Tank Tops Flip Flops Newsletter edition no. 83

 Here we are again coming up on the holidays and all there is to say is ‘Tis the Season!

As most of you know, Michael Simons’ BIG annual Party went down this last Sunday and as always it was the BASH OF THE YEAR!  Nothing like spending quality time eating and drinking with 600 of your best friends.  Check out the video of the party here

This year – instead of bringing a bottle of wine or booze – everyone brought new toys to give to the Toys for Tots program sponsored by the Guanacaste Veterans Association and the Marine Corp League of Costa Rica.  When it was all said and done hundreds of toys were collected and given to the less privileged kids of the local area.  It was such a success that Toys for Tots will become a fixture at Michael Simons annual party.

Here is the thank you letter sent out to all those that helped in the Toys for Tots effort:

Hi All

A big thank you to all who were involved in the Costa Rican Marine Corps League Toys for Tots program and implemented in the Guanacaste area by the Guanacaste Veterans Association. Thank you to everyone who donated toys and money for this worthwhile project.  

We successfully provided toys and snacks to three schools, two day care facilities and an orphange. It was a rousing success to put it mildly.  

Let me start by thanking the Toys for Tots committee of Debbie, Larry, Nancy, Lee Rhea, Chip and Dan.  Thank you for your hard work and devotion to the Project.  You guys were just awesome. 

Another thanks to Dan for his unending support of the Guanacaste Veterans Association and providing us a place for sorting, staging and storing the toys, as well as, storage for all of the food.  

Next, thank you to all of  the organizations that allowed us to put a collection box in their place of business.  A very special thank you to Micheal Simons of RE/ MAX for his effort in providing us with hundreds of toys. 

Thank you to Tico Bakery for providing us with cupcakes free of charge for our parties at the schools. 

Last, but certainly not least, a thank you to one of our members, Rusty Norman, also a member of the Costa Rican Marine Corps League for introducing us to the Toys for Tots Project. 

His encouragement and faith in us to make the project go was most helpful.

Thanks, Lee

Speaking of local kids – This week we threw a big BBQ party at the Playa Panama Cacique Grade School.  The kids just finished classes prior to going to Christmas Break.  You know kids love a good Burger, Chips and of course a big bag of candy to top it off.  Check out the video of the party here

So when you are shoveling snow in your driveway so your house guests can come and drink egg nog next to the Christmas Tree – Think about kicking back with us down in Pura Vida land and meeting new friends and creating new traditions.  Tis the Season – Costa Rica style.

COME ON DOWN BABY!

Tank Tops Flip Flops Newsletter edition no. 81

We are happy to announce that our good friend Kent Scantland has opened the Sandbar in the Hermosa Heights Retail Center right on the Main Street in Playa Hermosa.

Kent tells stories of his exploits with his best buddy Michael Simons starting back in 7^th Grade all the way to how he reconnected with Michael in 2011 and followed him to Paradise.

BUT FIRST THINGS FIRST….

The BIG Grand Opening Party at the Sandbar is December 5^th!  Come join us in welcoming them to the community.  From 2 PM to Midnight the big bash will feature live radio broadcasting from Radio 911, Live music by Will Matthews, The Latin Trio and DJ Wardo from San José and an art exhibit.

If you have not been yet, The Sandbar has elevated the level of taste and care they put into providing you all your comfort food favorites like Gourmet Burgers, Wings and Appetizers along with a creative list of Cocktails and locally sourced Beer.  The service is great, the atmosphere is fresh and clean and of course you can watch any imaginable sporting event on one of their many big screen TV’s.

Open 7 days a week from Noon to Midnight Sandbar features Live Music, Game Days, Sunday Brunch, Karaoke and Community Events.

The Sandbar has made it their philosophy to source their menu ingredients from local Farmers, Butchers, Bakers, and Brewers which means they use Organic products, local Meats and Seafood, homemade Chips and French Fries and Sauces made from scratch.

Do you self a favor and check out the Sandbar – You will be impressed and will definitely want to come back for more.  As their Slogan says – COME GET SOME!