Annual Valentine Dance with D.J. José Ramírez at the (DAV) in Port St. Lucie
By Evelyn Carrilo
Members and guess of The Spanish American Club, Inc. hosted their annual Sweetheart Dance on February 27, 2022, at the Disable American Veterans (DAV) located at 1150 SW California Blvd. PSL 34953. The air was full of love…. sweethearts love, friendship love… We danced and mingled among each other the entire night to DJ Ramirez music. Beside the laugher and dancing we also gave a moment of silence for our dear friend and member, Maria (Millie) Ascensio.
January and February Birthdays Al Feliciano, Luis Ocasio, Nereida Pellot, Sonia Echevarria Alfredo Medina, Ivan and Xiomara Guanill, Uta McFadden, Virginia Gonzalez, Galud Segura, Nancy Rozon, Lillian Cruz, Abel Cruz, Sonia Hernandez.Door prizes winners From left; Carmen Nieves, Evelyn Carrillo, Uta McFadden, Olga Aleman andMaite Peterson50/50 winners From left Evelyn Carrillo, Ernie Monroe and Javier Andrade
From left German Marin with Herman Santa on 12/30/22From left: José Garcia, Frank Camacho (CtP winner) and Herman Santa on 9/23/22Mike Gortian on 4/1/22From left Rob Boals, John Boals, Gary Bartz and Mike Remy on 3/4/22From left John Kerch Jr. with Ruben Aleman on 3/4/22From left Doug Weidner with Bob Beaver on 3/4/22
From left: Lily Cruz, Ernie and Tom BegerFrom Left: José Ramírez with Gloria RamírezFrom left Vivian Megaro and Stela PáezFrom left: Norma Arroyo, unidentified guest and Mirta Zapata
From left Andy Mancuso (50/50 winner on 6/24/22) with Herman SantaCraig Sellner 50/50 winner on 12/30/22Bobby Arroyo (50/50 winner on 12/2/22)Eddie Essex (50/50 winner on 8/28/22)Rob Boals (50/50 winner on 8/28/22)Eddi Essex, 50/50 winner on 5/22/22Herman Santa 50/50 winner on 4/29/22Mike Finkelstein 50/50 winner on 4/29/22From left Herman Santa and Mike Remy 50/50 winners on 3/11/22Dennis Schmidt 2/18/22Joe Dunne 2/18/22Bob Pilla 1/14/22Ed Grooms 1/14/22
From left: Mary Figliola, Josie Guadalupe, Evelyn Carrillo, Carlos Bonet, Al Feliciano, Nancy Rozon and Vivian MegaroFrom left: Josie Guadalupe, Evelyn Carrillo, Carlos Bonet, Al Feliciano, Nancy Rozon and Vivian Megaro
From left: Nereida Pellot, Carlos Bonet, Andy Padilla, Vivian Megaro and Ruben Aleman on 9/12/22From left: John Vega (50/50 winner on 10/10/22) with Andy PadillaFrom left Nereida Pellot, Andy Padilla and Herman Santa on 8/1/22From left Roberto Belardo, Andy Padilla and Mirta Zapata on 7/11/22From left Felix Asencio (50/50 winner), Andy Padilla and Julio Niño (50/50 winner) on 5/2/22From left: Carlos Bonet, Andy Padilla, Hector Peña (50/50 winner), Otto Vega (50/50 winner) and Al Feliciano on 4/4/22From left Ruben Aleman with 50/50 winner Joe Colón on 3/7/22From left Andy Padilla with Joe Dunne February 7, 2022 50/50 winner 50/50From left Andy Padilla, Herman Santa (1/3/22 50/50 winner) and Ruben Aleman
Independence Celebration with D.J. José Ramírez at “DAV”
By Herman Santa
Members of The Spanish American Club, Inc. hosted the Annual Independences Party (USA, Venezuela, Argentina, Colombia and Perú on Saturday, July 24 at the Disabled American Veteran’s Club in Port St. Lucie.
Everyone enjoyed an evening of drinks, snacks, dancing and raffles. Master of ceremonies and president of the club, Carlos Bonet, welcomed everyone to the party and gave an update of the status of the club and thanked every one of them for their continued support. Attendees were entertained by D.J. José Ramirez. After the president’s update, the D.J. played a Happy Birthday song for the members that were celebrating their birthdays in the month of July. A big thanks to our members and guests who helped with the decorations, set ups and assisted throughout the night.
Door prize winners: Martha González, Stella Páez, Javier Andrade and Cecilia PulidoJuly Birthdays Yvonne Bonet, Theresa Peña, Lillian Villegas and Sandra Tirana50/50 winners Elizabeth Mejía, Ligio Pinto-Bernas and Cecilia Pulido
The Spanish American Club, Inc. hosts Annual Christmas Dinner Dance
By Herman Santa
Carlos Bonet, club president, master of ceremonies and D.J. welcomed everyone to the event and thanked everyone for continued support. The attendees enjoyed a delicious buffet of pork, chicken, rice, Yucca, salad and dessert. Entertainment was provided by Carlos Bonet. During a break, Al Feliciano, Vice president, conducted the door prizes and 50/50 raffles, and the December birthday celebration. A big “Thank You” went out to the board, who worked very hard to make the last annual event of the year a big success. Many thanks to the members who helped with the decorations and set-ups and finally, thanks to the members that donated the door prizes, Christmas toys for under privilege children and bought tickets for the raffles. Proceeds will benefit the club’s scholarship program.
50/50 winners From left Yvonne Bonet and Virginia FelicianoFrom left Mirta Zapata, Bianca De Jesus, Virginia González, Maite Peterson, Virginia Feliciano, Vivian Megaro, Karen Diamond, and Nancy Rozon. 50/50 winners: Yvonne Bonet and Virginia FelicianoDecember birthdays From left José Rodriguez, Gebhard Sayin, Elizabeth Mejía, Mary Figliola, Javier Andrade, Virginia Feliciano, Unidentified guest and Gustavo Santa
Fernando Mejia made his first Hole-In-One of his career on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at The Saints Golf Club in Port St. Lucie. Fernando aced the 114 yard-par 3, No. 16thhole using a # Pitching Wedge. He was part of the SACI group with Gus Migliore, Lou Arroyo and Bernard Jethroe.
From left: Lou Arroyo, Bernard Jethroe, Fernando Mejia and Gus MiglioreFrom left Fernando Mejia, Ray Rash (Golf Shop) Presenting Fernando the plaque) and Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. sponsored the 1st. Vietnam Veterans Golf Tournament
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, October 9th, some members of The Spanish American Club, Inc. participated on the Vietnam Veterans of America, Michael F. Bradley Chapter 566 at Gator Trace Golf Course in Port St. Lucie. The golf tournament was held at the Savanna Club Golf Course in Port St. Lucie.
Among the participants representing the club were Ray Guadalupe, Herman Santa, Guillermo Rodriguez, Otto Vega, Al Peña, Mike Bolaños, Iggy Fernandez, David Santiago, Dennis Schmidt, Ross Thompson, Norman Robinson and Jorge Crespo.
Herman Santa won the Seniors Longest Drive (Hole # 14) Thanks to all participants who went above and beyond for a good cause. All funds raised at the tournament to benefit the VVA’s continuing mission to help homeless Veterans in St. Lucie County.
From left: Guillermo Rodriguez, Ignacio Fernandez, Ray Guadalupe and Herman SantaFrom left: Otto Vega, Herman Santa, Guillermo Rodriguez and Al PeñaHerman Santa
To promote friendship and solidarity among its members and other non-profit organizations, through social, cultural, civic, recreation and sport activities.
Objectives
To promote the knowledge of our country's language, geography, history, art, costumes, culture and folklore.
Co-Founder
I'm Herman Santa, cofounder of the Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI). The SACI is a non for profit organization founded in 1992 to promote the Hispanic heritage in the Treasure Coast.
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