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Catanduanes International Association, Inc.
Las Vegas Chapter

November 2010

In This Issue

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President's Message:

HAPPY THANSKGIVING AMERICA!

"With men it is impossible,but with God all things are possible."
-- Matthew 19:26

"To Dream the Impossible, Begin to make it Possible."
-- Salve Vargas Edelman

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Take a deeper look at Thanksgiving's meaning

Thanksgiving is about more than roasting the perfect turkey and watching the football game.   The following are just some practical tips and ideas on how to step back and reflect on the true meaning of Thanksgiving.

The history of the holiday

Giving thanks dates back to ancient times, when people of many cultures (including the ancient Greeks, Romans, Hebrews, Egyptians and Chinese) gave thanks to their god or gods for a successful harvest. Some of the traditions associated with modern Thanksgiving celebrations have their roots in these ancient festivals

The original American Thanksgiving celebration took place in 1621, near the end of the Plymouth colony's first year in America, as a way to give thanks for a plentiful first harvest. The pilgrims and thenatives celebrated together (they had arranged a peace treaty), and everyone feasted on geese, ducks, deer, corn, oysters, fish and berries.

Bring your guests together

Before digging into your Thanksgiving feast, have your guests write down something they appreciate about their lives or each other. Put them in a Thanksgiving-themed container and read each one off before dinner. The writers can either be announced or remain anonymous -- the choice is yours.

Thanksgiving is about gathering loved ones and spending time together. When you invite your guests for dinner, ask them to bring along old photos of fond memories and good times shared with other guests. Looking back on these old photos will remind everyone of how thankful they are to have each other in their lives.

 

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Upcoming Fundraising Events...

The Las Vegas Chapter hosts Asia Pacific Festival of Music, Dance, and Fashion on November 7, 2010.

Birthday Bash for Mrs. Salvacion Enriquez in San Diego on November 14, 2010.

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7th Medical Mission - January 10-14, 2011

World Medical Relief donated 5 boxes of medicines and supplies for our 7th Medical Mission!

Dios Mabalos Po Foundation will be helping us with the Soup Kitchen serving over 5,000 indigent people in Catanduanes!

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"Get out there and give real help!  Get out there and love!  Get out there and testify!
Get out there and create whatever you can to inspire people and to claim their
Divine Being!  This is what has to be done now!  There is no time for dallying."
-- Mother Teresa

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"Be the change you want to see in the world." -- Mahatma Gandhi

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Salve Vargas Spensko-Edelman, President
CATANDUANES INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
8550 West Desert Inn Road, Suite 102-305, Las Vegas, NV  89117
702-541-1688 Office
702-418-8968 Cell
702-562-7539 Fax