{"id":426103,"date":"2024-11-21T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=426103"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"Rotary-treats-man-amko-to-Thanksgiving-lunch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/Rotary-treats-man-amko-to-Thanksgiving-lunch\/","title":{"rendered":"Rotary treats man\u2019amko to Thanksgiving lunch"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Rotary Club of Saipan\u2019s annual Thanksgiving lunch at the Office of Aging is their way of honoring and celebrating the pillars of the community, according to Rotary Club of Saipan president Joann Aquino.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday, as we gather for the RCS annual man\u2019amko lunch celebration, I\u2019m reminded of a profound truth\u2014the real magic isn\u2019t just in Rotary, it\u2019s in you, our man\u2019amko<\/em>. You\u2019re the keepers of our stories, the guardians of our traditions, and the bridge between our past and our future. In a world where change comes at lightning speed, your wisdom grounds us, your stories guide us, and your presence reminds us of who we are and where we come from,\u201d said Aquino in her speech last Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Aquino added that the annual lunch is so much more than just a meal but it\u2019s their way of saying thank you.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur theme, the \u2018Magic of Rotary\u2019 is about creating moments like these moments where we can pause and celebrate the pillars of our community. Each story you share, each tradition you preserve, and each smile you offer adds to the enchanting tapestry of our island culture. That is why our annual lunch celebration is so much more than just a meal, it\u2019s our way of saying thank you for the lifetime of love and wisdom you\u2019ve shared with us and our community and remain our most precious blessing,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Office of Aging director Walter Manglona expressed his gratitude to the Rotary Club of Saipan.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t remember the exact year we started this tradition, but the Rotary Club of Saipan has been hosting the man\u2019amko even way before COVID time. Their dedication and their commitment to continue to come here and show you that they care, and they love you. We are so thankful and fully blessed and with that, like I tell everybody, you know the entire community here on this beautiful island of Saipan has been spoiling the man\u2019amko and we never lose that sense of appreciation,\u201d said Manglona in his remarks.<\/p>\n

Man\u2019amko Association president Aurora Desebel also thanked the Rotary for their unending support.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wish to give you thanks for your unending support and assistance every year, season year of Thanksgiving… And I know that your door is always open because we will be knocking on your door to come and see us for our Christmas party,\u201d said Desebel.<\/p>\n

Aquino acknowledged and introduced the RCS officers and members present during the celebration and commended RCS Community Service director Billy Grow for chairing the annual event.<\/p>\n

Grow in an interview said they prepared food for 120 man\u2019amko<\/em> and Office on Aging staff.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe food was catered by Herman\u2019s Modern Bakery and RCS director Das (Krishnan) was kind enough to provide the staff to support the event by carving the turkey, ham, and roasted pig. As well as providing catering trays to hold the food. The plates and silverware all came from Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan,\u201d said Grow.<\/p>\n

Interact and Rotaract members also volunteered to help distribute silverware and serve the plated food to the man\u2019amko tables.<\/p>\n

Voices of the Marianas Bernice Sabino provided the entertainment and the event was concluded with a group photo.<\/p>\n

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Rotary Club of Saipan hosted its annual Thanksgiving lunch for the man\u2019amko<\/em> last Tuesday at the Aging Center in Chinatown.<\/p>\n

-RACQUEL FLOYD
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