SJCS Reunion 2008 - Rates for EVENTS

Dear Members & Friends

For those who were unable to find the rates for the SJCS Goa Reunion 2008 on the website, please click on the link below.

RATES FOR EVENTS

For Registration - please click on the link below.

REGISTRATION.

Registration forms - Click on the link below.

REGISTRATION FORMS FOR EACH COUNTRY.

SJCS Tickets CANADA MG 250407A.zip GOA Reunion - Application forms for tickets

Please check SJCS Goa website http://www.sjcszanzibar-reunions.com/ for regular updates on What's New and Daily Mail. Goa Reunion Entertainment programme

to follow on Monday.

Enjoy today - Beautiful Sunday 21st October 2007.

Regards - Benito

CANADIAN CONNECTION 2007

TANZANITE CONNECTION

Dear Members & Friends

Betty & I would like to share some photographs taken during our short visit to Toronto Canada mainly for the Tanzanite 25th Anniversary 2007. What a memorable time we have had meeting up with many of our Zanzibar folks and others.

During our 7 days stay, it has been an action packed week with non-stop parties. The hospitality and friendship we have enjoyed in Toronto Canada will remain with us for a long time and Canada has now become a trade mark in our future ventures which now makes it Zanzibar, Goa and Canada.

Please click on the links below to view the various activities enjoyed during our stay.
To all those we have met has brought love and friendship closer.

Meeting up with the American Connection – JO and Co was wonderful to include Fatima who came all the way from Vancouver. Fatima certainly made us laugh as always, and thanks for treating us all the wonderful lunch party. Your singing at John & Rolina’s home was also a good treat.

JO, I certainly share your good advice you have given and am now back home planning to take a good long break with plenty of swimming and walking. As you have seen I am over 2 stones overweight, I will keep away from the Computer and Internet for a time. What a wonderful time meeting up with you and not before long, we will meet up again.

P.S. I know I should not be releasing all this information on our SJCS Zanzibar website as it is not all to do with SJCSZ members, but as many of us met up, I have chosen to use our site as a Gateway to share photos with our members so they can see some of their friends and equally allow others to view photos via the SJCS Zanzibar Daily mail blog open to all.

Love and best wishes

Benito & Betty

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TANZANITE 25th Anniversary 2007

Dear Members

The Greatest Show on Earth – “Tanzanite 25th Anniversary 2007”

Betty and I have just returned from The Greatest Show on Earth – “Tanzanite 25thAnniversary 2007” It is now 2.30 am Sunday 7th October and I do not have time to give you fulldetails of the fabulous dinner dance we have attended, other than tell you that the Mendes Enterprising family in Toronto Canada do us all Zanzibari’s proud.

Several years ago I attended the 1st Tanzanite Reunion in Toronto organised byPop and Artie Mendes and to this date I have said it was the very best and therecould never be another better.I am proud to say that our young enterprising President Arnold Mendes and hisorganising committee have produced the Greatest Show on Earth with a record of 870 Tanzanite’s who have attended the function which was top class.

Fabulous dance band provided top class music all night plus a DJ who added tothe entertainment. Good venue, great cabaret, with superb food followed by a hot midnight buffet.

All those who were fortunate to attend have been privileged to enjoy a dream night and once again all I can say is CONGRATULATIONS to ArnoldMendes and his great team.

Hopefully you will see hundreds of professional photographs & video of this great events taken by Brendan Abreu and Arnold but for now my posting is just meeting up with other good friends from Zanzibar. GUESS WHO when you have a moment.

Tanzanite Organisation Toronto Canada rule ok. Keep it up and we will be back with you all next year to celebrate.

Benny & Betty from the Holiday Inn Toronto CanadaSunday, October 7th 2.40am 2007.

You're invited to view these photos online at KODAK EASYSHARE Gallery!Just click on View Photos to get started.

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Morning at Home after the Dance October 7th 2007
Mass at noon followed by social

Dear Members Sunday morning - another fabulous party. Let the pictures tell the story as there is too much to say. Enjoy some of the action at this great social.

I cannot fail to mention some of the wonderful talent we were privileged to enjoy of a young family entertaining. Lead singer just a little young kid you will see on stage wearing a red shirt. I predict he will be a great success in the music world in the future. Sorry I cannot remember names as they were new to me but I certainly wish them all the very best in the future.

All the musicians who took part at the Jam Session were great and it was a pleasure listening and dancing to their music.

Cannot fail to mention the lovely presentation made by Merwyn & Pervin Nunes to Pop & Artie. A wonderful photograph of Zanzibar. What a lovely gift to our legend Pop & Artie.

Best wishes to one and all who attended and especially to Arnold and Co.

Look forward to joining all folks in Toronto Canada next year.

Love - Benny & Betty

http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slideshow.jsp?mode=fromshare&Uc=gn4ydwg.9p7t8p5k&Uy=-w1rr6&Ux=0


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Late Night party at John & Rolina de Silva's Home
October 7th-8th 2007

Dear Members & Friends

Soon after the Sunday party - Morning at Home after the Dance, we made our way to John & Rolina's home for another all-night bash, and what a party. I welcome you to share photographs captured, some taken from Jo's and Rene's collection.

Betty and I also were privileged to spend 4 days at John & Rolina's wonderful home which had all the love and warmth and friendship. Betty did not want to go home.

John, Rolina & Caroline our home in London awaits you with open arms.

Thanks for the fabulous time you all gave us during our stay.

Love and best wishes

Benito & Betty

http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slideshow.jsp?mode=fromshare&Uc=gn4ydwg.3ualwimw&Uy=77ol8h&Ux=0

Paradise Zanzibar - Slide Show

SJCS Zanzibar Daily Mail - Saturday 29th September 2007.

Nothing to Report today.

If you have a spare moment, here are some old holiday snaps of Paradise Zanzibar. Click on the link below titled Benito & Betty in Paradise Zanzibar.

Benito & Betty in Paradise Zanzibar

Dear Members

Today is Saturday and I have no gig so decided to do a little tidy up job in my music studio, and whilst doing so, I came across some old holiday photos of Zanzibar and as such have decided to post for quick viewing for those interested. The photos are in random order.

I have taken unlimited video of Zanzibar and in the near future I will capture some shots and release for our Zanzibar lovers just to bring back some sweet memories of our beautiful spice island.

Zanzibar is just a dream and soon after SJCS Goa Reunion 2008, we must target for Paradise.

Love and best wishes

Benito & Betty

SJCS GOA REUNION 2008 - COACH RESERVATIONS

Dear Members

SJCS ZANZIBAR - GOA REUNION 2008 COACH RESERVATIONS

We have set up a table on the SJCSZanzibar Members website under Database titled
SJCS Zanzibar - Goa Reunion 2008 Coach Reservations.

Please enter YES if you want Transport or wish to attend Pay as you Go Events & Tours.

Pay as You Go Events are scheduled on Tuesday 29th January - Evening out at the Goan Herritage where for a very reasonable cost you will enjoy a good dinner plus live band for dancing.

On Thursday 31st January - Evening out at Sweet Chilli. Again a great evening out wining and dining plus live entertainment dancing to a Live band plus Cabaret. Again Pay as You Go all at very reasonable costs and the Management have offered us a special discount.

Details of these two events with costs will follow later.

On the above two dates during the day there will be Excursions (details to follow)

For those who want to go Fishing, please enter Fishing in the relevant column.

If you want to go Fishing enter Fishing. Transport has only been organised for 3 EVENTS which is the Dinner Dance at the Marriott Hotel Panjim, Boat Cruise Panjim and Picnic at Bambolim Beach Resort.

As the SJCSZanzibar website can only be viewed by Members, appreciate if members would enter details for friends or relaties or equally email Astrid de Souza on astridleo@btinternet.com or
Benny de Souza on bvents@aol.com or sjcszanz@gmail.com if you have problems making your entries.

Only those who have registered will qualify for coach travel.

Those wanting Coach Reservation for any of the 3 events mentioned above should submit their names by 15th November 2007 latest.

Link to Database on SJCSZanzibar website is:- SJCS COACH RESERVATIONS DATABASE

or

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SJCSZanzibar/database?method=reportRows&tbl=20

Best regards

Benito

ENJOY A FREE DRINK ON THE HOUSE!

Dear Members & Guests

27th September 2007 to 27th January 2008 - 4 months to go.

Today Joe de Lord pointed out that we have exactly 4 months to go to date for our SJCS Zanzibar Goa Reunion 2008.

Today is the 27th September 2007 and our first reunion get-together is on Sunday 27th January 2008. Not long to go before we all meet again.

Today's daily mail update.

Sorry folks nothing special to report today so I have picked up an old update which will be of interest to all.

Let's toast to a free drink on the house at our Dinner Dance. See posting below.

From: "MHRS, Goa India Asst. Event Mgr."
mhrs.goimc.asst.events.mgr@marriotthotels.com>
To: BVENTS@aol.com

Subject: Welcome drink
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:33:47 -0400

Good Morning Mr. Benny,

Just to clarify, the Fruit & Rum Punch served to your guests as welcome drinks upon arrival to the resort would be offered on a complimentary basis.

I am certainly looking forward to welcoming you once again to the Goa Marriott Resort.

Wishing you a great day ahead!

Thanks & Regards,

Dima

Dima Blitz / Assistant Events Manager/ Goa Marriott Resort/
Tel : (0832) 246 3333 / f: (0832) 246 3300 / e: dima.blitz@marriotthotels.com
mailto:dima.blitz@marriotthotels.com
From: BVENTS@aol.com

To: mhrs.goimc.asst.events.mgr@marriotthotels.com

Subject: Fwd: Welcome drink
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2007 03:06:15 EDT

Dear Dima

Thank you for your kind message re "Welcome drink" and on behalf of our SJCS Goa Reunion managing committee, I wish to thank you and Marriott management for kindly offering our members a Complimentary drink on arrival. This will be a real treat as we have invited our guests to arrive early to watch the fantastic sunset as recommended by you.

By the way, our committee have also agreed to include a good cabaret act on the night. Appreciate if you can provide any suggestions.

I was very impressed with the Rope Dances and their dancing routines which I was fortunate to see at the BMX events early this year. Any good suggestions welcome and equally if you could provide the charges as a guideline.

Once again please accept our grateful thanks and without any doubt, we are all looking forward to meeting up and celebrating taking note that our main highlight event is the Grand Gala Dance at the Marriott Hotel.

Yours sincerely
Benny de Souza
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Benny - You have done us proud. Thanks for securing this wonderful starter to our dinner/dance, which will be most appreciated. Let's hope we can get a good cabaret act to further improve our main event.

Joe

SJCS ZANZIBAR SOUVENIR BOOKLET

Dear SJCS Members

(Please note this posting has been released after obtaining permission from Janet Fernandes).

As we all know, we have had a few good high profile SPORTSMEN in ZANZIBAR and amongst one of the very best was the late Tommy Fernandes who was an all-round champion right from sprinting, football, hockey and cricket.

We all know how famous Tommy was with his great SOGAS (jokes) and as such we would love to add some of his jokes in the Souvenir booklet plus some of his sporting photographs.

Dear members, if you remember some of Tommy’s Sogas, please oblige and forward to Joe de Lord. Also if you have photographs, please forward ASAP.

Some of us Cable & Wireless guys have some real sweet memories so all you guys we look forward to your contribution.

Janet says, in some cases we should not use names of parties connected to the jokes. This we will honoured.

Another name that stands out is our famous GOALKEEPER who represented Zanzibar on several occasions. He does not need any introduction but for sure we can remember one of the wonderful Goalie’s dive which was spectacular - a touch of DELAYED ACTION. Dived after the ball went into the net. (If Agnel was in London, Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea would be fighting to sign him on).

The sensational photograph was in the newspapers – only wish we had a copy so if any of you have some photographs of our champion goalie AGNEL DE SILVA, please forward to Joe De Lord. Agnel was also a very good hockey player so all photos appreciated.

Let’s not miss out on the good Sports Ladies so all postings welcome as we want a sports column in the Souvenir booklet.

P.S. Just a few weeks ago I met up with Janet at Tony and Shirley de Lords home and you will never believe this. Janet entertained us with some great jokes where I was in stitches. I never laughed so much, and talk of Tommy’s jokes, Janet could fall in line. All good sogas (jokes) welcome especially those connected with Tommy Fernandes our all-round sportsman.

Folks – Do not miss out with your personal posting for the Souvenir.

Many thanks.

Benito
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What Joe De Lord had to say ….. (released on http://www.sjcszanzibar-reunions.com/)

SJCS SOUVENIR BOOKLET

An item for the SJCS Zanzibar Souvenir Booklet:

Please let us know what you have been up to since leaving school and especially after the first reunion in Toronto.

If you have any nostalgic memories or stories which you would wish to share with your school colleagues, and any pictures of people and events from your school days and more recent ones, please let us have them by 31st August 2007.

We will be publishing a Souvenir Booklet (A4) size and all entries are free.

Please send your entries via sjcszanz@gmail.com or directly to me on my email: joedelord@hotmail.com

Regards

Joe De Lord
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NEW UPDATE - 3rd April 2007 (http://www.sjcszanzibar-reunions.com/)

SJCS SOUVENIR BOOKLET

A reminder to all SJCS colleagues:

As preparations are on the way in putting together a SJCS Souvenir booklet in time for our SJCS Goa Reunion 2008, appreciate if you would kindly send in any nostalgic memories or stories of your days at school in Zanzibar or even after you left school. Your recollection of any feast days or fetes or get together with your friends would be most welcome.

I have already received some interesting contributions for inclusion in the booklet.
Surely you have something to share with us, be it an amusing incident or joke or classroom chit-chat. Come on, let’s have it.

You can send your entries via email directly to me on my email. joedelord@hotmail.com

Regards

Joe De Lord

International Cricket Match in ZANZIBAR

Posted by: "A A SHIWJI" Tue Sep 25, 2007 2:13 pm (PST)

Subject: Fw: International Cricket Match in ZANZIBAR

Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:52:30 -0700WELL WELL !!

If you loved watching the 20 Twenty world cup then here is a chance for you to see History in ZANZIBAR MCC ( Marylebone Cricket Club ) v/s ZANZIBAR STARS

WHEN : Thursday 27th September 2007 WHERE (VENUE ) : AMANI STADIUM
TIME: 2:00 PM Further info : Simai 0774-443333

Who is MCC : Marylebone Cricket Club (known as MCC) is a private members' club which owns and is based at Lord's Cricket Ground near St John's Wood in London, England. MCC was formerly the governing body of cricket in England and across the world. Most of the club's global functions were passed to the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 1993, and its English governance was passed to the England and Wales Cricket Board at the same time. However, MCC remains the framer and copyright holder of the Laws of Cricket and is an active and influential club within the cricket world.

The last time MCC visited ZANZIBAR was in 1957.

NOW WHO ARE THE ZANZIBAR STARS :

Zanzibar Stars are comprised of young, dynamic and big fans of the game. Historically, the players have had some good records with their former clubs which are from India, UK and Zanzibar.

Intensive training has been taking place for this great team and they are confident that they will defeat the MCC.

COME AND CHEER YOUR HOME TEAM WITH THIS GREAT INIATIATIVE ON THURSDAY AFTERNOON