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Vasilopita Cutting & Social
January, 2024
HSoM members and guests gathered at Local 188 in Portland, on the evening of January 31, 2024, to celebrate the New Year with the cutting of a “Vasilopita”, a cake in honor of Saint Basil the Great, a tradition that dates back many centuries. Local188 provided Greek wines and a special selection of hors d’oeuvres, including Spanakopita, Venison Keftedes and Dolmathakia, to celebrate the evening. Great atmosphere, good food and drinks, and a fun gathering was enjoyed by all!
Cake prepared by “The Hellenic Kitchen” at the Fork Food Lab in South Portland
Angela Bournakel, Mary Snell, Jennifer Parlin
Douglas Gardiner, Barbara Tsonis, Christos Gianopoulos
Marina Schneller, Paula Spyropulos, Chris Ziagos, Jack Stewart
Bunny & Ross Wescott, Helga Butzer Felleisen and Denise Macaronas
Nick Bournakel, Angela Bournakel, Jack Stewart, Jennifer Parlin, Mary Myers, Christine Gianopoulos
Social Gathering for Katalin Szabo
April, 2024
HSoM Members gathered together at the home of Chris Ziagos to welcome Katalin Szabo, on her first visit to the United States. Katalin is an active participant in HSoM’s Greek Table language study group, and is fluent in the Greek language.
Seated (left to right): Mary Snell, Katalin Szabo, Jen Parlin, Chris Ziagos and Audrey Gottlieb.
Standing (left to right): Marina Schneller, Helga Felleisen, Cynthia Shelmerdine, Mary Kiernan, Peter Mickelson, Marianna Mickelson, Angela Bournakel, Christos Gianopoulos and Irwin Novak.
2025 Event Photos
Vasilopita Cutting & Social
January, 2025
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HSoM Members and Guests enjoyed a wonderful evening on January 9, at Batson River Brewing & Distilling establishment, in Portland, Me. They gathered to celebrate the cutting of the New Year’s cake, a Greek tradtion, which was prepared this year, by Lucky Hollander. Good conversation, holiday beverages and hors d’oeuvres, holiday celebrations and lighting, and Greek music… A recipe for a delightful evening.
From left to right: Lucky Hollander, Tim Robinson, Bunny Westcott, Kassi Demetriadi Pitassi, Paula Spyropulos, Jack Stewart, Tristan Price & friend.
From left to right: Douglas Gardiner, Barbara Tsonis, Barbara Inman, Marina Schneller, Irwin Novak, Mary Meyers. Jen Parlin.