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At our March meeting we hosted Mrs Suzanne Roach
and her colleague, Mrs. Deborah Esdell from The
Office Of The Financial Services Ombudsman.They
presented to us on “Sharpening Our Skills as Retirees
in Society”. Gift bags were given to all members and
we expect to host the second part, later in the year.
Also we welcomed two honorary members, Mrs.
Cindy Dickson and Mrs. Karen Butcher. This initiative
was instituted by the Executive Board at the last
zonal heads’ meeting which serves a dual purpose of
increasing the awareness of the Association among
younger people and facilitating the influx of new ideas
and perspectives to the existing membership.
South Zone On The Move
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outh Zone On The Move - On 11th November
TTARP’S Executive met with San Fernando,
Princes Town, Fyzbad, and La Brea Executive
Members. A history as to the formation of TTARP was
delivered by The Honorary Secretary and guidelines
were given on how to increase our membership and
the implementation of a mentoring programme was
discussed.
South Chairperson, Mrs. Brenda Buffong presents a
contribution for the Building Fund to the Honorary
Secretary Mrs. Mayling Younglao.
Mall Hopping in November !!!
Back row Mr. Victor left and right Mrs St. John.
Front row left Mrs. Brenda Buffong and right Ms. Judy
Constance.
Mrs. Brenda Buffong and the secretary, Mrs. Lisa
Mahabir represented the zone at TTARP’s Head
Office Christmas Luncheon, (L to R) Mrs. Lisa
Mahabir, Chairperson, Mrs. Brenda Buffong and
specially invited guest, Mrs. Alitha Scott.
Our Old Years lime was a grand affair. We catered
for 70 persons and we also celebrated all birthdays
which took place in the latter period of the year.
We can proudly boast of our live entertainment by
two (2) members of Divine Echoes, and our group’s
Karaoke. Our menu included corn soup, buffalo
wings, geera pork, baked fish, savory rice, salad, cake
and ice-cream and a variety of drinks.This was truly a
momentous occasion and was enjoyed by all.
Mrs Cynthia Hoyte among members in the
background
In December, His worship The Mayor of San Fernando,
Mr. Kasim Hosein, hosted an event to celebrate Seniors
in the community within the Borough week. Thirteen
(13) members of South TTARP were invited. This day
took the form of musical interludes, breakfast, lunch,
with spa like treatment, and a gift bag of goodies for all.
In February, we held an Ole Mas competition among
members and prizes were distributed to the top five
(5) competitors.
First Prize winners, Annette George and Meena Seeraj
in their portrayal of ‘Ebola On the Rise’.
On 28th February, the San Fernando Group visited
the Santa Cruz Green Market, where members
bought lots of ground provisions and ate some of
the Spanish and local dishes offered while being
serenaded by live Colombian musicians which was
truly delightful. From there, the group went to
the agricultural shops to purchase plants, and then
onto Mount St. Benedict.
Picture reflects from left to right, (front row) honorary
member Mrs. Karen Butcher, Chairperson Mrs. Brenda
Buffong, Secretary Mrs. Lisa Mahabir, Trustee Mrs.
Molly Shah and honorary member Ms. Cindy Dickson.
In the back row Alternate Trustee Joycelyn Ramsaran,
Trustee June Thompson, Assistant Secretary Joyce
Blendman.
Submitted by Chairperson,
Brenda Buffong
