Photography
by Paparazzi Paul
The
Eastern Monroe Public Library in Stroudsburg, PA hosted The
Association of Latin American Women's Social Networking event on
Tuesday November 22nd.
The gathering was held in the library's Edinger Community Room which
proved to be a fitting place to hold it as a number of individuals
from the local Latin American community provided a sense of
camaraderie throughout the evening which was extended to those
attending who were not of Hispanic decent. Conversations nurturing
established acquaintances mingled with those planting new seed of
friendships filled the room as Sylvia Torres - Piserchio
took her place behind the podium to share her welcoming remarks along
with information about the association.
Ms.
Torres - Piserchio
then introduced Christina Piserchio RN who provided blood pressure
and blood sugar screenings throughout the evening and invited the
company to partake of them in order to maintain their health. She was
followed by Ms. Iris Martinez MS who is the Director of Hogar CREA
International www.hogar-crea.org
which is an 18 month treatment program designed to help individuals
over the age of 18 to overcome drug addiction. She was followed to
the podium by Tony Cox of Cruise Planners www.cruiseplanners.com
who spoke on the opportunities found in traveling abroad. Ms. Cox was
followed by Alexa Sanchez of ERA One Source Realty www.era1.com
who shared information on what her company had to offer the
community. She was followed by Luis A. Echevarria of The Property Max
Reality Group www.propertymaxrealitygroup.com
who helps individuals obtain mortgages and other needed items in
order to purchase a home.
The
conclusion of Mr. Echevarria's words led to the entrance of artist
Froilan Kali Ramirez who offered his services to those in need of it.
He was followed by David Good of The Good Project
www.jointhegoodproject.com
who seeks to preserve the life of South American Jungles and the
indigenous people who inhabit them. He was followed by Margaret
Rincon of Rincon Express
www.facebook.com/Rincon-Express-PA-Tags-Title-322253147901499
who offers a Tags and Title Service for automobiles as well as
assistance in those beginning a business. During Ms. Rincon's talk,
she introduced two gentlemen who spoke in turn about the homeless
individuals populating the area and her company's donate a book bag
to help children living in poverty to cope better in school. They
were followed by Alexa Bridgeman of Pocono Family Insurance
www.poconoagency.com who
spoke on the many services her company provided through a variety of
insurance policies.
It
was soon after Ms. Bridgeman spoke did Ms. Torres
- Piserchio
come to the podium to introduce a woman who would tell her story
relating to her experiences taking residence in the area. The woman
could not speak English very well so her words were translated Ms.
Torres
- Piserchio.
However, the substance of what she had to say wasn't found so much in
the words she employed but in the expression, vocal tone, and her
countenance. All of these combined to bring about a thoughtful
listening to her story. It was after she spoke did Ms. Torres
- Piserchio
express her appreciation to those who were present and shared
information about future events the association were planning to
present.
It
was at this point were the talks given transformed to conversations
that included more information learned about what was revealed by the
speakers. Tasty treats were consumed as delightfully as the words
that were shared. You'll find more photographs taken during the
Social
Networking event held by The Association of Latin American Women on
Tuesday November 22nd
in the Contactos
Mujeres Latina (Networking with Latin Women) Gallery at
www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155497502393761.1073742038.91146283760&type=3.
The
Association of Latin American Women (ALAW) was founded in 2016 in
order to coordinate resources within the local communities to promote
Latin American Culture. The association holds numerous events
including workshops and seminars to assist in maneuvering through a
predominately non Hispanic Culture (ie The United States). It was an
informative and enjoyable evening which lent itself to broaden one's
cultural horizons. You can learn more about The ALAW by exploring
their Website at www.alatinawomen.com
or their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/alatinawomen
The
Eastern Monroe Public Library (aka The Hughes Library) is located on
N. 9th
Street (aka route 611) in Stroudsburg, PA. The Hughes Library is the
main branch of the Monroe County, PA library system which includes
their Pocono Township Branch in Tannersville, PA and their
Smithfield’s Branch in Marshalls Creek, PA. The library offers
access to numerous books, DVDs, Audio Recordings, and cultural
programs free to the public. To learn more information about the
library and all the institution has to offer the community, please
explore their Facebook Page at
www.facebook.com/EasternMonroePublicLibrary?ref=ts&fref=ts
or their Website at www.monroepl.org.
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