William Penn Life, 2007 (42. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2007-12-01 / 12. szám
For Starters Branches spread cheer and hope through Holiday Basket program Museum exhibits Christmas trees from 14 countries NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Share the Christmas spirit and enjoy the cultural traditions of 14 nations at the 19th Annual Festival of Trees at the Museum of the American Hungarian Foundation. The exhibit features 15 Christmas trees, all beautifully decorated with handmade ornaments, fruit and sweet treats. Both children and adults will delight and learn from this exhibit of the rich holiday traditions from across the globe. Featured are the traditions of America, Belarus, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Hispanic-Latino peoples, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Poland, Scotland and Ukraine. The exhibition runs through Jan. 27 at the museum, located at 300 Somerset St., New Brunswick. Museum hours are: Tuesday through Saturday, I 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The suggested donation is $5 per person. For more information, call the American Hungarian Foundation at 732-846-5777. PITTSBURGH — The holiday season is the perfect time to share with your community the true spirit which drives fratemalism. Many WPA branches are doing their share to spread the fraternal spirit by participating in our Association's annual Holiday Basket program. The idea is simple. Members donate non-perishable foods and other items, while the Home Office provides $35 to purchase additional items for each basket (up to three baskets per branch). Branch volunteers then prepare the baskets and deliver them either to families in need living in the branch's community, or branches donate the items and money to a local charity, which then forwards the donations to those in need on behalf of the branch and the WPA. A number of branches got an early start this year and delivered baskets over the Thanksgiving holiday, while others will participate during Christmas. Some will prepare baskets during both holidays. Each year, the WPA's Holiday Basket program makes the season a little brighter for more than 100 families, all of whom truly appreciate the kindness shown by this fraternal gesture. The spirit of the Holiday Basket program should not disappear after Dec. 25—we all know the need doesn't. Therefore, we encourage all branches to collect food and non-perishable items for donation to their local food bank or other family service agencies throughout the year. Let your community know the WPA truly cares. For more information on participating in the Holiday Basket program, call us at 1-800-848-7366. 2007 Schedule of WPA Branch Family Christmas Parties Branch City/State Date Time Location 0015.......Chicago, IL....................... ....Dec. 16.. . 12:00.. St. Stephen King of Hungary Church, 2015 W. Augusta, Chicago 0027.......Toledo, OH ......................... Dec. 8.... . 2:00.... Timbers Bowling Lanes, 1246 Conant St., Maumee, OH 0034.......Pittsburgh, PA ................. Dec. 16.. . 12:00.. Sports Haven Bowl, 143 Carol Avenue, Bridgeville, PA 0044.......Akron, OH....................... ... Dec. 8.... . 9:00.... Golden Corral, 2319 S. Arlington Road, Akron, OH 0071.......Duquesne, PA ................ Dec. 16.. . 12:00.. Sports Haven Bowl, 143 Carol Avenue, Bridgeville, PA 0088.......Rural Valley, PA .......... Dec. 9.... . 3:00.... William Penn Social Hall, 132-134 Main Street, Rural Valley, PA 0090.......Allentown, PA ................. Dec. 9.... . 2:00.... McDonald's Restaurant, Emmaus, PA 0098.......Bethlehem, PA ................. Dec. 9.... . 2:00.... McDonald's Restaurant, Emmaus, PA 0132.......South Bend, IN ............... Dec. 8.... . 12:00 Saylor's Pizza, 1725 S. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 0216.......Northampton, PA.... .... Dec. 9.... . 2:00.... McDonald's Restaurant, Emmaus, PA 0226.......McKeesport, PA.......... ....Dec. 9.... . 2:00.... Hungarian Reformed Church, 101 University Dr., McKeesport, PA 0296.......Springdale, PA .............. Dec. 9.... . 12:00.. Springdale Veterans Ass., 1151 Pittsburgh St., Springdale, PA 0336.......Harrisburg, PA .................Dec. 16.. . 1:00.... Verhovay Home Association, 1012 South 29 St., Harrisburg, PA 0352.......Coraopolis, PA .............. Dec. 16.. . 12:00.. Sports Haven Bowl, 143 Carol Avenue, Bridgeville, PA 2 William Penn Life, December 2007
