William Penn Life, 2015 (50. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2015-01-01 / 1. szám
Branch News Members of Branch 59 Windber, Pa., enjoyed the branch's annual family Christmas party Nov. 30 at Ryan's in Johnstown, PA. Santa shares a special moment with the children attending the family Christmas party hosted by Branch 189. Hungarian embroidery class students. Their tree won again in the adult division at McKeesport's annual Festival of Trees. (See photo on page 26.) If you have recently moved or have some news to share, please contact Malvene at 412-751-1898. We'd love to hear from you. I'd like to share a hopeful quote from country singer Brad Paisley: "Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one." From all of us at Branch 226, we wish you all a blessed, happy new year! Áldott és boldog új évet kívánunk (BÚÉK)! Branch 249 Dayton, OH by Mark Schmidt Hello from the Dayton, Ohio, branch. Because of the publishing deadlines for William Penn Life, we sometimes have to write about events before the events actually happen. And that's where I am today, sitting here, listening to Christmas music, writing about the branch Christmas party that is a few days away. I know the children will be excited and very happy because they know Santa will be coming. Some of them will get too excited to eat much of the delicious lunch that the branch ladies will cook for everyone. But, the kids are never too excited not to eat the delicious cookies and treats that seem to be everywhere. And just when the sugar kicks in and after singing Jingle Bells, here comes Santa! The little ones jump and giggle with excitement, and the few shy ones need mom's help when it's their turn to tell Santa what they want to see under the tree at their house. But, no matter how long the line is, everyone waits their turn to sit with Santa and get their present from WPA and Branch 249. Moms and grandparents take lots of pictures, and all are happy and content just to be with family and friends for the day. Fraternalism at its best. Christmas, Hanukkah, Bodhi Day, Kwanzaa and other lesser known religious and spiritual days are celebrated during December. Is it just a coincidence that all these spiritually significant days are so close together, or is it God's plan to help us all come together at the end of the year? I hope each and every one of you and your loved ones had a beautiful, blessed holiday season. End of the year? New Year's? 2015 already? Did you get to watch the ball drop in Times Square? I hope you got to celebrate the passing of 2014 and the start of 2015 with many friends and loved ones. Last year was eventful for my family, with my daughter's wedding, the passing of my mother-inlaw (the beloved Kertesz matriarch, Anna), the trip to Hungary and many other events that I won't bore you with. But, I hope that my ramblings in this article each month let you know what is going on in the WPA world and in the Dayton branch and local metro area. The Branch 249 officers will be meeting Jan. 18 at 1:00 p.m. at the Upper Deck Tavern to plan another year of activities. So, if you have an idea for an activity, please come to the meeting or call me at 937-667- 1211. Here's hoping you have a blessed and very happy new year. A special hello to our newest friend, Virginia Kavanaugh of Danvers, Mass. It was so nice to connect with another fraternal friend of William Penn. Anne and I hope to meet you some day at the national events. Branch 296 Springdale, PA by Mary A. Kelly-Lovasz Another Branch 296 family Christmas party has passed, and I am happy to report that it was time well spent. Mrs. Claus entertained the children and their families with a little magic show and her wacky sense of humor. She really got our attention after telling us that she had shrunk Santa's pants in the wash, while holding up the tiniest pair of red pants with fluffy white trim! Mrs. Claus had everyone laughing when Santa surprised all of our party-goers. One of our youth mem-William Penn Life ° January 2015 0 21
