William Penn Life, 2008 (43. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2008-11-01 / 11. szám
feature a Christmas program at 9:30 p.m. followed by Mass at 10:00 p.m. There will be no midnight Mass. The Hungarian American Cultural Center is planning a Budapest Ball on Nov. 8 and a Vadas Dinner on Dec. 6. For information on these events call 734-946-6261. The American Hungarian Reformed Church will host its Martha Circle Holiday Card Party on Sunday, Nov. 16, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $8. A light luncheon will be served. For more information, call 313-382-1001. We had a wonderful trip to Hungary. We had 44 people on this journey. Pearl and Steve Beretsel toured all of Budapest with us on Sunday. We left no stone unturned. Priscilla Bruno was very happy to be joined by her two lovely daughters and son-in-law. Eldoreen Donnell (thank you for your lovely phone call) and Veronica Giss (our senior member) were part of a wonderful four-generation family on the trip. Kathy and Randy are on the list for next year. Hello, Sándor. Irene Korpák was overjoyed to once again spend as much time with her family as she could. Papa John Lovász was smiling the entire time. He was so happy to be there. He even visited the Habitat for Humanity home he helped build in Vác in 1996. We had a great time with him. So different out of the office. Shirley Przywara, our newest Branch 18 member, went on to visit her brother in Germany when we all came home. Edith (Barack) Putanko and Elaine (Shocking) Shappell went everywhere. They were open for fun. Never missed a tour. They were a joy Next Deadline November 14 Branch News to travel with. Richard Sarosi is the best shopper in the world. I loved shopping with him. He looked at everything (well, maybe not the fish soup). Georgiáimé and Brian Cady thoroughly enjoyed their first trip to Hungary. Thanks for the wine. Tom and I just had a great time. We saw things we did not see the previous year. Already planning for next year. Arlene and Endre Csornán were always available to help our travelers when help was needed. They took good care of their flock. The last hotel in Budapest (the Mercure) was right on Vaci Ut. Absolutely perfect. The weather was a little cooler than I had hoped for, but a sweater kept you warm. We are discussing a trip in August next year. Hope you give some thought to joining us. Plan your vacation now. Please call me anytime if I can help you with your life insurance or investment needs at 734-782-4667. Branch 28 Youngstown, OH by Kathy Novak Can it be that it's time to be preparing for the 2008 WPA family Christmas party? Yes, it is...so mark your calendars for Saturday, Dec. 6. Santa's making room in his busy schedule to join us that day for our party at our new location-Our Lady of Hungary Church Mindszenty Hall, 5454 N. Belle Vista, Youngstown. The party begins at 12:30 p.m. So, watch the mail for invitations for the children, but remember, all adult WPA members are invited as well. You can contact Steve Novak or me at 330-746-7704 to make your reservations. Don't forget the holiday scholarship raffle will be held that day also. Then, following the party, we will hold the election of branch officers for 2009. Prior to our November meeting, Branch 28 will honor our newest 50- year members at a special premeeting dinner. Honorees will be notified by mail of the details for this event. Best of luck to Samantha Tracy who is traveling to an Indian community in Arizona for six weeks for a medical field excursion. Many happy wishes to all those celebrating either a birthday or anniversary this month. Get well wishes to everyone not feeling up to par these days, especially National President George S. Charles Jr. Our sincere sympathy goes to all who have experienced the loss of a loved one recently, especially the family of retired Vice Chairman of the Board Elmer W. Toth. He was a devoted and faithful member of the WPA. May he rest in peace. Wishing everyone a blessed Thanksgiving. For your life insurance and annuity needs, please call Kathy Novak at 330-746-7704 or Alan Szabó at 330-482-9994. Branch 51 Passaic, NJ _ by Christine Baldyga Branch 51 will hold its branch Christmas party and election of officers on Sunday, Dec. 7. The party will begin at 2:00 p.m. It will be held at the American-Hungarian Club, 21 New Schley St., Garfield. There will be entertainment which is sure to be enjoyed by all. Santa Claus is expected to be at the party and refreshments will be served. The election of branch officers for 2009 will be held before the party at 1:00 p.m. We hope all of our members will be able to join us. I would like to thank the Board of Directors, National Officers and Home Office staff for the Halloween strobe lights sent to the WPA juvenile members. My daughters were excited to open the packages and wore theirs to help ensure a safe evening of trickor-treating. We wish everyone a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving. We also wish a speedy recovery for those members who may be recuperating from a recent illness. William Penn Life, November 2008 21
