Monthly Meetings

2017-18 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)

October 1, 2017, 2:00 pm: Post-summer gathering and annual business meeting for 2017-18 (final gathering of KFES’s 2016-17 fiscal year)

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). Deadline for pre-registration and reservations: October 15, 2017.

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: Estonian Soup and Sandwich Potluck Luncheon/Eesti supp ja võileiv lõunasöök

Reservations are a must: Please email Anneliis Kuusik (kuusika09@aol.com) by December 29, 2017 with the names of all who are attending and the Estonian-style sandwiches, salads or desserts you will be bringing. Because there is a security gate, we need the name and email of each driver. Contributions of $10 per person to defray KFES costs will be taken 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: Lunch

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.

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:

Our traditional April birthdays and Jaanipäeva potluck picnic celebration

Location: Picnic Area in Anneliis Kuusik’s condominium complex, 7253 Key Haven Road, Seminole Isles, Seminole, FL. The gate code to access the property is provided by email, so everyone must pre-register. To help defray KFES costs, the participation fee is $5 per person, and children under the age of 16 are free.

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.

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.

Our 2017-18 meeting locations:

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

Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, 333 1st St S, Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33701-4342; telephone: 727-894-5000; Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront website

The Home of Kaie Põhi Latterner (December 2017)

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.

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For information about the Kesk Florida Eesti Selts, please contact:
Ms. Kersti Linask by email at kklinask@gmail.com
or
Ms. Triin Karr by email at Triin.Karr@gmail.com

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2016-17 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)

Sunday, November 13, 2016, 2:00-4:00 pm (annual business meeting for 2016-17)
Location: Community Room, Seminole Isles, Seminole, FL

Sunday, December 11, 2016, 2:00 pm (Santa Claus/Jõuluvanaga and a traditional Estonian Christmas meal with verivorst; reservations with payment ($30 per adult, $10 per child under 12) and names and ages of children to the KFES Treasurer required by December 1, 2016;
Location: Fellowship Hall, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 10891 102nd Avenue N, Seminole, FL 33778

Saturday, January 7, 2017, 1:00 pm (please note the earlier start) Estonian soups, salads and sandwiches prepared by participating members according to traditional Estonian recipes);
each participant is asked to contribute $10 to defray KFES costs;
sign-up with the KFES Treasurer Anneliis Kuusik by email to Kuusika09@aol.com by December 30, 2016 is required.
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.

Saturday, February 25, 2017, 11:00 am-3:00 pm (Celebration of the 99th Anniversary of Estonian Independence)
reservations/check to the Treasurer by February 10, 2017 required
Cost: $40 per adult; $23 for children over the age of 3
Location: Countryside Country Club in Clearwater
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.

Sunday, March 12, 2017, 2:00 pm (potluck luncheon)

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.

Saturday, April 22, 2017, 11:00 am-3:00 pm (Jaanipäev picnic and April birthdays celebration)
reservation with the KFES Secretary by April 17, 2017 is advised;
KFES will serve grilled sausages with buns and condiments; participants are asked to bring appetizers, salads and desserts for the potluck table; please bring your own beverages too;
each participant is asked to contribute $5 to defray KFES costs;
Location: 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.

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!

Our 2016-17 meeting locations:

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

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

Fellowship Hall, Church of the Good Shepherd, 10891 102nd Avenue North, Seminole, FL

Countryside Country Club, 3001 Countryside Blvd., Clearwater, Florida 33761; telephone: 727.796.2153

TAMARAC BY-THE-GULF, INC., 9099 141st St., Seminole, FL 33776
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For information about the Kesk Florida Eesti Selts, please contact:
Ms. Kersti Linask by email at kklinask@gmail.com
or
Ms. Triin Karr by email at Triin.Karr@gmail.com

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