to meet at Chuck's Steak House in Danbury. Depending on the number of people attending, we should have a section of the bar available to us after the dinner crowd empties out; So at this time the only costs would be your own bar tab; this may change if we have a larger than expected turnout and need to rent space. Should that be the case, there will be a nominal charge. But for now that's what's intended. This event will start officially at 8 pm, but I hear rumors that some of us may get a head start.

Saturday Night, September 29: The main event will held at Capellaro's Grove http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=ieocxdcab.0.z6k9eecab.8wlk8sbab.14&ts=S0277&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.capgrove.com. The function will start at 8:15 pm and run until 11:30 pm. A buffet dinner will be served, together with a cash bar. Entertainment is currently being lined up with a 60's/ 70's type music being played for your enjoyment and pleasure. The cost of this event will be $55.00 per person.

Sunday Brunch; September 30: After much consideration of weather conditions, classmates from out of town, needing to leave, etc, we have booked Widow Browns 120 Federal Road, Danbury. We chose this place as attribute to our recently departed classmate Karen Showah, whose sister Aura is giving us a very special welcome in Karen's memory. For brunch we'll having, omelette's, pancakes to order as well as traditional breakfast eggs w/meat choice, toast/rolls, juice/coffee/tea for $12.00 per person and that includes the gratuity. The restaurant will open 1 hour early to accommodate just us. This event will start at 10:30 am.

Speaking for all those involved it setting this weekend, we look forward to seeing ya'll in September.

Kindest Regards

Michael Zarour

P.S. To keep things simple all events will be cash only!

While you're at our website please review the list of people we are missing email or other contact with, please help us out in contacting them about the reunion.

Submitted by: Jeff O'hora

It is with sadness that I learned of Karen's passing. For those of you who like me missed the Obit, I've included it here at the end.

I shared a few classes and a study with Karen over the DHS years. I have this picture of Karen in my mind and it's of a pretty girl with a permanent smile. She just had one of those "melt you" smiles. I was really looking forward to seeing Karen again. It's quite obvious from the Obit that Karen touched and left her mark on many lives. -Jeff

Karen Ann (Showah) Kallstrom

Mrs. Karen Kallstrom, 57, of Woodbury, wife of devoted husband Gunnar Kallstrom, passed away in her home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Karen was born September 17, 1949 in Bridgeport, daughter of Nazira Showah and the late John J. Showah. Karen devoted her entire career to the mental health and nursing fields. She was Director of Nursing at Fairfield Hills Hospital and later Director of Patient Care Services at Connecticut Valley Hospital before her retirement. Karen also served as Director of Planning, Health Information Management, Accreditation/Certification, and Performance Improvement for CVH. Karen, a 1967 Danbury High School graduate, received her Registered Nurse certification at Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing, a bachelor's degree at WestConn and a Masters of Science in Nursing at Yale.

Besides her husband, Karen is survived by her devoted mother, Nazira Showah; two beloved sons: Jesse and Nate Peterkin; two loving sisters: Aura Showah with friend Brent Huxley, and Jeanette Kenney with husband Ed; and her adored nephews: Jason Beck and Jon Wilson with wife, Melissa and great niece, Lilly Elizabeth. Karen loved to travel and cherished hosting family gatherings.. She was compassionate, joyful, and always lived for the moment. Karen touched many lives and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

The Rite of Burial will take place on Monday at 10:30 a.m. in St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 125 Kohanza St., Danbury, with the Rev. Fr. George Alberts, officiating. Interment will take place at the direction of the family.

The family will receive friends in the Jowdy- Kane Funeral Home, 9-11 Granville Ave., Danbury on Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. The Trisagion prayer service will take place in the funeral home on Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m.

The family requests that any memorial contributions be made to Ann's Place Cancer Support Services of Danbury. http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=ieocxdcab.0.96k9eecab.8wlk8sbab.14&ts=S0277&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annsplace.org.