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Winter Dance 2020
The Spanish American Club, Inc. members celebrate their 1st party of the year 2020
By Herman Santa

From left:David Ramos, Millie Asencio, Karen Diamond, Gloria Ramírez and Félix Asencio
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.

From left: Otto Vega, Isa Bryson and Walter Gómez
The event was sponsored by the recently elected new board composed of Carlos Bonet-President; Al Feliciano–Vice President; Evelyn Carrillo-Secretary, Josie Guadalupe-Treasurer; Vivian Megaro– Public Relations; Nancy Rozon– Director(Vocal), and Mary Figliola- Substitute Director.

Félix Asencio, Alfredo Medina, Ana Rodriguez, Edward Nappo, Nereida Pellot, Ray Matias, Xiomara Guanill, Sonia Echevarría, Ana M. Gómez, Walter Gómez and Evie Cardona
During a break, D. J. José Ramírez played a birthday song to celebrate the birthdays of the month of January. Among the present were: Félix Asencio, Alfredo Medina, Ana Rodriguez, Edward Nappo, Nereida Pellot, Ray Matias, Xiomara Guanill, Sonia Echevarría, Ana M. Gómez, Walter Gómez andEvie Cardona.
Door Prize winners were: David Ramos, Millie Asencio, Karen Diamond, Gloria Ramírez andFélix Asencio. 50/50 winners were: Otto Vega, Isa Bryson and Walter Gómez. Gift Basket winner: 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 ($200) of the gift basket to be donated to the victims of the Puerto Rico’s earthquake. Many thanks to Walter Gómez and Otto Vega for their generosity in the donation of their winnings of the 50/50 ($ 55 and $25 respectively) to ourscholarship program. Finally, thanks to the members that donated the door prizes, bought tickets for the raffles and helped with the event
Throughout the year, the members meet the last Saturday of each month to raise funds,socialize, dine and dance. The non-profit organization’s mission is to preserve the Hispanic heritage on the Treasure Coast and to unify Hispanics from the Treasure Coast. The group also gives scholarships to local High School senior students from Martin and St. Lucie counties. In November the members give food baskets during Thanksgiving week tounderprivileged families and in December they collect Christmas toys for needy children for Martin and St. Lucie counties.
Mark your calendars
Next activities scheduled for this year. “, Wednesday 12th ” 1 Day Cruise (Victory Casino Cruise)”, Saturday, February 29 ” Sweetheart Dinner Dance”, March 28th ” Western Extravaganza Dinner Dance”, Saturday, April 4th ” Dominoes Tournament”, Saturday, April 11th “Scholarship/Fashion show Dinner Dance” Saturday, April 26″ Annual Family Picnic“, Saturday, May 30 ” Mother’s Day Dinner Dance”, Saturday, June 27 ” Father’s Day Dinner Dance/SACI’s 28th Anniversary“, Saturday, July 25, ” Independence Day Dinner Dance”, August 29 ” Luau Dinner Dance“, Saturday, September 26 ” Sport Fan Dance”, Saturday, October 31st “Halloween Dinner Dance” , Saturday, November 28 “Thanksgiving Dinner Dance” and Saturday, December 26 ” Christmas Dinner Dance”.
The “Sweet Heart Dinner Dance” on Saturday, February 29 will be held at the same location from 6:00 PM to 11:00 P.M. Donations will be $20.00 for members and $25.00 for their guests. R.S.V.P. will be by Monday, February 24th. Please contact Carlos Bonet for reservations at (917) 204-6141 at c.bonet@aol.com. For information regarding the club, visit our website http://www.thespanishamericanclubinc.org
Socios del Spanish American Club Celebran primer fiestón del año
Por Herman Santa
La actividad se llevó a cabo el sábado 25 de enero en el salón de bailes del Elks Lodge # 2658, Port Saint Lucie, FL. El elegante salón se vistió de celebración para recibir a los socios dispuestos a cenar, bailar, celebrar cumpleaños, disfrutar de las rifas y compartir con sus amigos hasta las 11 de la noche.
La fiesta comenzó a las 6 de la tarde con un coctél y luego los socios desfrutaron de una deliciosa cena. Despúes el D.J. José Ramírez empezó a tocar música moderna desde Line Dance, salsa, bachata, cumbia, merengue y hasta boleros. En un receso se rifaron los premios, la canasta, el “Fifity Fifty y se celebraron los cumpleaños de los socios del mes de enero.
Celebrando los cumpleaños estaban Félix Asencio, Alfredo Medina, Ana Rodriguez, Edward Nappo, Nereida Pellot, Ray Matias, Xiomara Guanill, Sonia Echevarría, Ana M. Gómez, Walter Gómez yEvie Cardona. Los ganadores de los premios fueron David Ramos, Millie Asencio, Karen Diamond, Gloria Ramírez y Félix Asencio. Los de los 50/50 fueron Otto Vega, Isa Bryson y Walter Gómez. La ganadora de la canasta fue Lucy Santa.
Fue una noche espectacular e inolvidable. Le agradecemos a Al y su esposa Virginia Feliciano por la donación de la linda canasta la cual las ganacias irán los damnificados del terremoto en Puerto Rico. No podemos olvidar a Walter Gómez y Otto Vega por su generosidad de las doncaiones del 50/50 a la beca del club y finalmente queremos darle las gracias a los socios que donaron los premios, compraron los boletos para las rifas y ayudaron con el evento.
El próximo evento “Sweet Heart Dinner Dance” está planeado para el sábado 29 de febrero en el mismo local. Donación $20.00 para los socios y $25.00 para los invitados. R.S.V.P. antes del lunes 24 de febrero. Para más información contactar al presidente del club Carlos Bonet al (917) 204-6141 at c.bonet@aol.com. Buque más información en http://www.thespanishamericanclubinc.org