For information about the Estonian Society of Central Florida, please contact Secretary Triin Karr, email: triin.karr@gmail.com.
ACTIVITIES FOR 2022-2023
KFES WILL CELEBRATE EVA 105 ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2023, FROM 1:00-5:00 AT THE FEATHER SOUND COUNTRY CLUB, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA. PLEASE SEE THE HOME PAGE FOR DETAILS.
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KFES WILL GATHER FOR ITS ANNUAL SUPP AND VÕILEIV LÕUNASÖÖK (SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCHEON) ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2023, FROM 1:00-5:00 AT BIRGIT AND VINCENT DELAIDATTI’S CLUBHOUSE IN LARGO, FLORIDA. PLEASE SEE THE HOME PAGE FOR DETAILS.
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JÕLUVANA/SANTA CLAUS WILL BE STOPPING IN DURING KFES’S TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS/JÕULU LUNCHEON ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2022, AT 2:00 PM. PLEASE SEE THE HOMEPAGE FOR DETAILS.
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The Board/Juhatus of the Estonian Society of Central Florida/Kesk Florida Eesti Selts is pleased to announce our first activity for 2022-2023. Please join us as our summer hiatus comes to an end:
Sunday, November 6, 2022
2:00 pm
The Hangar Restaurant & Flight Lounge
https://www.thehangarstpete.com/
(at Albert Whitted Airport)
540 First Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Telephone: 727.823.7767
A private room has been reserved on the second floor, and the Estonian Society of Central Florida/Kesk Florida Eesti Selts is paying the room rental fee.
Members may order lunch off “fixed menus.” Members will pay KFES $35/person, $8/child, at the door. The children’s menu is offered to children ten and under. Payment may be made by cash, check or Zelle to KFES1918@yahoo.com. A cash bar will be open.
PROGRAM
We are delighted to welcome back old friends, Lembit Nei and his family. Professor Lembit Nei is a familiar face to many of us who attended our KFES events on October 6, 2013, and January 5, 2014. Lembit was accompanied by his wife and daughter, and he served as our guest speaker at the January event. Professor Nei is now a Senior Researcher and Professor Emeritus, Tartu College School of Engineering, Tallinn University of Technology, and he serves as Director of the NGO Environmental Protection Institute. Currently, Professor Nei is spending one month in the US as a Michigan State University – Erasmus+ academic visitor. Professor Emeritus Nei is a recent recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal of Tartu. Professor Nei will share his impressions on “what’s going on in Estonia.” Let’s give Professor Nei and his family a warm welcome.
Because the private room can accommodate up to 50 (and the adjoining outdoor balcony can accommodate 20) , please email Heikki Joonsar, Treasurer, to let him know if you are planning to attend so we may confirm we have enough space.
ACTIVITIES FOR 2021-2022
We are pleased to announce that our 2021-2022 year of activities kicked off on Sunday, November 7, 2021. Please stay tuned to this page as we post upcoming events.
APRIL 24, 2022, GATHERING
We are delighted to invite you to our next event that is taking place on Sunday, April 24th, 2022, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM EDT, in Seminole, Florida.
The event will be outside in the open air at Tamarac by the Gulf Club House (9099 141st Street N, Seminole, FL 33776) where Inne and Heikki Joonsar will welcome us. Their residential community is a familiar location to us.
Shuffle board and horse shoe pits are available for your entertainment.
We will be able to use one grill, so KFES/Estonian Society of Central Florida will provide some snacks/items from the BBQ. Please bring appetizers, snacks or dessert to share and drinks to your liking.
For children, we would like to offer an egg hunt. If you bring your little ones with you, please also bring the eggs for the egg hunt and we will organize the hunt. Pease let us know the names and ages of children who will be participating.
And we also have a special guest performing this time!
The participation fee is $15 per adult. RSVP and make your payment by April 13th.
Payment methods:
To transfer funds to Kesk Florida Eesti Selts via Zelle, add address kfes1918@yahoo.com. In the note box, put your names and what the funds are for (April 2022 gathering). When you are given the choice of “personal” or “business,” check “business.” In the name of the account put in “Estonian Society of Central Florida.”
Of course, we can receive checks made out to KFES or Estonian Society of Central Florida and we will deposit them electronically. Mail your check to:
Heikki Joonsar, 14032 89th Ave, Seminole, FL 33776.
We look forward to seeing you in April!
KFES Juhatus/Estonian Society of Central Florida Board
JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2022 EVENTS
Due to the high transmissibility rate of the coronavirus through the Omicron variant, the KFES Board suspended the traditional January supp ja võileva (soup and sandwich) luncheon.
Outdoor picnics are among our favorite ways of gathering! On a beautiful warm and sunny day, Kesk Florida Eesti Selts (KFES)/Estonian Society of Central Florida–55 members, friends and children–celebrated the 104th Anniversary of Estonian Independence on Sunday, February 27, 2022, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm EST, in Walsingham Park (click on the link for park information), Shelter 8, 12615 102nd Ave, Seminole, FL 33778.
OUR TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION!
Saturday, December 11, 2021
2:00-5:30 pm Eastern 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.
NOVEMBER SUNDAY BRUNCH
Sunday, November 7, 2021
11:00 am
Lake Seminole Park – Shelter 12
To locate Shelter 12, please see the map in this link for better guidance.
10015 Park Blvd (74th Ave N)
Seminole, FL 33777
The fee is $10 per adult to cover the costs of the shelter rental and supplies. We will collect the fee at the shelter.
Please bring a breakfast/lunch/brunch dish to share and your favorite beverages. We will be providing hot coffee.
So we may plan for the right number of guests–and if you would like ideas on what to bring–please let us know you are coming by sending an email to KFES Secretary Triin Karr at triin.karr@gmail.com.
PLEASE PARTICIPATE IN OUR SURVEY:
The members of the 2021-2022 KFES Juhatus/Estonian Society of Central Florida Board thank you for participating in the survey we emailed in October 2021 to collect your contact information and ideas for activities. If you have not yet done so, we invite you to visit this link to our survey so we may be sure we have your up-to-date contact information and ideas too: https://forms.gle/GjP9VJmdR6HAc5US9. We value you and your participation.
ACTIVITIES FOR 2020-2021
For information about the Estonian Society of Central Florida, please contact Secretary Triin Karr through email to Triin.Karr@gmail.com.
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
Covid-19 suspended our activities starting March 2020. The 2020-21 peakoosolek/annual meeting, which traditionally would have been held in November 2020, will be held virtually on Sunday, September 26, 2021, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm Eastern Time. A Zoom link was emailed to the voting membership on September 1, 2021, and in a meeting reminder on September 19, 2021.
ACTIVITIES FOR 2019-2020
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
Our first gathering of the 2019-20 year of activities is Sunday, November 3, 2019, at 2:00 pm, at which time we’ll have a wonderful lunch, time to socialize, and kick off our activities for the 2019-20 year with our annual business meeting. Important topics will be discussed so we hope you will make plans to join us.
PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE RETURNING TO A WONDERFUL LOCATION FOR OUR GATHERING: Jüri and Jae Toomepuu are opening their beautiful home to us. It is located on the Hillsborough River, in Temple Terrace, Florida. The address is sent by email. This is a potluck, and we are invited to bring appetizers, shared dishes and desserts. In addition to enjoying each other’s company, the setting offers perfect opportunities for swimming in the Toomepuu’s pool or fishing off their dock. All are welcome! To help us plan for the right number, we ask you to let us know in advance if you will be coming. Please send an email to Lisa Mets by Wednesday, October 30, 2019, to let us know if we may count you in/out!
Jõuluõhtusöök ja Jõuluvana
Traditional Estonian-style Christmas dinner with a visit by Santa Claus
Saturday, December 7, 2019
2:00 pm
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd (we have been here before)
10891 102nd Ave N, Seminole, FL 33778
Reservations and pre-payment will be required by Wednesday, November 27, 2019.
Adults $35 per person
Children under the age of 12 $10 per person [please let us know the children’s names and ages]
[Parents are encouraged to bring wrapped gifts for their own children.]
Eesti suppi ja võileiva lõunasöök
Estonian soup and sandwich lunch
This is a potluck, and we all make Estonian-style soups, sandwiches and salads (and desserts)
Saturday, January 25, 2020
2:00 pm; $10/person, children under the age of 12 are free
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS BY JANUARY 18, 2020, ARE A MUST: Please email Lisa Mets and let her know the names of those coming with you and what you are planning to bring. If you are willing to make a soup, please let Lisa know that too. Please remember to bring your own soup bowls and soup spoons and your favorite beverages.
Here is our location:
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd (we were here for our Christmas lunch)
10891 102nd Ave N
Seminole, FL 33778
Eesti Vabariigi Aastapäeva Tähistamine
Celebration of Estonian Independence Day
Saturday, February 22, 2020
11:00 am – 3:00 pm (for the 102nd Anniversary of Estonian Independence)
$50/adult; $25/child under 10
ADVANCE PRE-PAID RESERVATIONS TO ANNELIIS KUUSIK BY FEBRUARY 1 ARE A MUST (see address below).
Please let us know your meal choice when you make your reservation: Teriyaki Mahi Mahi or Chicken Piccata.
Our ever popular loterii returns: Please bring a prize to include on the loterii table.
Our location:
Feather Sound Country Club
2201 Feather Sound Dr
Clearwater, FL 33762
http://www.fscc.club/
Please mail your check to:
Ms. Anneliis Kuusik
KFES Treasurer
7069 Key Haven Rd., #505
Seminole, FL 33777
This is to let you know we are announcing the cancellation of our March and April events.
CANCELED CANCELED CANCELED CANCELED
Potluck Luncheon
Sunday, March 15, 2020
Lovely Home of Peep and Livija Rebane
Our nation and world are engaging strategies to contain and mitigate the transmission and effects of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) (COVID-19).
An important mitigation strategy at this time is one called “social distancing.”
Though our group is small, we believe in supporting the CDC and Department of Health recommendations that we all individually and collectively avoid large gatherings. For some that means >1,000. For us, that means our number no matter how small.
We extend our deep appreciation to Peep and Livija. They have let us know they will be happy to host us again at a future date when our public health concerns have subsided.
March Potluck
2:00-5:00 pm
Sunday, March 15, 2020
$10 per person
Children under the age of 12 are free
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 30;
RESERVATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. WE ARE AT CAPACITY. (3/9/2020)
Location:
The beautiful home of Peep and Livija Rebane in Bradenton, FL.
The address is shared in email.
This is the location of the November 2019 potluck.
Livija and Peep will be preparing cornbread and a delightful oven-baked mustard chicken.
Please bring an appetizer, potato salad, other side dish or dessert to complement the meal.
When you email your reservation to Lisa Mets, please let her know what you plan to bring.
Please bring your favorite beverages as well.
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April Piknik (potluck; our association provides grilled sausages)
Saturday, April 18, 2020, 2:00 pm
Community Center in the Seminole Isles Condominium Complex
(this is where Anneliis Kuusik lives)
7069 Key Haven Rd.
Seminole, FL 33777
$10 per person
Children under the age of 12 are free
WE WILL NEED TO KNOW THE NAMES OF EVERYONE ATTENDING IN ADVANCE.
THERE IS A NEW SECURITY SYSTEM AT THE GATED ENTRANCE.
WE WILL EMAIL ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS TO THOSE WHO HAVE PRE-REGISTERED.
Please let Anneliis Kuusik know the names of the people who are
coming and what you are bringing by sending an email to: Kuusika09@aol.com by April 11, 2020.
Please bring your favorite beverages and a side dish–appetizer,
salad, vegetable, or dessert– to complement
the sausages/hotdogs KFES will be grilling. Volunteers to help set up, grill, and clean up are really welcome!
October 2020 Potluck
End of the 2019-20 Year of Activities
Date, time and location to be announced
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PAST MEETINGS
THESE ARE OUR 2018-19 ACTIVITIES
Jõuluõhtusöök ja Jõuluvana
Traditional Estonian-style Christmas dinner with a visit by Santa Claus
Saturday, December 8, 2018
2:00 pm
$30/adult, $10/child
PRE-PAID RESERVATIONS TO ANNELIIS KUUSIK BY DECEMBER 1 ARE A MUST; SPACE IS LIMITED. PLEASE PROVIDE THE NAMES AND AGES OF CHILDREN ACCOMPANYING YOU.
The home of Kaie Põhi Latterner
241 173 Ave
N. Redington Beach, FL 33708
Eesti suppi ja võileiva lõunasöök
Estonian soup and sandwich lunch
This is a potluck, and members make Estonian-style soup, sandwiches, salads and desserts. KFES provides the soup, iced tea and coffee. If you like, please bring your preferred adult beverages to share.
Sunday, January 27, 2019
2:00 pm; $10/person, children are free
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST BY JANUARY 21.
PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT YOU PLAN TO BRING.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BOWLS AND SPOONS TOO!
To let us know you are coming, send an email to
Kuusika09@aol.com
Community Center in the Seminole Isles Condominium Complex
(this is where Anneliis Kuusik lives)
7069 Key Haven Rd.
Seminole, FL 33777
The gate code to gain access is provided in email.
If you have trouble getting in, call Anneliis’s cell phone: (860) 810-3469
Eesti Vabariigi Aastapäeva Tähistamine
Celebration of Estonian Independence Day
We will be joined by two special guests:
Eesti Vabariigi Peakonsul lgp. pr. Kairi Künka (Estonian Consul General in New York City) and
Eesti Välisministeeriumi konsulaarosakonna peadirektor pr. Kersti Eesmaa (Estonia’s Foreign Ministry’s Director General for Consular Affairs)
Saturday, February 23, 2019
11:00 am – 3:00 pm (for the 101st Anniversary of Estonian Independence)
$40/adult; $23/child under 16
ADVANCE PRE-PAID RESERVATIONS TO ANNELIIS KUUSIK BY FEBRUARY 2 ARE A MUST
Feather Sound Country Club
2201 Feather Sound Dr
Clearwater, FL 33762
http://www.fscc.club/
Potluck and Pool Party
Sunday, March 24, 2019
2:00 pm
$5/person, children are free
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST BY MARCH 15
Email Anneliis Kuusik: kuusika09@aol.com
Bring chairs, swimsuits and towels; your favorite adult beverages; and an appetizer/side/main dish for the potluck table. When you rsvp to Anneliis Kuusik, please let her know what you will be bringing.
The home of Estonian Honorary Consul Kaie Põhi Latterner
Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Estonia
241 173 Ave
N. Redington Beach, FL 33708
There is a wonderful pool at Kaie’s; so, weather permitting and fingers crossed, please plan to enjoy the pool, pool patio, and outdoors.
Potluck Piknik (our association provides grilled sausages and buns, coffee and water; please bring a dish to contribute to our lunch)
Saturday, April 13, 2019
2:00 pm
$5/adult; children under 16 are free; this may be paid at the door.
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST BY MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2019.
SEND AN EMAIL TO ANNELIIS KUUSIK AT KUUSIKA09@AOL.COM.
THE GATE CODE WILL BE SENT BY EMAIL.
Community Center in the Seminole Isles Condominium Complex
(this is where Anneliis Kuusik lives)
7069 Key Haven Rd.
Seminole, FL 33777
Please bring lawn chairs.
Dogs are allowed but they must be on leashes.
Midsummer’s Eve John’s Day Ligo/Jaanipäeva Celebration!
Saturday, June 22, 2019
5:00-10:30 pm.
Program:
5:00-7:30 pm
Clubhouse Ballroom
Music, degustation of cheese, wreath making, and potluck meal
All guests are asked to bring along food to share picnic style (potluck).
Estonians: Please bring Estonian-style dishes.
7:30-10:30 pm
Outside around the firepit (a real gas-fueled fire)
Music, singing, dancing, libations and Latvian snacks
Traditional setting sun ceremony
Music will be led by Latvian accordionist Kaspars, our own wonderful Kaie Põhi Latterner, and local musicians.
The Latvian Association will provide piragi, cheese and American beer. Please bring your own beverages of choice.
$10.00/adult suggested donation. Children under the age of 16 are free.
Our wonderful host is Latvian Dace Nebare.
This event is taking place in a gated community off the Pinellas Bayway (the state road that runs between the Don CeSar Hotel and I-275, 54th Ave S exit). It is near the Isla del Sol properties. The address will be provided in an email to those who RSVP. Note: You will pass through a toll booth on the Pinellas Bayway.
If you are planning to come, and we hope you are, RSVP by June 12, 2019. Please include the names of all members of your group and your children and their ages in your response.
We hope to see you there!
KFES Juhatus
Fall Gathering: Potluck luncheon at the beautiful home of Peep and Livija Rebane
Sunday, October 6, 2019
2:00-5:00 pm
Livija and Peep will be preparing roast pork and sauerkraut.
Please bring an appetizer, salad, side dish or dessert to complement the meal.
When you email your reservation to Lisa Mets, please let her know what you plan to bring.
Please bring your favorite beverage as well.
Address:
The address is shared in email.
Cost: $10 per person; children under the age of 16 are free. The cost covers KFES expenses.
PRE-RESERVATIONS BY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019, TO LISA METS ARE A MUST. OUR SEATING IS LIMITED TO 30. PLEASE LET US KNOW THE NAMES OF EVERYONE COMING WITH YOU; PLEASE INCLUDE THE CHILDREN’S AGES.
There is a swimming pool for those who would like to enjoy an afternoon dip in the pool. Please bring your suits and towels.
Thank you to Peep and Livija for opening your home to us. We look forward to seeing you soon!
KFES BOARD/JUHATUS
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PAST 2017-18 ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 11, 2017
We will join the Estonian American National Council (Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendrikkides), which will be convening a special program in St. Petersburg (FL). Visit this website for more information: Estonian American National Council (ERKÜ).
Location: Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, 333 1st St S, Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33701-4342; telephone: 727-894-5000; Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront website
DECEMBER 9, 2017, 2:00 PM
Santa Claus/Jõuluvana will join us for a traditional Estonian holiday dinner. Like last year will be having some traditional Estonian Christmas food catered, plus homemade Christmas sausages (verivorst) and desserts. Santa may be coming too :-). Plus we get to sing some holiday songs. We need to know who is coming in advance and the cost is $30 per adult and $10.00 per child. Please send a check by Dec 4th to Maare Kuuskvere. Please make the check payable to: “Estonian Society of Central Florida”.
Maare Kuuskvere
1305 Water Oak Way N
Bradenton, FL 34209
Location: We will gather at the home of Kaie Põhi Latterner
241 173 Avenue East
N. Redington Beach, FL
A GPS can get you there easily.
JANUARY 7, 2018, 2:00 PM
Our highly popular luncheon returns again to kick off the 2018 New Year:
Estonian Soup and Sandwich Potluck Luncheon/Eesti supp ja võileiv lõunasöök
We will provide the Estonian soup. Our members and guests are invited to contribute traditional Estonian-recipe sandwiches, salads and desserts to round out our smorgasbord lunch. This has become one of our favorite events of the year!
By Friday, December 29, 2017, please email Anneliis Kuusik (kuusika09@aol.com) to let her know you are coming (provide your name and the names of all your guests) and what you will be bringing (sandwiches, salad or dessert). This will give us a chance to coordinate the luncheon offerings and set up enough tables and chairs. There is a security gate to the complex you will be entering so it is especially important we have the driver’s name and email address.
To help defray the costs of the facility rental and event, we ask you to contribute $10 per participant at the door.
Location: The beautiful community room in Anneliis Kuusik’s condominium complex called Seminole Isles, 7253 Key Haven Road, Seminole, FL.
FEBRUARY 11, 2018, 2:00 PM
We will enjoy lunch together as we fire up for the celebration of Estonia’s 100th anniversary of independence, which we will celebrate with a gala program on March 10, 2018 (see separate listing below).
Location: We will be meeting in the usual private room in one of our favorite restaurants: Pier 22, 1200 1st Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205; telephone: 941-748-8087. The restaurant has a varied menu with moderately priced items. Please send an email to Triin Karr at triin.karr@gmail.com to let her know you are coming so we can be sure the restaurant sets up enough tables and chairs.
BY THE WAY, IN PREPARATION FOR OUR GALA KFES EV100 CELEBRATION:
The Estonian Society of Central Florida/Kesk Florida Eesti Selts is trying something new with our loterii at the EV100 Celebration on March 10, 2018. This year, we will be making baskets as loterii prizes.
We invite your donations along the following themes:
1. Eesti/Estonian goods
2. All things and anything Florida
3. Entertainment, i.e., wine, cheese, chocolates, nuts, pretzels, cocktail napkins, bottle stoppers, etc.
4. For Children
5. $$ so the Society/Selts may supplement donations
We invite you to think creatively and personally: What kinds of foods and beverages, entertaining accoutrements, books, calendars, dvds, cds, puzzles, games, towels, etc., etc., etc., would you or your family members and friends like to win?
Please bring your donations to our luncheon in February or make your financial contribution to Anneliis Kuusik by February 28, 2018.
MARCH 10, 2018, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
Gala Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Estonian Independence/Eesti Vabariigi 100 Aastapäeva Tähistamine.
New location: Feather Sound Country Club, 2201 Feather Sound Dr, Clearwater, FL 33762; telephone: (727) 573-5666. Feather Sound Country Club Website
Reservations and payment in advance are required; the Country Club cannot accommodate walk-ins. Meals are $50/person and $23/child aged 12 and under. Payments must be received by February 28, 2018. Refunds may be made until February 28, 2018. The commitment between the Country Club and our association/selts is final on March 1, 2018, and we will receive no refunds from the Country Club once the commitment is made.
Please also consider adding a donation to your check to support our special EV100 program. We have contained the meal costs per person with the hope that our members will generously support this special EV100 program with a special one-time donation. Donors’ names will be recognized in the EV100 printed program.
When you make your reservation, please let us know your meal preference:
Teriyaki Mahi Mahi Fish, Roasted Red Potatoes, Asparagus (kala)
Chicken Piccata, Roasted Red Potatoes, Green Bean Almandine (kana)
Children/Lapsed 12 years old and younger – Chicken Fingers, French Fries and Fruit cup
A cash bar will be available throughout the meal.
Tables of 8 or 10 may be reserved. When you send in your check, please include the names of all of your table guests so we can reserve your tables with place cards. Otherwise, seating is open and you may secure your place when you arrive.
If you have traditional Estonian clothing or clothing representing your non-Estonian nationality, we would be delighted if you wore it on this very special day. We think this will enhance our photo collection from the event.
By February 28, 2018, please make your check payable to the “Estonian Society of Central Florida” and mail it to Ms. Anneliis Kuusik, 7069 Key Haven Rd, #505, Seminole, FL 33777. Please indicate if your check includes a donation to support the EV100 program.
APRIL 14, 2018, 2:00 PM: Potluck Picnic Celebrating April Birthdays and “Jaanipäeva”
Annual KFES Potluck Picnic
Saturday April 14, 2018
2:00 pm
Location: Seminole Isle Pavilion by the Bayou
7069 Key Haven Road
Seminole FL 33777
GPS gets you there easily. There is a traffic light at the entrance.
(This is our familiar Anneliis Kuusik’s condo complex)
The gate code for that day is provided by email. You must pre-register.
After you drive through the gate, turn right and follow the road all the way to the back of the property, passing the tall condo buildings. You will see 2 pavilions near water. There is plenty of parking.
By Friday April 6, let Anneliis Kuusik know you are coming and tell her the names of the people and ages of children that are coming with you. Send an email to kuusika09@aol.com or call Anneliis at (860) 810-3469.
The participation fee to cover KFES expenses is $5 person; children under 16 are free. KFES will provide grilled food and iced tea and water. And cake!
Everyone is asked to contribute appetizers, salads, side dishes, or dessert. Bring your own beverages you would like to drink; wine and beer are OK too.
Bring your lawn chairs and yard games and let’s plan to have fun!
There is a dock by the bayou so kayaks/canoes are welcome. Fishing can be done off the dock but you need to bring your own fishing equipment and bait.
Dogs are allowed but must be leashed.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2018, 2:00-4:00 PM:
Informal Lunch Program Closing Out the 2017-18 Year of Activities
Location:
Pier 22
1200 1st Ave. W
Bradenton, FL 34205
https://www.pier22dining.com/
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PAST 2016-17 ACTIVITIES
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A POTLUCK SMORGASBORD LUNCHEON AND OUR KFES ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2016, AT 2:00 PM. We will be gathering in the beautiful Community Room at Treasurer Anneliis Kuusik’s condominium complex called Seminole Isles. A swimming pool is available to our group and children are welcome.
More on location: This is a gated community called Seminole Isles and its address is 7253 Key Haven Rd, Seminole, FL 33777. It is located near the intersection of Seminole Blvd. and Park Blvd., Seminole, FL.
BY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2016, PLEASE EMAIL ANNELIIS TO LET HER KNOW YOU ARE COMING. SHE NEEDS TO GIVE OUR NAMES TO THE GUARD IN THE GATEHOUSE AT THE ENTRANCE TO HER CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX. IF YOUR NAME IS NOT ON THE LIST, THE GUARD WILL NOT OPEN THE GATE FOR YOU.
ANNELIIS’S EMAIL ADDRESS IS: KUUSIKA09@AOL.COM.
OUR FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2016-17 WILL BE PRESENTED AT THIS MEETING.
SEE YOU SOON!
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PLEASE JOIN US AS WE WELCOME JÕULUVANA AND HIS PÄKAPIKK AT OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION, WITH A TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY DINNER, 2:00 PM, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2016
Jõuluvana and his special päkapikk, Kaie Latterner.
Jõuluvana (Santa) or verivorst (Christmas sausage)? What are our members’ priorities? This year, both Jõuluvana (Santa) and verivorst (Christmas sausage) return to the Estonian Society of Central Florida/Kesk Florida Eesti Selts for our annual Christmas celebration.
The Estonian Society of Central Florida (Kesk Florida Eesti Selts) invites you to join us in our Christmas celebration at 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 11, 2016, in the Fellowship Hall at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 10891 102nd Avenue North, Seminole, FL 33778.
Many of the women of the Estonian Society of Central Florida (Kesk Florida Eesti Selts) are preparing verivorst to accompany a traditional Christmas meal prepared by local scrumptious caterers. Have you been good this year? Jõuluvana (Santa) knows who’s been naughty and nice! We are expecting Jõuluvana and his very musically talented Päkapikk (Elf) to lead us in merriment. Come prepared with your songs, poems and other entertainment to earn your gift.
By noon, Thursday, December 1, 2016, we have to let the caterer know the number of lunches to prepare and Jõuluvana the number of gifts to bring. So, PLEASE, send in your checks for your reservations to Treasurer Anneliis Kuusik (contact info below) by December 1, 2016. Your reservation will be binding and we regret we will be unable to give refunds because of commitments to the caterer. The cost of the lunch is $30.00 per person; $10 for children under the age of 12.
To make your reservation before December 1, 2016:
Please send your check payable to “Estonian Society of Central Florida” and mail it to: Ms. Anneliis Kuusik, KFES Treasurer, 7069 Key Haven Rd., #505, Seminole, FL 33777. The cost of the lunch is $30.00 per person; $10 for children under the age of 12. And by the way, if you have not yet paid your KFES membership dues for 2016-17, please add $20 per person to your total.
If you are bringing children, please also let Anneliis Kuusik know their names and ages by December 1, 2016.
Please remember: Prepayment is required for this event. Without it, we may need to turn you away at the door because of catering and space limitations.
See you at the party!
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PLEASE NOTE THIS SPECIAL DATE
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL NEW YEAR 2017 LUNCHEON SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2017
Please plan to join us 1:00 pm (please note the earlier start), Saturday, January 7, 2017, when the members, friends and guests of the Estonian Society of Central Florida (Kesk Florida Eesti Selts) will join together in a special potluck of Estonian soups, salads and sandwiches prepared by participating members according to traditional Estonian recipes.
Members are asked to sign up with the KFES Treasurer Anneliis Kuusik by email to Kuusika09@aol.com by December 30, 2016. Please let her know what Estonian-style dish you plan to bring (sandwich, salad or dessert).
Each member is also asked to contribute $10 to defray KFES costs.
Location: We will gather in the Clubhouse in Inne and Heikki Joonsar’s condominium complex, which is TAMARAC BY THE GULF, 9099 141st St., Seminole, FL 33776. This is a community of individual homes all painted white with white tile roofs. The best way to enter is at the traffic light on 86th Ave N. and Oakhurst Rd. (137th St) where there is NO sign. Once you are in the complex, turn right onto 140th Way. Continue until you come to a slight left onto 141st St., where the club house and club house parking are visible. Parking is available on both sides of the clubhouse. A GPS can get you there easily.
What a great way to start the new year! We hope you will plan to join us!
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PLEASE JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE THE 99TH ANNIVERSARY OF ESTONIAN INDEPENDENCE
Luncheon Celebration
99th Anniversary of Estonian Independence
Eesti Vabariigi Aastapäev
Saturday, February 25, 2016
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Countryside Country Club
3001 Countryside Blvd
Clearwater, FL 33761
Telephone: (727) 796-2153
Lunch: $40 per person; $23 for children older than 3-years-old
PRE-PAYMENT BY FEBRUARY 10, 2017 IS REQUIRED.
The Estonian Society of Central Florida (Kesk Florida Eesti Selts) will gather for its annual luncheon celebration of Estonian Independence Day (Eesti Vabariigi Aastapäev) on Saturday, February 25, 2017, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, at the Countryside Country Club in Clearwater, Florida.
A special musical and folk dance program will be offered as we welcome members of the New York City Estonian folk dance group SAARE VIKAT and the return of our own Rannapiigad (endised nn Talutütred, who debuted in 2016). The ever-popular loterii returns. Please bring a contribution to the loterii table!
Reservations and pre-payment are musts!
TO GUARANTEE YOUR RESERVATION BEFORE NOON, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2017:
Guests need to pay in advance by sending a check in the amount of $40 per person for each lunch; $23 per child over the age of 3. Please express your preference for chicken marsala or mahi with dill champagne sauce. Also, this would be a good time to include payment of the 2016-17 annual membership dues of $20 per person if you have not yet done so. KFES is also welcoming sponsors who would like to make donations to help underwrite the costs of this program; sponsors’ names will be listed in the program. If you would like to be a sponsor, please include your donation in your check.
Reservations and pre-payment are musts!
TO GUARANTEE YOUR RESERVATION BEFORE NOON, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2017:
Guests need to pay in advance by sending a check in the amount of $40 per person for each lunch; $23 per child over the age of 3. Also, this would be a good time to include payment of the 2016-17 annual membership dues of $20 per person if you have not yet done so.
Please mail checks to KFES Treasurer Ms. Anneliis Kuusik, 7069 Key Haven Rd., #505, Seminole, FL 33777. Please make the check payable to “Estonian Society of Central Florida.” We are sorry, because of our commitment to the country club, we are unable to give refunds after February 10, 2017.
If you do not pre-pay, you will not have a reservation. If you show up at the door on the day of the event, we cannot guarantee the country club will be able to accommodate you.
We are committed to paying the Country Club for all reservations made by February 10, 2017. We regret the Estonian Society of Central Florida’s budget cannot be responsible for meals for individuals who have not sent in their payment in advance or for individuals who cancel after February 10, 2017. We appreciate your support of the country club’s policies and the KFES budget.
You may print an invitation to this event in Estonian and English through this link: Invitation to the Estonian Society of Central Florida/Kesk Florida Eesti Selts Celebration of the 99th Anniversary of Estonian Independence.
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POTLUCK LUNCHEON GATHERING AT 2:00 PM ON SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2017
Kesk Florida Eesti Selts will be gathering together for a potluck luncheon at the home of Kersti Linask, KFES President. Please send an email to Ms. Linask to let her know what you will bring. Her email address is kklinask@gmail.com. Ms. Linask’s home address and directions will be sent by email.
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OUR JAANIPÄEV PICNIC AND CELEBRATION OF APRIL BIRTHDAYS, 11:00 AM, SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2017
Before the Estonian Society of Central Florida (Kesk Florida Eesti Selts (KFES)) breaks on summer hiatus, members and friends of the Estonian Society of Central Florida (Kesk Florida Eesti Selts) will gather one more time for its traditional early Jaanipäev picnic and celebration of April birthdays: 11:00 am, Saturday, April 22, 2017.
WE HAVE MOVED THE PICNIC FROM ANNA MARIA ISLAND AND WE ARE RETURNING TO THE CONDOMINIUM CLUBHOUSE AND RECREATIONAL CENTER AT THE WINTER HOME OF INNE AND HEIKKI JOONSAR. We celebrated our soup-and-sandwich luncheon there earlier this year.
TAMARAC BY-THE-GULF, INC.
9099 141st St.
Seminole. Fl., 33776
Tamarac By-the-Gulf is a community of 380 individual homes all painted white with white tile roofs. The best way to enter is at the LIGHTS on 86th Ave. N. and Oakhurst Rd.(137th St.) where there is NO sign. Then Right onto 140th Way. Continue until you make a slight Left onto 141st St. where parking & club house are visible. Parking is available on both sides of the clubhouse. The entrance at the TAMARAC sign off Oakhurst & 94th Place can be easily missed because it is hidden by a curve. But one’s GPS can usually get you there.
The recreational center includes shuffleboard courts and a swimming pool, which we may use.
Parents will be responsible for supervising their children in the play area and swimming pool.
This location is 5 min. from the beaches if one continues West on Park Blvd. (694). Some of you may want to continue to the beaches to finish the afternoon and enjoy a beautiful sunset.
KFES will provide grilled sausages (an Estonian Jaanipäev tradition) and buns. Members are invited to contribute $5 per person to help us offset our costs and to bring a contribution to the potluck luncheon table, e.g., salads, side dishes, and desserts. Please bring your own beverages.
To help us plan for the right number of people, please send an email to KFES Secretary Triin Karr and let her know who is coming with you and what you will be contributing to the potluck luncheon just in case we need to make some adjustments in the menu. Please email Ms. Triin Karr by email at triin.karr@gmail.com by Monday, April 17, 2017.
LUNCHEON GATHERING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2017, 2:00 PM
Please join us for lunch as we eagerly gather together once again after our summer hiatus. We will also take this October opportunity to hold our annual business meeting normally held in November. We have lots of exciting events coming in 2017-18. We will be meeting in the usual private room in one of our favorite restaurants: Pier 22, 1200 1st Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205; telephone: 941-748-8087. The restaurant has a varied menu with moderately priced items. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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