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Christmas 1992
Spanish American Club, Inc. celebrates its Christmas dinner.
Por Herman Santa
On Saturday, December 16, the members of the ‘Spanish American Club, Inc.’ gathered at the Vignier family’s residence in Port St. Lucie. After dinner, some Christmas gifts were collected for children from low-income families in the area. Then Guillermo and Cecilia played Latin music to liven up the atmosphere. The next activity is scheduled to celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 6 at the Jensen Beach Women’s Club.
Get Together 1997 (W. González)
Monthly Get Together at the residence of Willie and Olga González in Port St Lucie
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, May 30, the monthly “Get Together” was held at the residence of Willie and Olga González in the city of Fort St. Lucie. Many of our members have a festive spirit, and Willie and Olga are among them. With their characteristic kindness, they made us feel at home. The barbecue was excellent. We had a pleasant afternoon chatting, listening to music, and playing dominos.
Get Together 1998 (González)
Monthly Get Together at the residence of Willie and Olga González in the city of Port St. Lucie
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club held its monthly social meeting on Saturday, September 9, at the residence of Willie and Olga González in the city of Port St. Lucie. Willie and Olga, always so kind, prepared a barbecue with drinks, music, and games. We had a joyful and fun time.
Get Together 1996 (Ivonn’s Hall)
Get together with D.J. Johnny’s Music at Ivonne’s Reception Hall
Por Herman Santa
On Saturday, September 21, the Spanish American Club, Inc. held its monthly members’ meeting. This time, the members gathered at the “Ivonn’s Reception Hall” ballroom in the city of Port St. Lucie. The venue is located at 8283 S US1 in Fiesta Square, behind Napa Auto Parts.
The owners of the venue, who are partners of the club, Harry Maheuron and his lovely Colombian wife Ruth, treated us as if we were at their home. We danced with D.J. Johnny’s Music until late at night.
Mother’s 1997
Annual Mother’s Day with “Pop Caribe” at Knight of Columbus Hall
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, May 10th, the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” celebrated Mother’s Day at the Knight of Columbus Hall in Port St. Lucie. The dance was accompanied by “El Angel de la Salsa” (Angel Roque) and his orchestra “Pop Caribe” from West Palm Beach. Angel had us dancing early with his modern rhythms. As usual, we performed the rueda, the bridge, and there was no shortage of the cañita to dance the calypso style.
The opportunity was taken to celebrate the birthdays in the month of May. Among the birthday celebrants present were Isa Bryson, Reneé Arnao, and Odette Gayoso. In the end, Angel dedicated songs to the mothers.
Luau 1996
Luau with Johnny’s Music at the Port St. Lucie Community Center
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, July 27, the “Port St. Lucie Community Center” turned into a Caribbean festival filled with delicious food and tropical colors. The event started at 7:00 PM, where attendees had the pleasure of enjoying an exquisite Latin buffet prepared by the partners. The dance was enlivened by “Johnny’s Music.” Johnny Saltos, with his repertoire of the best Latin rhythms of the moment, played for us late into the night, and we had a great time.
Picnic 1997
Annual Picnic at North Causeway in Jensen Beach Park
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, June 30, in celebration of “Father’s Day,” the members of the Spanish American Club went for a day trip to the beach. Everyone present enjoyed a beautiful sunny day with the delicious breeze from the Atlantic Ocean. There were some of the best delicious dishes prepared by the families. The venue was decorated with palm trees and coconuts, and multicolored masks to give the atmosphere a Caribbean flair. As always, when this friendly group gathers, they celebrate birthdays, play dominoes, dance, and have a great time.
Christmas 1997
SACI celebrates its Christmas dinner at Tom and Kathy González in the city of White City
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, December 7, the members of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” celebrated their annual Christmas party at the residence of Tom and Kathy González in the city of White City. In the spirit of the Christmas season, toys were collected to bring joy to the holidays of families in need. Part of the toy donation was made to the Hope Rural School in Indiantown by Herman Santa, the director of the toy collection. The other donation of toys was taken to the city of Ft. Pierce by Willie González, where many Hispanic families with limited resources live.
Picnic 1996
Annual Picnic at Ft Pierce Inlet State Park
By Cecilia Vignier
The members of the Spanish American Club decided to go to the “Pic-nic” beach on Saturday, June 30, in celebration of “Father’s Day.”
The club members gathered at the “Florida State Inlet Park” in Ft. Pierce. They were joined as guests by Mr. Carlos and Maria Meléndez with their granddaughter Maritza Meléndez, age 5, Arturo and Patricia Morales, Mrs. Cecilia Ruíz and her beloved mother Mrs. Inecita vda. de Ruiz, as well as Mrs. Rosina Allen and her little daughter Natasha, and Mr. Johnny Saltos.
Everyone present enjoyed a beautiful sunny day with a tasty breeze from the Atlantic Ocean. The food consisted of the best delicious dishes prepared by the families. The venue was decorated with palm trees and coconuts, along with multicolored masks to give the ambiance a Caribbean feel. As always, this friendly group celebrated the birthdays of the children of members Charlene and Sheila Vélez and Rebeca Gayoso, who have their birthdays in June.
Scholarship Dance 1996
1st Scholarship Dance with D.J. music at the Community Center
Por Herman Santa
On Saturday, May 18, 1996, the members of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” from Martin and St. Lucie counties celebrated the first “Scholarship Dance” at the Community Center in Port St. Lucie. The dance was enlivened by the great “Dou Riviera” from Port St. Lucie and by the club’s D.J.s (Herman, Juan Carlos, and Cesar). The funds raised will be exclusively for the scholarship we donate to a Latino student to help them attend college. Thanks to Duo Riviera, the club’s D.J.s, the scholarship committee, the directors of the club, and those who made donations.
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