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Christmas 2001
“Christmas Party” and “Christmas Toys Drive” at the residence of the Maldonados
By Herman Santa
On Sunday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m., some club members gathered at the home of Bill and Neisa Maldonado in Port St. Lucie to collect toys for low-income children and hold the usual monthly “Get Together.” As usual, it started with a toast, after which the members enjoyed a delicious dinner of typical Latin dishes. After dinner, the birthdays of the present members were celebrated, including Willie González and Arnaldo Palenzuela, and it concluded with a “Parranda Navideña.”
The terrace was adorned with laughter and joy, creating a night with a festive spirit. Toys will be distributed among Latino children in the cities of Indiantown and Ft. Pierce. The club directors thank the members of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” and the guests for the Christmas gifts that will brighten the hearts of many low-income children. We hope that next year will see a repeat of this event, as it is one of the reasons we exist as a social, recreational, and civic club. The next activity is scheduled for December 31 to celebrate the farewell of the “Old Year” at the residence of Astrid and John Ebner in the city of Stuart. All members are invited.
Valentine 2001
Annual Valentine with “Salsa Express” D.J. at Don Eduardo Mexican Restaurant in Jensen Beach
By Herman Santa
As expected, the “Dance of the Lovers” became the destination for hundreds of salsa dancers on Saturday, February 17, as they secured their seats from 9 p.m. in search of the party and fun.
The task was not easy for the Board of Directors, as the tickets sold out a day before the party. Many people, especially the young ones who seemed to have forgotten about the existence of nightclubs and the famous “Pubs” during Valentine’s Day weekend. This celebration became the perfect opportunity to reconnect with old friends and meet new faces in a clean, healthy, and joyful environment.
The music was provided by Robert Roldan and his “Salsa Express.” Robert had a repertoire of modern music for us. Bachata, merengue, cumbia, and bolero, especially for the lovers, were all present. As always, Bob entertained us by making us dance the “Soul Train,” Salsa Soul, and other rhythms from the 1970s. For the young ones, he entertained them with “Hip Hop” and other modern rhythms.
During a break, the president of the Herman Santa Club thanked the decoration committee for the decoration of the hall, introduced the new Board of Directors, and praised the past administration for their work. The 50/50 raffle was also held, and certificates from our sponsors were distributed. The winners were: Iliana Zequeira and Lourdes Sarkar for the 50/50, Omar Tribulo with the Don Eduardo’s certificate, Elizabeth Caraballo and Jose Berroa with Boston Market certificates, and Judah Williams and Ron Bryson with certificates from Choco’s.
Finally, we would like to thank our sponsors for this event. They were: Eduardo Pozos from “Don Eduardo Mexican Restaurant” in Hutchinson Island, Socrates Mejia from Choco’s Auto Detailing in Port St. Lucie, Dr. Jerry Perlmutter from Quality Dental Care in Ft. Pierce, and Norma Colón, Manager of Boston Market in Port St. Lucie. At this party, it was demonstrated that the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” is more alive than ever.
Picnic 2001
Annual Picnic at the North Jensen Beach Causeway
By Herman Santa
With the participation of many guests, the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” (SACI) held its first day at the beach in Jensen Beach. The annual event took place on March 25 at the North Causeway Pavilion of Jensen Beach. Under a bright midday sun, members and guests enjoyed a picnic with delicious Creole dishes and good music. That day, three new families joined our club. Thank you to everyone who helped.
Event 2001 (Fest. of Lights)
El SACI PARTICIPA EN LA PARADA DE LAS LUCES (Festival of Lights) “Elks”
By Herman Santa
The First Parade of the Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) was held on Saturday, December 8, at Lingate Park in Port St. Lucie. The parade began at 6 PM and lasted until 8 PM. The procession started at the Post Office on Midport Avenue at the stretch connecting it with New York Avenue and Seafury Street, and ended on Lyngate Avenue in front of the park. The event featured participation from more than 40 civic, cultural, school, and commercial organizations.
The event was organized by the “Elks” club of Port St. Lucie, a fraternal organization. The Grand Marshal was Mr. Jack de Bell, who said, “it is already a tradition in Port St. Lucie for this parade, but this year it was something special and it was called United We Stand, God Bless America.” The “Parranda Nivideña” was planned by Roberto and Lily Betancourt. It consists of Sixto Santa on first guitar, Herman Santa on second guitar, Inez Súarez on güiro, Roberto Betancourt as vocalist, and Lily Betancourt, Gladys Vélez, Sandra, and William Reyes in the chorus.
The Vice President of SACI, Mr. Roberto Betancourt, pointed out that “this is a magnificent opportunity to showcase the best of our club, which is our cultural essence, our music, traditions, joy, and pride, especially during this Christmas season. Next year we hope to participate if God grants us luck and health. The ‘Comité de la Parranda’ is seeking individuals who play musical instruments such as the cuatro, bongos, conga, and singers of Puerto Rican jibaro music. Thank you to all the members who represented the ‘Spanish American Club, Inc.’ on Saturday.”
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