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St. David’s Welsh Society of the Suncoast APRIL 2016 welshsocietyofthesuncoast.org EVERYONE INVITED CROESO Regular meetings of the St. David’s Welsh Soci- ety of the Suncoast are held at noon on the third Tuesday of the month. From October to April at the Lake Seminole Presbyterian Church , 8600 113th Street N, Seminole Florida (right on the corner). A potluck luncheon and program entertain all persons with an interest in celebrating Welsh heritage. We have great fun so bring a friend to socialize. (They do not even have to be Welsh to be welcome.) On April 19, we look forward to hearing the ad- ventures of new member Cathy Reed on her re- cent trip to Britain and Wales. Cathy is just learning more about her Welsh heritage so this should be a most interesting program. This will be the last regular meeting of this pro- gram year before we begin our summer lunch- eons. Details will be in the next newsletter. SILENT AUCTION A HUGE SUCCESS With a myriad of items donated and many en- thusiastic bidders, the traditional silent auction was a huge success. Happy winners took home treasures and the auction netted $188.00. which was matched by the society and rounded up to $200.00. As agreed at the ban- quet the treasurer sent a check of $400.00 to the American Friends of St. David’s Cathedral. IN MEMORIUM In the past month our society has lost two of our most dedicated members. Leslie Jones, aka Mr. Wales, could al- ways be relied upon for a cheerful smile, a good story about his beloved Wales, and in recent months for his joy in shar- ing his collection of colorful seasonal socks. Very proud of his Welsh heritage, Leslie did extensive research on his an- cestry. First coming to this country as a war bride, Rhiannon Merrion for many years kept the kitchen under control for our monthly meetings. She came early to make coffee and tea, kept an eye on things during the meal, and stayed late to clean up. Our condolences to their families. They will be missed. TRIVIA QUESTION: Since 1787 Wales has had the largest “Orangery” in the world. Where is it?
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St. David’s Welsh Society of the Suncoast APRIL 2016
welshsocietyofthesuncoast.org
EVERYONE INVITED CROESO
Regular meetings of the St. David’s Welsh Soci-ety of the Suncoast are held at noon on the third Tuesday of the month. From October to April at the Lake Seminole Presbyterian Church, 8600 113th Street N, Seminole Florida (right on the corner). A potluck luncheon and program entertain all persons with an interest in celebrating Welsh heritage. We have great fun so bring a friend to socialize. (They do not even have to be Welsh to be welcome.)
On April 19, we look forward to hearing the ad-ventures of new member Cathy Reed on her re-cent trip to Britain and Wales. Cathy is just learning more about her Welsh heritage so this should be a most interesting program. This will be the last regular meeting of this pro-gram year before we begin our summer lunch-eons. Details will be in the next newsletter.
SILENT AUCTION A HUGE SUCCESS With a myriad of items donated and many en-thusiastic bidders, the traditional silent auction was a huge success. Happy winners took home treasures and the auction netted $188.00. which was matched by the society and rounded up to $200.00. As agreed at the ban-quet the treasurer sent a check of $400.00 to the American Friends of St. David’s Cathedral.
IN MEMORIUM
In the past month our society has lost two of our most dedicated members. Leslie Jones, aka Mr. Wales, could al-ways be relied upon for a cheerful smile, a good story about his beloved Wales, and in recent months for his joy in shar-ing his collection of colorful seasonal socks. Very proud of his Welsh heritage, Leslie did extensive research on his an-cestry. First coming to this country as a war bride, Rhiannon Merrion for many years kept the kitchen under control for our monthly meetings. She came early to make coffee and tea, kept an eye on things during the meal, and stayed late to clean up. Our condolences to their families. They will be missed.
TRIVIA QUESTION: Since 1787 Wales has had the largest “Orangery” in the world. Where is it?
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CELEBRATIONS April Birthdays 1 Gwen Griffin Carter 2 Gwen Krause 4 Sue Owens 6 Rhianon Hardy 11 Jack Jacobs 14 Mary Hughes 23 Janet Briggs 28 Meg Zeigler 28 Gareth Williams May Birthday 19 Mavis Lamont
There are no April or May anniversaries. YOUR HELP NEEDED It still costs a great deal to publish and mail this newsletter—much more than our meager dues can cover. Sharing news from our friends is one of the ways we keep in touch with our Welsh friends. Again this year we are soliciting donations to cover the costs. Large or small donations are appreciated. This month’s newsletter is sponsored by Jan and Don Briggs. We appreciate everyone who contributes to keeping this newsletter going.
AROUND THE MEMBERSHIP
Pam Lewis reports she was in a serious auto-mobile accident a few months ago. After months of repeated hospital stays, back surgery, and re-hap she is still not able to drive her car. Mavis Lamont is undergoing treatments but managed to bring several of her family to the banquet.
If you have any news to share, please contact Nancy. She can only report what she is told.
ANSWER TO TRIVIA QUESTION: The largest orangery (330 feet long) in the world is at Mar-gam Abbey. Margam Abbey was a Cistercian monastery, located in the village of Margam, a suburb of modern Port Talbot in Wales. The ab-bey was founded in 1147 as a daughter house of Clairvaux by Robert, Earl of Gloucester, and was dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Early Christian crosses found in the close vicinity and conserved in the nearby Margam Stones Muse-um suggest the existence of an earlier Celtic mo-nastic community.
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Cindy Durkee once again presid-ed over three overflowing tables of silent auction offerings.
The banquet room became jam packed when a total of 53 dinners showed up.
The cheese and veggies made for plen ful appe zers.
President Ma Hall leads the Pledge of Allegiance.
Andrew Anderson waits for the rest of his Hughes family table mates to arrive.
Larry Osmulski offers a salute as Mary Hughes presides over her crowd‐ed family table.
PICTURE PAGES
Smiling faces filled the room at our 74th annual St. David's Day banquet.
Jan and Don Briggs. Norma Perry
Shirley Lewis and Pete Spaulding
Todd Roberts
Mavis Lamont brought four genera ons. Great granddaughter Kensie had the honor of being the youngest present.
This is 17 year old Kris‐ten’s 7th banquet. She smiles for the camera with her grandfather Paul Mellican.
Vera Rubin
Danny and Wendy Kearns
William and Nancy Redfern
Jean and Kelfryn James
Guests and Cathy Reed
Italian friends of Barbara Giraldi
Three lovely poten al new members
