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Golf 2014

February 19, 2014 Leave a comment

Let’s play golf!

By Herman Santa
Some members of The Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) and their friends like to play golf.  The golfers play 18 or 9 holes on Wednesdays.  They play from January trough December (Winter after 12 P.M. and Summer after 9 A.M.)  at Clubmed in Port St. St. Lucie.  Some of the players are: Herman Santa, Luis Rosa, Nick Arnell, Mike Smith, Doug Bortz, Ralph Harrison, Bernie Jethroe, Roberto Belardo, Rubén Sánchez, Gil Hulting, Don Taber, Jaime Rojas, Mike Pérez, Manny Carcel, Tony Colón, Neftalí Rivera, Jorge Pérez, Fernando Mejía, Rubén Alemán, Pete Marrero, Gus Migliore, Ed Seubert, Bill Allen and Jim Lynch.  They are participating on the try outs since the group was formed over 20 years ago.    Some play “Closest to the Pin” on all Par Threes and others play the point system (Birdie 3 points, Par 2 points and a Boggie, 1 point).  You don’t have to be a member of the Spanish American Club, Inc. to join the group.  To find out more information about them, please contact Herman Santa at: hermansanta@comcast.net.  Come and join us, we are fun group.
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Los socios y amigos del “Spanish American Club, Inc.”(SACI) continuan jugando golf en el campo de golf de “The Saint” en Port St. Lucie.  Todos los miercoles después de las 12 de la tarde (9 de la mañana en verano).  Herman Santa, Luis Rosa, Nick Arnell, Mike Smith, Doug Bortz, Ralph Harrison, Bernie Jethroe, Roberto Belardo, Rubén Sánchez, Gil Hulting, Don Taber, Jaime Rojas, Mike Pérez, Manny Carcel, Tony Colón, Neftalí Rivera, Jorge Pérez, Fernando Mejía, Rubén Alemán, Pete Marrero, Gus Migliore, Ed Seubert, Bill Allen and Jim Lynch.  Ellos están participando en los “Try Outs” desde que se formó el grupo hace más de 20 años.  Se empieza hasta que se llegue a los veinte juegos para determinar el “Handicap” de cada jugador.  Algunos apuestan en los hoyos de “Par 3” y otros en el total de puntos (Birdie 2 puntos, Par 2 puntos y Boggie, 1 punto).  La esperanza del grupo es unir a los golfistas hispanos y hacer un torneo de golf al final de la temporada para recaudar fondos para la beca que ofrece el club a estudiantes hispanos de bajos ingresos.   Las personas que estén interesadas en unirse al grupo pueden contactar a Herman Santa: hermansanta@comcast.net.  !Ha Jugar golf se ha dicho!
Photo # 1 (Back Row) Roberto Belardo, Gus Migliore, Bill Allen and Jim Lynch, (Front Row) Herman Santa, Ed Seubert and Fernando Mejia
Photo # 2 Back Row: Herman Santa, Ed Seubert and Gus Migliore.  Seating: Efren “Frenchy” Perez (PR), Neftali “Nefty” Rivera (PR) and Jorge “Papito” Perrez (PR)
Photo # 3  L to R: Back Row: Fernando Mejia (Mexico), Gus Migliore (Colombia), Ed Seubert (USA) Luis Rosa (PR) and Gil Hulting (USA) Front Row: Herman Santa (PR) and Roberto Belardo (PR)
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Bowling 2014

February 17, 2014 Leave a comment

Do you like bowling?

By Herman Santa

Can you be a team player and willing to practice once a week or once in a while?  If you are a member of the Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) and answer yes to these questions, I would like to hear from you!   We practice once a week on Mondays at the St. Lucie Lanes, Port St. Lucie. We start at 6:00 until 9:00 P.M., which will give us enough time to play three. The practices are voluntarily.   If you like bowling and would like to make new friends, come and join us and have fun with us. We are a fun group!  St. Lucie Lanes is located at 6759 S US 1, Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34952(772) 461-4425, saintlucie@bowlsistercenters.com

Virginia Feliciano recibe galardón del Comité de Bolos

Por Herman Santa

El lunes 17 de noviembre Tony Colón del comité de bolos del “Spanish American Club, Inc.” le otorgó a Virginia Feliciano una placa por su gran éxito durante las prácticas de bolos del club. Esta distinción muestra el gran cariño y respeto que les tienen los socios a Virginia quien se ha destacado en la rama femenina del grupo.  Felicitaciones Virginia!

Los socios se reunen los lunes a las 6 de la noche en la bolera de St. Lucie Lanes.  El costo por las practicas es de $8.50 por 3 juegos. El grupo de participantes disfrutan de una noche llena de confraternización y camaraderia. Otros jugadores que participan en las prácticas son: Luis Rosa, Félix Asencio, Rubén Alemán, Ray Guadalupe, Roberto Belardo, Carlos Bonet, Tony Canales, Billy Betancourt, John Borras, Julio Borras, Al Feliciano, Ivan Guanill, Angel Pellot, Javier Crespo, Gus Meza, Cookie Santiago y Millie Asencio. Las personas que estén interesadas en unirse al grupo pueden llamar o mandar mensaje de texto al (772) 486-4928 (hermansanta@comcast.net). Bucar más información en: http://www.spanishamericanclubinc.org. ¡Nos vemos el próximo lunes!

Photo #1 Nereida Pellot, Norma Castro, Annie Borras, Virginia Feliciano, Tony Colón, Mirta Zapata, Joe Castro and Herman Santa

Photo # 2 Roberto Belardo first bowling outing.

Photo # 3: Back Row: Cookie Santiago, Virginia Feliciano, Al Feliciano, Ana Rodriguez, Augusto Rodriguez, José Santiago, Skyler Rufolo, Billy Betancourt, Jorge Rufolo, Joe Castro, Neville Murphy, Tony Colón and Angel Pellot.  Front Row: Nilda Betancourt, Norma Castro, Nereida Pellot, Maria Yacucci, Norma Miller, Millie Asencio and Lourie Buchanan.

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Valentine 2014

February 17, 2014 Leave a comment

Spanish American Club Valentine dance was a great party

By Herman Santa

Many Hispanic families came from across the Treasure Coast to celebrate the annual Valentine dance of the Spanish American Club, Inc.  The celebration sponsored by the club, took place at the Disabled American Veterans club in Port St. Lucie.

The event started at 7:30 p.m. with a cocktail then the 50/50, door prizes and the members February birthdays celebration and a hat dance contest.  Door prize winners were: Mildred Pellot, Johnny Borras, Cathy Migliore, Carmen Nieves and Orlando Alvarez.  The winner of the hat dance contest was Amparo Aragon.

Members present celebrating their birthday were: Al Feliciano, Cathy Migliore, Ivan Guanill, Galud Secura, Catalina Ruiz, Sonia Hernandez and Carmen Nieves.  After the birthday celebration and raffles drawing, everyone enjoyed the entertainment of DJ José Ramírez with his repertoire of songs he sang and played.

Many thanks to the board for planning and working the dance.  The next event has been scheduled for Saturday, March 29, to celebrate Mardi Gras at the same location.  If any person is interested in becoming a member of the club, please contact the president of the club, Carlos Bonet, at c.bonet@aol.com.  For more information please visit http://www.spanishamericanclubinc.org.

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Los socios del “Spanish American Club, Inc.” (SACI) celebraron el Dia de San Valentín con un tremendo fiestón, el sábado 15 de febrero en el Disabled American Veterans Club en Port St. Lucie.  La fiesta fue amenizada por el disc Jockey José Ramírez.  En un receso se celebraron los cumpleaños de los socios en el mes de febrero.  Ellos fueron: Al Feliciano, Cathy Migliore, Ivan Guanill, Galud Secura, Ruiz, Sonia Hernandez y Carmen Nieves.  Despues se hizo la rifa para la beca y se regalaron los premios que les tenian la Junta directiva.  Los ganadores de las  rifas fueron: Mildred Pellot, Johnny Borras, Cathy Migliore, Carmen Nieves y Orlando Alvarez.  La ganadora del baile del sombrero fue Amparo Aragón.

Les damos las gracias a los socios que ayudaron con la decoración del salón y a los socios que doranon los regalos.  El próximo evento está planeado para el 29 de marzo en le mismo local para celebrar la fiesta de Mardi gras.  Reservación es requerida.  Personas interadas pueden contactar al presidented del club Carlos Bonet, al c.bonet@aol.com .

Photo # 1 Some members and their guests dancing the line dance “Cupid Shuffle”

Photo # 2 Mildred Pellot, Johnny Borras, Cathy Migliore, Carmen Nieves and Orlando Alvarez.

Photo # 3 Al Feliciano, Cathy Migliore, Ivan Guanill, Galud Secura, Catalina Ruiz, Sonia Hernandez and Carmen Nieves

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Awards 2014

February 8, 2014 Leave a comment

Spanish American Club honors members during their 2014 General Assembly

By Herman Santa

SAM_0729Awards were presented to distinguish members on Saturday, January 18, 2014, at the Annual General Assembly at the Disabled American Veteran Club in Port St. Lucie.   Awards went to Ivan Guanill, Tony Colón, Melissa Bonet and Virginia Feliciano for their dedicated faithful services to the club.  Congratulation to all of them.   It was enjoyable event.

Photo: L to R: Ivan Guanill, Tony Colón, Melissa Bonet and Virginia Feliciano

 

Virginia Feliciano recibe galardón del Comité de Bolos

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El lunes 17 de noviembre Tony Colón del comité de bolos del “Spanish American Club, Inc.” le otorgó a Virginia Feliciano una placa por su gran éxito durante las prácticas de bolos del club. Esta distinción muestra el gran cariño y respeto que les tienen los socios a Virginia quien se ha destacado en la rama femenina del grupo.  Felicitaciones Virginia!

Photo: From left: Nereida Pellot, Norma Castro, Annie Borras, Virginia Feliciano, Tony Colón, Mirta Zapata, Joe Castro and Herman Santa

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Winter Dance 2014

February 3, 2014 Leave a comment

Spanish American Club held winter dance

By Herman Santa

On Saturday Jan. 18, the members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) celebrated their winter dance at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Port St. Lucie.

The party started with the celebration of January’s birthdays.  Members present celebrating their birthday were: Xiomara Guanill, Celia Santiago, Nereida Pellot, Felix Asencio, and Ray Matias.  The D.J. played “Happy Birthday” for them and every one enjoyed the delicious birthday cake.

Door prizes winners were: Al Feliciano, Yvonne Bonet, Dick Diamond, Melissa Bonet, Celia Santiago, Carlos Bonet, Norma Miller, Nancy Rozon and Al Manzanares.  D.J. José Ramírez took over the party and did a good job entertaining us until late in the evening.

Many thanks to the members who donated the door prizes and those who helped with the decoration, the set -ups and planned the event.  The new board extends its thanks to generous members and their guests who bought tickets for the 50/50 drawing and for the door prizes.

The next event has been scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 15, to celebrate Valentine’s Day at the same location.  If any person is interested in becoming a member of the club, please contact the president of the club, Carlos Bonet, at c.bonet@aol.com .  For more information please visit http://www.spanishamericanclubinc.org.

Photo # 1 Cathy Rivera, Jimmy Rivera, Mary Figliola, Tony Colon, Joe Abbate, Alicia Abbate, Xiomara Guanill and Ivan Guanill

Photo # 2 Ana Ana Rodriguez, Nereida Pellot, Felix Asencio and Ray Matias

Photo # 3: Al Feliciano, Yvonne Bonet, Dick Diamond, Melissa Bonet, Celia Santiago, Carlos Bonet, Norma Miller, Nancy Rozon and Al Manzanares

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Categories: English, Español, Winter 2014