The Spanish American Club, Inc.

The Spanish American Club, Inc. celebrates Oldies but Goodies Dance

By Herman Santa

Members of The Spanish American Club, Inc. hosted the Annual Oldies but Goodies event on Saturday, August 26 at the Disabled American Veteran’s Club in Port St. Lucie.  Some ladies dressed with poodle skirt, bobbie socks and white/black shoes, while the men were rolled up tee shirts and jeans, duck-tail haircuts. Others were polka dot dresses, black jackets and caps to bring back the memories of the fifties.

The event started with a cocktail, picadas, door prizes, 50/50 raffle and the members August birthdays celebration.  Members and their guests were entertained with latin music of “Johnny’s Music D.J.”. Event coordinator was our public relations Director Ray Guadalupe.

Members celebrating their birthdays were: Charlie Rodríguez, Angel Pellot, Roberto Veléz, Aida Veléz, Maritza Rivera, Augusto Rodríguez, Linda Manzanares, Rosanna Parra and Luis Rosa.  Door prize winners were: Vivian Megaro, Colberto Bodden, Dan Carroll, Roberta Linares, Al Manzanares, Daisy Alemán, Billy Betancourt, Joe Abbate, Virginia González and Yolanda Medina. 50/50 split winners were: Cookie Santiago and Jannette Rivera.

Congratulations to our board of directors-Ruben Alemán, President; Nancy Rozón, Vice president; Al Feliciano, Secretary; Luis Carrillo,Treasurer; Ray Guadalupe, Public Relations; Isa Bryson, Director and Carlos Mejía, Substitute;-who did a wonderful job planning a memorable evening that was enjoyed by all.

A big thanks to our members and guests who helped with the decorations, set ups and assisted throughout the night.  The board is planning the next event “Luau Party” on Saturday, September 30 at the same location. Reservation is required.

Future events of the club this year: Halloween event, Saturday October 28; Thanksgiving event, Saturday November 25, Annual Cruise, Thursday December 7 and Christmas event, Friday December 29. Reservations are required.  For more information, please contact the president of the club, Ruben Aleman at: aleman.999@aol.com. To learn more about The Spanish American Club, Inc., please visit: thespanishamericanclubinc.org.

Photo # 1 (Top) From left Cookie Santiago and Jannette Rivera  were 50/50 winners at the Spanish American Club’s Oldie but Goodies event.

Photo # 2 From left Roberto Velez, Aida Velez, Virginia Feliciano, Sonia Echevarría and José Echevarría  enjoyed spending the evening together at the Spanish American club’s Oldies but Goodies event.

Photo # 3 from left Zaida Concepción, Mirta Zapata, Jannette Rivera, Yolanda Torres, Vicky Rodríguez, Charlie Rodríguez, Nereida Pellot, Aida Veléz, Angie Carroll, Dan Carroll, Sonia Echevarría, Rubén Alemán, José Rodríguez and Charles Quiles. Seated: Ivonne Bonet, Daisy Alemán, Nancy Rozón, María Allen, Elizabeth Mejía and María Quiles

Photo # 4 From left Uta McFadden and Nancy Rozon did a great job managing the 50/50 raffle.

Photo # 5 From left Oldies but Goodies door prize winners were Vivian Megaro, Colberto Bodden, Dan Carroll, Roberta Linares, Al Manzanares, Daisy Alemán, Billy Betancourt, Joe Abbate, Virginia González and Yolanda Medina. 50/50 split winners were: Cookie Santiago and Jannette Rivera

Photo # 6 From left Charlie Rodríguez, Angel Pellot, Roberto Veléz, Aida Veléz, Maritza Rivera, Augusto Rodríguez, Linda Manzanares, Rosanna Parra, Luis Rosa and Ray Guadalupe.