Monthly Meetings

For information about the Estonian Society of Central Florida, please contact Secretary Triin Karr, email: triin.karr@gmail.com.

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.

KESK FLORIDA EESTI SELTS (KFES)/ESTONIAN SOCIETY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA CELEBRATED THE 104TH ANNIVERSARY OF ESTONIAN INDEPENDENCE ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2022

March 9, 2022 by floridaestos | Edit

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.

2020-21 ACTIVITIES

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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