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Thanksgiving 2002
Annual Thanksgiving at the residence of Herman and Lucy Santa in Jensen Beach
By Herman Santa
The members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. gathered with their guests at the Santa family residence in the city of Jensen Beach to celebrate Thanksgiving. The celebration began with cocktails, snacks, and music. After dinner, the members’ birthdays were celebrated.
Among those present were Ana Swift, Gladys Piñeiro, Sandra Reyes, and Lily Betancourt. Then the dancing started, and they danced late into the night.
Scholarship 2011 (Muñoz)
21st scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
For the 18th consecutive year, the Spanish American Club, Inc. has awarded Scholarships to 23 students. Since beginning the program in 1993, the club has given over $13,000 to help area students. Scholarships are given on the basis of application through their high school and a series of interviews with a scholarship committee chaired by Herman Santa and co-chaired by Nancy Rozon and Isa Bryson.
The recipient is Tatiana Munoz who was born in Medellín, Colombia and lives in Port St. Lucie. She will be studying Business Administration at Indian River State College. She has been awarded $500 scholarship. Tatiana was selected as a winners for the year 2011 from more that 16 students who applied for the scholarship of the club. The awards are presented each year by the club and are based on grades, academic accomplishments and economic needs.
She was asked to write an essay in Spanish and submit letters of recommendation. She was interviewed by the committee and was asked several questions concerning her goals and objectives and why she
deserved the scholarship.
Event 2007 (Farewell-Ospina)
Farewell to Ospina family
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, April 7, the members of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” (SACI) bid farewell to Dr. Enrique Ospina and his wife Rae Anne at the Copa Cabana restaurant in “Hutchinson Island” (Jensen Beach). The Ospinas are moving to Minnesota. We wish them good luck in their new home.
Event 2011 (Farewell-Preciado)
Farewell to Preciado family
By Herman Santa
On Friday, March 18, and Saturday, April 1, the members of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” (SACI) held a farewell for William and Amparo Preciado at the homes of the Santas and Gallant-Schroedl in the cities of Jensen Beach and Port St. Lucie. The Preciados are moving to Medellín, Colombia. We wish them good luck in their new home.
Picnic 2011
Annual Picnic at Jensen Beach Park
By Herman Santa
Close to 45 persons partied under a hot and sunny but breezy afternoon at the Annual Family Picnic of the Spanish American Club, Inc. The event was held at Jensen Beach Park on Hutchinson Island on Saturday, July 9, 2011. Perfect weather for a picnic kept guests enjoying latin food, drinks, music and games. After the “Asado”, the members and their guests celebrated their birthdays. The scholarship committee raffled the 50/50. The winner of the 50/50 was Celia Santiago.
Among the guests were: Tatiana Muñoz (Winner of this year scholarship). Blanca González (Gladys Piñeiro sister). Mirta, Cookie, Joe, Santiny, Hector, Victor, Abigail and David (Friends of Agenol and Nereida Pellot). Also, Noami and Patrick Koch , Jennifer Bonbor and their children Jada and Caleb (Virginia Feliciano sister and brother-in-law).
And last but not the least, John and Blanche Duval, Jaimie Rivera Duval and Danny Duval (Jimmy Rivera, daughter and her husband with his in-laws) and Thomas Heindein and his girl friend (Danny Duval friends). Luie Goméz and Rosie Pagán (Millie Gordon son and his wife). Thank you to the board of directors and the picnic committee who helped to make the event a success. Next up on the event calendar for SACI is the Annual Luau of the club on Saturday, August 20.
Christmas 1998
“Christmas Party” and “Christmas Toys Drive” at the residence of the Santas
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, December 18th, the members of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” celebrated their annual Christmas party at the residence of Herman and Lucy Santa in the city of Jensen Beach.
After the appetizers and cocktails, the Christmas toys were collected to be donated in Indiantown and Ft. Pierce by Willie González. Then dinner was served, and afterwards, dancing continued until dawn. The next activity is planned for December 31st at Jaycee Park in the city of Port St. Lucie.
Cruise 2002 (Texas Treasure Casino)
Successful Cruise of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
With great joy, dancing, shows, breakfast, and lunch, the traditional annual cruise of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” was successfully held on Sunday, April 16, at the “Texas Treasure Casino.”
More than 60 people had lunch, danced, gambled at the casinos, and enjoyed the shows. The trip started at 8:30 in the morning in the parking lot of the “Albertson” supermarket in Port Lucie. We boarded the bus that the club rented from “Around the Clock” to leave from the Palm Beach port. The social event was organized by Gladys Piñeiro, noted for its order and punctuality. She deserves congratulations for another well-planned boat trip.
Halloween 2002
Halloween Dance with Horacio Figueroa and his “Mobil D.J.’s. at the DAV
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, October 27, the members of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” celebrated the “Masquerade Ball” in the ballroom of the Disabled American Club (DAV) in the city of Port St. Lucie. The party was enlivened by Show Time DJ, starting at 8:30 PM and ending at 12:30 AM as scheduled. The event was well planned by the Board of Directors, which included President Gladys Piñeiro, Vice President Ana Swift, Treasurer Ron Bryson, Secretary Lucy Santa, and Member Maria Arcuate.
Everyone enjoyed the night with their family and friends with the best DJ of the moment, Horacio Figueroa and his “Mobil D.J.’s.” The next activity is scheduled for December 28 at the Don Ramon restaurant to celebrate the annual Christmas party.
Father’s 2011
Annual Father’s Day with D. J. Adan Mendoza at the Spanish lakes Clubhouse in Ft. Pierce
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, June 25, the Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) held its Annual Father’s Day Party at a private clubhouse in Ft. Pierce. Over 40 guests attended the event. Attendees were treated to a delicious latin buffet prepared by the members of the club. D. J. Adan Mendoza from Mendoza Sound entertained the guests. Among the guests were: Vivi Bercey and her sister Andrea Moreira, Marco and Linda Herrera, Anthony and Mindy Rozon.
After the dinner, master of ceremony Karen Diamond called up the names of the members that were present to celebrate their birthdays. Among the members present were Isa Bryson, Cecilia Pulido, Lucy Santa, Herman Santa, Alicia Abbate and Gladys Vélez. They were asked to stand near the birthday cake while the D.J. played a “Happy Birthday” song for them.
Followed the birthday celebration, the directors held the raffle for the 50/50, door prizes and the hat dance contest. Isa Bryson was the lucky winner of the 50/50. Door prize winners were: Virginia Feliciano, Al Feliciano, Dick Diamond, Joan Costa and Audrey Heltzer. Virginia Feliciano won the hot dance contest.
Special thanks go to the decoration and set ups committees, and the board of directors who donated the door prizes and helped to make the event a success. And finally, thanks to the generosity of the attendees who bought raffle tickets for the event.
L to R: Virginia Feliciano, Al Feliciano, Dick Diamond, Joan Costa and Audrey Heltzer.
L to R: Isa Bryson, Cecilia Pulido, Lucy Santa, Herman Santa, Alicia Abbate and Gladys Vélez.
Get Together 1999 (Palenzuela)
Get Together with Disc Music at the residence of Arnaldo and María Palenzuela in Port St. Lucie
By Herman Santa
On November 19th, the members of the Hispano American Club held their monthly meeting at the residence of the Palenzuela family in Port St. Lucie. After the Board of Directors’ meeting, Arnaldo and María Palenzuela provided us with a delicious buffet to celebrate the occasion. The next meeting will be on December 14th at the “Havana Biltmore” restaurant in the city of Stuart to celebrate the Christmas party and collect toys for underprivileged children.
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