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Thursday 1st November, 2007. St.
George’s.
The Minister responsible for Tourism, Culture, Civil
Aviation and the Performing Arts Honorable Dr. Clarice
Modeste Curwen in conjunction with the St. Mark’s Welfare
Group will be holding their annual luncheon for the elderly
citizens of St. Mark’s on Sunday 4th November,
2007 beginning from 12:00 noon at the St. Mark’s Secondary
School.
The annual event is one that is high on the
calendar of events in the parish and according to the
Minister, the invited guests are looking forward to the
luncheon. She said that what is most important is the
significance of the occasion and what it does for the elder
folks spiritually, physically, mentally and socially.
She went on to say that the afternoon’s event
is always well supported and well attended and it is with
great pride and pleasure she undertakes such an event.
She reiterated the fact that we should
embrace our elderly because they are the ones who played a
most significant role in shaping our future.
Commenting on the event, Chairperson of the
Welfare Committee, Ms. Vadlyn Baptiste said that the
evening promises to be a good one. She said there will be
cultural performances by church and community groups and
also by the elderly themselves. Some of the elderly will be
given gifts and transportation will be provided to take the
elderly to and from their homes.
All elderly in the parish are invited. |
