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The Florida Citrus Model Train Society has several modular layouts and hosts model train displays for your viewing pleasure. The FCMTS has an emphasis on the entire family especially the younger children. Our goal is to share the traditions and fun of model trains and to provide a reasonable venue for children of all ages to experience the history, traditions and joys of toy trains. We want to develop interest in our hobby and make it available to the general public.
we are a non profit 501 (c) (3) orginization
CURRENT EVENTS
we meet twice a week for breakfast
0N TUESDAY & FRIDAY at 8:30 am
AT PLANTATION DINER
If you enjoy friendship and model trains come and meet us. The Florida Citrus Model Train Society members meet every Tuesday & Friday at 8:30 AM for breakfast at Plantation Diner, 6903 W. Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33317. We are always pleased to welcome new or interested people. We have members of all ages who share a passion for toy trains, fun activities, lively debate and new friendships. Please stop by - we would love to meet you.
Phone Number (954) 791- 2985 (SEE) www.fcmts.org/breakfast-club/
CURRENT EVENTS
FLORIDA CITRUS MODEL TRAIN SOCIETY
FREE TRAIN EXIBIT
PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
511 N. FIG TREE LANE
PLANTATION, FL 33317
OPENING DAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2024
last day, SEPTEMBER 28, 2024
HOURS
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
days open
wednesday, thursday, friday, saturday days closed
sunday, monday, tuesday
PAST eVENTS
PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2024
Thursday, March 28, 2024 Ken Sargeant standing inside the "O" Scale Modular Layout with a (CPR) Canadian Pacific Railway Freight Train passing by at the Plantation Historical Museum. Members that participated today were Ken Sargeant, Tom Rottenberg, John Rosasco, Norman Cosic, Ed Fitzgerald, Fred Adler, Steve Maltiva, Joe Parisini, Magnus Meekins, John Michna, Lauren Bhaggan, John Feeney (12)
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PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2024
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Ken Sargeant standing in front of the "G" Scale Modular Layout at the Plantation Historical Museum. Members that participated today were Ken Sargeant, Tom Rottenberg, Dan McMurtrie, Don Kneuer, Steven Kneuer, Greg Baird, Bruce Kepke, Ethan Moscoso, Ian Moscoso, Magnus Meekins, John Michna, Joyce Wallen, Joe Parisini, Fred Adler, Rick Compton, Steve Maltiva, Lauren Bhaggan, John Feeney, Tom Patterson (19)
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PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2024
Saturday, March 23, 2024 Ken Sargeant standing in front of the "HO" Scale Modular Layout at the Plantation Historical Museum. Members that participated today were Ken Sargeant, Tom Rottenberg, Norman Cosic, Luis Rondon, Bruce Kepke, Dan McMurtrie, Joe Parisini, Bill Nielsen, Steve Maltiva, Ethan Moscoso, Ian Moscoso, Magnus Meekins, John Michna, Joyce Wallen, Lauren Bhaggan, John Feeney. (16) Go to Plantation Historical Museum 2024.
PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024
Friday, March 22, 2024 Ken Sargeant standing inside the "O" Scale Modular Layout at the Plantation Historical Museum. Members that participated today were Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Eric Atanasio, Don Kneuer, Steven Kneuer, Dan McMurtrie, Tom Rottenberg, John Michna, John Rosasco, Bruce Kepke, Lauren Bhaggan, Norman Cosic, Magnus Meekins, Steve Maltiva, Joe Parisini (15)
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PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2024
Thursday, March 21, 2024 Ken Sargeant standing inside the "O" Scale Modular Layout answering any questions our visitors have at the Plantation Historical Museum. Members that participated today were Ken Sargeant, Tom Rottenberg, John Rosasco, John Michna, Norman Cosic, Ed Fitzgerald, Dan McMurtrie, Lauren Bhaggan, John Feeney, Ethan Moscoso, Ian Moscoso, Joe Parisini, James McDermoot, Susan Barbier (Grandmother), Magnus Meekins, Dennis Norris (16) (picture by Dan McMurtrie)
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PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2024
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 (L-R) Saralyn Sargeant, Ken Sargeant sitting under the Florida Ciitrus Model Train Society banner at the Plantation Historical Museum. Members that participated today were Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Don Kneuer, Steven Kneuer, Greg Baird, Tom Rottenberg, Dan McMurtrie, Lauren Bhaggan, John Feeney, Bruce Kepke, Bill Nielsen, John Michna, Marcus Meekins, Steve Maltiva, Lenny Victor, Nick Mekich (16)
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PLANTATION DINER
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024
Plantation Diner
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 (L-R) Jake Hooper, Don Kneuer, Debbie Tessar, Saralyn Sargeant, Ken Sargeant, Bill Tessar, Steven Kneuer, Jennifer Hooper (8)
PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2024
Saturday, March 16, 2024 Ken Sargeant, Craig Weiss, (Father), Older brother, Student Assistant Jordan Weiss standing between the "G" and "O" Scale Modular Layouts at the Plantation Historical Museum. Members that participated today were Ken Sargeant, John Rosasco, Bruce Kepke, Jason Ramsey, Marcus Meekins, Ana Meekins, Miguel Moralis, Bill Nielsen, Lenny Victor, Rick Compton, Nick Mekich, Joe Parisini, Steve Maltiva, Roxana Perez, Anthony Amaro, Mary Majda, Lauren Bhaggan, Blake Greer, Tom Rottenberg, Tom Patterson, Norman Cosic, Ethan Moscoso, Ian Moscoso (23)
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PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2024
Friday, March 15, 2024 Ken Sargeant's "O" Scale Canadian Pacific Railway passenger train featured at the Plantation Historical Museum. Members that participated today were Joe Parisini, Tom Rottenberg, John Rosasco, Bill Nielsen Tom Patterson, Bruce Kepke, Steve Maltiva, Norman Cosic, Dan McMurtrie, Magnus Meekins, John Michna, Ethan Moscoso, Ian Moscoso, Lauren Bhaggan, Mary Majda, John Feeney, Jake Hooper (19)
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PLANTATION DINER
FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2024
Plantation Diner
Friday, March 15, 2024 (L-R) Jennifer Hooper, Bill Tessar, Debbie Tessar, Ken Sargeant, Dan McMurtrie, Tom Rottenberg, Jake Hooper (7)
PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
THURSDaY, MARCH 14, 2024
Thursday, March 14, 2024 Ken Sargeant standing by the "O" Scale Modular Layout with his Canadian Pacific Railway passenger train passing by at the Plantation Historical Museum. Members that participated today were Ken Sargeant, John Rosasco, Dan McMurtrie, Tom Rottenberg, Ed Fitzgerald, Noman Cosic, Magnus Meekins, Mary Majda, Lauren Bhaggan, John Feeney, John Michna, Jake Hooper, James, Michelle, Tom McDermott, Susan Barbier (17)
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"LIONEL SPIRIT OF 1776 SEABOARD ENGINE"
AND COMMEMORATIVE CARS
DONATION MADE BY
ARNOLD RAMOS
MARCH 14, 2024
PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2024
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Ken Sargeant standing by the "O" Scale Modular Layout with his Canadian Pacific Railway passenger train passing by at the Plantation Historical Museum. Members that participated today were Ken Sargeant, Don Kneuer, Steven Kneuer, Greg Baird, Lauren Bhaggan, Magnus Meekins, John Michna, Joyce Wallen, Joe Parisini, Ed Fitzgerald, Danny Fitzgerald, Tom Rottenberg, Anne Lise (13)
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PLANTATION DINER
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024
Plantation Diner
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 (L-R) Saralyn Sargeant, Ken Sargeant, Jennifer Hooper, Jake Hooper (4)
PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2024
Saturday, March 9, 2024 Ken Sargeant standing in front of the "Gift Shop" at the Plantation Historical Museum. Members that participated today were Ken Sargeant, John Rosasco, Bill Nielsen, Magnus Meekins, Ana Meekins, Norman Cosic, Miguel Moralis, Lauren Bhaggan, Bruce Kepke, Nick Mekich, Bill Tessar, Luis Rondon, Dan McMurtrie, Lenny Victor, Joe Parisini, Steve Maltiva, Karl (Sparky) Bihl, Jason Ramsey, Jake Hooper, Jennifer Hooper, Ethan Moscoso, Ian Moscoso, James McDermott, Michelle McDermott (24)
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PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024
Friday, March 8, 2024 Ken Sargeant standing in front of the "G" Scale Modular Layout at the Plantation Historical Museum. Members that participated today were Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Don Kneuer, Steven Kneuer, Miguel Moralis, Magnus Meekins, Dan McMurtrie, Bill Nielsen, Norman Cosic, Ethan Moscoso, Ian Moscoso, Bill Tessar, Joe Parisini, John Michna, Joyce Wallen, Lauren Bhaggan (16)
"G" SCALE DONATION MADE BY
GARY ROBERTS
MARCH 8, 2024
PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2024
Thursday, March 7, 2024 Ken Sargeant sitting inside the "O" Scale Modular Layout operating two trains (Passenger and Freight) at the Plantation Historical Museum. Members that participated today were Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, John Rosasco, John Michna, Dan McMurtrie, Mary Majda, Lauren Bhaggan, Ed Fitzpatrick, Bill Tessar, Lenny Victor, Jake Hopper, Magnus Meekins, Joe Parisini, John Feeney, Norman Cosic, Steve Maltiva, Tom Patterson (17)
lionel and HO DONATION MADE BY
DEBBIE PEARCE & LISA BERNSTEIN
MARCH 6, 2024
PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2024
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 Ken Sargeant is taking a break at the Plantation Historical Museum. Members that participated today were Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Don Kneuer, Steven Kneuer, Greg Baird, John Feeney, Lauren Bhaggan, John Michna, Joyce Wallen, Norman Cosic, Dan McMurtrie, Ed Fitzgerald, Danny Fitzgerald, Steve Maltiva, Nick Mekich, Rick Compton, Jason Ramsey, John Rosasco, Tom Patterson (19)
PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2024
Saturday, March 2, 2024 Bill Tessar, John Rosasco, Ken Sargeant relaxing at the Plantation Historical Museum. Members that participated today were Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Nick Mekich, John Rosasco, Bruce Kepke, Bill Nielsen, Ethan Moscoso, Ian Moscoso, Steve Maltiva, Miguel Moralis, Magnus Meekins, Ana Meekins, Bill Tessar, John Michna, Joyce Wallen, Ed Fitzgerald, Lenny Victor, Joe Parisini, Norman Cosic, Dan McMurtrie, Tom Patterson, Mary Wajda (22)
PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2024
Friday, March 1, 2024 Ken Sargeant, Anne Lise, Magnus Meekins standing by the "HO" Scale Modular Layout at the Plantation Historical Museum. Members that participated today were Ken Sargeant, Tom Rottenberg, Lauren Bhaggan, Bruce Kepke, Norman Cosic, Dan McMurtrie, Magnus Meekins, Joe Parisini, Mary Majda, Steve Maltiva, Rick Compton, Jake Hooper, Jennifer Hooper, John Rosasco (13)
PLANTATION DINER
FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2024
Plantation Diner
Friday, March 1, 2024 (L-R) Bill Tessar, Debbie Tessar, Saralyn Sargeant, Ken Sargeant, Jake Hooper, Jennifer Hooper, Tom Rottenberg (7)
PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Thursday, February 29, 2024 Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant standing by the "HO" Scale Modular Layout at the Plantation Historical Museum. Members that participated today were Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Lauren Bhaggan, Mary Wajda, John Feeney, Jake Hooper, Ethan Moscoso, Norman Cosic, Tom Rottenberg, Dan McMurtrie, Magnus Meekins, Steve Maltiva, John Michna, Joe Parisini, Lenny Victor, Bruce Kepke (16)
PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 Ken Sargeant standing by the "G" Scale Modular Layout at the Plantation Historical Museum. Members that participated today were Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Don Kneuer, Steven Kneuer, Greg Baird, Ken Hasse, Bill Tessar, Lauren Bhaggan, Mary Wajda, Norman Cosic, Tom Rottenberg, Lee Golditch, Ed Filiberto, Danny Filiberto, Dan McMurtrie, Magnus Meekins, Jason Ramsey, Steve Maltiva, John Michna, Anne Lise, Joe Parisini, Lenny Victor, Tom Patterson (23)
PLANTATION DINER
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Plantation Diner
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 (L-R) Jake Hooper, Bill Tessar, Debbie Tessar, Saralyn Sargeant, Ken Sargeant, Steven Kneuer, Don Kneuer, Jennifer Hooper, Linda McMurtrie, Dan McMurtrie (10)
68 TH MONTHLY WHISTLESTOP GATHERING
"DINING IN" & "HAPPY NEW YEAR"
DAN & LINDA MCMURTIE RESIDENCE
saturday, FEBRUARY 25, 2024
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday, February 25, 2024. "DINING IN" & "HAPPY NEW YEAR"
This was the second "DINING INN" since COVID -19 began. Dan and Linda McMurtrie did not have the opportunity to celebrate New Years 2024. Both were celebrated at Dan & Linda McMurtrie's home in Hollywood, Florida. Thanks Dan & Linda. People that atteded we knew are listed. Linda McMurtrie, Dan McMurtrie, Bruce Kepke, Joe Parasini, Sharon Naile, Lee Golditch, Margo Golditch, Magnus Meekins, Ana Meekins, Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Bill Nielsen, Steve Maltiva, Joel Rudolph, Lynda Rudolph, Bill Tessar, Debbie Tessar, Norman Cosic, John Michna, etc.
PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2024
Saturday, February 24, 2024 (L-R) Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant sitting inside the "O" Scale Modular Layout at the Plantation Historical Museum. Members that participated today were Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Don Kneuer, Miguel Moralis, Norman Cosic, Bruce Kepke, Lenny Victor, Jason Ramsey, Bill Nielsen, Magnus Meekins, Ana Meekins, Luis Rondon, Joe Parisini, Steve Maltiva, Fred Adler, Bill Tessar, Tom Patterson, John Rosasco, John Michna, Lauren Bhaggan, Mary Wajda (21)
PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Friday, February 23, 2024 (L-R) Steve Multiva, Jason Ramsey, John Rosasco standing by the "G" Scale Modular Layout at the Plantation Historical Museum. Members that participated today were Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, John Michna, John Rosasco, Lauren Bhaggan, Mary Wajda, Bruce Kepke, Magnus Meekins, Norman Cosic, Jason Ramsey, Steve Maltiva, Joel Rudoiph, Lynda Roudolph (13)
PLANTATION DINER
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Plantation Diner
Friday, February 23, 2024 (L-R) Jake Hooper, Tom Rottenberg, Debbie Tessar, Saralyn Sargeant, Ken Sargeant, Jennifer Hooper, Lynda Rudolph, Joel Rudolph, Bill Tessar, (present not in picture) John Michna (10)
PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Thursday, February 22, 2024 (L-R) Ken Sargeant with students from South Plantation High School touring the "Model Train Exhibi" at the Plantation Historical Museum. Members that participated today were Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Dan McMurtrie, Tom Rottenberg, John Feeney, Steve Maltiva, Norman Cosic, John Michna, Bruce Kepke, Lauren Bhaggan (10)
PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 (L-R) Steve Maltiva, Joe Parisini, Jake Hooper, Dan McMurtrie, Tom Rottenberg, Norman Cosic "Greeting You" from the Plantation Historical Museum. Members that participated today were Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Bill Tessar, Don Kneuer, Steven Kneuer, Greg Baird, Dan McMurtrie, John Feeney, Steve Maltiva, Norman Cosic, John Michna, Joyce Wallen, Magnus Meekins, Bruce Kepke, Lauren Bhaggan, Mary Wajda, Joe Parisini, Lenny Victor, Jake Hooper, Ed Fitzgerald, John Filiberto (21)
PLANTATION DINER
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Plantation Diner
Tuesday, 20, 2024 (L-R) Lynda Rudolph, Don Kneuer, Linda McMurtrie, Saralyn Sargeant, Ken Sargeant, Steven Kneuer, Bill Tessar, Dan McMurtrie, Joel Rudolph
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GRAND OPENING
PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2024
Saturday, February 17, 2024 Ken Sargeant "Greeting You" from the Plantation Historical Museum. This is the "Grand Opening" of the Florida Citrus Model Train Society Exhibit. Members that participated today were Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Bill Tessar, Debbie Tessar, Dan McMurtrie, Linda McMurtrie, John Feeney, Cathy Feeney, Robert Feeney, Steve Maltiva, Norman Cosic, John Michna, Joyce Wallen, Magnus Meekins, Ana Meekins, Bruce Kepke, Lee Golditch, Lauren Bhaggan, Mary Wajda, Bill Nielsen, Luis Rondon, Miguel Moralis, Jason Ramsey, Joe Parisini, Tom Patterson, Kylie Sargeant, Melissa Sargeant, Jake Hooper, Jennifer Hooper. (29)
PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Friday, February 16, 2024 (L-R) Ken Sargeant "Greeting You" from the Plantation Historical Museum. This is our "Last Day" of set up before the "Grand Opening". Members that participated today were Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Don Kneuer, Steven Kneuer, Steve Maltiva, Norman Cosic, John Michna, Joyce Wallen, Magnus Meekins, Dan McMurtrie, Bill Tessar, Bruce Kepke, Lee Golditch, Lauren Bhaggan, Mary Wajda (15)
PLANTATION DINER
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Plantation Diner
Friday, February 16, 2024 (L-R) Don Kneuer, Debbie Tessar, Saralyn Sargeant, Ken Sargeant, Norman Cosic, Bill Tessar, Steven Kneuer, Dan McMurtrie (8)
PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Thursday, February 15, 2024 (L-R) Tom Rottenberg, Stee Maltiva, Dan McMurtrie, Norman Cosic, Ken Sargeant standing by the "G" Scale Modular Layout at the Plantation Historical Museum. Members that participated today were Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Steve Maltiva, John Michna, Magnus Meekins, Dan McMurtrie, John Feeney, Lauren Bhaggan, Bill Nielsen, Dennis Norris (10) www.fcmts.org www.facebook.com/fcmts.org
PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2024
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY
Plantation Historical Museum
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 Ken Sargeant standing inside the "O" Scale Modular Layout at the Plantation Historical Museum. Ken and Saralyn were celebrating their "43rd Wedding Anniversity". Members that participated today were Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Steve Maltiva, John Michna, Joe Parisini, Magnus Meekins, Dan McMurtrie, John Feeney, Lauren Bhaggan, Mary Wajda (10)
PLANTATION DINER
tuesday, FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Plantation Diner
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 (L-R) Lenny Victor, Don Kneuer, Debbie Tessar, Saralyn Sargeant, Ken Sargeant, Bill Tessar, Steven Kneuer (7)
PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2024
Plantation Historical Museum
Saturday, February 10, 2024 (L-R) Saralyn Sargeant, Ken Sargeant standing inside the "O" Scale Modular Layout at the Plantation Historical Museum. Members that participated today were Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Steve Maltiva, Bill Tessar, Debbie Tessar, Bruce Kepke, Nick Mekich, Colleen Daglia, John Michna, Bill Nielsen, Magnus Meekins, Ana Meekins, Miguel Morales, Tom Rottenberg, Norman Cosic, Dan McMurtrie, Linda McMurtrie, Jason Ramsey, Luis Rondon, John Feeney, Lauren Bhaggan, Mary Wajda (21)
PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Plantation Historical Museum
Friday, February 9, 2024 (L-R) Ken Sargeant standing outside the "HO" Scale Modular Layout at the Plantation Historical Museum. Members that participated today were Ken Sargeant, Tom Rottonberg, Norman Cosic, Lauren Bhaggan, Mary Wajda, Bruce Kepke, Bill Nielsen, Dan McMurtrie, Joe Parisini, John Michna, Joyce Wallen, Steve Maltiva, Bill Tessar, Dennis Norris (14)
PLANTATION diner
friday, FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Plantation Diner
Friday, February 9, 2024 (L-R) Debbie Tessar, Saralyn Sargeant, Ken Sargeant, Norman Cosic, Bill Tessar, Tom Rottenberg (6)