William Penn Life, 2015 (50. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2015-01-01 / 1. szám
Branch News tions during the holiday season. We thank WPA for promoting its charitable programs and assisting us with the gifts our branch donated. Please keep me informed of any news you may have to share. For your life insurance and annuity needs, please call me at 330-746- 7704 or Alan Szabó at 330-482-9994. Branch 34 Pittsburgh, PA by Marguerite McNelis It is certainly hard to believe that another year has come and gone! We at Branch 34 hope all WPA members had a blessed Christmas and a happy, healthy and safe New Year. Please take a moment and pray for all our service men and women, especially those in harm's way. Our annual Branch 34 family Christmas party was held on Nov. 23 at the Sports Haven Bowl in Bridgeville with Branch 352 Coraopolis and Branch 71 Duquesne. The weather cooperated, and we had a great turnout for this nice event. The children and adults who bowled had a great time. Many adults complimented the branches that sponsor this party and said how much they enjoy coming with their children. We would like to thank the Board of Directors and the Home Office staff for helping to make the holiday season always enjoyable for our young members. Last, but certainly not least, Santa, you are the greatest! The Hungarian Nationality Room at the University of Pittsburgh looked very festive and pretty for the holiday open house hosted by all the Nationality Rooms on Dec. 7. Connie, great job on the wreaths! Congratulations to all the committee members who helped decorate. We would like to extend Happy Birthday wishes to all Branch members celebrating their birthdays. We hope that you all are happy and healthy. If you have any news you would like to share, please contact Andy McNelis at 412-421-6031. For information about WPA life insurance and annuity plans, please contact Branch Coordinator Maria Bistey at 412-431-6035. Congratulations to Branch 34 member Donovan McNelis (left) on receiving the WPIAL Quad A First Team All-Conference Award. Branch 40 Martins Ferry, OH Branch 349 Weirton, WV by Joyce Nicholson Happy New Year from the WPA branches in Martins Ferry and Weirton! May peace be your gift and your blessing all year through for you and your loved ones. We had a great 2014 and are working toward a greater 2015 with lots of fun and good deeds throughout the coming year. Our branches held a Christmas Breakfast with Santa at Eat 'N Park Restaurant in Steubenville on Dec. 6. Santa put on a few more pounds eating breakfast with all the good girls and boys. Folks dropped by on their way to Christmas shopping, and we had a good crowd coming in and out throughout the party. The breakfast buffet was delicious. Everyone got to tell their gift wish list to Santa, and the children received their gift bags. It was a fun morning filled with holiday cheer, fellowship and Christmas spirit. Even Buddy the Elf sat on Santa's lap! In December, we donated a gift basket to the Clara Barton Holiday Auction for their annual fundraiser which helps out area Red Cross chapters. Again this year, we filled a Red Flyer wagon with children's toys and games. Don't forget to bring your pets inside when it gets cold outside. Before you know it, pleasant weather will be arriving, and it will be time for our Join Hands Day project. For information about our branch activities, please call Joyce Nicholson at 740-264-6238. Branch 51 Passaic, NJ by Christine K. Baldyga Our branch Christmas party was held Dec. 7 at the American-Hungarian Club in Garfield, N.J. Entertainment this year was provided by Mr. Hypno (Stephen Christopher), a certified hypnotist. He helped to William Penn Life 0 January 2015 0 19 Above, guests enjoy the Breakfast with Santa hosted by Branches 40 and 349 Dec. 6. At left, "Buddy the Elf (Marian Toth, daughter-in-law of the late Teresa and Nick Toth) visits with Santa during the party.
