William Penn Life, 2016 (51. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2016-07-01 / 7. szám
Branch News Leanne). Congratulations to proud new parents Judit and Perry Ganchuk of Branch 226 McKeesport, Pa., on the arrival of their baby, László Daniel. Our condolences go to those who have recently lost a loved one, most especially Helen and Mary Ann Slaninka on the loss of their dear mom, Helen. Our branch's Join Hands Day project was another rousing success. Once again, we gathered to decorate and fill snack bags for the Ronald McDonald House of Pittsburgh, and I must say our decorators did an outstanding job. Diana Borland brought loads of interesting stickers, die-cuts and colored paper, glitter glue and markers, and everyone just went to town with their creativity. Many thanks to Diana, her husband Tim and their son Joshua (who entertained us with stories and was a tremendous help). We thank Mary Ann and Helen Slaninka, Noreen Fritz, Diane Torma and Leanne Lovász who all added their creative skills. We also thank Toni Kosheba, who purchased all of the snack items (by the way, you had quite a full trunk!); Marge Kosheba, who helped with the packing; and finally, Diane and John Torma, who happily delivered the snack bags to the Ronald McDonald House, which serves families of young patients undergoing treatment at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. The acts of creating, gathering and packing energized all of us, and it made for quite an enjoyable evening. Maybe we'll see you at our Join Hands Day project next year! Remember our upcoming szalonna sütés (bacon roast) to be held on Sunday, Sept. 25, at Riverside Park in Oakmont. The same pavilion (the one closest to the new and improved Hulton Bridge) has been reserved. More details will be provided as the date draws nearer. Our branch is on summer vacation, so we will hold no meetings until Sept. 8. If you would like to purchase WPA life insurance or annuities, don't hesitate to contact Noreen Fritz at: 412-821-1837 or at noreenbunny.fritz® verizon.net. Among those celebrating Vincent Frank's retirement as president of Branch 800 were (l-r) Branch Treasurer Bob Jones, Branch Auditor Dennis Greiner, Mr. Frank, Branch Vice President Dan Greiner, Branch Secretary Dave Greiner and Branch Marshall John Conti. Branch 352 Coraopolis, PA by Dora S. McKinsey Happy 4th of July! Hope you all witness amazing fireworks this year. We need to reflect on the real reason for our celebrations, though. Too often, we take our independence for granted, not even thinking about the rights and privileges we enjoy here in America. Let us not forget the sacrifices made in the past, and those still being made today, to keep this great country the "Land of the Free." The 33rd Annual WPA Golf Tournament & Scholarship Days are being held this month on July 15 and 16 at Quicksilver Golf Club in Midway, Pa., with hotel accommodations at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott. We always have a great time on Friday night before the tournament. There is a marshmallow golfing contest for the little ones and a Chinese auction and mini-Monte Carlo night for the adults. We will also have a putt-putt contest on Friday night for kids of all ages. If you are a golfer, you should try to attend one of our tournaments and enjoy this fun, fraternal event. Even if you don't golf, we all enjoy being together and sharing good food and conversation. Just a reminder that the WPA Picnic is fast approaching. This year, it's being held on Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Hungarian Cultural Center of Northeastern Ohio in Hiram, Ohio. From Pittsburgh, it takes about an hour and a half to get there. Come and join us for what promises to be one of the best picnics ever. On June 4, members of Branch 352 participated in a Join Hands Day project at the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society on Western Avenue in Pittsburgh's North Side. We picked up debris, pulled weeds and planted flats of flowers. Conversation topics included our different planting techniques, flowers we like most, someone's recent retirement from the Home Office (Kathy), Dennis' surgeries and lengthy rehab, and our aging population (us). Let's just say there was a lot of laughter. Numerous people approached to thank us for taking on this project. Members participating were Dennis and Kathy Reitlinger, Dave and Judy Chakey, and George and Dianne Charles. Happy birthday to all those celebrating a birthday this month. May God bless you with many more, and may all of them be healthy. Get well wishes go to anyone who's feeling under the weather, especially to Branch 352 member Arlene Csornán. You are in our prayers, Arlene. Hope all of you enjoy your summer, and don't forget to wear sunscreen if you are going to be outside for any length of time. If you have any news to share or need any help with your insurance 26 0 July 2016 0 WILLIAM PENN LIFE
