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Halloween 2021
Halloween Dance with D.J. José Ramírez at the DAV
By Evelyn Carrllio
On October 30, 2021The Halloween Event was celebrated at the Disabled American Veteran (DAV) located at 1150 SW California Blvd., Port St. Lucie, Fl. 34953. What an event!! So many beautiful and interesting costumes. We danced the night away with the wonderful selections of music by DJ Ramiez. Judges had a difficult time deciding to select the best female and male costume. The judges’ choices were Nereida Pellot and Jose Garcia. Congratulations to both.
October Birthdays: Daniel Carroll, Figdeligno Casalles, Berta Del Nodal, Dick Diamon, Sofi Eisen, Maria Luisa Ferri, Elena Gomez, Rosendo González, Josephine Guadalupe, Gloria Jaramillo, Cecilia Santiago, Joucelyn Serrano, Ada Duque and Jesse Sanchez. Door Prize Winners: Congratulations to; Otto Vega, Teresa Peña, Gloria Ramírez, Charles Squires, María García, Lorena Muñoz-Gallego, Yvonne Bonet and Fideligno Casallas and 50/50 Winners: Congratulations to: First prize winner Kettly DeLeger, Second prize winner Luz Amparo Gomez. Third prize winner Mirta Zapata.
Maria García, Yvonne Bonet, Maria Luisa Ferri, Gloria Ramírez, Fideligno Casallas, Teresa Pena,
Charles Squires, Otto Vega, Lorena Muñoz Gallego
Jesse Sánchez, Cecilia Santiago, Josephine Guadalupe, Joucelyn Serrano, Berta Del Nodal, Dick Diamond, Fideligno Casallas, Maria Luisa Ferri, Elena Gomez, Gloria Jaramillo, Ada Duque.
From left: Nereida Pellot and José Garcia.
Thanksgiving 2021
Annual Thanksgiving with D.J. José Ramírez at Disabled American Veteran (DAV)
By Herman Santa
On November 27, 2021.The Thanksgiving Dance was celebrated at the Disabled American Veteran (DAV) located at 1150 SW California Blvd., Port St. Lucie, Fl. 34953. Master of ceremonies, president of the club and D.J. was Carlos Bonet who welcomed everyone to the party and thanked every one of them for their continued support.
During a break Carlos. played a birthday song for the members that were celebrating their birthdays in the month of November. The club continued a 29-year tradition by distributing food baskets to underprivileged families for Thanksgiving and collecting holiday gift bags to needy children in the area. It was a memorable evening. The entire committee did a beautiful job in organizing the Thanksgiving event. A big thank you to all the members and their guests who attended, donated Christmas toys for under privilege children and bought tickets for the 50/50 raffle. Proceeds will benefit the club’s scholarship program.
From left: Sonia Echevarría and Isa Bryson
From left: Rosendo González, José Santiago, Cookie Santiago, Maureen Vargas, Lucy Santa, Denise Bodden and Ada Duque
From left: Ray Guadalupe, Elizabeth Rivera, Denise Bodden, Vivian Megaro, Yolanda Medina, Orlando Maldonado and Rosendo González
Golf 2021 (Clubhouse)
Golf “Clubhouse” 2021
By Herman Santa
Celebrating at the Clubhouse after the golf tournament at The Saints Pub Friday, Oct. 8, 2021
Golf 2020 (Hole in One-George)
Tony’s Hole in One
By Herman Santa
Tony George made a “Hole in One” on Friday, September 25, 2020, at The Saints Golf Club in Port St. Lucie. He aced the 113 yard-Par 3, Hole No. 7 using a Gap Wedge. He was part of the SACI group with Tom Hespos, Mike Rovinski and Roberto Belardo. Congratulations!
Golf 2021 (Hole in One-Santa)
“Hole in One”
By Herman Santa
I’m proud to announce that I made my 2nd “Hole-In One” of my career on Friday, October 15, 2021, at The Saints Golf Club in Port St. Lucie. I aced the 115 yard-par 3, Hole No. 16 using a Hybrid Wedge. I was part of the SACI group with Craig Sellner, Rick Buchaniec and Harvey Taylor.
Golf 2021 (Fernández)
Most improved player of the year
By Herman Santa
Iggy Hernández has been declared the winner of the “Most Improved Player of the Year”. When he started playing with us last year his first game, he scored 106 with 2 points. At the present time Iggy’s average is 100 with 7 points and 28 Handicap and 7 Points an improvement of 6 strokes and 6 points. Iggy won a 1/2-hour golf lesson donated by The Saints’ Pro Shop Manager David O’Kelly. Iggy joined Harvey Taylor 2020, Jorge Crespo 2019, Ray Guadalupe 2018 and Carlos Bonet 2017. ! congratulations!
Golf 2021 (Tournament-SACI)
The Spanish American Club Inc. hosts Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
By Herman Santa
On behalf of Board of The Spanish American club, Inc. and the Golf Committee, I would like to thank everyone for participating in this year’s tournament on Friday, October 8, 2021 at The Saints. Most of all, I would like to thank everyone who donated to the scholarship throughout the year and for making this year tournament a great success.
We enjoyed a beautiful day with friends and new golfers. After the tournament, because of the Covid 19 only a few of us stayed for the awards announcement inside the clubhouse. We are blessed by their generosity! Congratulations to the tournament winners. Proceeds from the tournament went to support the Scholarship Funds of the club.
Other players that participated or made donations were: Schmidt, Dennis, Rob Boals, Gary Bradley, Cecil Elie, Jose garcia, Walter Gomez, Fernando Mejia, Joe Mack, Herman Santa, Tony Scaletti, Rick Schaub, Gary Garczyinski, Joe Bazzano, Ron Glass, Sandy Gordon, Nick Salvaggio, Terry Roberts, John Boals, Otto Vega, Gary Bartz, Rick Buchaniec, Danny Kosciuk, Duane Pfund, Iggy Fernandez, Ross Thompson, Keith Kehrer, Andy Mancuso, Eddie Essex, Robert Osborne, Guillermo Rodriguez, Lou Rosa, Ray Guadalupe, Carlos Bonet, Jack Reese, JC Dargis, Lenny Lea, Ron Lovelle, George Williams, Ray Jackson, Russell Beale, Matt Millitti, Mike Finkelstein, Craig Sellner, Willie Moore, Steve Preston, Al Peña. Pam Peña, David Santiago, Ruben Sanchez, Ruben Aleman, Roberto Belardo and Stan Courtney.
The following prizes, giveaways and certificates were presented to: Rich Torres, Hole # 9 “Longest Drive”, Rob Langhurst Hole # 7 “Closest to the Pin”, Tom Siplin Hole # 10 “Closest to the Pin”, David Magers Hole # 16 “Closest to the Pin”, Iggy Fernandez “Most Improved Golfer”, Ralph Morrison Hole # 3 “Closest to the Pin”, Carlos Bonet & José Garcia “Low Score”, Joe Mack & Willie Moore “High Score”, Rick Schaub “50/50” and Walter Gomez “50/50.
Prizes and giveaways were donated by:
Businesses: Linda Bartz, SLC Commissioner, David O’Kelly, The Saints, Garcia, PL, Francisco J. Garcia, Esq., Walter Gomez, WF Taxes & More, Otto Vega, JMG/Cargo IMPV Transportation., Evonne Fraga, La Voz News, Gustavo Santa, Ft Pierce Bando and Realtors Luz Silva and Johanna Cadena, Real Estate Solutions Today / Casa Home Team
Golfers: Chris Antrim, Louis Atilano, Carl Atkins, Bob Beaver, Tom Davis, Bobby De Asis, Scott Engle, Steve Figari, Gary Garczynski, Tony George, Mike Gortian, Gus Migliore, Gregg Mills, Mike Remy, Norman Robinson, Robert Schaffer, Tom St. Pierre, Robert Svenson, Wayne Walker and Doug Weidner.
Bowling 2021 (Joe Colón 300)
Top Scratch Game: Joe Colón (300)
Joe Colon’s 300 game celebrating his Top Scratch Game (300)
at the Super Play on Monday, April 26, 2021
Event 2020 (P.R. Earthquake)
Donation-Puerto Rico’s Earthquake 2020
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, January 25, members and supporters of The Spanish American Club, Inc. “SACI” gathered to celebrate the 1 st dance of the year of the club at The Elks Lodge 2658, Port Saint Lucie, FL.
During a break, the Board of Director raffle a gift basket, the winner was Lucy Santa. A big thanks to Al and Virginia Feliciano for the donation of a gift basket to be raffled for our aid to Puerto Rico effort. Proceeds ($200) of the gift basket to be donated to the victims of the Puerto Rico’s earthquake
Mother’s 2021
Annual Mother’s Day Dance with D.J. José Ramírez at “DAV”
By Herman Santa
The monthly dances of our club are back! Our first dance of the year was Saturday, May 22nd. at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Port St. Lucie. St. Lucie County has lifted their mask requirement on April 9th and CDC has said those who are fully vaccinated can resume all pre Covid activities without being masked.
The event started with our president and master of ceremonies Carlos Bonet welcoming everyone to the event and gave an update of the status of the club and the next events of the of club. A moment of silence was observed for the members that are no longer with us. Following the president’s speech the members and their guests enjoyed a night camaraderie, drinks and dancing.
During a break, the DJ played a Mother’s Day song and a Happy Birthday song for members and their guests who were celebrating their birthdays this month.
David Ramos, Lizette Ramos and Nancy Rozon
From left; Ruben Aleman, Isa Bryson, Alvaro Manzanres and Blanca Páez
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