Local notices and information
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
HospiceCare Christmas Card
HospiceCare is inviting the public to become part of the
3rd Annual Cayman HospiceCare Giant Community Christmas Card by placing your
special holiday message in the card with artwork by Hannah Cook. Call Jennifer
at 926-2761/945-7447 or email
jengrant@candw.ky by 25 November.
The Photography Club
The Photography Club will meet on Saturday 26 November at
3:30 pm at the NGEC, Merrens Plaza, West Bay Road. For more information please
email
photographyclubgcm@hotmail.com
National Gallery Lecture Series
The National Gallery presents “Dancing to Art” lecture
and discussion with exhibition’s adjunct curator David Bridgeman, painter Al
Ebanks, and dancer Susan Barnes Pereira on Thursday 24 November at 7:00 pm at
the Harbour Place location. No admission charge. Wine and hors d’oeuvres
served.
Underwater Wedding Feature
Destination Wedding Planner: Cayman Islands is looking
for a couple that wants to get married in an underwater ceremony, for a brand
new six-hour series for the Travel Channel on Grand Cayman. Interested
couples should contact Aliyah Silverstein at 323-644-6144 ext. 117.
“Surfacing” - Art Exhibition
New paintings by April Bending will be displayed at the
Westin Casuarina Resort and Spa from 8 December with wine generously donated
by Jacques Scott.
Parent Education Meetings
The National Parenting Programme invites parents and
children, as well as the extended family and community, to participate in the
continuing district meetings, entitled “Bridging the Gap…Helping our Children
Achieve their Full Academic Potential”, which continues on Thursday 24
November at North Side Civic Centre; time – 7:00 pm. For more information
contact Deborah Webb at 949-0290 or 925-5350.
Female Cancer Awareness Month
The Cayman Islands Cancer Society will be holding a
series of district awareness sessions in the month of November to promote
awareness of cervical, ovarian and endometrial cancer. Monday 28th – East End
United Church Hall. Session begins at 7:30 pm and vouchers for free Pap smears
will be offered. Refreshments will be served. Call 949-7618 for more
information.
Couples Workshop Back By Popular Demand
The Department of Counselling Services’ Counselling
Centre will host a repeat of its popular couple’s workshop “Fighting for your
Marriage” on Wednesday 23 November between 6:00 and 8:30 pm, and Saturday 26
November from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm at their office in the West Wind Building,
3rd Floor, North Church Street. Cost is CI$50 per couple. Call 949-9789 to
register for additional information.
Women’s Quilting Ministry
The Women’s Quilting Ministry meets to make quilts for
the less fortunate from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Monday evenings at the Church of God
Chapel on Walkers Road, Room 4 Chapel Fellowship Hall. Volunteers are needed
and donations of used fabrics are welcome. For more information call Pamela
Crysler at 946-3067 or Francine Brown at 917-8506.
JGHS Reporting Evenings
Reporting evenings will take place for students who
attend all Year Groups at John Gray High School, in the Assembly Hall from
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm. Year 12 – Wednesday 23 November; Year 11 – Tuesday 29
November; and Year 10 – Thursday 1 December.
Gimistory
Gimistory is fast approaching and the Cayman National
Cultural Foundation (CNCF) advises that it will run from 25 November to 3
December. The CNFC is looking for volunteers from each of the districts to
help with the Gimistory Fish Fry on each of these evenings. If you think you
can help please contact the CNFC at 949-5477. Free T-shirt to those
participating.
Dental Clinic closed for repairs
To facilitate urgent repairs and refurbishing, the Health
Services Authority wishes to inform the public that the Dental Clinic at the
Cayman Islands Hospital will be closed until Friday 25 November. Limited
service will be provided through Dental Caravan and Bodden Town District
Health Centre. The Health Services regrets any inconvenience the temporary
closure may cause.
CI Business & Professional Women’s Club
The Club will be holding an international campaign
entitled “16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence”, which will take place
from 25 November to 10 December 2005. Program details will be released closer
to the campaign dates. For further details, please contact Seema Kapoor at
949-5829 or Bev Banks at 949-3435.
Class of ’84 Reunion
The new date for the ’84 Reunion is now Saturday 26
November at the Grand Pavilion Poolside. Contact Laura at 916-4020 or email
kmantoad@candw.ky as soon as
possible.
Christmas Bazaar
The Pink Ladies will be holding their Christmas Bazaar on
Saturday 26 November at the Loyola Hall in the Catholic School on Walkers Road
from 2pm – 5pm. Teas will be served with home made cakes, tea breads, cookies
and sandwiches. Stalls include, Country Kitchen, Plants, Crafts, White
Elephant, Children’s Fun Corner and Helium Balloons. There will be musical
entertainment throughout the afternoon featuring the Cayman National Choir
performing favourite Christmas carols, Jackie Balls National Dance Group and a
steel band among others. Come and join in the fun and stock up on Christmas
gifts.
National Trust Hike
The National Trust will be having a guided Mastic Trail
Hike deep into Cayman’s wild interior, on Saturday 26 November from 8:00 am.
$10 for non-members; $5 for members. Contact Marnie Laing at 949-0121 or email
mlaing@nationaltrust.org.ky
for more information.
The National Trust also advises that interested persons
can order National Trust Christmas Cards. Custom orders for corporations or
individuals are also available.
Health Insurance Forum
The Ministry of Health and the Health Insurance
Commission invite the public to a meeting about Health Insurance in Cayman on
Tuesday 29 November at the Mary Miller Memorial Hall in Red Bay from 7:00 pm
to 9:00 pm. All are invited to ask the experts; give your opinion. Admission
is free. Call 946-2084 for further information.
Education Department
The public is advised that the Education Department has
moved back to its original premises, and is now open as normal on Thomas
Russell Way. As a result, the temporary office in Royal Plaza is now closed
to the public. Call 244-1733/4/5 or 925-8057 for more information or to
contact the Department.
Charity Christmas Cards
NCVO Charity Christmas cards are now on sale. These cards
raise funds for the NCVO and NCVO Children’s Services. Cards will be sold for
CI$8.00 for a pack of 10 or $75.00 for 100. Contact Janice Wilson at the NCVO
on 949-2124 or email ncvo@candw.ky to
place orders.
Gospel Festival CompetitionIf you are a songwriter or singer of Gospel music, the
2006 Gospel Festival Competition committee is inviting you to showcase your
talent at the upcoming competition. Over $7,000 in cash and prizes to be won.
Entry deadline is 30 November 2005. For more information, please contact Karen
at 327-1768.
Notices
Please send your notices and
information to covenant@candw.ky
or news@caymannetnews.com
call 946 6060 fax 949 0679.
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