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Christmas Party 2023

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 Zambales Association Family Christmas Party 2023   Click the link below to see the slide show.  Zambales Association Family Christmas Party 2023   Ayna Apo, Christmas la ngarud! The Zambales Association members and their guests did not let the bad weather stop them from coming to celebrate. They came carrying a dish to share, some of which were way too traditional—that is, food and dessert recipes that you cannot purchase in any local restaurant. Homemade, pare! These recipes were passed down from generation to generation and had an endless flavor. Ang sarap! Naimas latta! Haha! In addition to what we previously mentioned, there were several highlights throughout the day. A group of volunteers, including Joe Aranas, who roasted the beef, Larry Sahagun who reserved and set up the party hall, Tom Cecil, who impressed everyone with his fighting gear, and Fredie Manglicmot who thought of every last detail in food preparation. The women were responsible for most of the preparatory work. 

ZAI Newsletter December 2023

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  Publisher: The Zambales Association, Inc. Google search  "Da wasan Blogger”  for easy access.  The Dark Side of Winter   As winter sets in, the days become shorter, darker, and colder, and the metropolitan area of Hampton Roads is no exception. Even though there is much to look forward to during the winter, it may not be the most wonderful time of the year for everyone.   Many people have experienced the “winter blues” in some form.  Maybe it  has something to do with family relationships.  Perhaps financial  situations for others. It may be something hidden beneath the surface of normal human activity.  It's  like the sun wanting to shine, but the clouds of smiles and laughter obscure the obvious. Even if things are going well,  there's  a possibility that emotional stress will show up. Afterward, we express things that are most regrettable later.   ( Definition:  Mental illnesses are  health conditions involving changes in emotion, thinking, or behavior  (or a combinat