SNPJ Blog

• "Vocal Ecstasy" to Jump-Start Your Weekend

  
  May 18, 2012

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  By Kim Gonzalez

  It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly a year since SNPJ welcomed Perpetuum Jazzile to the United States as part of their first world tour. This Slovenian choir put on an amazing show for our members and friends, and we hope they make it back to the U.S. for a repeat performance very s... Read More: "Vocal Ecstasy" to Jump-Start Your Weekend

• Slovenia's Best Kept Secrets: Adventuring Through Hidden Beauty

  
  May 16, 2012

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  By Kim Gonzalez

  A vacation is usually a time to relax and forget all your troubles from the “real world.” Sleeping in, soaking up sun and over-indulging on food and drink are usually top priorities on my vacation to-do list. However, at least for a day or two during a tr... Read More: Slovenia's Best Kept Secrets: Adventuring Through Hidden Beauty

• Roundin' Up SNPJ Youth Members

  
  May 14, 2012

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  By Kevin Richards

  Calling all Youth Roundup campers! The Fraternal Department is currently accepting registrations for Youth Roundup 2012. This camp is open to all 7- to 12-year-old SNPJ members. Youth Roundup begins at the SNPJ Recreation Center on Sunday, June 17, and runs until Fri... Read More: Roundin' Up SNPJ Youth Members

• Celebrate Motherhood

  
  May 11, 2012

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  By Denise Herron

  Motherhood has always been celebrated. In prehistoric tribes, the mother goddess was worshiped as the creator of life. Mothering festivals have been held in the spring throughout history in all types of cultures to celebrate the rebirth of the land. But Mother’... Read More: Celebrate Motherhood

• SNPJ Taking Members Out to the Ballgame

  
  May 9, 2012

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  By Kim Gonzalez

  In the world of SNPJ, we love our athletics. It’s no secret that our members enjoy a little friendly competition now and again, whether it’s on the links, the lanes or any of the other playing fields we dominate. But our members are learning that sometime... Read More: SNPJ Taking Members Out to the Ballgame

• I'll Have Another: A Bit of Irony on Derby Day?

  
  May 8, 2012

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  By Jay Sedmak

  I missed the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby this past Saturday, which is probably the first Kentucky Derby I’ve missed in quite a few years now. I had to rely on ESPN replays of the race to find out which horse actually won this year’s race, and I co... Read More: I'll Have Another: A Bit of Irony on Derby Day?

• A Dedication That Makes Sense

  
  May 3, 2012

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  By Jay Sedmak

  This weekend – Saturday, May 5, to be exact – the SNPJ Heritage Center will be hosting a dedication ceremony for their newly remodeled gift shop. The new gift shop area, which will feature an alpine lodge-type seating area and several new technological to... Read More: A Dedication That Makes Sense

• A Week for "Horsing Around"

  
  May 2, 2012

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  By SNPJ Heritage Center

  Are you a horseracing fan? Even if you aren’t, it is hard to miss the hype for the 138th Kentucky Derby this Saturday at Churchill Downs. Get your race card, mint juleps and Derby hats ready... Kentucky has its day each year, but did you know that since 1580 Sl... Read More: A Week for "Horsing Around"

• The Very Merry Month of May

  
  April 30, 2012

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  By Kim Gonzalez

  With the arrival of May 1, we say goodbye to the first quarter of 2012. Of course, this sad farewell is short-lived; although it’s still cool, cloudy and occasionally rainy, we know that summer isn’t far off. But while we’re stuck in this sort of sp... Read More: The Very Merry Month of May

• It's No Joke: Laughter Is the Best Medicine

  
  April 27, 2012

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  By The Voice of Youth

  Now here’s a good question for you, “How often do you laugh?” You’ve probably never sat down and thought about it, but health professionals have. Studies show that adults laugh, on average, 17 times a day, while children laugh almost 400 times... Read More: It's No Joke: Laughter Is the Best Medicine