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Tea Party 2011
Tea Party fundraiser a big success
By Herman Santa
The ladies of the Spanish American Club, Inc. held a Tea Party/Fashion Show Fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 29 at St. Andrew Christian Academy in Port St. Lucie. More than 50 members and guests attended the event. Nancy Rozon was committee chair with Mary Figliola, Kathy Rivera, Karen Diamond and Nora Candelario assisting and Lucy Santa and Ida Gallant as hostesses.
There was a delicious lunch with an assortment of teas, finger foods and desserts followed by a fashion show presented by Hecho a Mano from the Treasure Coast Mall. Attendees enjoyed previewing the latest fashions presented by Mary Chang, manager. Models were provided by the Club and the Academy. Music was provided by Justin Owle, cellist, who is a senior at Vero Beach High School. The Club then held a silent auction with many items available provided by the generosity of local business sponsors and personal donations. Winners of the door prizes were Delia Diaz, Ida Gallant, Ernesta Monroe and Patricia Santos.
A big thank you goes to the tea party/fashion show committee who worked very hard to make this event a big success and to the generosity of the attendees and sponsors who supported the event. Among the sponsors were: Rave, Kilwin’s, Victoria Rose Boutique, O’Sole Mio, EI Cubanito, Umberto’s, Caramba, Aphrodite, Bloomingdeal’s, Arraz Fashions, Macy’s, Beall’s, Joseph Lynn, Albert g. Accessories, Lowe’s, Tropical Smoothie in SLW, and Laura Mercado. Our next events have been scheduled for Saturday, November 19 to celebrate our Annual Thanksgiving Party at Tapas Latin Fusion and Saturday, December 17 to celebrate our Annual Christmas Party and toys collection for needy children.
L to R: Nancy Rozon, Chair of the Event Commitee, Nora Candelario, Karen Diamond, Kathy Rivera and Mary Figliola
Silent action items donated by local merchants
L to R: Ernesta Monroe, Mildred Pellot, Nereida Pellot, Xionmara Guanill, Nilda Betancourt, Nilda’s daughter and Nora Candelario
Event 2011 (Fashion Show)
Fashion Show raises money for the club
By Herman Santa
PORT ST. LUCIE —On Oct. 29, the Spanish American Club hosted a tea party and fashion show at St. Andrew’s Christian Academy in Port St. Lucie. More than 50 members and guests attended the event. Nancy Rozon was committee chair with Mary Figliola, Kathy Rivera, Karen Diamond and Nora Candelario assisting and Lucy Santa and Ida Gallant as hostesses.
Among the guests were Mindy Rozon, Nikole Rozon, Luz Beatriz Londoño, Martica Londoño, Carly Wehrly, Patricia Vega, Rosie Perez, Olga Wilson, Norma Canales, Clara Torres, Karen Schlitt, Marilyn Planny, Jean Scadden, Nancy McGuinness, Linda Zailski, Mary McCaffrey, May Santa-Brown, Patricia Santos, Gloria Fisher, Isa Bryson, Mildred Pellot, Carol Grogan, Betty Jo Grogan, Chelsie Campana, Kay Feazel and Sandy Remington.
There was a delicious lunch with an assortment of teas, finger foods and desserts followed by a fashion show presented by Hecho a Mano from the Treasure Coast Mall. Attendees enjoyed previewing the latest fashions presented by Mary Chang, Manager. Models were provided by the Club and the Academy. Music was provided by Justin Owle, cellist, who is a senior at Vero Beach High School.
The Club then held a silent auction with many items available provided by the generosity of local business sponsors and personal donations. Winners of the door prizes were Delia Diaz, Ida Gallant, Ernesta Monroe and Patricia Santos. A big thank you goes to the tea party/fashion show committee who worked very hard to make this event a big success and to the generosity of the attendees and sponsors who supported the event.
Get Together 1998 (JBW)
Get together with D.J. Johnny’s Music at the Jensen Beach Women’s Club
By Herman Santa
Many members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) and their guests enjoyed a good time at the Jensen Beach Women’s Club. The elegant celebration began promptly at 7:00 P.M. with a cocktail. Dinner was served after a speech by the president of the club, Dr. Enrique Ospina, who reminded guests of the club’s upcoming activities. Good Latin music by Johnny’s Music had all the guests dancing until the wee hours of the morning.
Mother’s 1996
Annual Mother’s Day with D.J. “Johnny’s Music” at Jensen Beach Women’s Club
By Herman Santa
The “Spanish American Club, Inc.” celebrated Mother’s Day on Saturday, May 13, at the Jensen Beach Women’s Club.
The dance was enlivened by Johnny Saltos “Johnny’s Music.” Johnny Saltos had us dancing from early on with his modern rhythms. The psychedelic lights, smoke, and his way of engaging the audience made us feel like we were in a nightclub. As usual, we formed a circle, did the Bridge, and the calypso.
The occasion was used to celebrate the birthdays in May of the members Isa Bryson, Reneé Arnao, and Odette Gayoso. In the end, Johnny dedicated songs to the mothers. I want to thank everyone who collaborated and supported us in this activity, especially the organizer, César Bohórquez, the Board of Directors, and the club members who contributed.
Luau 2001
Luau with D.J. “El Coqui” at Jensen Beach Women’s Club
By Herman Santa
As every year, the Spanish American Club, Inc. celebrated the Hawaiian fiesta on Saturday, August 7, and no one was left out. The spacious ballroom of the Jensen Beach Women’s Club was packed. People who never see each other took the opportunity to dance and relieve their stress.
We saw many new faces and cheerful people, and almost everyone sported Hawaiian shirts and enjoyed dancing to the music of the Coqui. Many enjoyed the snacks prepared by Gladys and Juan Piñeiro, as they had alcapurrias, empanadas, and tostones at reasonable prices.
Halloween 2011
Halloween Dance with D.J. Max Duhalde at Spanish Lakes Clubhouse
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, Oct. 15 the members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. held their Annual Halloween Party. The costumed crowd enjoyed an evening of fund, door prizes, drinks and food to set mood with live entertainment throughout the night. This annual event raised funds for the club and the same time gave the members and their guests a chance to mingle, dance and enjoy Halloween night.
Among the guests were Nereida Pellot, Ben and Mildred Pellot, Lisa Garcia, Ivan Muñoz and Vivi Bercey. Right after the dinner and the raffles, the members celebrated Dick Diamond birthday. Then they danced with the rhythm of Max Duhalde. The Highlight of the night was Ray Cruz who sang a few tango songs for the guests.
Many thanks to the board of directors who donated the door prizes and those who helped with the decoration, the set ups and planned the event. The board extends its thanks to generous members and guests who bought tickets for the 50/50 raffle.
Carlos López and Billie Betancourt.
The best costume contest winners were Eddie Heltzer and Linda Manzanares. Gladys Piñeiro won the hat dance contest and Linda Manzanares won the 50/50 raffle.
Get Together 2011 (Holly Family)
Get together with D.J. Adán Pozos at Holy Family Catholic Church
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, October 8, 2011, members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. dined and danced at the “Festival de la Herencia Hispana” at the Centro Parroquial Holy Family Catholic Church in Port St. Lucie.
After the dinner the members enjoyed the Mariachi “Estrellas de México “and and danced with the music of D.J. Adán Pozos. The food was delicious; the show and the music were great.
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