Last update: 17-Sep-2011

COMARA is an association open to former COMSAT employees and surviving spouses. COMSAT was one of the most extraordinary and unique venture of the space age. COMSAT as we knew it has disappeared with pieces scattered in a variety of directions or dissolved. One purpose of COMARA is maintaining social contacts.

Maintaining social and business contacts with colleagues, by maintaining a web site and other communication channels including a bulletin board and an online newsletter.

COMSAT Social September 18, 2011

The 2011 Social and Annual Meeting will be held at the Golden Bull Grand Cafe in Gaithersburg.

Prices from businesses that can host our group for the social have been rising each year. Denis Curtin and Irv Dostis talked to a number of hotels and restaurants before selecting the Golden Bull. The cost for this year's social will be $33 for paid members and guest. Advance reservations are required. Mail your check to the PO Box before September 12.

Full details can be found on the announcement page at 2011-Social.htm.

First Wednesday in December 2011

Hi everyone! It's approaching that time of the year again: the Annual 1st Wednesday in December COMSAT Old Timers Get-to-gather at Roy's Place. It's a completely informal event starting around 6:30 pm.

The 2011 First Wednesday in December will be held December 7 at Roys Place in Gaithersburg. This is an informal event organized by Ron Johnson and sponsored by COMARA.

Full details can be found on the announcement page at First Wednesday in December. Please let Ron know if you plan to attend.

COMARA-IRA Night at Strathmore

National Philharmonic: Grieg's Piano Concerto
Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 8:00 PM
Music Center at Strathmore

Piotr Gajewski, conductor
Brian Ganz, piano

The Norwegian composer Grieg was the last representative of 19th century nationalistic Romanticism. His vivacious Wedding Day at Troldhaugen is a recollection of his 25th wedding anniversary. Filled with passionate melodies and harmonic vitality, Grieg's only piano concerto is among the most popular in the repertory.