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Event 2011 (Parade PSL 50’s Anniversary)
Spanish American Club participates in PSL Anniversary Parade
By Herman Santa
Once again, the Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) was well represented at the 50th Anniversary of the city of Port St. Lucie. The parade was held at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center on April 30. Many members and their families marched behind the banners of the club. Vice President Kathy Rivera, Past President Jimmy Rivera and President Mary Figliola held a banner with the logo of the club while they smiled at the crowd throughout the parade. Directors Nora Candelario and Nancy Rozon held another banner. Behind them were Herman Santa, Felix Asencio and Billie Betancourt with Colombian, Puerto Rican and American flags.
Many volunteers associated with SACI walked along with the members along the parade route. Among them were Robert Candelario, Al Feliciano, Angel and Nereida Pellot, Danny Duval, Jamie Rivera, Isa Gallant and Millie Gordon. Other members who didn’t walk but joined the members after the parade were Lucy Santa, Virginia Feliciano, Frank Schroedl and Laura La O.
Thank you to the members and their families who participated on the parade. With their presence, the event was a success. The SACI was the only group representing the Hispanics on the Treasure Coast.
Dominoes 1996
Dominoes games at Gonzalez’s house
By Herman Santa
With great enthusiasm and joy, the practices for the first Domino tournament began. The tournament will feature the participation of 5 teams. The first practices took place at the residence of Willie and Olga Gonzalez.
Dominoes 1998
Dominoes games at Encarnación’s house
By Herman Santa
The “Playeros,” composed of José Encarnación and his son Alex Encarnación from Port St. Lucie, have been alone in first place since the start of practices for the Domino Tournament. The “Playeros” eliminated “Los Dominantes,” made up of Herman Santa and Willie González, for the five-game playoff series. Last year in the seven-game championship, held at the González family residence, the “Playeros” improved with four victories and qualified for the tournament.
Dominoes 2006
Dominoes games at Santa’s residence
By Herman Santa
Dominoes 2003
Dominoes games at Langford Park
By Herman Santa
Dominoes 1992
By Herman Santa
Dominoes games at Santo’s house
Dominoes 1994
By Herman Santa
Dominoes games at Gonzalez’s house
Event 2011 (Garage Sale)
Garage Sale (Rozon)
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, April 2, 2011, the members held a “Tag Sale”. Some people call it Garage Sale others Yard Sale. What ever the name that is called, it was a success thanks to the committee Mary, Kathy, Nora, Karen and Nancy. Our thanks and gratitude goes to all the members that made donations for the “Garage Sale” and to raise funds for the scholarship. They are: Billy and Nilda Betancourt, Dick and Diana Sperl, Kathy and Jimmy Rivera, Mary Figliola, Ron and Isa Bryson, William and Amparo Preciado, Reinaldo Matias, Nancy Rozon, Nora Candelario, Herman and Lucy Santa, Karen and Dick Diamond and Ida Gallant to mention a few. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Mardi Gras 2011
Annual Mardi Gras with Disc Jockey at The Spanish Lakes clubhouse
By Herman Santa
More than 90 guests joined the Spanish American Club, Inc. in celebration of their Annual Mardi Gras Party on Saturday, March 26 at The Spanish Lakes clubhouse in Ft. Pierce. Members of the club and their guests enjoyed delicious food, socialized with friends, danced and won door prizes.
After the dinner, the board had a cake for the month of March birthday celebration. Among the members and their guests that were present were Olmedo Berrios, Jimmy La O and Jorge La O. They were asked to stand near the birthday cake while the D.J. played a “Happy Birthday” song.
Among the guests were: Rene and Lila Cifuentes, Arturo Vazquez, Lourdes Santos, Maria E. Burke, Dalila Brooke, Tatiana and Ramon Formigoni, Talita Roche, Manuel and Glesies Frank, Claudia Pimenta, Shirley Possibon, Andrea, Alen and Roy. Door prizes winners were: Linda Manzanares, Ida Gallant, Ernestina Monroe, Jimmy Rivera and Gilberto Passebon. 50/50 drawing winner was Isa Bryson and the Hat Dance Contest winner was Libya Querubin.
Thank you to the board of directors who helped to make the event a success. Thanks to the generosity of the attendees, the party resulted in substantial funds being generated for the scholarship and the club.
L to R: Olmedo Berrios, Jimmy La O and Jorge La O
L to R: Linda Manzanares, Ida Gallant, Ernestina Monroe, Jimmy Rivera and Gilberto Passebon
Winter 2011
Annual Winter with Disc Music at the El Floridita Restaurant
By Herman Santa
Members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) and their families dined at the El Floridita Cuban Cuisine Friday, January 21, 2011, one of the most talked-about Cuban restaurants in Port St. Lucie. After the dinner the members celebrated Xiomara Guanill’s birthday. The food was fantastic and El Floridita owners, Antonio Julian and Mary Cuba offered the members and their guests a special for $10.95 with dessert. Antonio and Mary gave the directors of the club a gift certificate to be used as a door prize at our monthly events.
A great time was had by all, and SACI members now know for sure that El Floridita is one of the best Cuban restaurants on the Treasure Coast. Thanks Julian and Mary for the certificate and to all who attended, specially the board of directors.
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