William Penn Life, 2015 (50. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2015-12-01 / 12. szám
Branch News Branch 19 Auditor Jennifer Orlick and branch member Kathleen Shimmel were among the volunteers helping at a charity 5K event Oct. 4 benefiting GiGi's Playhouse of Hillsborough, N.J. never regret anything that made you smile. (Thank you, Father Barnabas.) I sure have learned that to be true. I hope you do, too. I can always be reached at 734- 782-4667 or 313-418-5572. Boldog és áldott Karácsonyi a Bethlehem Jézus áldásával és békés, sikeres új esztendőt. Much thanks and love to you all. Branch 19 New Brunswick, NJ by Evelyn Bodnar The members of WPA Branch 19 have been charitable this fall. Two members of the Branch, Auditor Jennifer Orlick and member Kathleen Shimmel, were spotted volunteering on Oct. 4 at a charity 5K event for GiGi's Playhouse of Hillsborough. William Penn Branch 19 was a sponsor for the fundraiser. The organization that provides support and free programming for children and adults with Down syndrome. We also report that Branch Auditor Bert Suldo had a medical set back and is now working hard in rehab to improve. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bert and his family during this tough time. The branch wishes all our fellow WPA members a happy and healthy holiday season! Hungarian-Americans of Youngstown, Ohio, including members of WPA Branch 28, gathered Oct. 25 to commemorate the anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Branch 28 Youngstown, OH by Kathy Novak Merry Christmas! It's so hard to believe 2016 is just around the corner. Congratulations to all the recipients of WPA scholarships. The Nationality Rooms located in the University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning are decorated for the holidays and ready for visitors. The displays will be up until mid- January. Helping to decorate the Hungarian Classorom were members of the Hungarian Room Committe, members of Branch 28, and by the room's scholarship recipient, John and his mother. With the assistance of the WPA Home Office, our branch also participated in the Association's Holiday Basket program. We helped three local charities and a local family for the holiday season. The annual branch Christmas party will be held on Dec. 5. I will report on the party, as well as the lucky winners of our scholarship holiday raffle, in next month's William Penn Life. The annual commemoration of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution was held Oct. 25 at the Shrine of the Afflicted, located near the eternal 1956 flame and the statue of St. Stephen of Hungary. The event was hosted by the Freedom Fighters with the assistance of the Youngstown American Hungarian Federation. The opening prayer was given by the Rev. Joseph Rudjak. A poem was recited by Leslie Polgar. Alyssa Schauer read a brief story about Peter Mansfeld, a Hungarian child who witnessed the events of 1956 while attempting to get revenge for the imprisonment of his father, grandfather and uncle. Upon his capture, Peter was imprisoned for three years and then was executed. With the hustle and bustle of the season, let's not forget to wish a wonderful birthday or anniversary to all those celebrating their special day this month. Get well wishes go to all those not feeling up to par, especially Mary Foor, Michelle Toth, Robert Palotsee and the Rev. Louie Pintye. Please remember with special thoughts and prayers those who have recently lost a loved one. For answers to your questions about life insurance or annuities, please call Kathy at 330-746-7704 or Alan at 330-482-9994. May the love and peace of this holy season be shared by all our families and friends. Best wishes for a heart-warming Christmas season. Branch 34 Pittsburgh, PA by Marguerite McNelis Hope everyone had a happy and blessed Thanksgiving. Hope you were able to celebrate it with family and friends. Our branch made a monetary donation to the KDKA Turkey Fund which has provided Thanksgiving dinners to people in the Pittsburgh area for 34 years. In November, we also celebrated Veterans Day. Always thank our veterans for their service. Remember in your prayers our servicemen and 18 0 December 2015 0 William Penn Life
