"Hands Across the Border" is the theme for this private Canada celebration held yearly at Mobel Americana, a residential community located in St. Petersburg, Florida. More than 300 attended in January, 2002 and were confronted with tight security in a humorous sort of way by these so-called customs agents; Ted Latreille, left, Thornbury, Ontario and Don Harris, right, Moncton, New Brunswick. Pete Lambert, centre, of Fenelon Falls, Ontario was being questioned about possible concealed items under his hat.
Down Yonder Village Canada Day
This was quite a Canada Day, and we wish that we could print all the great pictures taken. This community is located in Largo, Florida and pictured here are some of the Canadian volunteers from Ontario who planned the event. (L-R) Penny Caudle, Bob Giroux, Mel DeLory (Mountie), Aline Giroux, Ruth Myers and Charlie Caudle.
Lake Mariana Acres Canada Day
This community is located in Winter Haven, Florida and, as you can see, they enjoy live music for their special day. Pictured from the left are; Raymond Griffin, Midland; Dick Murdoch, Burlington; Gerry & Julie Martel, Waubaushene; Rod Snow (with guitar and leader of the group), Barrie; Ollie Strong (at keyboard) who performed for 17 years with Tommy Hunter, Port McNicoll; Elwyn Bliss, Blenheim; Bill Whitehead, Woodstock; Patrick Dorion, Penetang; and Rae Strong (lead singer), Port McNicholl.
Prince Edward Island Picnic
This picnic has become a very popular event more than 600 people registered and joined in the fun on March 9, at Fort Desoto Park in St. Petersburg, Florida. (L-R) The CSA's first vice-president and P.E.I. director, Paul Jenkins with George and Lorraine Key of North Granville, who were celebrating their honeymoon at the picnic well, not their entire honeymoon! In attendance were former P.E.I. premier and Supreme Court Justice, Alex Campbell; P.E.I. minister of tourism, The Honourable Greg Deighan; and Wade MacLaughlan, president of The University of Prince Edward Island.