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Christmas 1997

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SACI celebrates its Christmas dinner at Tom and Kathy González in the city of White City

By Herman Santa

On Saturday, December 7, the members of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” celebrated their annual Christmas party at the residence of Tom and Kathy González in the city of White City. In the spirit of the Christmas season, toys were collected to bring joy to the holidays of families in need. Part of the toy donation was made to the Hope Rural School in Indiantown by Herman Santa, the director of the toy collection. The other donation of toys was taken to the city of Ft. Pierce by Willie González, where many Hispanic families with limited resources live.

L to R: Ed Finnerty, Arnaldo Palenzuela, José Arnao, Herman Santa and Mr. Negrón
L to R: Reneé Arnao, Cecilia Vignier, Kathy Vignier and Pierre Vignier

L to R: Lucy Santa, Gregory Cortéz, Diana Cortéz, Maria Palenzuela, Maria Finnerty, Isa Bryson, Lilia Bohorquez and Liliana George
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Picnic 1996

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Annual Picnic at Ft Pierce Inlet State Park

By Cecilia Vignier

The members of the Spanish American Club decided to go to the “Pic-nic” beach on Saturday, June 30, in celebration of “Father’s Day.”

The club members gathered at the “Florida State Inlet Park” in Ft. Pierce. They were joined as guests by Mr. Carlos and Maria Meléndez with their granddaughter Maritza Meléndez, age 5, Arturo and Patricia Morales, Mrs. Cecilia Ruíz and her beloved mother Mrs. Inecita vda. de Ruiz, as well as Mrs. Rosina Allen and her little daughter Natasha, and Mr. Johnny Saltos.

Everyone present enjoyed a beautiful sunny day with a tasty breeze from the Atlantic Ocean. The food consisted of the best delicious dishes prepared by the families. The venue was decorated with palm trees and coconuts, along with multicolored masks to give the ambiance a Caribbean feel. As always, this friendly group celebrated the birthdays of the children of members Charlene and Sheila Vélez and Rebeca Gayoso, who have their birthdays in June.

L to R: Maria Meléndez, Maritza Meléndez, Lucy Santa, Charlene Vélez and Sheila Vélez
L to R: Maria Meléndez, Maritza Meléndez, Lucy Santa, Charlene Vélez and Sheila Velez

Some members enjoying the annual picnic

L to R: Maria Finnerty, Pete Echevarria and Ed Finnerty

Categories: Picnic 1996

Scholarship Dance 1996

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1st Scholarship Dance with D.J. music at the Community Center

Por Herman Santa

On Saturday, May 18, 1996, the members of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” from Martin and St. Lucie counties celebrated the first “Scholarship Dance” at the Community Center in Port St. Lucie. The dance was enlivened by the great “Dou Riviera” from Port St. Lucie and by the club’s D.J.s (Herman, Juan Carlos, and Cesar). The funds raised will be exclusively for the scholarship we donate to a Latino student to help them attend college. Thanks to Duo Riviera, the club’s D.J.s, the scholarship committee, the directors of the club, and those who made donations.

L to R: Rosina Allen, Maria Finnerty, Lilia Bohorquez, Lucy Santa, Reneé Arnao, Unidentified guest, Cecilia Vignier, Edna Echevarria and Maria Palenzuela

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