The year began with the members of the Reunion Committee of the Alpha Academy Alumnae Association (Toronto Chapter) continuing the work they had started in the Summer of 2014, that of planning and organizing a Reunion of all the years for the Convent of Mercy Academy “Alpha” Alumnae which would be held July 30th to August 4th 2015.
Prior to that event, the Executive of the Toronto Chapter comprised of Gillian Amos – President; Marguerite Latibeaudiere – Vice President; Marcia Williams – Secretary; Pauline Beverley – Treasurer; Pat Campbell – Director of Communications; and Vern Leach – Director organized and planned another successful Brunch which took place at the Thornhill Community Centre on May 3rd, 2015 where everyone enjoyed a sumptuous Jamaican spread and great entertainment and music.
On Thursday, July 30th 2015, the Reunion Committee of Rose Chin, Gillian Amos, Loraine Lee, Jo Jo Ho Lung, Pat Campbell, Mary Lai, Marguerite Latibeaudiere and Pat Blossom Chin welcomed 400 alumnae, their families and friends (from Canada, Jamaica, USA and across the Oceans) to the inaugural event of the week – Meet and Greet. There were ladies from every decade since the 1940s “catching up” on everything in the lives of friends. Screams of delight, lots of hugs, and I am sure there were also a few tears of joy. What an evening!
Celebrating at Caribana, dancing at STGC Summer Ball, jamming at JAMBANA, participating in Mass, visiting Niagara Falls and relaxing at Picnic were the other events and activities that many enjoyed. Lasting memories were made!
Our Annual Dinner Dance 2015 was held on Saturday, October 17th at the Sts. Peter and Paul Banquet Hall and as usual it was a wonderful. Good food, prizes and surprises and dancing to great music of yesteryear made for a wonderful evening.