On Sunday, April 24, 2022, in the beautiful community room at Tamarac by the Gulf (Seminole, FL)–where Inne and Heikki Joonsar have a winter home–over 45 members and friends of the Kesk Florida Eesti Selts/Estonian Society of Central Florida gathered for a final luncheon before breaking for their traditional summer hiatus. Moonika Mägi, KFES’s multitalented Vice President and super chef, organized the event and offered welcoming remarks. She invited members to join her in thanking the members of the 2021-2022 KFES Board; our extraordinary musical director Kaie Põhi Latterner (and Honorary Consul of Estonia, St. Petersburg, FL); and all of today’s attendees for their participation and contributions to our potluck smorgasbord. Noting the absence of our esteemed KFES president, the members sent their enthusiastic thanks and best wishes to Merit Laansalu who has transferred for work in Portugal.
KFES also welcomed a number of special guests to our luncheon. Jüri Toomepuu introduced his old friend Ervin Pari visiting from Tartu. Ervin introduced his son, Väikko Pari, and his wife Maria (from Deltona, FL); and daughter Kadri Pari, and her daughter Kimberli, and Tomas Jonkaitis. Inne and Heikki Joonsar were joined by their granddaughter Ellie Joonsar (from Atlanta) and her friend Alexandria Buell. Performing a Polynesian hula dance, Livija Rebane was the highlight of our afternoon program. A delicious smorgasbord and lively conversations were enjoyed by all.
Please keep an eye on email in September/October, 2022, for an announcement about our next activity. Happy Summer to all!
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Kesk Florida Eesti Selts/Estonian Society of Central Florida luncheon. April 25, 2022. Seminole, Florida. Foto: Erkki TaadaKFES Vice President Moonika Mägi welcomes everyone to this luncheon, our last event as we break for our traditional summer hiatus. Kesk Florida Eesti Selts/Estonian Society of Central Florida luncheon. April 25, 2022. Seminole, Florida. Foto: Erkki TaadaHeikki ja Inne Joonsar (head table) host our group at their lovely community center in Tamarac by the Gulf. Kesk Florida Eesti Selts/Estonian Society of Central Florida luncheon. April 25, 2022. Seminole, Florida. Foto: Erkki TaadaVanaema Inne Joonsar ja poja tütar Ellie with guest Alexandria Buell and Triin Karr. Kesk Florida Eesti Selts/Estonian Society of Central Florida luncheon. April 25, 2022. Seminole, Florida. Foto: Erkki Taada Jüri Toomepuu (right) welcomes his old friend Ervin Pari, visiting from Tartu. Kesk Florida Eesti Selts/Estonian Society of Central Florida luncheon. April 25, 2022. Seminole, Florida. Foto: Erkki TaadaLivija Rebane performs a Polynesian hula dance. Kesk Florida Eesti Selts/Estonian Society of Central Florida luncheon. April 25, 2022. Seminole, Florida. Foto: Erkki TaadaEric Hernandez enjoys the smorgasbord organized by Moonika Mägi (far left) with Peep Rebane and Ervin Pari. Kesk Florida Eesti Selts/Estonian Society of Central Florida luncheon. April 25, 2022. Seminole, Florida. Foto: Erkki TaadaHere is a photo showing a sampling of our fabulous smorgasbord. Shashlik,”šašlõkk,” prepared by super chef Moonika Mägi was the centerpiece of our meal. A variety of pirukad and potato salads were also in our spread. Kesk Florida Eesti Selts/Estonian Society of Central Florida luncheon. April 25, 2022. Seminole, Florida. Foto: Erkki TaadaKaie Põhi Latterner ja Ken ja Anne Holda. Kesk Florida Eesti Selts/Estonian Society of Central Florida luncheon. April 25, 2022. Seminole, Florida. Foto: Erkki TaadaAldo Toomepuu, Malle Sibul, Livija Rebane and Maare Kuuskvere. Kesk Florida Eesti Selts/Estonian Society of Central Florida luncheon. April 25, 2022. Seminole, Florida. Foto: Erkki TaadaAnother fabulous potluck smorgasbord. Maare Kuuskvere, Lisa Mets and Heinar Normet approach dessert. Kesk Florida Eesti Selts/Estonian Society of Central Florida luncheon. April 25, 2022. Seminole, Florida. Foto: Erkki TaadaKesk Florida Eesti Selts/Estonian Society of Central Florida luncheon. April 25, 2022. Seminole, Florida. Foto: Erkki TaadaAnneliis Kuusik (vasak pool) ja Maria ja Väikko Pari ja Anne Holda (parem pool). Kesk Florida Eesti Selts/Estonian Society of Central Florida luncheon. April 25, 2022. Seminole, Florida. Foto: Erkki TaadaBirgit Delaidatti (vasak) ja Urve Põhi (parem pool) ja Malle ja Eric Sibul, ja Aldo Toomepuu. Kesk Florida Eesti Selts/Estonian Society of Central Florida luncheon. April 25, 2022. Seminole, Florida. Foto: Erkki TaadaTõnu Toomepuu, Triin Karr and Jüri Toomepuu. Kesk Florida Eesti Selts/Estonian Society of Central Florida luncheon. April 25, 2022. Seminole, Florida. Foto: Erkki TaadaPeep Rebane ja Ervin Pari. Kesk Florida Eesti Selts/Estonian Society of Central Florida luncheon. April 25, 2022. Seminole, Florida. Foto: Erkki Taada Heinar and Astrid Normet with Rein Allikberg. Kesk Florida Eesti Selts/Estonian Society of Central Florida luncheon. April 25, 2022. Seminole, Florida. Foto: Erkki TaadaAldo, Bree, Elliott and Jae Toomepuu. Kesk Florida Eesti Selts/Estonian Society of Central Florida luncheon. April 25, 2022. Seminole, Florida. Foto: Erkki TaadaMike Campanale and Mari Markus. Kesk Florida Eesti Selts/Estonian Society of Central Florida luncheon. April 25, 2022. Seminole, Florida. Foto: Erkki TaadaMarmeelia and Karneelia, our youngest members. Kesk Florida Eesti Selts/Estonian Society of Central Florida luncheon. April 25, 2022. Seminole, Florida. Foto: Erkki TaadaEllie Joonsar and Alexandria Buell enjoy visiting Ellie’s grandparents Heikki and Inne Joonsar and our luncheon. Kesk Florida Eesti Selts/Estonian Society of Central Florida luncheon. April 25, 2022. Seminole, Florida. Foto: Erkki TaadaMaria and Väikko Pari (Deltona, Floridast) with Väikko isa Ervin Pari (Tartust). Kesk Florida Eesti Selts/Estonian Society of Central Florida luncheon. April 25, 2022. Seminole, Florida. Foto: Erkki Taada
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