Monthly Meetings

2020-21 ACTIVITIES

For information about the Estonian Society of Central Florida, please contact Treasurer Anneliis Kuusik, cell phone: (860) 810-3469; email: Kuusika09@aol.com.

ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING

Sunday, September 26, 2021

4:00-5:00 pm

This meeting is virtual.

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.

2019-20 Monthly Meetings of the
Estonian Society of Central Florida
Kesk Florida Eesti Selts
Sundays, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (unless otherwise posted for special events)

Our Annual General Meeting

Sunday, November 3, 2019

2:00 pm

We will gather in the lovely home of Jüri and Jae Toomepuu on the Hillsborough River in Temple Terrace, Florida. This is a potluck, so we are invited to bring appetizers, side 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.

To help us plan for the right number, we ask you to let us know in advance if you will be coming. An announcement about this gathering with the Toomepuu address has gone out in email so it will be easy to reply.

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 corn bread 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.

CANCELED CANCELED CANCELED CANCELED
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
2018-19 ACTIVITIES

2018-19 Monthly Meetings of the
Estonian Society of Central Florida
Kesk Florida Eesti Selts
Sundays, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (unless otherwise posted for special events)

Our Annual General Meeting

Sunday, November 11, 2018

2:00 pm

We will gather in the lovely home of Jüri and Jae Toomepuu on the Hillsborough River in Temple Terrace, Florida. We are invited to bring appetizers and desserts to bookend the meal Jae will be preparing. 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.

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.

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

Our 2018-19 meeting locations:

Pier 22, 1200 First Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida 34205; telephone: 941-748-8087.

The Home of Jüri and Jae Toomepuu, address sent by email

The Home of Kaie Põhi Latterner, 241 171st Avenue, N. Redington Beach, FL

Feather Sound Country Club, 2201 Feather Sound Dr, Clearwater, FL 33762; telephone: (727) 573-5666. Feather Sound Country Club Website

Seminole Isles Community Picnic Area, 7253 Key Haven Rd, Seminole, FL 33777; (727) 399-2038.

The Home of Peep and Livija Rebane, address sent by email

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For information about the Estonian Society of Central Florida, please contact Treasurer Anneliis Kuusik, 7069 Key Haven Rd., #505, Seminole, FL 33777; cell phone: (860) 810-3469; email: Kuusika09@aol.com. Please make checks payable to “The Estonian Society of Central Florida.”

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