On Sunday, November 7, 2021–a beautifully warm, sunny and breezy day typical of November in Florida–28 members and friends of the Kesk Florida Eesti Selts (KFES)/Estonian Society of Central Florida–from as near as Tampa Bay and as far away as Cocoa Beach, The Villages and Orlando–gathered for their first activity of the 2021-22 season.
KFES Brunch, 7. nov. 2021. Lake Seminole Park, Seminole, FL. Photo: Erkki Taada
A fabulous potluck brunch under Shelter 12 at Lake Seminole Park, Seminole, Florida–planned by our new KFES Board members–was enjoyed by all.
Congratulations to our new 2021-2022 Board members: Heikki Joonsar, treasurer; Inne Joonsar, vice president; Triin Karr, secretary; Moonika Mägi, vice president; and Merit Laansalu Alvarez, president. KFES Brunch, 7. nov. 2021. Lake Seminole Park, Seminole, FL. Photo: Erkki Taada
Shelter 12 on the edge of Lake Seminole provides our beautiful brunch setting. KFES Brunch, 7. nov. 2021. Lake Seminole Park, Seminole, FL. Photo: Erkki Taada
Thank you to all the members for the delicious smorgasbord we enjoyed! What a great way to start off our new year! Enjoy the photos!
KFES Secretary Triin Karr with Treasurer Heikki Joonsar. KFES Brunch, 7. nov. 2021. Lake Seminole Park, Seminole, FL.
Now two years old, Marmeelia and Karneelia with ema Marju Dishmey. KFES Brunch, 7. nov. 2021. Lake Seminole Park, Seminole, FL. Photo: Erkki Taada
Ken Holda with Virve Kai Bulla and Joe Bulla, our members from The Villages. KFES Brunch, 7. nov. 2021. Lake Seminole Park, Seminole, FL. Photo: Erkki Taada
Moonika Mägi, Helen Tammela, Birgit Delaidatti, Triin Karr and Merit Laansalu Alvarez. KFES Brunch, 7. nov. 2021. Lake Seminole Park, Seminole, FL. Photo: Erkki Taada
Nicholas Alvarez with ema Merit Laansalu Alvarez and their koer Twister. KFES Brunch, 7. nov. 2021. Lake Seminole Park, Seminole, FL. Photo: Erkki Taada
Jüri Toomepuu with Moonika Mägi and Helen Tammela. KFES Brunch, 7. nov. 2021. Lake Seminole Park, Seminole, FL. Photo: Erkki Taada
Tõnu Toomepuu engages the table in conversation. KFES Brunch, 7. nov. 2021. Lake Seminole Park, Seminole, FL. Photo: Erkki Taada
Alianna Grigoryan and Nico Alvarez entertain Twister. KFES Brunch, 7. nov. 2021. Lake Seminole Park, Seminole, FL. Photo: Erkki Taada
Triin Karr, Merit Laansalu Alvarez and Helen Tammela engage in conversation at the table. KFES Brunch, 7. nov. 2021. Lake Seminole Park, Seminole, FL. Photo: Erkki Taada
Ken Holda, Virve Kai Bull and Anne Holda. Kringel is Anne’s specialty! KFES Brunch, 7. nov. 2021. Lake Seminole Park, Seminole, FL. Photo: Erkki Taada
Aljona Fjodorova , Alianna Grigoryan and Helen Tammela (all from Orlando) talk with Merit Laansalu Alvarez. KFES Brunch, 7. nov. 2021. Lake Seminole Park, Seminole, FL. Photo: Erkki Taada
Heikki Joonsar, Lisa Mets, Ludmila Stelmokene and Hannes Jakobson.KFES Brunch, 7. nov. 2021. Lake Seminole Park, Seminole, FL. Photo: Erkki Taada
Rein Allikberg, Anne Holda, Joe Bulla, Ken Holda, and Virve Kai Bulla. KFES Brunch, 7. nov. 2021. Lake Seminole Park, Seminole, FL. Photo: Erkki Taada
Vincent Delaidatti is always ready to help. KFES Brunch, 7. nov. 2021. Lake Seminole Park, Seminole, FL. Photo: Erkki Taada
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION:
Saturday, December 11, 2021
2:00-5:00 pmEastern Time
In our familiar location:
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
10891 102nd Ave N
Seminole, FL 33778
Reservations and pre-payment will be required by Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Adults: $35 per person Youth aged 11-18: $10 per youth
Children under the age of 11: Free.
Please let us know the names and ages of the children and youth accompanying you.
By November 30, 2021, please make your check payable to The Estonian Society of Central Florida and mail it with the names of all your guests (and your children and youth and their ages) to:
Mr. Heikki Joonsar
14032 89th Ave
Seminole, FL 33776
Parents are encouraged to bring wrapped gifts for their own children so Jõuluvana is prepared.
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