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Spring 1994
Annual Spring with live music at the residence of Nestor and Marialuisa Carrión in Palm City
By Herman Santa
The monthly meeting of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” was held on March 12 at the residence of Nestor and Marialuisa Carrión in Palm City. Members and guests enjoyed a very pleasant party. The guests included the Baldasari, Gayoso, Rodríguez, Palenzuela, Fisher, Saltos, Verde, Gatzke, Colón, and Arnao families. José Lorenzato’s and Norma Colón’s birthdays were celebrated. Nestor and Marialuisa were splendid hosts, welcoming each of the guests. The next meeting will be on “Easter,” at the residence of a member.
Picnic 1995
Annual Picnic in honor of the fathers Ft. Pierce Inlet State Park
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, June 17, the members of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” celebrated “Father’s Day” at Ft. Pierce Inlet State Park beach. Cecilia and Guillermo Vignier took charge of planning the activity, which turned out great. The pavilion looked very beautiful with palm trees and indigenous masks, giving it a carnival atmosphere. The food provided by the members was delicious and varied. Thank you, Guillermo and Cecilia, for another well-planned festivity, and also to the members for their participation and support.
After lunch, we presented the guests: Mr. Johnny Saltos, Mr. Carlos Meléndez and his wife María, Mr. Arturo Morales and his wife Patricia, and Mrs. Rosina Allen, all residents of Port St. Lucie. Mrs. Rosa Portalea, Mrs. Cecilia Ruiz and her mother, Mrs. Inéz Vda. de Ruiz, residents of Jensen Beach. The occasion was also used to celebrate the birthdays of the daughters of the Vélez family, Sheila and Charlene, and of Rebecca, daughter of the Gayoso family. In the end, those who didn’t take a dip in the sea or walk on the beach played the popular game of dominoes.
The club’s next activity is scheduled for Saturday, July 22, at the Port St. Lucie Community Center. On this occasion, we will celebrate the independence of the United States, Colombia, and Peru. We will have a cultural showcase featuring folkloric groups from Colombian Artists of West Palm Beach, Peruvian Scenes of Boynton Beach, sun-Cat Square of Port St. Lucie, and Maya Quetzal of West Palm Beach, along with the participation of “La Marimba Corn Maya” from Indiantown. In the next edition of Alam Latina, we will provide more details about the “Cultural Show 95” that the club members are planning.
Valentine 1997
Annual Valentine with Johnny’s Music at the Port St. Lucie Community center
By Sam Del Rosario
On February 8, the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” began the year 1997 with a Grand Valentine’s Dance, featuring “Johnny’s Music” from Port St. Lucie. Before the dance started, the club’s President, Tomás González, welcomed the guests, after which the DJ began to play a variety of music, and the dance floor became filled with many people enjoying the night.
Young people were seen dancing animatedly to the rhythm of the latest Latin hits of the moment, and there was also a sense of harmony and brotherhood among the members and guests. During one of the breaks, the president introduced the Board of Directors for 1997. They are as follows: Tomás González; President, Juan Carlos Gayoso; Vice President, Yolanda Sánchez; Secretary, Dr. Renee Arnao; Treasurer, and Vocal; Liliana George. Through this newspaper, we will keep you informed of our next activity for the public.
Event 1995 (Garage Sale)
Beca para los graduados del 1995 (1st Tag Sale)
By Cecilia Vignier
The members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. are working hard to raise funds for the scholarship for the year ’95. Ladies Lucy Santa and Dr. René Arnao organized a sale last Saturday of items donated by many of the members and friends. The sale was a complete success, thanks to the excellent organization and the tireless work of these two ladies from the Club.
Students graduating this year from secondary schools can apply for scholarships at their respective schools in the “Guidance” department. In Martin County: “Martin County High School” and “South Fork High School”. In St. Lucie County: “Port St. Lucie High School”, “Lincoln Park Academy”, “Central High School”, and “Westwood High School”.
There are certain requirements that must be met, such as maintaining a “B” average in grades. The student must read and write Spanish, and one of their parents must have been born in a Spanish-speaking country. Pay close attention to the date when applications will be accepted, which will be until May 31 only.
In June, the scholarship will be awarded to the selected student. For more information, you can contact Mr. Architect Néstor Carrión. The members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. are very proud to have created this scholarship, and this is the second year in which a Latino student will be the happy recipient of a $500 check to help cover the costs of their higher education expenses.
Golf 1996
SACI practices for the First Golf Tournament at Savanna Club
By Herman Santa
People interested in participating can call the “Golf Committee” at the following contacts: White City to Tom Gonzalez, Palm City to Dana Peterson, Jensen Beach to Herman Santa, Port St. Lucie to Ed Finnerty. Thanks to the support of golfer friends who are always there when needed!
Get Together 1992 (Arias)
Get Together with Disc music at the residence of Hector and Maelia Arias in Ft Pierce
By Herman Santa
On June 13, the Spanish American Club, Inc. at the residence of Hector and Maelia Arias selected the first Board of Directors for the new Hispanic club on the Treasure Coast. The Board of Directors consists of nine directors. The new Board includes Engineer Hector P. Arias, President; Thomas González, Vice President; Herman Santa, Treasurer; Engineer Guillermo Vignier, Vice Treasurer; Francisco J. Pérez, Secretary; Edgar Morales, Vice Secretary; Guillermo Rojas, Member; Sam Del Rosario, Member, and Dr. Antonio J. Castillo, Member. After the meeting, the members agreed to gather at the new restaurant “Rumbas” in Port St. Lucie to take a photo and have dinner. They ended up celebrating the occasion with a dinner at the Arias family’s residence.
New Year’s 1993
Fiesta de Año Nuevo
Por Herman Santa
On December 31, the Spanish American Club, Inc. celebrated its first New Year’s Eve farewell dance at the Jensen Beach Women’s Club. The dance was enlivened by the Latin orchestra from Indian River Community College, led by Puerto Rican maestro Luis Rosa. The admission price was $20, which included ice, soft drinks, champagne, party blowers, hats, and noise makers at each table. Everyone was pleased with Luis Rosa’s orchestra as we celebrated from 8:30 in the evening until dawn.
Dominoes 1997
Dominoes games at Gonzalez’s house
By Herman Santa
The practices for the Domino Tournament have started. The first practices began on Saturday, June 5th, at Mr. Willie González’s residence in Port St. Lucie. Willie and his dear wife Olga had prepared delicious barbecued chicken cooked by Diego Velázquez, and of course, very cold beer. There was a “Chiva, as the Puerto Ricans say, or pollona, as the Cubans call it,” and some of the games were very close to being shutouts.
THE FIVE TEAMS BY PAIR ARE: GROUP A, THE DOMINANTS: Herman Santa and Willie González,
GROUP B, THE AMERICANS: James Marrota and Andy Rodríguez
GROUP C, THE ROOSTERS: Tony Ortiz and James Comander
GROUP D, THE FAT ONES: Martin Santos and Arnaldo Palenzuela
GROUP E, THE BEACHGOERS: José Encarnación and Alex Encarnación
Event 1997 (Teenager’s Party)
“Teen’s Party” was successful
Por Herman Santa
On Saturday, September 18th, the members of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” celebrated the first “Teen’s Party” at the Community Center in Port St. Lucie. The dance for the children of the members and their friends was enlivened by the club’s DJs Herman, Juan Carlos, and Cesar. The funds raised will be exclusively for the club’s “Scholarship Fund.” Thanks to the committee made up of Reneé Arnao and Cecilia Vignier for organizing this event for our youth.
Get Together 1995 (Clark)
Get Together with music at the residence of Richard and Vera Clark in the city of Palm City
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club held its monthly social meeting at the estate of Mr. Richard Clark and Mrs. Vera in the city of Palm City. Mr. Richard, always so kind, showed us the farm and his greatest pride, his horses. He told us where they acquired the horses, how to train them, and everything they can do. Everything was delicious. The children enjoyed this picnic by swimming in the pool, feeding the kids, and having fun all around. We had a great day sharing with the members. Richard and Vera were wonderful hosts.
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