On 2nd of this month,
the Senior Citizens Association of Candolim, organised a get together of its
members to celebrate the 1st anniversary of their organisation, at Bom
Successo, Vaddi, Candolim.
It was a daylong
function starting at 11.00 AM and ending at about 5.30 PM.
The chief guest was Mr.
E. Barreto while the local parish priest Fr. Johnsie. Colaco and journalist
Prakash Kamat were the Guests of honour. Mr. S. Mapne the vice president and Mr.
Stephan as Gen. Secretary controlled the airwaves by compeering the
proceedings.
The Parish Priest seen addressing the gathering
Mr. Mapne while
welcoming the gathering briefed the audience of the activities done by this
association so far surprising the guests of the excellent work done by this
association silently just within a year, he also highlighted on their future
plan. The president of this association Mr. A.Veronica Fernandes spoke in
praise of all his colleagues for doing wonderful job in such a short period. He
especially pointed to the dynamic role played both by the Vice President and
Gen-Secretary.
Mrs.Nirmala seen felicitated
During the function, two of the prominent senior citizens of Candolim, namely Captain Paul Rodrigues (Merchant Navy) and Teacher Nirmala Costa Frias (both retired) who excelled in their professional career were felicitated.
The Chief guest and
Guests of honour also spoke assuring of their
support for this association.
Capt. Paul is felicitated
Housie and other games
were also played, some songs were rendered and then food was served to all the attendees.
All the members and
guests enjoyed the function.
A.Veronica Fernandes.
