William Penn Life, 2012 (47. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2012-12-01 / 12. szám
Branch News Among the nearly 60 guests joining Branch 296 member Ruth Kullman (center) at a surprise party for her 80th birthday in October were (hr) family friend Mike Cammarata, brother Eugene (Sonny) Arch, granddaughter Nikki Reynolds, Ruth, son-in-law Sam Reynolds, brother Les Arch, daughter Colleen Reynolds and sister Edna Ladley. from the cookbook sales go directly to the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation. Please note that at noon on Dec. 9, just prior to the Christmas party, our branch will hold its regular meeting and election of officers. We hope to see you there. Also, later this holiday season, the Old Troy Pike Community Church will host its annual New Year's Eve Party and Dance, starting at 6:00 p.m. at Kossuth Hall, 4475 Old Troy Pike, Dayton. Party favors and a New Year's buffet with pork and sauerkraut will be served. BYOB; set ups available. The Steve Hegedeos Band will play starting at 7:00 p.m.. Please call Irene Heckman at 937- 298-8457 for reservations. Get well wishes go out to all those under the weather, especially to Anne Kertesz. With all the holiday activities taking place, let's not forget to wish a happy birthday or a happy anniversary to all celebrating their special day this month. At this time of year, it's especially hard to hear about those who have lost a loved one. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We at Branch 249 wish you and yours a wonderful, blessed Christmas season and a very happy, healthy and prosperous new year. I hope you spend it with those you love and in the best of health. See you in 2013! Branch 296 Springdale, PA by Mary A. Kelly-Lovasz Welcome to December! Just a reminder about our Branch family Christmas party—it is very important that you make a reservation. Please contact Diane Torma at 724-339-2445 or dtorma@williampennassocication. org. Our party is on Sunday, Dec. 9, at noon at the Springdale VFW Hall on Pittsburgh Street. This is a great venue, and we promise a nice time for all who attend. Right before our Christmas party, we will hold our election of officers at 11:00 a.m., also at the VFW Hall. Officers will hold office for two years. We hope to see you! We're sending special thoughts and best regards to our friend Helen Gosciejew, and continued get well wishes to Dorothy Dinzeo. Branch 296 recently lost Anthony Kosheba, husband of 66 years to Marge and father of Toni Kosheba, our branch treasurer. We extend our sympathy to the Kosheba family and to the families and friends of all our recently departed members. Happy 80th birthday to branch member Ruth Kullman. About 60 of Ruth's family members and friends surprised her with a party this October. Ruth is an active member of the Red Hats and the SDW group (Single, Divorced and Widowed), serves meals with local Meals on Wheels and plays the accordion. She is an exceptionally good friend of Noreen Fritz, who also attended the party. Looking for something to do over the Christmas holidays in the Pittsburgh area? Why not take a tour of the Nationality Rooms in the Cathedral of Learning at the University of Pittsburgh? If you have never seen these rooms or have not toured them in a while, this is such a treat. The Hungarian Room and all the Nationality Rooms are decorated for the Christmas season. You will be delighted to see what is in store for you as you go from room to room. For more information, please visit the Nationality Room website at: www.pitt.edu/~natrooms. As this year is winding down, let's look forward to 2013. We're thinking of hosting a Spring event for our juvenile branch members. We also want to get some ideas how Branch 296 can participate in Join Hands Day. We look forward to your input. Our branch members received a heavy dose of rain from Hurricane Sandy, and we are relieved that this has passed. Our thoughts go out to our fellow members in West Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and the Philadelphia area. We hope that you are coping with any damage your property may have sustained. This was a devastating and life-changing event for thousands, and many still need assistance. You can do your part by sending a donation to the William Penn Association Foundation, and have your donations earmarked for victims of Hurricane Sandy. Please contact me if you have any news you would like to share at: makelly367@verizon.net or at 724-274- 5318. Noreen Fritz, our friendly and helpful agent, has the answers to all of your life insurance and annuities needs. Are you getting married? Expecting a baby? Noreen has a lot of great ideas for you to protect your family and save for the future. You can reach Noreen at 412-821-1837 or at noreenbunny.fritz@verizon.net. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a peaceful and satisfying 2013. William Penn Life 0 December 2012 0 21
