Tune in to CBC Radio One 88.5FM "All in a Weekend" on Saturday, June 24th between 8.30 and 9.00am. CBC Host, Sonali Karnick will interview QGA President, Blanche Da Costa regarding the St. John the Baptist celebrations in Goa on 24 June and how this day holds a special significance for Goans. The musicians performing the Sao Jao song will be our Cultural/Entertainment Directors, Antonio Da Costa and Kninoshka Ribeiro. Please visit the link: cbc.ca/allinaweekend Here is a link to the article on Goan festivities on St. Jean Baptiste Day. Happy Sao Joao to all! http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/sao-joao-festival-goa-saint-jean-baptiste-day-singing-1.4175941 You are all cordially invited to a Book Launch of our very own artist, 'Valerie Drego' on Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at the Dorval Library. 1401 Lakeshore Drive, Dorval H9S 2E5. The Quebec Goan Association wishes her every success.
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WE ARE DEEPLY SADDENED TO INFORM YOU THAT OUR ‘MUM AND DAD’S DAY’ EVENT HAS NOW BEEN POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2017 AT 12.30PM AT THE SAME LOCATION. THIS IS DUE TO THE SEVERE FLOODING IN AND AROUND THE VICINITY OF PIERREFONDS. THOSE OF YOU, WHO WERE NOT ABLE TO MAKE IT ON MAY 6, NOW HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN US IN JUNE. SEE YOU THEN! "OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL WHO HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY THIS DISASTER’’ . Sat. May 6, 2017: Mum and Dad's Day - Lahore Karahi, 14329 Pierrefonds Blvd, Pierrefonds, QC H9H 1Z2 (venue & date changed due to flooding) Sat. June 10, 2017: 3955 Sources Blvd, D.D. O. QC H9B 1Z6 Sat. July 29, 2017: Goa Carnival Picnic - Centennial Park, 2983 Lake St. Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 2L1 Sat. August 19, 2017: World Goa Day Picnic - Bois-de-Liesse Nature Park, 3555. Douglas B. Floreani, Ville St. Laurent, Qc SAT. SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 - QGA 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - Buffet Il Gabbiano, 1550 Rue Lapierre, Lasalle, QC H8N 2R2 Sat. October 14, 2017: Youth Bowling Night - Venue to be announced Sat. November 4, 2017: Darts, Dinner and Dancing - Royal Canadian Legion, 9721 Chemin de la Côte de Liesse, Dorval, QC H9P 1A3 Sat. December 2, 2017: St. Francis Xavier's Feast - St. John Fisher Parish, 120 Summerhill Avenue, Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 2L7 Sun. March 25, 2018: QGA 41st AGM - Venue to be announced Blanche Da Costa – President
Felix D’Sa – Vice President Zia Braganza – Secretary Durida Pereira – Treasurer Kninoshka Ribeiro – Cultural/Entertainment Director Antonio Da Costa – Cultural/Enterainment Director Olivia De Mello – Youth Director Annette Rodriguez – Director Ellina Fernandes - Director Ivan Paes – Director Luiza D’Sa – Director Lydia D’Souza - Director Dear Members
It is with a deep sense of gratitude that I wish to express my sincere thanks to the Quebec Goan Association for re-electing me as your President for a third consecutive year. It is a real privilege and pleasure to be able to represent my community. This being the 40th anniversary of the QGA, we have planned a great year ahead. The calendar of events has been sent to you so please mark down these dates on your calendar. I know I can always count on you to come and support our many events as you have done in the past. Now is the time for our children, youth and young adults to get more involved in our club. We need you to come and attend our events and volunteer your services in any capacity so we can build a great community. . Together with my team, I will do my best to deliver. Dev Bhorem Khorum/Thank you, Blanche Da Costa QGA President [email protected] Dear Members,
The QGA committee is looking forward to seeing you at the 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of The Quebec Goan Association. The details are as follows: DATE: Saturday, March 25, 2017 TIME: 2.00 pm - 4.30 pm LOCATION : St. Michael's and all Angels Church. 15556 Cabot Street Pierrefonds, Quebec H9H 1R5 DIRECTIONS: Take Route Transcanadienne O/Autoroute 40 O, to Ottawa/Gatineau Take exit 50 toward Boulevard Saint Charles Merge onto Voie de Service N Turn right onto Rue Charles E Frosst Turn right onto Boulevard Brunswick Turn left onto Boulevard de Salaberry Turn left onto Rue Sommerset Continue onto Boulevard Jacques-Bizard Turn left onto Rue Cabot See you then! Yours Sincerely, Zia Braganza QGA Secretary
The High Commission of India will be celebrating the 70th Independence Day of India, on Monday, 15 August 2016, at 10 Springfield Road, Ottawa (Tel: 613-744-3751/52/53). The Flag hoisting ceremony will take place at 0900 hrs. sharp. National Anthem, reading of President of India’s address to the nation and a brief reception over simple refreshments, will follow All members of the Indian community and friends of India are cordially invited. Ottawa, 3 August 2016 The Government of India has launched a scholarship Program for Diaspora children interested in pursuing Higher and Technical Education in India.
Submission of Applications: Applicant shall submit SPDC APPLICATION FORM (available on the website of Ministry of External Affairs www.mea,gov.in along with the required documents (scan copy) by 31st August 2016. Only APPLICATION FORMS submitted online will be accepted. List of selected candidates will be posted on the website of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) www.mea.gov.in on 1st October, 2016. Candidates shall give their consent about acceptance of scholarship through e-mail to Ministry of External Affairs within 7 days of publication of the 1st list of shortlisted candidates. HCI,Ottawa 28.07.16 Dear Members,
The first QGA Board of Directors meeting for the term 2016 - 2017 was held on April 2nd, 2016 during which an exciting calendar of events was planned for the upcoming term. The new committee consists of the following members: President: Blanche Da Costa Vice President: Felix D'Sa Secretary: Zia Braganza Treasurer: Durida Pereira Entertainment/Cultural Directors: Annette Rodriguez & Antonio Da Costa Youth Director: Olivia D' Mello Director: Carmelita Rasquinha Director: Ellina Fernandes Director: Lydia D'Souza Director: Luiza D'Sa Auditor: Tommy D'Souza Please mark down your calendars for the following Calendar of Events (2016-2017): Saturday, April 30, 2016 – Mother’s Day (please see details below) Saturday, June 11, 2016- Father's day picnic (Centennial Park, DDO) Saturday, July 16, 2016 – QGA Pre-40th Anniversary Celebrations Saturday, August 20, 2016 - World Goa day picnic Sunday, October 23, 2016- Viva Goa Saturday, November 12 or November 19, 2016 - Darts Dinner- Dance Saturday, December 3, 2016 - St Francis Xavier's Feast (Sponsors Lawrence & Viena Silveira & family) Saturday, January 21, 2017 - Winter Fest Saturday, March 25, 2017 - AGM Note: Details of these events will be communicated in a timely manner. If you know of anyone not receiving emails from the QGA then kindly contact me or any of the committee members at your earliest. Mother's Day details: Saturday, April 30, 2016 at noon Buffet Fu Lam, 3500 Boulevard De La Cote Vertu, Montréal, QC H4R1P8 (Bus Nos.121W & 196S from Cote-Vertu Metro to Place Vertu - Buffet Fullam on opposite side of Plaza Cote Vertu) Tickets: Adults: $20.00 Children: (5 to 10 years) $10.00 Children: (2 to 4 years) $3.00 Soft drinks, tea/coffee (unlimited) are included in the price. Wine/Liquor on sale by Fu Lam * Tickets are being sold for this event and can be obtained by contacting any committee member so please hurry up and buy your tickets so we can give our final count to the restaurant by 16th April. The newly elected committee has gone all out to ensure a variety of fun filled and culture enriched events. We are confident of your support, attendance and enjoyment at these events so let's make it happen together. Viva Goa! Viva QGA! Yours Sincerely, Zia Braganza QGA Secretary Dear Members,
I thank you once again for the delightful honor you have bestowed upon me by re-electing me as your president for another term. This year, my focus will be to encourage our youth and young adults to actively participate within our association. I will need help from all the parents to encourage your children to get involved. Please encourage all those who are 18 years and older to apply for membership. I strongly encourage all non-active young adult members to please step forward and do your part in offering your valuable ideas and attend our many different events. You should all feel proud of this wonderful association, as without you, there is little hope or future for this club. With your continued co-operation in attending the many fun-filled, culture enriched events planned for this year, we hope to grow in numbers. Please watch out for our next email outlining my new committee and our calendar of events. Mark your calendars off! Once again thank you for the extraordinary confidence which you have placed in me. I hope to continue in proving myself worthy of that confidence. Let’s celebrate Easter with joy and peace in our hearts. Happy Easter to you and your family! Dev bhorem khorum / Thank you, Blanche Da Costa QGA President 450-689-7052 [email protected] |
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