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.
Valentine 2011
Annual Valentine Dance with D.J Mendoza Sound at the (DAV)
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, February 19, 2011, the members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) celebrated their Annual Valentine Dance at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Port St. Lucie.
The Sweetheart Party started with a cocktail and followed by the dinner then the drawing of the door prizes, the Fifty/Fifty, the hat dance contest and finally the celebration of February birthday. The 80 guests in attendance enjoyed and danced until late at night with Mendoza Sound. Among the members that were present for the birthday celebration were Ivan Guanill, Nancy Rozon, Nora Candelario and Al Feliciano. They were asked to stand near the birthday cake while the D.J. played a “Happy Birthday” song.
Door prizes winners were: Norma Castro, Luz Castillo, Virginia Gonzalez, Magola Lopez, Laura La O and Pedro Gerardino. 50/50 winners were: Virginia Feliciano and Auristela Medina and the Hat Dance Contest winner was Gladys Piñeiro. The club raises funds through membership dues and special events that support the organization’s purpose such as the annual scholarship awards to High School seniors, Thanksgiving food baskets for needy families in Thanksgiving and Christmas toys in Christmas. The members and the board of directors work very hard to keep the Hispanic community united and preserve the Hispanic heritage.
Get Together 2002 (Peterson)
Get together with Disc Music at the residence of Dana and Maite Peterson in Palm City
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, October 19th, spouses Dana and Maite Peterson invited the club members to their residence to celebrate a “Paella Party” in the city of Palm City. The party began at 7:00 p.m., as always, with a cocktail, followed by dinner and desserts. After dinner, we celebrated the birthdays of the present members and danced late into the night.
What a great party; the members and guests enjoyed themselves immensely among drinks, snacks, music, and good friends in a healthy environment. Thank you, Dana and Maite, for an unforgettable night. Parties like this help the club thrive.
Anniversary 2000
8th Anniversary of SACI com music at the “Habana Biltmore” restaurant in the city of Stuart
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) celebrated its 8th anniversary this summer. To commemorate the anniversary, members held a dinner at the “Habana Biltmore” restaurant in the city of Stuart.
President Mr. Arnaldo Palenzuela welcomed the partners and guests. Alongside Arnaldo were the other board members who helped plan the dinner. They are: Willie González; Vice President, Martha Gonzáles; Treasurer, Mrs. Lee; Secretary, and Iliana Zequeira; Board Member.
The idea was born eight years ago when a group of Hispanics took on the task of establishing an organization to foster closeness and friendship among Hispanics living on the “Treasure Coast,” particularly between Puerto Ricans and Cubans, without excluding people of any nationality. Under this principle, on June 24, 1992, the day the letter with the “Articles of Incorporation” was received, the club was established.
A month earlier, a “Constituent Assembly” was organized and held at the “Educare Center” school of Tom and Kathy González in the city of Port St. Lucie. On the same day, the first Board of Directors was established, whose responsibility was to maintain and nurture the customs and traditions of Hispanics living in the “Treasure Coast.” Today, that circle, which was initially formed by a membership of 9 families, now counts a large group of members who remain united by the same common purpose.
Dominoes 2011
Dominoes games at Jensen Beach Park
By Herman Santa
Golf 2011
Let’s play golf! at the Saints
By Herman Santa
Some members of The Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) and their friends like to play golf. The golfers play 18 or 9 holes on Wednesdays after 12:00 P.M. Herman, Luis, Nick, Mike Ralph and Bernie are participating on the try outs since the group was formed over 20 years ago.
They play from January through December. They play “Closest to the Pin” on all Par Threes. No dues or handicap is required, and you don’t have to be a member of the SACI. To join the group or to find out more information about them, please contact Herman Santa or show up at the clubhouse on Wednesdays. Come and join us, we are fun group.
Board 2011
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Spring 2011
Annual Spring Dance with D.J José Ramírez at the DAV
By Herman Santa
On Saturday March , 2011, the members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) celebrated their Spring Dance at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Port St. Lucie
Door prizes winners were: Gladys Velez, Lucy Santa, Nora Candelario, Millie Gordon, Julio Garcia and Nancy Rozon. 50/50 winner was Amparo Gil. D.J. Adan Mendoza from “Mendoza Sound” took over the party and did a good job entertaining us until late in the evening.
Anniversary 2003
11th Anniversary of SACI with D.J. Music at the YMCA clubhouse in the city of Port St. Lucie
By Herman Santa
Eleven years ago, the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” (SACI) began with 9 families, and to celebrate, the Board of Directors organized a dance dinner at the YMCA clubhouse in Port St. Lucie. Membership continues to grow every day. The members consist of families from all parts of North, Central, South America, the Caribbean, and Europe.
The official language of the club is Spanish. The club was formed to unite Spanish-speaking individuals in this area. To raise funds, members plan social, cultural, civic, and sports activities. Some of the objectives are to promote friendship and solidarity among members and other non-profit organizations.
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