St Petersburg Polish American Society (PAS) - Jan 17, 2023
1343 Beach Dr S.E. ---- St Petersburg, FL 33701
For Club Information, Please Call 727-894-9908
For Club Information, Please Call 727-894-9908
Club Website: www.polishsociety.
------------------------------
"Steve Dudas and Florida GenerationsWill Provide The Tunes This Coming SundayJanuary 22,2023At The St Petersburg Walter Walsek Memorial Hall"------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ -------- "Dinner Will Begin at 2:15 PM & The Band will play from 3 to 6 PM""Non Members/Guests Are Always Welcome""Please Plan To Attend & Join Us This Coming Sunday""If the club's parking lot gets filled, we have permission to park on the lot across the street"------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ----- Doors will open 1:30 PM. Admission is $6.00 for members and $8 for non members. Dinner is $12. A Baked Chicken Dinner with Dessert and Coffee will be prepared and served from 2:15 to 3:30 PM by Kaitlin Baker. Please callWilma Walsek at 727-360-0584 to make reservations for dinner by noontime Thursday, Jan 19. The only way you can be sure there will be a meal for you is to make dinner reservations. ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ---------------------------- " We Will Have Our Next Club Meeting On Wednesday, Feb 1, 2023 at 12 Noon""Please Plan To Attend"----------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ---------------------- We will continue to make plans for our Club's activities. Please join us if you are able. We continue to need volunteers to help with the many functions necessary to support the ongoing activities of the club. Hope to see you at the meeting.------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------- "We Will Continue To Hold Our Weekly Thirsty Thursdays""5:30 To 9 PM - Enjoy Polish Beer & Polish Food"------------------------------Neighbors from the Old Southeast Community as well as Club Members enjoy Thursday evenings at The Club. Polish food is prepared and served by Kaitlin Baker from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Kurt Wright will be behind the Bar.For more information contact Jim Grinaker at 727-214-8972.Our most recent Thirsty Thursday on Jan 12 was a Big Success with over 65 in attendance!Thanks to Anthony, Chuck, Jamie, Jim and Kurt for Your Support!------------------------------ ------------------------------ --------------- "CONTRA DANCES"The next Contra Dance is scheduled for Friday, February 10th. Doors open at 7 PM with dancing till 10:30 PM with a free dance lesson at 7:00 PM, and dancing at 7:30 PM. Cost is $10 and there is a live band. Contra Dance is an American folk dance very similar to square dancing, with its origins in England and France. There is no need to bring a partner or have prior experience to participate. For more information see: www.tampabaycontra.com------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --- "It's Time To Begin Thinking About Our Annual Paczki Day"----------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ --------------------------- Paczki Day, Feb 19, 2023 is only 1 month and 2 days away from today! Ken Jakubowski, our Paczki Day Coordinator has announced that tickets are now available. Get your tickets now and save $2 per person! Ken has placed lots of flyers at the club providing details for this Great Day!"Every Attendee Receives a Paczki""Doors Open 1:30 PM - Cash Bar - Dancing To Florida Generations 3-6 PM""Polish Dinner 2:15 - 3:30 PM - $12 - Entry $10 presale. $12 at the door""For more info: contact Ken Jakubowski (727) 666-5357,This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ""See The Beautiful Paczki Flyer at the end of this newsletter"------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ----- "Volunteers Needed"We need volunteers to help with the kitchen and with general cleaning. Contact Alice Kohler at 301-639-8553.After our Sunday dinners and dances we need people to:- Wipe down tables- Take out trash bags- Clean coffee pots- Clean dinner trays------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ---- "Scholarship Award For 2023"Please contact Ken Jakubowski, our Scholarship Chairperson to get an application to apply for the 2023 award. You can contact Ken at 727-666-5357 orThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . He can also email you an application if you would like one. Any Board member can give you a copy of the application also at the club. The sponsoring member who applies must have been an active member the previous year.------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ----------------------------
"Club Activities"
-----------------------------
You will be surprised with the selection of Polish memorabilia that we have for sale including Polish Dolls, Polish T-Shirts, Polish Caps, Polish Aprons, Polish Paintings, Polish Ladies Blouses, Polish Auto License Plate Holders, Crystal, Polish Vests, Polish Dishes, Polish Men's Shirts, Polish Paintings, CD's, plus other arts and crafts. See Bernie Yencha to purchase any of these items.
------------------------------
"Please Keep The Following Club Members In Your Thoughts And Prayers"
------------------------------
We are sorry to report that Raymond Fabec passed away Dec 28, 2022. Ray and his wife, Nancy have been members of the club for a good number of years.They and Stephanie and Milt Kruk as well as Will and Gerri Johnson would get together in the Bradenton area besides meeting at the club. Ray worked for the Manatee County Sheriff's office and retired as a Commander after 43 years with the Coast Guard. Graveside Services with Military Honors will be held at 1:30 PM, Thursday, Jan 19, 2023 at Sarasota National Cemetery in Sarasota. May our thoughts and prayers be with Nancy and her family.
------------------------------
"Town Apartments Dances"
Marilyn and Wil Smaka, long time members of the Polish American Society have scheduled dances in The Rec Hall of the Town Apartments North at: 1900 61st Ave N, St Petersburg from 7 - 9:30 PM. Doors open at 6:30.
Admission: Generous Donation. Dates and Bands follow:
Feb 4 - Happy Days of New York Feb 18 - Wil & Marilyn
Mar 11 - Saddletramp
Call Wil and Marilyn for more information at 574-276-3802 or 574-229-0336.
------------------------------
"German American Society of Pinellas County Has Scheduled
Mollie B & Squeezbox with Ted Lange"
"SOLD OUT"
------------------------------
"Polish Dinner Dance"
We have been asked to pass along information about the legendary "Pan" Franek Zosia and the Polka Towners playing in Naples at St John the Evangelist Catholic church for their Polish Dinner Dance from 4 - 9 PM on Sat, Feb 4, 2023.
Tickets: $50 Adults, $25 Children
Contact Erika Piotrowski for more information at 231-720-8378
------------------------------
*PLEASE RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP AND BOOSTER DONATION NOW FOR 2023*
------------------------------
Annual Membership is $25.00 per person per year. If you have not been a member, please consider becoming a member. Contact Tom or Gloria Rokosz, our Club Membership Co-Chairpersons, when you are at The Club or contact them at 912-401-5758 or email them at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions or concerns. You can make out your check to "Polish American Society" and send it to them at:
They will send the membership cards to you at your home address if you can not pick them up at the club.
If they are not available at the club, contact any officer or member of the Board to renew your membership or open a new membership.
You can also send a check made out to "Polish American Society" for your annual Booster Club donations to Tom & Gloria. Pat Caldwell, our Booster Club Chairperson, will be notified of all donations that are sent in. THANK YOU!
------------------------------
"UKRAINIAN REFUGEE RELIEF FUND"
-----------------------------
Under the leadership of Roger Telschow we are handling our donations thru www.GlobalGiving.org as they are highly rated and recommended by the US State Dept among many others.
When donating online, you can click on "Donate in honor" and put in the name of the "Polish American Society of St. Petersburg" if you like.
The Polish American Society has received credit for donating $7,253 to date to the Ukrainian Refugee Relief Fund toward our goal of $10,000.
Contact Roger at 301-509-9371 with any questions.
Thank you for your interest and generosity--we want to continue to stand with our Ukrainian friends at this desperate time.
Contact Roger at 301-509-9371 with any questions.
Thank you for your interest and generosity--we want to continue to stand with our Ukrainian friends at this desperate time.
------------------------------
"HALL RENTALS"
Our Beautiful Hall is available to rent and use for Personal, Family, Group, Business, etc, functions. Please contact Jim Grinaker at 727-214-8972 or for information.
-----------------------------
------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --------------------
"OUR WEBSITE"
Please visit www.polishsociety.org to get up to date Club information. Our beautiful website is maintained by our Web Master, Mark Opyd, who is a Computer Specialist. If you have a computer problem, please contact him at 813-925-8121 or mopyd1@gmail.com for any help. ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --------------
Please contact us with any questions or concerns via email,This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. orour cell phone, 301-639-9045. Please make us aware of any errors. Following is our Band schedule for the 2022/2023 Season.Don & Alice__ WINTER & SPRING BAND SCHEDULE FOR 2023 __
JAN 1 – New Years Day - Closed MAR 5 – Buffalo Touch
JAN 8 – Florida Generations MAR 12 – Jasiu’s Polka All Stars
JAN 15 – Northern Sounds MAR 19 – IPA All Stars-St Joseph's Day
JAN 22 - Florida Generations MAR 26 – Frank Moravcik Band
JAN 29 - Jasiu's Polka All Stars
FEB 5 – Gerry Kryk's All Stars APR 2 - Northern Sounds
FEB 12 – Northern Sounds APR 9 - Easter - Closed
APR 10 - DYNGUS DAY
FEB 19 - PACZKI DAY Nu Soundz - 5-8 PM
Florida Generations APR 16 – Jasiu’s Polka All Stars
FEB 26 – Nu Soundz APR 23 - Florida Generations
------------------------------
------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------