American Finnish Community Club in South Florida
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KERHOTALO or KENTTAHAALI as it is called by Finns. Kerhotalo is the oldest Finnish hall in Florida. Kenttahaali/Kerhotalo is good example of what team work can build. Unanimously the members of Kerhotalo decades ago built a hall by trusting only their own efforts. They started from scratch only to grow to full bloom with the members enthusiasm. The founders of Kerhotalo were ordinary Finnish immigrants who were dedicated to their common goal and were eager to make every effort to reach the goal. The first festivities were held April 7, 1946. Since then Kerhotalo has grown to be a home for different activities. Kerhotalo has had choirs, dances, card games, plays, gymnastic teams, library, movies and since 1967 ,bingo, which is still played every Sunday afternoon. The hall was and still is truly a second home to many members.
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