You're invited!
What: The J.E. Colthurst Family Reunion 2001 and Bev Kempkey's 75th birthday celebration.
When: Saturday, September 22, 2001, Festivities begin at NOON, BBQ Dinner served at 6:00 pm. However, come early and mix, mingle, and get to know one another again over breakfast. The home will be open all weekend. The Kelly's will be serving pancakes, eggs, and ham from the BBQ starting at 9AM on Saturday and again on Sunday until noon. Feel free to enhance the breakfast as you desire. Also, for all committee members and chairs, as well as anyone coming in early, there will be a private party Friday night. Time will be announced.
Please: RSVP for any or all days. Just click szazzi@best.com or call (408) 867-6475 if you have no email. We need the headcount for the food. Thanks.
Where: Brian and Margaret (Kempkey) Kelly's home in Napa ( Bev and Ed’s old house). 1044 Lorraine Drive, Napa, CA 94558 Phone: (707) 257-6447
What to expect: Lots of smiles on approximately 100 family members! We'll be in contact with you regarding the Reunion 2001 t-shirts and memorabilia. Your Reunion 2001 t-shirt will be waiting for you when you get there.
What to bring: BYOB and drinks. Swimsuits/towels/sunscreen, cameras, tennis rackets/balls, and clothes for warm and cold weather. Evenings can get chilly. More on drinks...if you want to make some drinks to share as a bartender, feel free to bring all the necessary liquor and condiments (olives, cherries, onions, lemon, etc.) Also, if you want to bring extra bottles of wine or beer to share, that would be nice too!
What's available to do: Mingle/socialize, participate in family 'Getting to Know One Another' games, swim/wade (pool and spa), lounge, play tennis, ping pong, house tours, and party until you drop.
Planned activities: Master of Ceremonies, roaming Photographers, and Ice Breaker/games for getting to know one another again.
Extra Activities: There are lots of activities that are planned for FRIDAY, September 21st, the day before the reunion. To signup for these activities, click on the 'Reunion 2001 Activities' on the left hand side of any page and follow the instructions. Yes, wine tours are part of the activities. For wine tours, Brian suggests Jarvis, Hess, Stag's Leap, and many more. So, head for the signup sheet.
We still need help with the reunion!: Contact szazzi@best.com or (408)-867-6475
Cost: We will let you know the cost of the Reunion 2001 t-shirts and memorabilia, along with any other incidentals.
Lodging: www.napavalley.org and www.expedia.com. Suggest you make reservations in advance because there will be a lot of people staying for the weekend and it is the Napa tourist season. Other hotels are listed and some are recommendations by Maggie because she went and visited the hotels:
 | John Muir Hotel 707-257-7220 (Maggie recommends. $140) |
| Chateau Hotel 800-253-6272 (Maggie recommends. $140) |
| Chablis 707-257-1944 (not highly recommended. Others better. $135) |
| Hawthorne Hotel Socal 707-226-1878 |
| Wine Valley 707-224-7911 |
| Travel Lodge 707-226-1871 |
| Embassy Suites 707-253-9540 (Maggie recommends)(Can have up to 5 people per suite. Includes full breakfast, and wine at 5pm. $274) |
| The
Marriott 707-253-7433 (Maggie
recommends)(price brake for reserving a block of rooms. $269) |
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LOCATIONS AND DIRECTIONS HOW TO GET THERE
[Courtesy of Brian Kelly - Sep 2001]
ED
& KERRY KEMPKEY
Telephone
- 707-224-0106
BRIAN
& MAGGIE KELLY
Telephone
- 707-257-6447
Brian's
cell - 707-363-1510
Travel time - One hour from Oakland, Walnut Creek, San Francisco & Sacramento
FROM THE EAST BAY - OAKLAND - BERKELEY
Take Hwy #80 east (north) toward Sacramento
After crossing the Carquinez Bridge (at Vallejo) continue on Hwy #80 east 4.8 miles to Hwy #37
Take Hwy #37 west (over freeway) 2.4 miles to Hwy #29
Take Hwy #29 north (right turn) 7.3 miles to Napa-Vallejo Hwy
* Following signs for Downtown Napa and Lake Berryessa, take Napa-Vallejo Hwy (right fork) 3.3 miles to Silverado Trail
Following signs for Hwy #121/Lake Berryessa/Silverado Trail, take Silverado Trail (right fork) 2.8 miles to Monticello Road
Take Monticello Road (right fork) 0.6 miles to a right onto Lorraine Dr.
Maggie & Brian's house is white two story, 1½ blocks down Lorraine of your left.
Ed & Kerry's is across the street from there, and down two houses.
FROM SACRAMENTO - FAIRFIELD - WALNUT CREEK
If necessary, take Hwy #680 to Hwy #80 west (south) in Cordelia
From Hwy #80 in Cordelia, take Hwy #12 west 6.0 miles through Jamison Canyon to Hwy #29 junction
Turn right (north) on Hwy #29, continue 1.4 miles to Napa-Vallejo Hwy
Take right fork and continue to Silverado Trail, as noted on East Bay instructions with an "*"
FROM GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE & HWY #101
From
GG Bridge, take Hwy #101 north 18.4 miles to Hwy #37
Take
Hwy #37 east 7.5 miles to Sears Point & Hwy #121
Take
Hwy #121 north 6.6 miles to Schellville
Take
right turn; continue on Hwy #121 east 9.0 miles to Hwy #29
Take
left turn onto Hwy #29 north 4.3 miles to
Right
(east) on Trancas, following directions from #29 & Trancas
FROM HIGHWAY 29 & TRANCAS STREET
Go
east on
At
about the 1.8 mile mark Trancas becomes
take left fork toward
Turn
right from
Maggie
& Brian's house is white two story, 1½ blocks
down
Ed
& Kerry's is across the street from there, and
down two houses.