William Penn Life, 2019 (54. évfolyam, 2-5. szám)
2019-04-01 / 4. szám
Branch News Branch 1 Bridgeport, CT by Jim Balias We are well into Lent, a period of fasting, repentance, moderation, self-denial and spiritual discipline for many. It also signals the arrival of spring, an early, flourishing stage of development with flowering new growth. It is a time of reflection and hope, reminding us of our commitment to help others. We are celebrating fraternalism for the benefit of our community by participating in the Join Hands Against Hunger campaign. Our branch, along with the members and friends of the United Church of Christ of Bridgeport, will be collecting non-perishable food items during the month of May. We are proud to join the church in fulfilling our common mission of charity and serving the needs of others in our community. There are many individuals and families in our community that are in great need of food. For some of them, their survival depends on it. You may participate by donating non-perishable food items. Particularly needed are: meals in a can (stew, chili, soup), tuna and canned meat; peanut butter; canned foods with pop-top lids; low-sugar cereals; canned vegetables (low salt); canned fruit packed in juice; and 100% fruit juice in single serving boxes. Please drop off your donated items at the United Church of Christ of Bridgeport, (corner of North and Laurel Avenues), 2180 North Ave., Bridgeport, Conn. The Church's phone number is 203-334-1491. We are also participating in the Greater Bridgeport Crop Walk. It takes place on Sunday, May 5, from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. at Seaside Park in Bridgeport. This is part of a nationwide effort to collect funds to end hunger in the U.S. and around the world. You can walk and/or sponsor a walker. Contact Ann Balias at annballas@att.net or call the Church at 203-334-1491 for more detailed information. Thank you all for your continued support. Happy Easter! Joining Hands Against Hunger in Johnstown Andrew Porter (left) of the Johnstown (Pa.) Salvation Army accepts a shipment of food donated by the members of Branch 8 Johnstown from Branch President and National Director David Kozak. The donation was part ofWPA's Join Hands Against Hunger campaign. "Branch 8 was very proud to be able to represent our fraternal organization with an offering to the Johnstown Salvation Army, ” said Branch 8 Coordinator Alexis Kozak. 'They are in need everyday to be able to distribute both hot meals and food pantry items. Whether it's stuffng a child's backpack with healthy weekend treats or feeding hungry senior citizens a hot lunch, the Salvation Army’s feeding programs are as unique as its neighborhoods," she said. The members of Branch 8 felt "privileged to be able to help out in this way. It awakened us all that help is needed in our own community." Branch 14 Cleveland, OH by Richard E. Sarosi Happy Easter to all of our members and friends. We hope that the cold days of winter are behind us and that the spring flowers are starting to blossom. Branch 14 meetings are held in the Bethlen Hall of The First Hungarian Reformed Church, 14530 Alexander Road, Walton Hills. WPA Branch 14 adult members and guests are welcome to attend. Upcoming branch meetings will be held on Wednesday, April 3, and Wednesday, May 1. Both meetings start at 7:00 p.m. Mark your calendars for the following events to be held in the Cleveland Hungarian community: • Hungarian Heritage Night with the Lake County Captains will be held on Saturday, June 8, in Eastlake, Ohio. More information to follow. • The Cleveland Hungarian Cultural Garden will hold the free Liszt Concert on Sunday, June 23, at 4:00 p.m. in the Cleveland Hungarian Cultural Garden. For more information about the Hungarian Cultural Garden, please visit their website at www.hungarianculturalgarden.org. Details of these and other events being planned for the Cleveland Hungarian community will be shared as they become available. Remember to check William Penn Life each month for the latest information-including times, dates, changes, additions, registration deadlines, etc.-for all the Association events and other activities in the Hungarian community. 18 0 April 2019 ° WILLIAM PENN LIFE
