William Penn Life, 2015 (50. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2015-12-01 / 12. szám
Branch News Members of Branch 249 attended the Magyar Club of Dayton's Gulyas Fest where they enjoyed the music of violinist Steven Greenman from Cleveland, Ohio (near top right of photo). by calling Branch Treasurer Janos P. Burns at 574-287-0590. We hope to see you all there. Branch 132 would also like to pass along get well wishes to Donald Czajkowski. We offer our sincere condolences to the family of Margaret Prentkowski. May she rest in peace. If you have any news to share, please call John E. Burus at 574-256- 5281. Wishing the best to all our fellow members this Holiday Season! Branch 226 McKeesport, PA by Judit Ganchuk Happy birthday wishes to all our members celebrating their special day in December. Also, happy wedding anniversary to all those celebrating this month. The next branch meeting is Thursday, Dec. 3, at 6:00 p.m. Please call our branch president at 412-751-1898 for more info. This year's children's Christmas party will be Sunday, Dec. 13, at 2:00 p.m. at the Free Hungarian Reformed Church in McKeesport. Please call our branch president at the number listed earlier to make your family's reservation. We want to make sure we have enough food for everyone! Photos will be published in the February issue. In the spirit of the giving season, our branch donated Holiday Baskets to the McKeesport Intersection, Sonshine Community Food Pantry and Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank. The Free Hungarian Reformed Church will host a chicken paprikás dinner on Saturday, Dec. 5. You must order ahead by calling 412-672- 7298. The church will continue hosting Hungarian embroidery classes on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. If interested, please give Malvene a call at 412-751-1898. Lastly, the University of Pittsburgh's Nationality Rooms' holiday open house is Sunday, Dec. 6, from noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of Learning. Check out the Hungarian Classroom and its gorgeous decorations. You don't want to miss this event! Do you have good news you'd like us to share? Call 412-751-1898 to get your news published. Remember the true reason for the season. Hum this classic Christmas carol line to yourself throughout this season: "Peace on the earth, goodwill to men from Heaven's all gracious King!" Branch 249 Dayton, OH by Mark Schmidt Thanksgiving is over. The turkey was stuffed, and so was I. Please, no more food! I am very thankful to be in a country where God's bounty is so plentiful. We are truly blessed. I hope you had some time to be with your family and friends to enjoy each other before we rush into the next holiday—Christmas. Between football games at our house, the Christmas trees were put up and decorations were hung. The nativity scene is up, and the miniature porcelain village is in place. Our house looks like a decorated department store. Anne Marie and I always try to have a little fortified eggnog, light the fireplace, trim the trees and listen to some holiday music. 'Tis the season. Now for some power shopping at all the big sales. This should reach you in time and boy do we have a wonderful deal for you! No coupons required. Branch 249 children's Christmas party will be held Dec. 13 at 12:30 p.m. at the American Czechoslovakian Club, 922 Valley St., Dayton. We are having comedian, juggler and ventriloquist Mike Hemmelgarn as special entertainment for everyone. The show starts promptly at 1:00 p.m., so don't be late. A delicious lunch will follow, and, of course, we will have the most famous visitor of the season. Kids, remember to sing "Jingle Bells" extra loud so Santa can make his magical appearance. Please make your reservations by calling either me at 937- 667-1211 or Michele Daley-LaFlame at 937-674-0045. The Magyar Club of Dayton will hold its Christmas party at the Amber Rose restaurant Dec. 6 at 1:00 p.m. We will not able to attend due to a family party, but I know it will be both delicious and fun. If you take any pictures there, I would like to see them. The next Magyar Club meeting is Jan. 3 at 1:00 p.m. in a new location, McAuley Hall at Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church, 4134 Cedar Ridge Road, Dayton. Happy birthday to all those lucky to be born in December. I hear you were an extra Christmas gift to your parents. Happy anniversary to those married in the merriest month, especially Judy and Joe Kertesz. Our best wishes go to those sick, especially John Demeter. What a trooper he is to be at all the local William Penn Life 0 December 2015 0 21
