Sr. Paula's attendance Plan to SJCS Reunion

Dear SJCS Members

Regret to inform you that Sr Paula's Attendance Plan to our SJCS Zanzibar Reunion to be held in Goa 2008 has now been cancelled following Kenya Political Crisis.

See Johnny Coutinho's posting below.

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Subject: RE: Sr. Paula

Date: 12/01/2008 17:50:53 GMT Standard Time
From: info@jbcoutinho.com

Dear Sr Mary Paul

Thank you for your mail and good wishes.

I am in total agreement with your view as regards the potential risk to Sr Paula.

I had been on our annual holiday in Tanzania when the atrocities erupted in Kenya, and was aware via the media as well as my contact in Nairobi of the grave and wreckless violence.

Just before my return to the UK I liased with my fellow committee members in London and advised them that it would be far too risky for Sr Paula to travel for the time being, given the precarious political circumstances which, I am reliably informed, remain unsettled to date.

I have also spoken with Sr Hildergardis who agreed with me and thought it wise to abandon the plan for Sr Paula's attendance at the Re-Union.

Consequently we will, no doubt, miss Sr Paula dearly at the Re-Union; but I am sure the SJCS alumni will understand and keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

On behalf of the committee I thank you nevertheless for taking the time to obtain sanction from Rome, and indeed for your own consent in the first instance.

We pray that God be with you All and may He calm the tension in the minds of the people and its leaders for a swift return to peace.

I am copying this mail to my fellow committee members for their information;
I trust you do not mind.

Yours sincerely

John Coutinho

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From: wamatu mary [mailto:wamatucps@yahoo.co.uk]
Sent: 10 January 2008 18:57To: info@jbcoutinho.com
Subject: Sr. Paula

Dear Mr. Coutinho,

Greetings from Nairobi. I hope you had a good Christmas and that the New Year will bring you many blessings.

I am writing to let you know that I think that it is not quite safe for Sr. Paula to travel to India due to the present political crisis in Kenya.

I am sorry about it and It is my prayer that all the old students will understand.

Wishing you God's Blessings,

Sr. Mary Paul Wamatu

SJCSZ REUNION 2008 FINAL UPDATE

SJCS ZANZIBAR REUNION - FINAL UPDATE

Dear SJCS Members, relatives & close friends

The time as at last arrived when we will meet up again, this time in Paradise Goa.Listed below is just a brief of our Scheduled Events giving dates and times.

Thanks to one and all who have supported our SJCS Zanzibar reunion and with your support we have over 350 attending which is quite an achievement. Your trust in your SJCS Managing commitee is much appreciated and now we look forward to our GREAT MEET IN GOA.

If you have any queries prior to your travel, please feel free to contact any of our members. Please do not ask for tickets for the dinner dance as this is totally sold out and in fact exceeded the maximum numbers. For the other events you only have a few days and in fact we would like to say NO more and as such please do not encourage anyone to register.

On behalf of the Managing Committee team, we thank you for your support and wish you a great happy Reunion holiday in Goa. See you soon.Love and best wishesBenny, Betty and the SJCS Team.

Final Guideline Programme for the SJCS Zanzibar Reunion – Goa 2008

6 MAIN SCHEDULED EVENTS followed by other Pay as You Go Events.


Sunday 27th January 2008 Thanksgiving Mass & Lunch party
12.00 pm –13.00 pm.

Thanksgiving Mass atSt. Alex’s Church Calangute, Bardez, Goa, India.13.15 pm -15.30 pm Lunchtime Party at Palmarinha Resort.

Palmarinha Resort is located just 10 minutes walk away fromSt. Alex’s Church or just Rs. 50 for a taxi drive taking 4.Porbawaddo, Calangute, Goa 403 516 INDIA.Tel: 0832 2275058 / 59 / 60. Fax: 0832 2279541E-mail: palmarinha@gmail.com
Web: http://www.palmarinharesort.com/

Lunch and Drinks all included.

Dress code: Casual.

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Monday 28th January 2008 Welcome Party Palmarinha

The official Opening WELCOME function held at Palmarinha Resort commencing 7.00 pm onwards.
On Arrival – Fresh Coconut drink and Garland for each member and guest.

SJCS Organising Committee Welcome all members & GuestsMeet up with your friends whilst enjoying a good drink and snacks followedby a grand buffet dinner.

FOREFRONT Goa’s top flight dance band entertain.

CABARET - Goa Kunbi Dancers – Traditional Goan dancing.Fire Eater / dancer - Portuguese/Local dancers - Fireworks disply to end the evening

All food and drinks all included.

Recommended Dress Code: Smart Casual (appreciate no Jeans)

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Wednesday 30th January 2008 – Grand Gala Dinner Dance

6.00 p.m. Onwards to be held at the Goa Marriott Resort, Miramar, Panjim Goa.

Tel: +91 (0) 832 2463333

“Warm wishes from the Goa Marriot hotel the haven of breathtaking sunset and stunning sea views” You are invited early to witness the breathtaking sunset by the Waterfront Lawns.

Enjoy a complimentary fruit or rum punch on arrival.Soon after the Sunset, all members and guests make their way to the function area by the Waterfront Lawns.

Please check the Table plan for your seating arrangements.

Dancing to Goa’s top 9 piece band ‘The Pop String Orchestra’

Dress Code Recommended: Lounge Suit or jacket (or dinner jacket)

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Friday 1st February 2008 – Boat Cruise on Princesa De Goa

3 hours cruise from 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm. Pajim Jetty from where all the cruise boats depart from under the Mandovi Bridge.

Cruising down the Mandovi river. Entertainment on board plus drinks and dinner all included.

Please arrive in time by 5.30 pm to board Princesa De Goa at 6.00 pm.

ENTERTAINMENT. Jose Machado’s (Duo) entertains.

We also have Londons top trio 'DIAMOND' Pam, Keith & Mariano who will entertain and also conduct the party sing song.

All other musicians will also join in the music programme to include agood old sing along besides dancing.Please note. Princesa de Goa is a well equipped boat and can hold 400 passengers. It is fully safe for everyone. Top deck, drinks, dancing and cabaret. Lower deck DINNER will be served.

COACHES:- The coach will pick guests at 4.30 pm from Palmarinha via Kamat Holiday homes (Candolim) to arrive the ferry by 5.30 pm as the Cruise starts at 6.00 pm. Cruise will come to an end by 9.30 pm. Coach will bring members back home.Coach charges will be Rs 28/km + taxes which leaves us at a flat rate of Rs. 3147/ day /coach for each day. Each coach takes 31 passengers so fares for each passenger will be approx.Rs 120/- per person for a return trip which includes a small tip.

The same rate for the Picnic and Dinner dance. (See booking instructions listed under COACHES).

Dress Code Recommended: Bright colourful Jeans welcome.

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Sunday 3rd February 2008 Picnic at Bambolim beach.

Bambolim Beach Resort – “Right on the Beach” Nunes Beach, Bambolim, Goa – 403 005Tel: 0832 2458995, 2458326 Email: bambolim@vsnl.net

Website: http://www.bambolimbeachresort.com/

Picnic at Bambolim Beach Resort – 11.00 am onwards.

There will be games followed by an authentic Goan lunch . Live band 'DIAMOND' with a sing song to reminisce about the old times. Food and drinks included , including late evening Tea with refreshments also served.

MUSIC provided by all musicians. We will make it a real jam session with everyone participating.

Great fun and Games conducted by Goa’s best entertainments MC to include a good quiz organised by Joe de Lord.

COACHES. Picnic at Bambolim Beach Resort 11.00 am to 6.00 pm

1st Coach will start from Palmarinha with 2 or 3 stops on the way, and
2nd Coach will start from Kamat Holliday Homes at 10.00 am to reach the resort by around 11.00 am and the return leaving the resort by 6.00/6.30 pm. Each will cost Rs. 3147/-. Rs 120/- per person.Palmarinha may re adjust stops to suit the majority - discuss accordingly.

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Monday 4th February 2008 – Farewell Grand Finale

Palmarinha Management have recommended a CARNIVAL theme evening. Palmarinha Resort. Porbawaddo, Calangute, Goa 403 516 INDIA.Tel: 0832 2275058 / 59 / 60. Fax: 0832 2279541
E-mail: palmarinha@gmail.com
Web: http://www.palmarinharesort.com/

7.00 pm Onwards.

Farewell Drink Sunset Rum Punches

BUFFET – LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

Fireworks to end the Evening.

Dress Code Recommended: Bright colourful Carnival theme night.

Coaches organised by Palmarinhas Resort.

Palmarinhas is also offering smaller vehicles to pick and drop those not convenient at the pick up points. All those wanting to take advantage of the coach services must book their places whilst attending the Sunday 27th January lunchtime party or on Monday 28th January whilst attending the Opening Welcome function.

You can register and pay at Palmarinha Reception desk.
The same goes for the EXCURSIONS which is all handled by Palmarinha management.

Regret SJCS Committee members will not be able to handle your travel arrangements.

For groups of 4 wanting to share, you can hire your own private taxi to take you to the Events.

The choice is all yours so plan and book accordingly in time.

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Tuesday 29th January & Thursday 31st January 2008.

EXCRSION - Coach Trip No. 1 (Tuesday 29th January 2008)

1. Old Goa
2. Mangueshi Temple~
3. Spice plantation

Air condition Coach cost Rs 4,500/- (four thousand five hundred) plus Rs 300/head for a meal at the plantation location. ( 31 seater coach). Rs. 4,500/- divided by 31 = Rs. 145/- per head.
4 sharing = Rs. 200/- per head. Take your pick. You can also go by private car, 4 seater Rs 800/- ( Eight hundred ) plus Rs 300/- for a meal.

P.S. I have done this trip which is very enjoyable and the meal at the Plantation is also good.
A very enjoyable excursion and would be fun all in one coach.

EXCURSION Coach Trip No. 2

1. Anjuna Beach
2. Vagator
3. Mandrem
4. Morjim

Can arrange a buffet meal in a beach shach Rs 350/- approx per personBoth trips start around 10.00 am and return 3.30 or 4.00 pm.

The Garca Branca = The White Heron Accommodation in Goa

INVITATION by Carlos Mascarenhas.

For all those who pre booked. Have a great trip.

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COFFEE MORNING FOR THE LADIES AT PALMARINHA 10.30 am

For those who just prefer a relaxing morning down by the swimming pool. A coffee morning has been organised with some sideline entertainment.Ladies bring your swim suits or bikinis and enjoy a dip in the pool.

WATER AEROBICS.

Dr. Betty Spry will conduct a keep fit 'Water Aerobics' session at the pool with some nice music whilst stretching your body. This should be good fun.

ONE LENGTH SWIMMING COMPETITION

A one length swimming competition conducted by John De Silva (Canada) our Ladies man!!

John says no worries ladies - if you have difficulties swimming the pool length, I will certainly offer the KISS of Life. Ha ha he has a good job.

LADIES - enjoy your COFFEE MORNING and fun whilst the GUYS are out FISHING.FUN

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FISHING - TRIP Tuesday 29 January 2008

A jolly fun fishing trip from Coco Beach open to a party of 12 with 6 allowed to fish and six just having fun enjoying the fishermen's company and a few drinks.

The boat trip is very enjoyable but the size of the fish is just sheer luck from 4" to 10".
Enjoy a beach lunch and the sea breeze. No guarantees catching big fish but it will be fun.
Ladies most welcome.

Pickup from Palmarinha and from Kamat & Candolim Boat shop.

Unfortunately cannot give the specific times which are dependent on the tides.
Either early morning or mid afternoon.

You will be notified of the correct times on Sunday 27th January or phone Benny at Palmarinha on 9881772539.

Rate per head is Rs. 400/- if we have a full boat for ourselves. This includes drinks on board, beers and soft drinks only.

Please email me now on bvents@aol.com if you feel you would like to join.

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EVENING NITE OUT - PAY AS YOU GO. (Tuesday 29th January 2008).

A nice evening out at the famous popular Goan Herritage.

Enjoy a good buffet dinner, good company, folks meeting and having a chat and just chill out.

If we get over 50 folks attending, we get a special discount and hopefully some live entertainment.

Watch out for an update as there may be another interesting choice currently being discussed. The rate per head will be around Rs. 350/- to Rs 400/- per head.

THURSDAY 31st JANUARY 2008

Two excursions planned and organised by Palmarinha Resort.

EXCRSION - Coach Trip No. 1 (Tuesday 29th January 2008).

1. Old Goa
2. Mangueshi Temple
3. Spice plantation

Air Conditioned Coach cost Rs 4,500/- (four thousand five hundred) plus Rs 300/head for a meal at the plantation location. ( 31 seater coach). Rs. 4,500/- divided by 31 = Rs. 145/- per head. 4 sharing = Rs. 200/- per head. Take your pick.

You can also go by private car, 4 seater Rs 800/- ( Eight hundred ) plus Rs 300/- for a meal.

EXCURSION Coach Trip No. 2

1. Anjuna Beach
2. Vagator
3. Mandrem
4. Morjim.

Can arrange a buffet meal in a beach shach Rs 350/- approx per person.

Both trips start around 10.00 am and return 3.30 or 4.00 pm.

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COFFEE MORNING FOR THE LADIES AT PALMARINHA. 10.30 am.

For those who just prefer a relaxing morning down by the swimming pool. A coffee morning has been organised with some sideline entertainment. Ladies bring your swim suits or bikinis and enjoy a dip in the pool.

WATER AEROBICS INSTRUCTOR DR. BETTY SPRY

Dr. Betty Spry will conduct a keep fit 'Water Aerobics' session in the pool with some nice music whilst stretching your body. This should be good fun.

ONE LENGTH SWIMMING COMPETITION - a one length swimming competition conducted by John De Silva (Canada) our Ladies man!! He says no worries - if you have difficulties swimming the pool length, he will certainly offer the KISS of Life. Ha ha he has a good job.

LADIES - enjoy your COFFEE MORNING and fun whilst the GUYS are out FISHING.

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FISHING COMPETITION - SPECIAL TRIP

Second Fshing trip is on Thursday 31st January.This trip is a FISHING COMPETITION for the serious fishermen. (All out to try and beat Karpal).

Two prizes. One trophy for the one who bags the most fish, and the second for the one who catches the Biggest Fish.

Starting time subject to tides and to be notified later.

Only 6 rods allowed. Phone to reserve your place. 4 places already taken up. 6 rods and 6 spectators on-board. Fish over 5" counts and points for different size of fish caught. Watch out guys - Darrell de Souza insists he is going to win both trophies. Side bets allowed. Trip per person is Rs. 600/- which includes rod line and sinker. The boatmen will even load your bait.

Ladies welcome.

Competition rules to be provided on the day. Watch out for starting times.


EVENING NITE OUT - SWEET CHILLI PAY AS YOU GO.

A great venue with live entertainment, L'ace top class band entertains followed by Cabaret to include the famous East African Troupe performing.

A famoulus show not to be missed.

Arrangements have been made where all our members will be located in one area on the top level where everyone has a good view of all the cabaret and live entertainment. Joe de Lord has been promised a special discount for all our members.

This venue is one not to be missed whilst in Goa. You can choose what you want to eat and not expensive. NO entrance fee and instead we will be getting a discount.

Please advise if you wish to attend. Let us know when we meet up on Sunday 27th January or at the Welcome Opening function on Tuesday 28th January 2008.


ADDITIONAL EVENTS PROVISIONALLY PLANNED SEE BILL BOARD AT THE END
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL MEMBERS & FRIENDS

SJCS COMMITTEE SUPPORT 'HELP DESK'

Dear Members and guests.

During SJCS Zanzibar Reunion celebrations to be held in Goa from the 27th January until Monday 4th February 2008, I wish to inform you that we have set up a HELP DESK managed by a team of our Committee Members.

The objective of the HELP DESK is to assist members and guests with any problems or queries one may experience during your stay in Goa, especially those visiting Goa for the first time.

We also have a doctor on Call based in Calangute but only covers the local area.

You are free to call him and his visit to your hotel, apartment or friends home will be on his motor cycle. I call him 'THE FLYING DOCTOR'.

Here's One for a laugh, Betty once caught a tummy bug (one time only), our Flying Doctor arrived on his motor bike. A quick examination and Dr Sandesh gave her one jab on one cheek, asked her to turn over and gave a second jab on the other cheek - think he liked her cheeks!!. We laughed at the time but Betty said I Dont care - Dr. cheeky did the trick - she got well right away. His fees was Rs. 400/-.

Dr. Sandesh N. Dharwadker, Physician & Surgeon M.B.B.S.(BOM) is on call from 8.30 am to 1.00 pm & 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm. Sunday closed.
Telephone No: Clinic 2276301, Res. 2275972. and Mobile: 9226295182

During our last holiday, I negotiated he would be the doctor on call but failed to action EMERGENCIES / overnight calls which I will do as soon as I get to Goa.

I also have a few taxi drivers based in and around Palmarinha whom you can call most of the times. Mobile numbers to follow.

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EVENTS - TEAM MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

At all the Scheduled EVENTS, we have set up a team leaders to take care of the entire event(s) from start to finish.

The team players will be ready to deal with any problems you may have (hopefully none).

The objective of the Trouble Shooting team is mainly to help deal with any problem one may experience and to have it resolved as it arises.

Please feel free to contact any of the delegated team members at the function if you have a problem or need assistance in any way.

Prior to the start of any of the functions, you will be advised of the team players names so please please feel free to contact any Commitee team member if you have a problem. The delegated teams will also ensure smooth running of the entire function to ensure everything is in place as planned.

Our main OBJECTIVE is to ensure everyone is happy, having fun and enjoying the occasions.

We do not want you to go home and complain later. I promise our teams are set up mainly to deal with any problem whatever it may be and when it occurs and not later. Please DONT feel shy to make your problem known and have it resolved on the spot. We are ready to help.

TRAVEL

Reserving places on the Coaches for the Excursions or travel to the Venues, you will have to contact Palmarinha Reception desk directly who will take your bookings. It has been arranged that on the day of the Luncheon party after Sunday 27th January THANKSGIVING MASS, and on the Open WELCOME Function on Monday 28th January 2008, you can book your place on the coach for either the excursions or for the Boat Cruise, Dinner Dance and Picnic. The rates have been posted above. Palmarinha Contact Numbers:-

Reservations, ContactPalmarinha Resort — Porbvaddo, Calangute, Bardez, Goa, INDIA.
Tel: +91 832 2275058/59/60 Fax: +91 832 2279541

Resort facilities available for the guests. For enquiries contact PALMARINHA RESORT Calangute GoaPhone nos 0832-2275058/59/60

Committee Team HELP DESK Contact Cellphone Numbers:

Lea Mathias 9422956594 (Maupsa)

Astrid de Souza 9881633053 (Lagoa) or landline Lagoa ResortReception 2275257/8/9 (Messages can be kept for Astrid).

Joe de Lord 9881349560 (Calangute).

Pervin Nunes (number to follow). Palmarinha Resort.

Benny de Souza 9881772539 (Palmarinha Resort).

Please note: It gives me great pleasure introducing you to Lea Mathias who lives in Maupsa Goa . Lea has played a very important role in all the planning for our SJCS Goa Reunion 2008.

I was fortunate to be introduced to Lea during the BMX Reunion Celebrations last year, Lea in turn introduced us to all the main MD's where all negotiations were done directly.

Until today on a regular daily basis Lea has assisted us and continues to do so as a key player.

I take this opportunity of thanking Lea Mathias on behalf of all our SJCS Zanzibar Goa Reunion team. Lea welcomes one and all to Goa and looks forward to saying hi to you. Lea is also a member of the BMX Organising committee.

P.S. If you have a query connected to an event during the reunion, appreciate if you call at a reasonable time taking note we will be having late nights. Suggest query calls after 10.00 am.

In an Emergency - I take the responsibility of providing 24 hour cover in an emergency. I will try and deal with your problem as best as I can and if necessary seek further assistance.

Fortunately I have good friends to help in case of need.
Benny's Emergency mobile: 9881772539.
(Sincerely hope we have no emergencies or any problems).

DONT FORGET:- Visas required for Goa and the necessary jabs plus your malaria tabs!!

PLEASE DONT DRINK TAP WATER. Cheap to buy bottled water and make sure the bottles have proper unbroken seals.

Suggest avoid eating salads or have ice in your drinks. Dont know what water the salads are washed. Take care whilst walking on the roads. Dont recommend walking on busy roads.

Taxi drivers: You may get some taxi drivers driving as though they are on a race track. Insist they drive slowly at all times.

You will soon make friends with your local taxi drivers who will look after all your travels at all times. You can negotiate and make sure you get the best rates. If you have a mobile phone, just a phone call to your friendly taxi driver and he will be at your place to pick you up and take you anywhere. Waiting time is very cheap so take advantage. A mobile phone comes useful.

Mobile Phones: If you want to keep in contact with all your friends whilst in Goa, bring your mobile phone and buy yourself a local SIM card for around Rs. 400/- and you can chat like crazy for cheap. To get a local SIM card, you have to take your passport to the local shops who provide the chips and they will register you. They will photo copy your passport as ID for the records which is now necessary to register.

ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME - SEE BILLBOARD TO FOLLOW SHORTLY.FOREFRONT - POP STRING 9 PIECE ORCHESTRA - L'ACEJOSE MACHADO DUO - UK'S TOP FLIGHT TRIO 'DIAMOND'PLUS SEVERAL MUSICIANS NOT FORGETTING OUR CABARET STAR COLIN FRANCO

= = = = ADDITIONAL PLANNING OUTSIDE THE MAIN EVENTS = = = =

Saturday 2nd February 2008. NO official event planned.

CHOICES AVAILABLE: Go to Panjim and watch the CARNIVAL in the afternoon.

MARINHA DORADHA RESORT: A wonderful Resort close to Palmarinha welcomes us for the Night OUT at their resort where we will have our dedicated area and if we have 50 or more members, they will provide live entertainment as well.

Full details will be available at the start of our main Reunion week.

Plan your own evening out with your close friends or perhaps chill out at Palmarinha.Palmarinha welcomes all our members and guests to the Resort any time during your stay. Enjoy all the facilities as a special privillege by MD Lucindo Faria.

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Tuesday 5th February - Black, Red and Gold ball at Mandovi Reviera.

A great evening with live bands and good food. We enjoyed it last year.

If we have a group of 31, we can hire a Coach to go to the Venue. Will check for tickets.
Special invite by Carlos Mascaranehas - pre planned and pre booked. Have fun those attending.

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LETS GO SOUTH. ONE or TWO NIGHTS - 7th & 8th FEBRUARY 2008

Oliver Fernandes invites us to spend a couple of days down South and as such a wonderful beach hotel LONGUINHOS has been selected. Last year we made a trip to view the hotel and we liked it very much. Hotel approved by Pervin, Mervyn, Oliver, Betty and myself. The deal is also attractive - rooms well priced

Interested folks, please email Oliver Fernandes and myself. If we have 40 and over, we are offered a special deal for the evenings dinner. We can either stay overnight or go by coach for the evening. Some of us are planning to spend two nights. A great extension to our SJCS Goa Reunion. A chance to enjoy the lovely sea breeze and beautiful beaches down South. Please see what is on offer. (Posting by Oliver Fernandes).

Dear Benny - Went to Longuinos and met the people who mattered and have got the rates for you.Rates from 10th Jan to 31st March as followsSuite - Rs. 3000/- Single - Rs. 2200/- Double - Rs. 2500/- extra Matress Rs. 500/- plus 8% tax.Now they have about 6 to 7 rooms and a few more and you have to do booking early.This is their Email longuinhos@dataone.in

Now you can contact either directly or if you want I can help out where necessary, but very important to book early, so if you know who are sure to be at Longuinhos do book early.Now I also saw them about the night out we would like to spend at their place and I have got the rates for dinner. Menus and price according to what we order but we have to tell them how many people in order to avail of their special rates.For instance I chose these items Fish paste on toast, corned beef sandwitches, mixed spring rolls, cocktail assorted vegetables, salad, fried fish with tartar sauce, chicken xacuti, pork sarpotel, vegetable pulao, vpaneer butter masala, gobi manchurin, bread, rotis and sannas, triffle pudding, bebinca.This will cost Rs 225/-per head. As far as drinks go you will pay as per their price.

They have agreed to allow us to bring our own Whisky bottles I think this is quite fair as they dont allow you normally to bring your own drinks. Now these rates are based on a minimum of 50 people.

P.S. Longinous have more rooms then 7 but will not commit as they are not sure if I am just seeking information, so if there are more people you can book directly. We can then see how many people are going to stay there and I will see if more people will attend the evening.Otherwise we can have A la Carte and no problem. Then if we do not want to eat at their place we have a lovely and famous Restaurant in South Goa known as Martins Corner and it is nearby, we can book there with whatever numbers we have, again a la carte.This is the most famous Restaurant in the South and the prices are reasonable.
Regards Oliver

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DEAR MEMBERS ONE AND ALL

A great break to chill out after all the Reunion action packed events. If you feel you would like a break by the seaside, confirm ASAP. We have a few of us already planning to enjoy a couple of days at Longuinhos just relaxing, wining and dining. Let's Go if you are still in Goa longer.

Best regards Benny

That's all folks. Not long to go and we look forward to meeting you all in Goa at the grand SJCS Zanzibar ex-students Reunion 2008.

Let's all PARTY.

Think Goa!! (Captain Karpal Aujla's slogan. Thanks to our great Skipper Karpal for proposing Goa). A real winner.

pp. On behalf of SJCS Organising team 2008.

VIEW EVENTS SLIDES

Sunday 27th Jan - Thanksgiving Mass and Lunch at Palmarinha Resort

Monday 28th Jan - Opening Welcome Function at Palmarinha Resort

Wednesday 30th Jan - Grand Gala Dance at the Marriott Hotel

Friday 1st Feb - Boat Cruise Panjim

Sunday 3rd Feb Picnic at Bambolim Beach Resort

Monday 4th Feb - SJCS Farewell Party at Palmarniha Resort

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS - BENNY & BETTY

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CHRISTMAS GREETINGS

from

Benito & Betty

25th December 2007

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CHRISTMAS GREETINGS TO ALL OUR SJCS MEMBERS & GUESTS

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Dear SJCS Members, Relatives & Guests,

St. Joseph's Convent School Zanzibar

Organising Committee -

Goa Reunion 2008

Wish you all a

Merry Christmas

and a

Happy New Year

We look forward to your good company in Goa 2008.

www.sjcszanzibar-reunions.com

'Think Goa 2008'

25th December 2007/BDS

NOTE FOR GUESTS ATTENDING SJCS REUNION 2008

NOTE FOR GUESTS
ATTENDING SJCS ZANZIBAR REUNION – GOA 2008

Dear Guests cc: SJCS Members & Relatives

As you are not members of our SJCS Zanzibar website (open only to SJCS ex-students), it is difficult to keep you advised of any New UPDATES we release, and as such, we would very much appreciate if you would kindly access the St. Joseph’s Convent School Zanzibar – Goa Reunion 2008 website at frequent intervals.

We are slowly approaching our FINAL stages of planning and we want to keep you all advised on all issues.

All new links are available on the HOME page of our website titled

http://www.sjcszanzibar-reunions.com/
or
www.sjcszanzibar-reunions.com

If you have any queries at any time, please feel free to contact any of our SJCS Zanzibar Reunion organising committee who will be pleased to help you at all times.

Our SJCS members and your organising committee look forward to welcoming you at our SJCS Zanzibar Reunion – Goa 2008.

Best regards - Benny de Souza

KEEPING YOU ADVISED - FINAL PLANNING STAGES. 14/12/07

SJCS MEMBERS ATTENDING Reunion 2008 New update 12/12/07

SJCS 6 MAIN EVENTS ORGANISED.

SJCS REUNION - DEADLINE REGISTRATION (REVISED UPDATE 21/11/07

SJCS GOA REUNION - 6 MAIN EVENTS STARTING TIMES

Karpal's Recent Fishing

Precious Blood Sisters Welfare Fund

WORLD WIDE NON RESIDENTS GOANS REUNION - GOA 2008

SJCS ZANZIBAR SOUVENIR BOOKLET - ADVERTISING

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NAMES OF MEMBERS & GUESTS ATTENDING SJCS REUNION - GOA 2008

SJCS ZANZIBAR REUNION - GOA 2008

Dear Members, relatives & special friends

Here is the final list of all SJCS Members, relatives & special friends attending SJCS Goa Reunion 2008.

Under each name is a registration code associated to the country/area where payment was made, especially for accounting purposes due to payments actioned in different currencies.

It is very pleasing to report that as from yesterday 13/1/08, Astrid de Souza has recorded a total of 400 attending the reunion with 345 attending the Grand Dinner Dance at the Marriott Hotel (past maximum and no more allowed).

Very special thanks to Astrid for managing and maintaining the database in co-ordination with Mario Machado. The Financial team members comprising of all the committee area representatives, Oliver, Madhu, Pervin, Mario and Astrid supported by our team financial director Johnny Coutinho, Chartered Accountant, and backed by Joe de Lord have done a STIRLING job.

On behalf of your SJCS Zanzibar Reunion/Goa 2008 committee, we take this opportunity of THANKING ONE AND ALL for all your support in joining us at the SJCS Reunion in Goa 2008.

For those who unfortunately cannot attend for various reasons, you will be greatly missed.

See you all in Goa soon.

Goa will be buzzing with 400 SJCS Members and good friends celebrating in Paradise Goa meeting under the blue skies and a starry night, "a night of a million stars". Sweet memories of Zanzibar!! All I can say 'how romantic' .

Get ready for a touch of Nostalgia - let's remember the good old days we shared in carefree Zanzibar and recollect those cherished memories once again.

Listed below is the registration list.

Best regards

Benito de Souza

WHO'S COMING TO GOA!! - ALL THOSE LISTED BELOW!!

UK201 De Souza Adolf
UK202 De Souza Carmen
UK203 De Lord Joe
UK204 De Lord Genny
UK205 Machado Thelm
UK206 Machado Mario
UK207 Crunden Juliette
UK208 Crunden John
UK209 Daphne McCambridge
UK210 James Bob
UK211 Lobo Jonell
UK212 Bharucha Rhoda
UK213 Bharucha Noshir
UK214 Martin John
UK215 Martin Diana
UK216 De Souza Benny
UK217 De Souza Betty
UK218 Pereira Ossie
UK219 Merlyn Fraser
UK220 Keith Fraser
UK221 Cardozo Bosco
UK222 Cardozo Hazel
UK223 Veeren Kathy
UK224 Veeren Tony
UK225 De Souza Viveca
UK226 De Souza Darryl
UK227 Waite Viola
UK228 Waite Allan
UK229 Moore David
UK230 Moore Shirley
UK231 Rodrigues Anita
UK232 D'Cruz Karl
UK233 D'Cruz Norma
UK234 De Lord Patsy
UK235 De Lord Dina
UK236 Currie Griselda
UK237 Wood Loretta
UK238 Wood Peter
UK239 Fernandes Janet
UK240 Ferris Margaret
UK241 Ferris Malachy
UK242 Ferris Bernard
UK243 Lynch Liz
UK244 Brownhill Hilary
UK245 Brownhill Peter
UK246 Coutinho Johnny
UK247 Menezes Quitty *
UK248 Lobo Susan
UK249 De Souza Marilyn
UK250 Mayne John
UK251 Mayne Maureen (Fdes)
UK252 De Souza Francis
UK253 De Souza Sally
UK254 Rooke Anita
UK255 Rooke Allan
UK256 Mendes Albert
UK257 Dos Remedios Avito
UK258 Dos Remedios Yolanda
UK259 Dos Remedios Lavinia
UK260 Dos Remedios Janine
UK261 Fr. De Lord Richard
UK262 Gomes Yvonne
UK263 Shirley Sequeira
UK264 Misquitta Orina
UK265 De Souza Rosemary
UK266 D'Mello Titus
UK267 D'Mello Louise
UK268 Grbavcic Diana
UK269 Coutinho Eddie
UK270 Coutinho Marina
UK271 Melanie Coutinho
UK272 Hebblethwaite Diane
Uk273 De Lord Derek
Uk274 De Lord Diana
Uk275 Siddiqui Gulzar
Uk276 Khan Abdul Rauf
UK277 Bernie
UK278 Ruby Fernandes
UK279 Fernandes Herbert
UK280 Fernandes Jennifer
UK281 Chicot Vas
UK282 Dr. Spry Betty
UK283 Jafferji Zaffer
UK284 Vaz Maureen
UK285 Vaz Lionel
UK286 Fernandes Alvaro
UK287 Fernandes Aurito
UK288 Mariano Gonsalves
UK289 Tony
UK290 Stell
Uk291 Sandie
UK292 Orlando
UK293 Ramiro
UK294 Janet
UK295 Elaine
UK296 Clinton
UK297 Pam Read
UK298 Keith Read
UK299 Dr Margaret Frenz
UK300 Hugo Fiqueiredo
UK301 Osla
UK302 Osla
Uk303 Osla
UK304 Lenny Lopez
Uk305 Judy Lopez
UK306 Irene
UK307 Greg
Uk308 Val de Mello
UK309 Fr Aloysius Furtado
UK310 Melvin
UK311 Anarita Chico
UK312 Laura Lopez
UK313 Adele Collett
UK314 Jean Thami
UK315 Fernandez Sheila
UK316 Zarina Jafferji
UK317 Zera Jafferji
UK318 Baylon Fernandes
UK319 Victoria Young
UK320 Vernon Young
UK321 Jose Machado
Uk322 Ida Machado
UK323 Phyliss de Lord
Uk324 Dennis de Lord
Uk325 Patricia Martin
UK326 Julietta Dourado
UK327 Adolf Dourado
UK328 Kevin Lobo
UK329 Josephine Lobo
UK330 Tony de Nazereth
UK331 Vanessa Veeren
UK332 Lena Veeren
UK333 Anthony Veeren
UK334 Francis Affonso
UK335 Marlene Affonso
UK336 Grace Lobo
UK337 Jude Botelho
UK338 Walter Nunes
UK339 Clyde Pereira
Uk340 Yvonne Pereira
Uk341 Shawn Pereira
UK342 Beverley Pereira
Uk343 Romualdo Coelho
UK344 Jane Gracias
UK345 Francis Gracias
UK346 Christine Takacs
UK347 Janos Takacs
UK348 Lore Jorysz
UK349 Harry Jorysz
UK350 June Newton
UK351 Buddy Newton
UK352 Bebsy Kanga
UK353 Jackie
UK354 Cyril D'Souza
UK355 Mrs Cyril D'Souza
UK356 Romell Coutinho
UK357 Elizabeth Coutinho
UK358 Annie
UK359 Malcolm,
UK360 Michelle 1
UK361 Salinas
UK362 Victoria,
UK363 Rachelle
UK364 Michelle 2
UK365 Audrey
UK366 Denzyl Sequeira
UK367 Pam Sequeira
UK368 Tony Louis
UK369 Bargash
Uk370 Rene Baretto
UK371 Maria Baretto
UK372 Paul Fernandes
UK373 Rose
UK374 Evelyn
UK375 Marilyn Fernandes
Uk376 Peter Fernandes
UK377 Lily Fernandes
Uk378 Rita
Uk379 Rafiq
UK380 Elfrida Colaco
UK381 Bill Colaco
UK382 Serpahino Antao
UK383 Greg Fernandes
UK384 Maureen daughter &
UK385 Friend
UK386 Jospeh de Souza
UK387 Mrs J de Souza

Reg Numbers to follow.
Tony de Lord
Shirley de Lord
Yvette May
Jennine Robinson

Mrs Wahida Al Harthy
Mrs Nabila Riyami
Mrs Aida Riyami
Dr Zakia Lamki.
Mrs Tahariya Aboud
Miss Talha Aboud
Mr. Barghash Al Said
Dr Willem Al Said.
Dr Samir Kharusi

CAN001 Aujla Karpal
CAN002 Gajaria Madhu
CAN003 De Souza Eustace
CAN004 De Souza Rosita
CAN005 D'Silva John
CAN006 Noronha Veronica
CAN007 Muthaliff Joseph
CAN008 Remedios Titus
CAN009 Remedios Annie
CAN010 Fernandes Claude
CAN011 Fernandes Maria
CAN012 Parado Stephen
CAN013 Parado Emilia
CAN014 D'Souza Theresa
CAN015 D'Souza Armand
CAN016 Mendes Doreen
CAN017 Mendes Alvaro
CAN018 De Souza Lucy
CAN019 De Souza Pelagio
CAN020 Machado Anthony
CAN021 Machado Quinnie
CAN022 Dr. Muhammed Samir Kharusi
CAN023 Sheikha Suleimany
CAN024 Bosco Moniz/Johnny
CAN025 Vilma Moniz
CAN026 Yvette Muise
CAN027 Mike Muise
CAN028 Father Ray
CAN029 Dick Lobo
CAN030 Altina Lobo
CAN031 Rudolf De Silva
CAN032 Antonetta De Silva
CAN033 Amelia Rodrigues
CAN034 Eufemia Castanha
CAN035 Joe Monteiro
CAN036 Paulina Monteiro
CAN037 Philomena Monteiro
CAN038 Soco Aguiar
CAN039 Greta Aguiar
CAN040 Luis Pereira
CAN041 Besa Pereira
CAN042 Anton Pereira
CAN043 Hyacinth Cordeiro *
CAN044 Santana De Silva
CAN045 Ernestina De Silva
CAN046 Vincent Souza-Machado
CAN047 Helena Machado
CAN048 Hilda Franco
CAN049 Colin Franco
CAN050 Joaquim Fernandes
CAN051 Ezilda P Fernandes
CAN052 Carlos Mascarenhas
CAN053 Ms Merlin Fernandes
CAN054 Vera Abreu
CAN055 Yvonne Pereira
CAN056 Margaret Pereira
CAN057 George Pereira
CAN058 Fatima Vellani
CAN059 Shameem Hameer
CAN060 Wilma DeSouza
CAN061 Conrad DeSouza
CAN062 Steve Pereira
CAN063 Suzie Pereira
CAN064 Edward Fernandes
CAN065 Violet Fernandes
CAN066 A Colaco/Mabel Menezes
CAN067 M Colaco/Vincy
CAN068 Stephen D'Souza
CAN069 Jocelyn Viegas
CAN070 Dora Viegas
CAN071 Ivor Viegas/Donald Martins
CAN072 Natty Viegas
CAN073 Flora De Souza
CAN074 Rooky Driver
CAN075 Kamal Ivory
CAN076 George Remedios
CAN077 Brenda Remedios
CAN078 Joey Pinto
CAN079 Villa Pinto
CAN080 Rey D'Cunha
CAN081 Charmaine Rozario
CAN082 Louise Schaltel
CAN083 Elaine des Remedios
CAN084 Cleto des Remedios
CAN085 Shirley Menezes
CAN086 Marie Lobo
CAN087 Steve D'Silva
CAN088 Rocky Rodrigues
CAN089 Felicia Rodrigues
CAN090 Mr. Godinho
CAN091 Mrs. Godinho
CAN092 Fr. Jack
CAN093 Ina Rebello
CAN094 Guest Eustace De Souza
CAN095 Guest Eustace De Souza
CAN096 Guest Eustace De Souza
CAN097 Guest Eustace De Souza
CAN098 Al De Souza
CAN099 Ida De Souza
CAN100 Claire De Souza
CAN101 Hubert Pereira
CAN102 Audrey Pereira
CAN103 Mark Pereira
CAN104 Desmond Pereira
CAN105 Peter Pinto
CAN106 Eliza Pinto
CAN107 Olinda Pinto
CAN108 Danny D'Souza
CAN109 Augusta D'Souza
CAN110 Donald D'Mello
CAN111 Noemie D'Mello
CAN112 Joe Mendonca
CAN113 Hilda Martins
CAN114 Leo Lopes
CAN115 Melanie Lopes

TAN301 Nunes Mervyn
TAN302 Nunes Pervin
TAN303 Joseph Noronha
TAN304 Aleric de Souza
TAN305 Rodney Baptista
TAN306 Madeira Tony
TAN307 John D'Silva
TAN308 Zita D'Silva

OTH401 Noronha Anthony
OTH402 D Costa Alda
OTH403 D Costa Ilidio
OTH404 D Cunha Neri
OTH405 D Costa Olga
OTH406 Fernandes Douglas
OTH407 Fernandes Pricilla
OTH408 Rodrigues Yvonne
OTH409 Da Cunha Myrna
OTH410 D'Souza Astrid
OTH411 D'Souza Leo
OTH412 Goes Gabriel
OTH413 Goes Benny
OTH414 Antao Casabianco
OTH415 Antao Lila
OTH416 Dias Keith Alban
OTH417 Ribeiro Maureen
OTH418 Rodriques Anthony V
OTH419 Noronha Cecilia
OTH420 Aguiar Ana
OTH421 Aguiar Jossephine
OTH422 Machado Louis
OTH423 Machado Josepha
OTH424 Da Costa Gonzaga
OTH425 Da Costa Virginia
OTH426 Da Costa Bismark
OTH427 Da Costa Antoneta
OTH428 Norma Henriques
OTH429 Xavier Braganza
OTH430 Doreen Braganza


OTH431 Muriel Pereira
OTH432 Denis Pereira
OTH433 Cyrilla Rodrigues
OTH434 Angela de Souza
OTH435 Santan Fernandes
OTH436 Pat Rees
OTH437 Rosephil Menezes
OTH438 Lorna D'Souza
OTH439 Ralph D'Souza
OTH440 Francis Miranda
OTH441 Arnold Aguiar
OTH442 Mary Aguiar
OTH443 Cynthia Alburque
OTH444 Dominic Rodriques
OTH445 Assunta Rodriques
OTH446 Charles Abreu
OTH447 Vicky D'Lima
OTH448 Anthony Miranda
OTH449 J D'Souza
OTH450 A D'Souza
OTH451 Olinda Pereira
OTH452 Olivia Fernandes
OTH453 Selina Colaco
OTH454 Wenceslau D Souza
OTH455 Mercia D Souza
OTH456 Frank Carvalho
OTH457 Olga Carvalho
OTH458 Agnes Braganza
OTH459 Kim Braganza
OTH460 Rex Braganza
OTH461 Joe De Souza
OTH462 Darryl Sequeira
OTH463 Mary Fernandes
OTH464 Anthony Fernandes
OTH465 Philo Dias
OTH466 Bhavani Methi
Johnny Fernandes
Oliver Fernandes
Clara Fernandes
Lea Methias
Lucindo Faria
Bettina Faria
Wynoma Faria


USA101 Kotecha Katy
USA102 Kotecha Ken
USA103 D Cruz Anita
USA104 D Cruz Denzil
USA105 D Cruz Jung Lara
USA106 Jung Jason
USA107 D Cruz Neil
USA108 George Fernandes
USA109 Trevor Fernandes
USA110 Bruno Pereira
USA111 Freni J Ranji
USA112 Nellie Irani
USA113 Kenneth Rebeyro
USA114 Omal Maitra
USA115 Dr Maitra
USA116 Edward Antao
USA117 Maria Antao
USA118 Jennifer Antao
USA119 Oscar D'Goa
USA120 Edna De Figueiredo
USA121 Osla Case
USA122 Bob Case
USA123 Omyo Maitra
USA124 Ramona Maitra

SJCS REUNION - REGISTRATION LIST - Who's coming to Goa

Dear Members and Guests

List of members attending the SJCS Reunion 2008 listed below.

Regards

Benny

SJCS REGISTRATION LIST

DEADLINE FOR FINAL REGISTRATION.

Please click on the link below and please do register in time if you are coming to Goa for after the 31st December 2007, regret no one will be able to help you with tickets to any of the 6 main events planned. For the pay as you go, no problems.

Regards Benny

ZANZIBAR PICTURES - Posting by jbirkmeyer

Kind posting by JO

INDIAN VISA NEEDED

Dear Members & Guests

Indian Visa Needed for SJCS Goa Reunion 2008

Just a reminder for those travelling to Goa for the reunion. An Indian Visa is necessary for Canadian Citizens.

The same applies to those leaving from the United States, United Kingdom and other countries outside India.

Applications have to be couriered now.

Check the Indian High Commission website for more information.

Please don't wait for the last minute.

Christmas is a busy season, so get it done now and out of the way.

All the best.

Steve Parado

P.S. Thanks Steve for your kind posting. A good reminder.
JO thanks too for the reminder for those leaving from the US.