The Spanish American Club, Inc. members celebrated their annual picnic at Jensen Beach Park on Hutchinson Island on Saturday, April 30. While some enjoyed the beach, others played volleyball, dominoes, danced, and celebrated their April’s birthdays.
As usual, all of this was made possible through the hard work of our Board of Directors: President, Carlos Bonet; Vice President, Al Feliciano, Treasurer, Josie Guadalupe, Secretary, Evelyn Carrillo; Public Relations, Vivian Megaro; Director, Nancy Rozon and Substitute Mary Figliora, the picnic committee, and other volunteers.
The nonprofit organization from Martin and St. Lucie counties was founded in 1992 and it is the oldest social, civic, benevolence and sport organization on the Treasure Coast. The mission of the club is to promote friendship and solidarity among its members and other nonprofit institutions of the Treasure Coast through cultural, social, and civic activities and to promote the knowledge of the Spanish speaking countries, their geography, history, art, and folklore.
D.J. Lou OcasioServers from left; Vivian Megaro and unidentified guestBirthdays From left; Carlos Mejña, José Garcia, Lucy Santa, Herman Santa, unidentified guest, Carlos Bonet and Yolanda TorresCookers From left; Ricardo Cruz, Carlos Bonet and unidentified guestBowling Group (Back row) from left; Unidentified guest, Unidentified guest, Carlos Mejíaand AngelPellot. (Front Row)from left; Joe Colón, Herman Santa, undentified guest and Tom Burger
Damion Hardin made an eagle on Friday, December 30, 2022, on hole No. 17. He used the driver and the putter. He was part of the SACI golf group with Colin Edmonds, Rick Schaub and Brendan MacCann. Congrats to Damion.
Louis Atilano made an eagle on Friday, November 11, 2022, on hole No. 17. He used the driver and a sand wedge. He was part of the SACI golf group with Rich Torres, Bobby Arroyo, and David Santiago. Congrats to Louis
Junior Colon made an eagle on Friday, August 5, 2022, on hole No. 13. He used the driver and a gab wedge. He was part of the SACI golf group with Mike Bolaños, Al Peña and Pam Peña. Congrats to Junior
Gary Bradley made an eagle on Friday, July 29, 2022 on hole No. 2. He used the driver and a hybrid. He was part of the SACI golf group with Rick Torres, Norman Robinson and Jorge Crespo. Congrats to Gary!
Rob Boals made an Eagle on May 6, 2022, at The Saints Golf Club in Port St. Lucie. Rob aced the 334 yard-par 4, No. 1st. hole from the silver tee, using the driver then a sand wedge. He was part of the SACI group with John Boals, Gary Bartz and Rick Schaub. Also, Rob shot 70 with 38 points (First time) on Friday, May 13, 2022. and on Friday, June 10, 2022 he also made an eagle on on hole No. 8. He used the driver and a 9 iron. He was part of the SACI golf group with Rick Torres, Norman Robinson and Jorge Crespo. Congrats to Rob!
J. C Dargis on Friday, April 15, 2022, made an Eagle at The Saints Golf Club in Port St. Lucie. J.C aced the 490 yard-par 5, No. 2nd. hole from the silver tee, using the driver then a hybrid #3. He was part of the SACI group with Max Verastegui, Richard Van Gilder and Herman Santa.
Richard Van Gilder made an Eagle on Friday, April 1, 2022, at The Saints Golf Club in Port St. Lucie. Richard aced the 310 yard-par 4, No. 17th hole from the silver tee, using the driver then a pitching Wedge. He was part of the SACI group with Dominic Terry and Ed Grooms.
Doug Weidner, Scott Engle and Wink Peregrin got into the eagle act on March 4, 2022. Using the driver from 490 yard then a pitching wedge and a putter Doug and Scott eagle the 2nd hole Saints course. The same day Wink eagle the 15th hole 446 yard using the driver, a hybrid and the putter. Congrats to them.
Damion Hardin on 12/30/22From left: Louis Atilano, Rich Torres, Bobby Arroyo, and David Santiago on 11/11/22From left (Back) José Garcia JC Dargis and Herman Santa Front Mike Bolaños and Junior ColonGary Bradly on 6/10/22Rob Boals’ Eagle on Hole # 9 on 5/13/22Rob Boals on 5/6/22J C Dargis on Friday, April 15, 2022Richard Van GilderDoug Weidner on 3/4/22
3/26/22 Door prizes winners: From left Carmen Belardo, Caudia Vega, Aida Veléz, Tom Burger, Yvonne Bonet, Maite Peterson and María Allen3/26/22 50/50 winners From left Diana Hance and Vivian Megaro
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
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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