Spanish American Club members celebrate Mother’s Day

By Herman Santa

On Saturday, May 26, the traditional Mother’s Day Dinner Dance of the Spanish American Club, Inc. was celebrated at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Port St. Lucie.

DJ José Ramírez provided the entertainment, Master of ceremonies were Rubén Alemán and Ray Guadalupe. The event started with Mr. Alemán, who welcomed everyone and gave us an update of the status of the club. Following the president’s speech the members and their guests enjoyed a delicious Latin buffet. The meal consisted of salad, bread, medley veggies, pulled pork, stew chicken, yucca, white rice, red beans, black beans, rice with pigeon peas, Pastelillos, dessert and coffee.

After the dinner, the D.J. played a Mother’s Day song and a Happy Birthday song for members and their guests who were celebrating their birthdays during the month of April and May, among them were: Carlos Mejía, Colberto Bodden, Carlos Bonet, Millie Asencio, Ruben Alemán, José Santiago, Blanca Stella Paez, Lucy Santa, Herman Santa, Al Manzanares, Irving Carvajal and Eliécer Torres.

After the birthday celebrations our Public Relation Director Ray Guadalupe reminded us of the meaning of the Memorial Day. We honored them by reciting the pledge of allegiance. Then he proceed with the raffles.

* 50/50 raffle winners: Hector Gil and Dick Diamond.

* Door prizes winners: Miriam Marrero, Félix Sanabria and Rosie Basabe.

*Crockpot raffle winner was Félix Asencio. All proceeds from the raffles will go to our scholarship and general funds of the club. Following the raffles, our scholarship director Nancy Rozon presented Johanna Hernández and Cecilia Calderon, two of four scholarship recipients this year.

The D.J. again kept every one on their feet all night with his repertoire of Latin music. Like always it was an evening filled with laughs, good Latin food, dancing, raffles and good camaraderie.

A big thank to our president Rubén Alemán and his directors, Vice President Nancy Rozon; Treasurer Luis Carillo; Secretary Giselle Borrás; Public Relations Ray Guadalupe, Director Carlos Mejía and Substitute Charlie Quiles .  A special thanks to the buffet helpers for their assistance in serving the food. Finally, a Big Thanks to all the members and their guests who attended and bought raffle tickets.

The Spanish American Club, Inc. was founded in 1992. The mission of the club is to; promote friendship and solidarity among its members and other non profit organizations of the Treasure Coast through cultural, social, civic and sport activities to; promote knowledge of the Spanish speaking countries, their geography, history, art, and folklore.

The board is planning the next dinner/dance to celebrate “Father’s Day” on Saturday, June 30, which will also be held at the Disabled American Veterans Hall. There will be a buffet and reservations are required, please contact President Rubén Alemán at: aleman.999@aol.com. For information regarding the club please visit our website at: www.thespanishamericanclubinc.org.

Mark your Calendar for the future events of the club.

* Saturday, July 28 “International Pride”

* Saturday, August 25 “Disco Extravaganza”

* Friday, September 28 “Hispanic Heritage”

* Saturday, October 27 “Halloween Event”

* Saturday, November 24 “Sports Event”

* Friday, December 28 “New Year’s Eve Event”

Photo # 1 Mothers celebrating Mother’s Day Party

Photo # 2 Crockpot raffle winner Félix Asencio

Photo # 3 Catering helpers

Photo # 4 Door prizes winners: From left Miriam Marrero, Félix Sanabria and Rosie Basabe

Photo # 5 Scholarship winners From left Carlos Mejia, Ray Guadalupe, Rubén Aleman, Nancy Rozon, Johanna Hernández (2018 scholarship winner), Cecilia Calderon (2018 scholarship winner) and Elizabeth Mejía

Photo # 6 From left Ruben Aleman, Hector Gil (50/50 winners) Ray Guadalupe, and Dick Diamond (50/50 winners), Nancy Rozon and Carlos Mejia

Photo # 7 Selling raffle tickets From left Uta McFadden, Cecilia Calderon, Nancy Rozon, Rosie Basabe and Cecilia Calderon

Photo # 8 Celebrating their birthdays From left Carlos Mejía, Colberto Bodden, Carlos Bonet, Millie Asencio, Ruben Alemán, José Santiago, Blanca Stella Paez, Lucy Santa, Herman Santa, Al Manzanares, Irving Carvajal and Eliécer Torres

Photo # 9 Members and their guests doing a Line dance