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15 THE SHEPHERD • APRIL 2025 • SAINT SPYRIDON GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF SAN DIEGO AT THE CORONADO FERRY LANDING 619.435.1225 WWW.SPIROSCAFE.COM Best Greek food in the region Draft beer varieties Imported & domestic wine Spacious indoor/outdoor seating Panoramic views of S.D. Bay Catering Available We have several people to thank for the well-attended March gathering, including our members who braved the intermittent rain to be there. We also want to thank our generous lun- cheon sponsor Debbie Daglas and our talented musical guest Costas Kotinopoulos , whose wonderful Bouzouki performance entertained all! Our April meeting will feature You! Please join us on Tuesday, April 8th at 11am for Seniors “Show and Tell.” If you’d like to participate, please bring a special heirloom, prized possession or favorite keepsake to present and discuss. Also, on this day Eleni Petropoulos plans to lead us in another of her gentle exercise sessions. If you plan to attend, please contact Cynthia Samarkos (619-582- 4109) by Sunday, April 6th. And if you haven’t had a chance to attend Young at Heart Seniors gatherings, we welcome you to join us. Annual dues are $20. YOUNG AT HEART SENIORS 909 Prospect Avenue 858.35 2.6588 spiroscuisine.com Now open in the heart of La Jolla! Extensive Greek & mediterranean menu Delicious Greek desserts Fine wines, local & imported draft beer Patio for outdoor seating A fulfilling dining experience Open for lunch & dinner, 11AM to 9PM Catering for all events, big & small Online order & delivery available Sponsored Announcement Sunday, April 27 , After Church. Dolmáthes prep Monday, April 28 , 9am. Dolmáthes assembly Sunday, May 4 , After Church. Galaktoboúreko prep Monday, May 5 , 9am. Galaktoboúreko assembly Monday, May 19 , 9am. Koulourákia & Paximáthia Tuesday, May 27 , 9am . Kourambiéthes & Melomakárona Monday, June 2 , 9am . Baklavá Date to be determined. . . . . . . . . . . . . Packaging & setup Any amount of time you can contribute is appreciated! Lunch will be provided on weekdays. Co-Chairpersons: Vicky Mellos 858-229-1254 • Jenny Capetanakis 619-395-3315 • Niki Dougenis 858-518-8096 2025 Cooking & Baking Schedule Greek Festi v aL A.H.E.P.A. AHEPA Chapter 223 San Diego is now accepting applica- tions for its annual scholarships. Please contact our local leadership at Ahepa223SD@gmail.com or 619-709-6067 for additional eligibility information and an application. Dead- line is May 31, 2025. As a reminder, our regular monthly meeting will be held Sun- day, April 6th after the Divine Liturgy. All current, past, or new prospective members are heartily invited to join us in our hope and belief in a revitalized AHEPA family, Chapter 223. A fundraising Tavli (backgammon) tournament to be held after fellowship on AHEPA Sunday, May 18, 2025 . Entry fee will be $25 and along with any donations which will benefit our Scholarship fund. Come show off your skills. General Festival Committee Meeting Tuesday, April 22, 7:00 pm Everyone's welcome in the church hall. Booth, area, and operations chairpersons are particularly encouraged to attend. Greek Festi v aL