Casey Sisters dance for senior organization
Members of the Four Seasons Senior Citizens Organization held its monthly meeting on June 17 at the Serbian American Cultural Center.
President Vincent Oliver presided. Mary Rose Spano, chaplain, gave the invocation and led the prayer before the meal. Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and sang "God Bless America."
Oliver welcomed John Geary and Cathy Zeiler, guests of Carolyn Shaffer, and new member Martha Highley. He also welcomed back Nick Iannetti.
After dinner, members of the Casey Sisters Dance Academy presented a variety of dance routines. Members enjoyed presentations by the K-Cee Tap group, the award winning K-Cee Jazz dancers and a patriotic finale performed by all.
The secretary read the minutes of the last meeting, which were approved as read.
In the treasurer's absence, Josie Cekinovich gave the report, which was approved and filed for audit.
Membership Ruth Ladomersky reported a total of 210 members. She noted that there are still openings for new members.
Reservation chairman Josie Cekinovich announced a total of 117 dinner reservations plus one add on. She previewed the menu for the July 15 meeting.
In the absence of assistant secretary Marge Trinone, Cekinovich reported that get-well cards were sent to Emmanuel Merenda, Nick Rodriguez, Mario Perito and Lee Carducci. Members acknowledged June birthdays of Angie Gillette, Chuck Rupani, Al Partozoti and Theresa Sabol and the June anniversary of Jasper and Betty Wamsley.
Tour director Carolyn Shaffer reviewed the following upcoming trips:
Aug. 14, "Dinner with the Godfather," Gateway Clipper Cruise, transportation, show, dinner, tax and gratuities, $79;
Sept. 27-Oct. 3, Cape Cod, transportation, lodging, ten meals, luggage handling, taxes and gratuities, $569;
Aug. 25-28, Atlantic City, transportation, lodging at Bally's Casino Hotel, baggage handling, taxes and gratuities plus $90 bonus, $269;
Oct. 12-14, Seneca Niagara Casino, transportation, lodging, baggage handling, taxes and gratuities, plus $30-$60 bonus, $215;
Nov. 17-18, Lancaster, Pa., "Miracle of Christmas," transportation, lodging, breakfast buffet, family-style dinner and lunch at an authentic Amish home, taxes and gratuities, $279.
Shaffer announced that trips and tours are open to all area residents. Call Shaffer at (304) 748-0766) for details on trips.
Winners of the 50/50 were Irene Rupani and Dorothy Pashke. Mary Salatino won the free dinner from the club, and Jenny Maxwell and Tina Rocchio won free dinner certificates. Door prizes were won by Bobby Thornburg, Betty Lucas, Carolyn Shaffer, Jasper Wamsley, Josie Cekinovich, Lois Dick, Alvera Guglielmo, and Angie Gillette. Vince Oliver held the winning ticket for the Atlantic City trip.
The next meeting will be held on July 15.
