William Penn Life, 2008 (43. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

2008-03-01 / 3. szám

Youths, adults unite to make a difference on Join Hands Day

NAPERVILLE, IL - On May 3, fratemalists and nonfratemalists alike will come together for the Join Hands Day, to make a difference in their communities through projects that connect youths and adults.

Created in 2000, Join Hands Day gives fraternal benefit societies and volunteer organizations the opportunity to reach out to people they don't know, to connect generations and develop new relationships.

Connecting young people and adults in neighborhood volunteering is the unique focus of Join Hands Day. Held annually on the first Saturday in May, this volunteer day calls upon all Americans to reach across generations and work with new friends in identifying and fixing problem conditions right where you live.

Adult groups invite youth organizations and youth groups invite adult organizations to become project partners for the day. Often, these groups or individuals form long-term relationships.

If you are a young person, get involved, develop your leadership skills and help make important decisions affecting your community.

If you are an adult, use your abilities to fix local problems, and learn to work effectively with young people.

For more information on how you and your group can become involved in Join Hands Day, log onto www.joinhandsday.org or call the Join Hands Day Action Center at 1-877-687-1329.

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‘Experience’ is next best thing

PITTSBURGH -- Want a true taste of Hungary but can't afford a trip overseas? Have you always wanted to learn Hungarian, or do you wish to brush up on your Hungarian grammar? Would you like to spend a week in one of the most beautiful areas of the northeast? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should attend the Hungarian Heritage Experience at Penn Scenic View, Rockwood, Pa., Aug. 3 to 9.

The purpose of the Hungarian Heritage Experience is to teach those basic skills which will bring you closer to your Hungarian roots. But, it will be more than that. This shared Hungarian experience will take you on a fascinating journey with your classmates who have the same desires to explore and share memories and experiences of our common Hungarian heritage. This could be a special time for grandparents, parents, grandchildren and children who are adult members.

Along with language, history and geography, the experience will include programs such as: Hungarian cooking; crafts, including egg decorating and embroidery; Hungarian music, dancing and singing; and sightseeing.

The Experience takes place at the WPA's facilities at beautiful Penn Scenic View, which is located in the heart of Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands, one of the region's most scenic areas. This serene, rural setting offers an ideal place to relax, unwind and focus on something other than your everyday cares and woes.

The maximum number of participants will be limited to 25 to allow for more individual attention. The experience is open to any adult member of the WPA over the age of 16.

The fee for the week will be $275 per person. This fee covers the cost of six nights lodging, all meals--which will be prepared by our own staff from fresh ingredients purchased from local merchants-books and instruction.

The Experience often fills up quickly, so the time is now to make your reservations. Complete the reservation form below and send it— along with a check in the amount of $275 made payable to "William Penn Association"- to the Home Office at the address given.

For more information about this year's Experience, call Endre Csornán, national vice president-fraternal, at 1- 800-848-7366, ext. 136.

Hungarian Heritage Experience

Reservation Form

August 3-9, 2008 • Penn Scenic View, Rockwood, PA

Name:

Address:____________________________

Phone:__________________________Email:

WPA Certificate Number:

Fee = $275 per person (includes lodging, meals and instructional materials) Make check payable to "William Penn Association”

Mail this form and check to:

Hunganan Heritage Experience, William Penn Association 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15233

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