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for larger version       Dorothy Dunne
Elizabeth Holstrom honored at 80 at catholic club with balloons, DJ music, dancing, belly dancers and Frank Sinatra imitator. And, of course, all her family and friends. It was a beautiful tribute to a wonderful and productive woman of Armenian descent: mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, of her four children: Jeanette, married to Tom Lynch, who produced two daughters: Alyson (17) and Jacqueline (13); Loretta to John Carberry with four children: Jimmy, Nancy, T.J., and Tara Carberry. Jim and wife, Nancy, went on to have four children: Gracie (6), Kasey (4), Ryan (3) and one son, Danny (1); Elizabeth's son, Mark Holstrom, married to Monica and gave birth to Mark Jr. (13) and Marie (17), and Xavier. Son., Artie present with fiancée Jane. From all of them sprouted her eight grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Ed Deacy sang "Wind Beneath Our Wings" and all the children danced with their mother. (Ed Deacy mentioned his wife Jane was voted the 23rd District Leader). DJ, Chris Mathes, supplied the lively music, everyone enjoyed Russ Mattone's version of Frank Sinatra, while the belly dancer had money thrown at her in appreciation. It was deliciously catered by Ludwig's and the Catholic Club was the ideal spot for the occasion. Elizabeth comes from hearty stock. Her aunt, Gladys Sudjian, was there and is in her nineties. Not only family but groups of friends: The Arts and Crafts Group: Ronnie McCarthy (leader and organizer), Mary Whelan, Frances Steffen, Sally O'Brien, Loretta Smith, and Honoree Elizabeth Holstrom who does beautiful work with shells and other things and she donates it to the church; the Prayer Group: Rosemary Hughes, Mary Kohl, Chris Dalton, Kay Gully, Lillian Dilallia, Barbara Joyce, Mary Bianco, Muriel Daly. They wish to get in touch with Dr. Kelly Mattone@ 516-482- 2424. Not by prayer alone. Sometimes we have to help things along. FAMILY GOES B'WAY AND LOVES IT... Peter Fugelsong and his mother, Kathleen, along with Sam, Tom, Chris and Amy, and friend Nancy Brogan, all thoroughly enjoyed "Mamma Mia". Would see it again! The Sea Fair Floating Yacht Museum hosted Gilda's Club for the benefit of fighting cancer and improving procedures for children and all survivors. It was a beautiful event with the Yacht filled with gorgeous paintings, sculptures and artifacts. You just OH! ed and AH! ed your way through. Open bar and plentiful pass-a-rounds to pacify all your senses. These benefits are a great way to give because you get back such an enjoyable evening. The Children's Club was at The Javits this week and a must on my calendar. Happy baby bags with puppet and car ride CD's of soothing sounds and Broadway hits; Sequined TEE Shirts from Ache, grababrag@aol.com which I got for my grandchild, Beth and, lo and behold, christening outfits made from mother's wedding gown. These were very unique:www.tiny threads.com. Puerto Rico held its fabulous trade fair at the elegant Ritz Carlton in Battery Park and I was most impressed, with not only the beauty of the hotel, but with the superb service. We danced to the infectious Puerto Rican music, met with the suppliers and learned you don't need a passport to visit Puerto Rico and that they have great deals to vacation there. Met the medical doctors of India who apply the most modern techniques on the market, even robotics, for their heart and joint operations at the immaculate Apollo Hospitals, for a third of the cost in U.S.A. Jet Airways provides you with private sleeping quarters, if you need them, from Newark to New Delhi. And, you can also catch a glimpse of the magnificent Taj Mahal before you leave for home. TWO FOR ONE FISH STORY. Lillian Hanratty, resident of Breezy who winters in Florida, was visited by her son Brian and wife, Christian and Brian caught two fish and lured them with ONE lure (didn't even use live bait) just surf casting at the ocean's edge. He caught two beautiful Blues that made a fine dinner. Brian and Christian have two grown sons, Brian and Michael, both in college. If you like Vietnamese food or experimenting in tasteful food, I can highly recommend Bun Restaurant at 143 Grand Street. in downtown New York. It is sensational! Everything I put into my mouth which was new experience for me was absolutely delicious and I didn't even know what I was eating. Example: Berkshire belly blood sausage, pickled shaved papaya, herbs; lamb chops out of this world and boar etc. etc. So good! At the New Zealand wine tasting at 210 Grand Street, my favorites were Mud House and Bird Pinot Noirs, not yet available but soon to be in New York, both exceptionally good, as were the savory raw and fried oysters they served. Uncle Jack's Steakhouse was an exceptional experience at its new location, 44 West 56 Street. They had open bar and served samples of their steak, crab cakes, lamb chops and other items. Everything was deeelicious, and the service supreme. I highly recommend it. Thank you for those of you who offered up prayers for my son, Kevin Matuozzi, who lives in San Diego, California where the fires engulfed and destroyed millions of homes. Kevin's home was spared, thank God. Are you ready for the cold? It's coming soon. And with it, folks who love to frolic in the snow and enjoy skiing and snowboarding can pick up a brand new ski board real cheap. Over $200 off store price. Email me for particulars . TRAVEL: 25 PERCENT OFF ON 7 NT AND 4 NT PKGS. TO JACKSON HOLE, VAIL and other places to use your new snowboard. Vermont has great specials, too. THANKSGIVING DEALS: to be thankful for: Nov. 21 - 25 4n//5d $699, $200 less for child; Punta Cana, 4N/5D $799 r/t air, all incl., $200 less for child, send me an email dorothydunne@yahoo.com and
AWAY WE GO!!!
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