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9 THE SHEPHERD • JANUARY 2020 • SAINT SPYRIDON GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF SAN DIEGO Hellenic Cultural Society “ e Glory of Victory... de- rives from the Olympic Spirit” In honor of the Olympic Games, the Hel- lenic Cultural Society of San Diego will host our enaugral “Mt. Olympus - Run- ning with the Gods” - 5K Event on July 19, 2020 at UCSD. is event will incor- porate the 5K, a 1- mile walk and “Virtual” run as well - so everyone can participate! Ending with a delicious Greek food fest, and lively Greek music. Mark your calen- dars now to join us as we honor our an- cient roots and raise funds for our scholar- ship / fellowship programs. ADDITIONAL EVENTS IN 2020 February 9, 2020: General Meeting & Lecture by Danielle Bennet from San Diego State University on Ancient Greek Vases. 2:00 pm at Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church. Refreshments will be provided. March 8, 2020: Lecture given by Denise Demetriou , Gerry and Jeannie Ranglas Chair in Ancient Greek History & Associate Professor Director of the Center for Hellenic Studies, Department of History University of California. 2:00 pm at Saints Constan- tine and Helen. She will discuss the an- cient Olympics. May 30, 2020: Yassas Bunko! Back by pop- ular demand! Hosted by Paul and Alexia Anas at their home. Attendees enjoy a fun- lled event (based on Ancient Greek dice games). Lunch and prizes! A.H.E.P.A. Business | Personal | Workers Comp | Auto | Health 800.9.KOSMOS (800.956.7667) kosmosinsurance.com License # OE83671 Angela C. Papastathis Jim L. Papastathis 2019 was a tremendous year for our local AHEPA chapter! • We raised over $1000 for St. Innocent Or- phanage at our 1st Annual Tavli Tourna- ment • We cooked over 250 burgers and hotdogs in the rain for the parish on our 2nd An- nual AHEPA Day BBQ • We raised over $4,700 for our beloved Greek School at our 2nd Annual Oxi Day Glendi • We awarded 4 scholarships to deserving young members of our Greek Orthodox community • We held our 1st Annual Toys for Tots Drive, collected over 200 toys for local children in need, and had great fun in the process! What a year! With all that’s been done in 2019, it’s our mission to continue the mo- mentum into 2020. With your help we can make a di erence. Visit us online and be- come a 2020 member today! www.ahepa223. org/membership Costas Kotinopoulos President, AHEPA Chapter #223