The Spanish American Club, Inc.

Spanish American Club Celebrates “Night of Independences”

By Herman Santa

Members of The Spanish American Club, Inc. hosted the Annual Independences Party (USA, Venezuela, Argentina, Colombia and Perú on Saturday, July 29 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. Among them present, were: Carmen Nieves, Olga Guillén, Annie Borras, Yvonne Bonet, Ron Bryson, Theresa Peña, Melissa Sanchez and Mirta Zapata.

Door prize winners: Olga Guillén, Mirta Zapata, Xiomara Guanill, Rosendo González, Luis Rosa and Patricia Peláez.  50/50 winners: Ivan Guanill, Xiomara Guanill and Virginia González.

The following members where celebrating their anniversaries: Carlos and Yvonne Bonet,  Angel and Nereida Pellot, Al and Virginia Feliciano, Augusto and Ana Rodriguez, Anibal and Maria Acevedo, Rosendo and Virginia González, Herman and Lucy Santa, Ron and Isa Bryson, Billy and Nilda Betancourt and Norma and Luis Arroyo.  Ray Guadalupe and Maritza  Riverawere celebrating their engagement.

A big thanks to our members and guests who helped with the decorations, set ups and assisted throughout the night.  The board is planning the next event “Luau Dance” on Saturday, August 31st at the Disabled American Veterans Hall on California Blvd, Port St. Lucie.  Reservations are required.

The mission of the club is to promote friendship and solidarity among its members, neighbors and other institutions of the Treasure Coast through charitable, cultural, social and civic activities to promote knowledge. Throughout the year, the members meet once a month to socialize, dine and dance.  For information regarding the club, visit our website http://www.thespanishamericanclubinc.org.

Mark your calendar for our future events this year.

* “Victory Casino Cruise”, Thursday, August 8

* “Luau Dance”, Saturday, August 31

* “Club’s Anniversary Dance”, September 28

* “Halloween Dance”, Saturday, October 26

* “Bahamas Paradise Cruise”, November 9th through the 11th

*”Thanksgiving Dance”, Saturday, November 30

* “Christmas Dinner Dance”, Saturday, December 28

Photo # 1 Carmen Nieves, Olga Guillén, Annie Borras, Yvonne Bonet, Ron Bryson, Theresa Peña and Mirta Zapata

Photo # 2 Olga Guillén, Mirta Zapata, Xiomara Guanill, Rosendo González, Luis Rosa and Patricia Peláez

Photo # 3 Ivan Guanill, Xiomara Guanill and Virginia González