The Latinos Club social and dancing event featured a drawing with several lucky winners.
Edwin Ortiz, a Latinos Club member, was the winner of the drawing at Azul Tequila Restaurant.
¡Hola Amigos! The Latinos Club welcomes you! We are bringing people together – connecting cultures and creating friendships. You do not have to be Latino to join! Follow us on Facebook (OTOW Latinos Club Ocala).
We had a great turnout at last month’s social and dancing event! We had a fantastic evening filled with music, dancing, and great company. It was wonderful to see our members continue getting to know each other while enjoying a delicious potluck; everyone brought and shared their favorite dishes, making it a truly special night.
We had a fantastic time dining at Azul Tequila, the restaurant chosen for our Cinco de Mayo celebration. The food was delicious, the service was terrific, and Edwin Ortiz was the lucky winner of our drawing!
Our “biggest loser” competition is underway! We kicked off the challenge on May 20 in partnership with On Top of Weight Loss, the Tuesday morning support group. Together, we’re helping members stay motivated, accountable, and supported every step of the way. Stay tuned — we’ll be sharing updates and success stories.
Upcoming events include trips to the World Equestrian Center, Painting with a Twist; dominoes tournament; Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards Tours, Tasting, and Stomping Grapes; Silver Springs State Park glass bottom boat tour and brunch; Hispanic Heritage Celebration; and honoring our troops.
Weekly game nights are a favorite free member activity! Join us for fun, friends, and friendly competition.
Gloria Bell, the club’s secretary (English), was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and is married to Bruce Bell. She studied at Notre Dame of Maryland University and Clemson University. Her 36-year career in natural resource conservation included being a wildlife biologist at the Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources and working in both domestic and international endangered species conservation at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Gloria loves to read, cook, and travel.
Claribel “Ivy” Cortez, the club’s secretary (Spanish), was born in Puerto Rico. She has been married to Ivan Vazquez, her high school sweetheart, for 38 years. Ivy dedicated over two decades to her career as a document administrator and quality assurance specialist. She enjoys spending time with her family and, in her free time, loves to draw and read.
Karen Ramos, a social committee member, was born in Ohio and is married to Doug Slattery. She attended the University of Cincinnati and graduated with her master’s degree in Spanish language and literature. She is playing a key role in coordinating and launching “mi casa su casa,” a new program for the Latinos Club. This is a social program that fosters connections through small home gatherings. Volunteer hosts welcome guests, who rotate each event to meet new people. Participants bring food and drinks, ensuring a casual, friendly atmosphere.
For more information, call Silvia C. Garcia at 561-801-8188; Ivan Vazquez, 727-403-9629; Jesus Alvarez at 954-549-7953, or Beatriz Kelemen at 828-545-9277.
