UP Beta Sigma SoCal Celebrates Christmas in Historic Downtown LA by Aman Carolino [Photos by Bernie Bacosa and Norm Bituin]
The drizzling, ‘duck weather’
last Sunday, December 16th, did not deter the UP Beta Sigma
SoCal Brods and families to gather for a hearty lunch at the
historic San Antonio Winery and Retaurant in the heart of downtown Los
Angeles.
In 1917, Santo Cambianica, an Italian man from the
northern Italy province of Lombardy, immigrated to Los Angeles and
started the winery at its current location. Hoping for good luck, he
dedicated the winery to Saint Anthony (in Italian: San Antonio) by
naming it as such. When Prohibition was enacted in 1920, Cambianica
asked for permission from the Catholic Church to continue operating his
winery for communion wine. Granted such permission, he continued the
winery's life. The winery has been declared as historical monument #42
in the city of Los Angeles. The winery also operates a wine shop,
restaurant, and banquet hall.
Edsel says - "Look at my BEst t-shirt!"
Surrounded by oak casks of aging wines in the Heritage Cellar Room of
one of the city’s oldest eateries enjoyed for decades by Angelenos in
the know, the SoCal Betan family celebrated the holiday season with
sumptuous Italian and Continental fare at the Maddalena Restaurant.
Cherry Bituin, Frank & Rory Mamaril, Eddie & Evelyn Cornelia, Carling & Chit Taguinod
Roy & Dinah Antonio with kids Josh & Donna, George & Barbie Abrina
Hernan & Jeng Tabamo's growing brood - Joshua, Ysabel, Cody, Madison
Elmor & Siony Villanueva, Edsel & Mayette Arceo, Mando & Rexie Enrico, Bernie & Nancy Bacosa
Ed & Zeny Rivera, Aman & Beth Carolino, Manny Boado & son Bryan, Jamsey & Joyce Evangelista
Nonoy & Ivy Bautista, friend & Mitch Arranz, Jimmy & Letty de Luna
Plus: Art & Tina Martin
Wine and music kept the festivities upbeat through the rest of the afternoon. Christmas carols, pop songs and sentimental ballads kept the guests entertained. The toy donation drive initiated by GP Aman Carolino generated a solid response with bags of goodies to be turned over to the Los Angeles Police Department Community Relations Agency. The children of East Los Angeles will benefit from the generosity of the fraternity.
As in the past, the warmth of camaraderie, the laughter and the renewal of friendship made this year’s Christmas party memorable.
Plus: look for Yen Mangahis
Who's the thorn among the roses?
Ladies pose under the wine barrels Sonny Pagador & daughter Gabby
Plus: Jun Valenzuela
Karaoke time
UP Beta Sigma Toys 4 Kids
GP Aman Carolino hands over toy donations collected during the UP Beta Sigma SoCal Christmas party December 16 to the LAPD Newton Area Community Relations. The turnover was held December 20 at the corporate headquarters of American Apparel at Downtown Los Angeles. Present for the occasion were (l-r): GP Aman, past Vice GP Nonoy Bautista, Officer Daniel Calderon, Chris Moreno of American Apparel, Officers Antonio Diaz and Lizet Triana. The toys will be distributed to the children of East Los Angeles.
Merry Christmas from UP Beta Sigma SoCal !!
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