Polish American Newsletter December 2014

Christmas Newsletter 2014
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
In this wonderful period before Christmas
In our homes, warm and festive with Christmas tree lights spinning
And many gifts piled around, the world is filled with wishes.
We wish you and your families a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Wesołych Świąt i Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku
W tym wspaniałym okresie przed świętami Bożego Narodzenia
W naszych domach ciepło, świątecznie, choinka wiruje światłami,
Stosy prezentów piętrzą się wokół, świat wypełniony jest życzeniami.
Życzymy Wam i Waszym rodzinom wszystkiego najlepszego Z okazji nadchodzących Świąt
Bożego narodzenia A także Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku.
Opłatek Celebration
The stable of the Old South Carriage Tours, complete with horses and mules, was the
venue again for our fourth annual opłatek celebration. Forty members and guests
shared the opłatek wafers, sang Polish and English Christmas carols and enjoyed
refreshments of wine, water, bread, smolec, and pickles.
Along with the opłatek wafers shared that evening, additional wafers were sold with
proceeds going to a charity in Poland.
We wish to thank our gracious host for this special evening David Compton, owner of
Old South Carriage Tours, who has supported us every year.
Visit this website for an explanation of the opłatek Christmas tradition:
http://www.catholiccompany.com/content/Oplatki-Christmas-Tradition.cfm
Mardi Gras Banquet – February 7, 2015
Our big Mardi Gras banquet for members and guests will be held the evening of
February 6 at Gage Hall, 4 Archdale Street, with dinner starting at 6:30 pm. Our
theme this year is a masked ball. You are invited to wear a magical or mysterious
costume complete with mask. The banquet will be completely catered including a
“champagne” toast, but you may also want to bring your favorite beverage.
Members who have paid their 2015 dues: $20.00
All other Guests: $30.00
Deadline for reservations with payment: January 22. We apologize that we will
not be able to accept payment at the door because the food order has to go out
to the caterer well in advance.
Memberships 2015
2015 membership checks ($25.00 for each person) may now be mailed to our
club treasurer: Jacek Bielawski, P.O.Box 1623, Folly Beach SC
Thank You
Thanks again for your wonderful support of the club’s activities. The executive
committee invites suggestions from those who would like to be involved in
additional ways that we might serve you.
Sincerely,
Charlie Sieracki, Club President
email: [email protected]