William Penn Life, 2016 (51. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2016-11-01 / 11. szám
Branch News Branch 296 Springdale, PA by Mary A. Kelly-Lovasz Branch 296 heartily congratulates our newest WPFA Scholarship Foundation grant recipients for the 2016-2017 academic year: Michael Ferrone, Carly Tetreault, Emily Tetreault and Baylee Walters. We wish you, along with our renewing scholarship recipients, terrific experiences in the year ahead. Persevere through whatever lies before you in the pursuit of your goals...and remember, those college years go by very quickly! We also encourage you to share with us some of your college experiences. Our members support you and would enjoy reading about your successes. The holidays are quickly approaching, so please mark your calendars for our family branch Christmas party on Sunday, Nov. 27, at the Springdale Veterans Association (VFW) on Pittsburgh Street at noon. Join us for a relaxing time with great food and fellowship. It'll be after Thanksgiving and Black Friday, so everyone deserves a little break. Of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus are anxious to visit us again (Mrs. Claus needs her snowball returned that I've been holding on to ... and you've got some forewarning if you're on the 'naughty' list.. .you've still got time to turn that around.) Children and those who are young at heart will have a delightful time. Please RSVP by Nov. 18 to Diane Torma at 724-882-3802 or dtorma@ wpalife.org. Remember, too, that this is the giving time of the year. We ask you to kindly bring a non-perishable food item or paper product to our Christmas party to donate to a local food bank. You've done an outstanding job with our donations. Recipients of your donations always appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity. Branch 296 held its annual bacon roast at the end of September. This is the third year in a row for this event, and I am pleased to report it was a success. The weather could not have been any better: cool, but sunny, just a nice autumn day along the Allegheny River. We welcomed WPA members and guests from Branches 34,88,89, 226 and 349. It was terrific seeing everyone! All brought delicious covered dishes and tempting desserts to share as we talked, laughed and reminisced like a happy family. Two adorable babies joined us, and I could not help but think that this time next year they will be toddling around the pavilion. Socializing at an event like this is good for the heart, mind and soul. Thank you so much for joining us, and we hope to see you next year. This bacon roast was a labor of love, and we're grateful for our branch members who did a fantastic job in preparations and recovery: Toni and Marge Kosheba, Diane and John Torma, Helen Slaninka and Mary Ann Slaninka, Noreen Fritz, John Lovász and Leanne Lovász. Special thanks to Judit Borsay for lending us her roasting sticks and purchasing the bacon and to the Women's Guild of the Hungarian Reformed Church of McKeesport for making that excellent kolbász that tasted especially good off the grill. Happy and hearty birthday greetings to all of our members, including my father-in-law John L. Lovász. Get well wishes to each of our members who are recovering from illness or injury and condolences to all who have lost a loved one recently. You are remembered in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Final thoughts are in regards to the month of November itself. The campaigning has at long last come to an end, and I hope you voted. That is all that I am going to write about that. For those who have served our country in the military, we appreciate your service and sacrifice and honor you on Nov. 11. The last Thursday of this month brings us Thanksgiving. May you be surrounded by an abundance of blessings and love on that day. As I sign off each month, a reminder, that our branch meetings are always held on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at King's Family Restaurant in New Kensington. Our next meeting is Nov. 10. For those who have not attended a meeting in a while, or who are new, please consider joining us. Contact me if you have any news that you would like to share at make- Uy367@verizon.net or at 724-274-5318. Need answers to your life insurance or annuity questions? Our friendly and helpful agent Noreen Fritz is here to provide the answers at 412-821-1837 or at noreenbunny. fritz@verizon.net. Have an enjoyable November. Branch 336 Harrisburg, PA by Jim Robertson On Sept. 17, Branch 336 celebrated our 80th anniversary. On behalf of the branch officers, we thank our many volunteers for the wonderful food, refreshments and entertain-26 0 November 2016 0 WILLIAM PENN LIFE Members and friends of Branch 296 enjoyed the branch's annual bacon roast Sept. 25.
