MESSAGE & MAGIC OF CHRISTMASNorma's Beeline
What better time to share our blessings than at Christmas when magically this season fills our hearts with kindness and goodness, with tolerance and forgiveness. What better time to demonstrate the gift of giving, a gift given to us by the perfect child born in a manger so very long ago. As we gleefully enjoy this season with our family and friends with bountiful gifts and festive dinners, let us pause for a moment and picture what christmas is like to those who are depressed and under-privileged. Picture in your minds the victims of the vicious typhoons that pounded their homes over and over again, leaving them homeless, abandoned and lost. What is Christmas if you are sick and hungry? Christmas will just be another day for these people. It will just be another day without hope, faith, and sometimes without trust. But they will keep on waiting for those who remember. Let us give them back their hope and trust. Let us give them back their faith by opening our hearts.
Here's congratulations to Dr. Virgilio Jonson, President of PASS
(Pilipino American Social Services) for a very excellent 2010 Calendar
Moms Presentation held at the Four Point Sheraton Hotel, Nov. 13. Kudos
is extended to Executive Director, Max Norte and Event Chair, Myrna
Cordero. The colorful affair witnessed the awarding of plaques and
roses by keynote speaker, Ambassador Blesila Cabrera.
Roses to the following honorees: Iluminada Gold, Lourdes Caybot,
Christina Nonato, Luzviminda Galang, Ellen Maguad, Sally Neubauer, Eris
Buendia, Celia Banez, Evelyn Salazar, Lorna Haynes, Monette Vivit, and
Luz Viloria. PASS is a non-profit center that serves the Fil-Am
community mainly to provide assistance to our senior citizens. Health
Screening, Feeding Program, Job Training, and Nutritional Counselling,
are some of the services being offered. Big donors include: Jewel-Osco
Hunger Relief Grant, Don and Lydia Rhoton, Lourdes Livas, Don and Flor
Kramer, Eden Olarte, Thomas and Lorna Hayes, and Art and Naty Dilay.
Here's a special recognition to the ladies behind-the-scenes....Lina
Jonson, Leonila Norte and Cora Gumila.
Here's also a big, big thank you to Romy Gumila who donates the music
thru all these years .
Many congratulations and much happiness to Tom Matousek who was given a
surprise B-day celebration by his lovely wife, Mercy. More than 150
guests were invited at the Drury Lane that served the most fabulous
brunch in town. Highlight was Lily Simmons with her exotic "belly
dancing" who wowed the crowd, especially the male specie. We also
enjoyed Delfin and Liz Masangcay's Tango number, Grace Cumba's lovely
songs, and Margie Boerema's interpretation of “I Dream a Dream,” and
Romy Gumila's hit song of "To all the Girls I loved Before," which
prompted all women taking turns in dancing with Tom. Family members of
the Matousek's, Christian Callada, Ron delos Santos, and grandchildren,
took turns in toasting the celebrant. It was a great family affair.
Many thanks to the Matousek’s for a beautiful and enjoyable
happening
Lawrence Orbeta and Katy Parr recently
tied knots at the St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans last Oct. 10. The
groom is the son of Dr. Gregorio and Dr. Julita Orbeta, the bride is
the daughter of Chuck and Anne Parr. The wedding reception took place
at the New Orleans historical Mansion, “The Elms.” More than 150 guests
attended the affair, including some Chicagoans namely: Drs. Serafin and
Rosemary de Leon, Dr. Pete and Zeny Presto, Dr. Manny and Odette Blas,
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Thompson, Bernadette Kazmi, Dr. Ledwina Colina, Mr.
and Mrs. Graham Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Bart Calvanese, and some
Thunderbird U. classmates of Lawrence.
Also taking part in the wedding celebration were sis Julie and husband
Hector Rodriguez, from Florida. A special reception here was
later hosted by mom, Dr. Julita Orbeta, at the famous Churrasco, a
Brazilian steak house. This was to introduce the bride to those who
were unable to attend the New Orleans wedding celebration
A Thanksgiving Brunch was hosted recently by the PMAC and Auxiliary
honoring our seniors in the Fil-Am community.This yearly event is the
PMAC Auxiliary’s main service project, a very worthy cause that gives a
feeling of being cared for, being loved, and being remembered on this
special day. Thanksgiving is giving thanks for the blessings we enjoy,
and sharing those blessings to people around us. We would like to
compliment the current Auxiliary prexy, Marizon Relucio, and PMAC
president Dr. Juanito Baladad and their respective partners, Dr. Ed
Relucio, and Puring Baladad and their committee members for
making it all happen. Everyone was in a festive mood and that is what
Thanksgiving is all about. Here is a special thank you to a
special group of young helpers, Jenny Guzon Bae,
Casey Bae, Gemma Guzon, and Marc. We appreciate the time and
effort they expended in serving the seniors st the Rizal
Center.
Big plans for the 2010 PIWC Festivities have been announced by new
chair, Joy Manuel, who replaced the seat vacated by past chair, Lydia
Rhoton. The affair will take place at the Wyndham Hotel, Dec. 9. Taking
center stage will be the presentation of the beauty queens in a unique
and romantic plaza setting complete with a rondalla playing at the
background. It will also showcase Filipiniana costumes during the
paseos of ginoos and dalagang Pilipinas. A repertoire of native songs
and dances will highlight this colorful program.Co-chairs of the
kick-off are Nenette Miranda, and Elsa Castillo who will. no doubt,
carry this task with flying colors.
