Qatar: Pleasant climate drew large crowds at the GWA family picnic, which was held on Friday, Nov 27, at the Alwakrah Family Beach. The fun-filled day started with prayer led by Jesintha D’sa followed by an energizing breakfast.
As the vivacious crowd got to the picnic venue on the sandy shores of Al wakra beach and in the midst of pleasant weather, GWA president Simon D’Silva, welcomed everybody and assured that the day will be full of fun and entertainment.
The most popular DJ Glorio of the May Queen Ball fame played melodious scintillating and foot tapping music for the entire day, rocking the shores of wakrah beach while the picnickers danced and had a gala time. Everyone appreciated and enjoyed the music. Ace Compere Mahesh Prabhu kept the crowd on their feet throughout the day. Both of them set the mood of the crowd with games & dance, ensuring every individual had a wonderful time.
The picnickers also had the opportunity to enjoy melodious numbers from Sonia Prabhu, Krystal Fernandes and John Dsa.
At noon, sumptuous lunch was served to the ever so excited crowd. Many members enjoyed the day out along with Family. It was a day full of fun, laughter, games, food, beverages and lots of socializing and reminiscence. It was a great community gathering ensuring that everyone is having a good time.
The winners of various games and activities were presented with fabulous prizes. The winners were:
Finding Fenny in the sea: Falcon group- Mathew, Joaqim, soky, Rocky, Leo, Dorick and Sasha.
Finding Bahubali: Silvester Furtado
Finding P.T.Usha: Trisha Furtado
Tunnet Ball (Kids): Megan, Tiffany, Rihana, Patricia, Danica, Ananya, Declan, Abber
Football: Ladies South Goa Team
Run Backward (Boys)- Keith Rodrigues
Run backward (Girls)- Elena Noronha
Lemon & Spoon race (Girls): Krystal Rodrigues
Lemon & Spoon race (Boys): Kirk Dsouza
In the evening, Lucky Games were conducted Breakfast prize was won by for walter, Lunch prize- Peppy, Dinner prize- Effey Noronha and Full house prize bagged by SP Fernandes.
Goan Welfare Association president Simon D’Silva generously thanked GWA committee members for their valuable time and unconditional support extended at all times and also thanked others who have helped to effectively plan and execute the event. He also thanked everyone for participating and making the event a great fun day that will be remembered while going down the memory lane.
