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: :April 30, 2024

NAAC'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Saturday, May 25th, 2024
Noon to 3:00 pm
Knox Presbyterian Church, 4156 Sheppard Ave., East
Scarborough, ON
Refreshments will be served at Noon

RSVP to our Secretary, Somey Oumarally at someyb@gmail.com

: :October 13, 2023

NAAC's CHRISTMAS GALA
Sunday November 26th, 2023
Elite Banquet Hall, 1850 Albion Road, Rexdale
Time: 1:00pm to 7:00pm
Appetizers:1:15pm Lunch: 2:00pm
Dress:Semi-Formal Cash Bar
Music:DJ Invincible & Panache Steelband
Tickets:$65. Members/$70.Non-Members

Contact :Norma npramsahai@rogers.com 416 283 0675
Ia ia@sirju.com 416 287 8871
Wendy twrostant@gmail.com 905 542 3548
Selwyn Selwyn@oblaw.ca 905 366 5400

: :October 13, 2023

An e-version of the Fall 2023 issue of NAAC's newsletter broadcast is available. To view this and earlier issues dating back to 2005 click here.

: :September 9, 2023

Steelpan classes for Beginners and Advanced players will commence on Wednesday, September 13th, 2023
at West Humber Collegiate Institute
Contact: Winston Poon wpoon354@rogers.com or 905 824 3589

: :August 28, 2023

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
NAAC FALL BRUNCH
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Tropical Nights, 1154 Morningside Ave., Scarborough, M1B 3A4
Time: 1pm to 5pm
Dress: Informal
Cash Bar
Tickets: $40
Contact:Wendy Rostant twrostant@gmail.com Tel: 905 542 3548
Norma Ramsahai npramsahai@rogers.com Tel: 416 283 0675
Richard Jaikaran richardjnaac@gmail.com Tel: 416 414 5632

: :August 03, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of Stanley Algoo, NAAC Life Member and Past President during the years 1995-96 and 1998-99.
Stan attended Naparima College and was a Scholarship winner.
The NAAC Executive offers condolences to his wife, Imogen and his son Brendon.

VISITATION from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Monday, August 7th at Ogden Funeral Home, 4164 Sheppard Avenue East, Scarborough.

FUNERAL at 10:30 am on Tuesday, August 8th at St. John's Milliken Presbyterian Church, 410 Goldhawk Trail, Toronto.

: :June 6, 2023

At our NAAC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING held on May 27, 2023,a new Executive was elected.
Here are the officers for the 2023-2024 term:

PRESIDENT: Selwyn Baboolal
1st Vice Pres: Peter Mohan
2nd Vice Pres: Riaz Oumarally
Secretary: Somey Oumarally
Assistant Sec: Arvind Brijbassie
Treasurer: Norma Ramsahai
Past Pres: Merle Ramdial
Executive Mem: Wendy Rostant
Executive Mem: Richard Jaikaran
Executive Mem: Ia Sirju
Executive Mem: Ras Shreeram

: :April 26, 2023

NAAC'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Saturday, May 27th, 2023
Knox Presbyterian Church, 4156 Sheppard Ave., East
Scarborough, ON
Refreshments will be served at Noon

RSVP to our Secretary, Vilma Ramcharan @ vram@rogers.com or Tel: 416-284-5198

: :November 25, 2021

We are saddened to announce the passing of one of our Life Members, George Lalsingh, on November 17, 2021.
George was 86 years old.
George attended Naparima College and loved playing cricket and All-Fours.
We at NAAC, offer our condolences to his wife Ena and the the rest of his family.

: :October 6, 2021

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of one of our long-standing Life members, Dr. Clarence Madhosingh

Dr. Clarence Madhosingh passed away at the Ottawa Hospital (Civic Campus) five days after his 90th birthday while surrounded by family and friends.
Born in Trinidad & Tobago, Dr. Madhosingh graduated from Naparima College in 1950 and obtained a diploma from the Imperial College of Tropical Agriculture in 1953.
Upon immigrating to Canada, he was awarded an MSc from the University of British Columbia (1956) followed by a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Western Ontario (1959).

During his 36-year career as a senior research scientist with Canada' s federal Department of Agriculture, Dr. Madhosingh published over ninety scientific papers and was an editor of the Canadian Journal of Microbiology.
He was an executive member of the Biological Council of Canada, a member of the Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada, a National Coordinator for Biotechnology and Bioresources Canada, and a Scientific Advisor to the Deputy Minister of Agriculture.
One of his most memorable professional experiences was a year-long sabbatical at the University of Uppsala in Sweden, while his career ended with a teaching cross-appointment at the University of Western Ontario.

Dr. Madhosingh is fondly remembered by son Dennis, former wife Ann Marie, and many dozens of immediate and extended family members, friends, PSWs, and former professional colleagues. He enjoyed life to the fullest through travel, writing, entertaining and cooking, and his good company and good humour will be missed.

Dr. Madhosingh has been cremated in Ottawa and at his request there will be no funeral service.

: :April 23, 2021

From: NAAC Executive Members
Dear Members,
We have you all in our thoughts and trust you are virus-free and signing up to get your vaccinations as soon as they are available.

Like all non-profit organizations, fundraising is at a standstill and so NAAC has kept expenditures to a minimum. Our last fundraising event was the Christmas Dance in December 2019 when we made a profit of $3,723. Since the start of COVID-19 NAAC has not awarded bursaries to the schools in Trinidad, but did meet our commitment of 2 bursaries to West Humber Collegiate in the amount of $500 each. Our two regular monthly expenditures is for a storage unit for our archives, drumsets and steelpans and for hosting our naactoronto.ca website.

NAAC's assets as at March 2021:
Bank Account $12,132.00
Investment Portfolio (Book Value) plus cash dividends in the amount of $44,968.

Due to the ever-changing situation with COVID-19 and its many variants, the NAAC Executive has decided to again forgo holding an Annual General Meeting this year.
The present Executive agreed to take the same common-sense approach as we did last year, whereby all serving members have agreed to continue in their positions for the 2021-2022 year.

Our trust has to be placed in support for the vaccine program and the best advice from our scientists.

: :March 28, 2021

Sad News...

Marva Thornhill (nee Johnson), wife of Fred Thornhill, passed away on Saturday, March 27th.

Fred is a Life Member and Past President of NAAC.
Our sincere and heartfelt sympathy go out to their families.

: :March 20, 2021

From Joy Sammy

Death Announcement

James Julian Valmiki Sammy

October 30, 1970 - March 17, 2021

Julian Sammy, son, nephew, uncle, brother, brother-in-law, father, husband and friend passed away on the night of March 17th at the age of 50.

Julian was also a debater, critical thinker, scientist, DnD Master, creator of music and word, and traveller. He is survived by his wife Kathleen Barret, daughter Live and her mothers, Anita Wiklem and Holly Liddell, mother Kathy (Inglis) Sammy, sister Joy Sammy, brother in law Hugo Bohroquez, and nephew Mateo.

Predeceased by his father Howard Sammy (2010), uncles Rex (Denise) Inglis (2000) and Jack (Irene) (2018) Inglis, and Donald (Chris) Sammy (2020). He had a 6 year relationship with cancer.

I won't call it a battle because he did not approach it that way. He was well aware of all the potential outcomes of his situation and knew that he could leave us quickly and did not have much time left.

His passing was at home, was quick and his incredible life partner Kathleen was by his side.

He will be missed and remembered by the Barret, Beaulieu, Svenning, Inglis, Sammy and Sabzali families in the USA, Canada, Norway and Trinidad.

He asked all of you to do good deeds and I will emphasize that here. We each have the power to make someone else's day better be it a stranger or someone close to us. Julian can still make the lives of others better through us...so let's do that. There will be more news to come on services arrangements and donations can be made to The Sunnybrook Foundation at https://sunnybrook.ca/foundation/

: :December 28, 2020

"Sometimes a year has been so disastrous and so terrible that entering a new year will automatically mean entering a wonderful year!"
Mehmet Murat ildan
Happy 2021!

: :April 17, 2020

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Re NAAC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Due to the ever-changing situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, the NAAC Executive has decided to forgo holding the Annual General Meeting which was scheduled for May 23rd, 2020. Since our Constitution does not provide guidance on this, the present Executive agreed to take a common-sense approach whereby all serving members have agreed to continue in their positions for the 2020-2021 year.

: :March 16, 2020

NAAC'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Saturday, May 23rd, 2020
Knox Presbyterian Church, 4156 Sheppard Ave., East
Scarborough, ON
Refreshments will be served at Noon

: :October 3, 2019

An e-version of the Fall 2019 issue of NAAC's newsletter broadcast is available. To view this and earlier issues dating back to 2005 click here.

: :September 4, 2019

NAAC'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER & DANCE

Saturday, November 23rd, 2019
Elite Banquet Hall, 1850 Albion Road, Rexdale
Time: 6:00 p.m. Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
Dress: FORMAL
Cash Bar
Music by: DJ Kevin & Panache Steelband
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW from any member of the NAAC Executive

: :May 27, 2019

At our NAAC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING held on May 25, 2019, a new Executive was elected.
Here are the officers for the 2019-2020 term:

PRESIDENT: Merle Ramdial
SECRETARY: Vilma Ramcharan
ASST.SECTY: Cynthia Ramdeen
TREASURER: Norma Ramsahai
EXEC. MEMBER: Wendy Rostant
EXEC. MEMBER: Richard Jaikaran
EXEC. MEMBER: Ia Sirju
EXEC. MEMBER: Ras Shreeram

An e-version of the Spring 2019 issue of NAAC's newsletter broadcast is available. To view this and earlier issues dating back to 2005 click here.

RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY for Lunch and Neil Simon's Play,
"Last of the Red Hot Lovers" at HERONGATE BARN THEATRE,
2885 Altona Road, Pickering, ON
Sunday, May 26th

Seats are limited, so contact any member of the Executive to make your reservation today.

: :December 1, 2018

SEASONS GREETINGS FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE NAAC EXECUTIVE!
THANKS to all who attended our Christmas Dinner & Dance Fundraiser.
Without your support we would not be able to continue to fund the bursaries for our alma mater schools.

: :October 5, 2018

An e-version of the Fall 2018 issue of NAAC's newsletter broadcast is available. To view this and earlier issues dating back to 2005 click here.

: :September 5, 2018

IT'S NOT TOO EARLY TO RESERVE TICKETS FOR NAAC'S 40th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER & DANCE
Where? Elite Banquet Hall
When? Saturday, November 24, 2018
Music? DJ Kevin and Panache Steelband
Contact any member of the NAAC Executive for tickets

: :June 21, 2018

JUST TWO WEEKS UNTIL OUR NAAC PICNIC!
When: July 8, 2018
Where:Greenwood Park, Ajax, ON. Glenview 2 Site
Call Norma at 416 283 0675 or Cynthia at 416 499 7357 by June 20th, 2018

: :May. 29, 2018

At our NAAC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING held on May 26, 2018, a new Executive was elected.
Here are the officers for the 2018-2019 term:

: :April 25, 2018

An e-version of the Spring 2018 issue of NAAC's newsletter broadcast is available. To view this and earlier issues dating back to 2005 click here.

: :April 6, 2018

HEADS UP!

NAAC PICNIC
When: July 8, 2018
Where:Greenwood Park, Ajax, ON. Glenview 2 Site
More information to follow

: :March 21, 2018

NAAC'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Knox Presbyterian Church, 4156 Sheppard Ave., East
Scarborough, ON
Refreshments will be served at Noon

: :December 1, 2017

THANK YOU!

Our NAAC Executive thanks you for your support at our Christmas Dinner & Dance.
The profit from this event assists with funding our bursary program for our schools in Trinidad.

We extend Best Wishes to You and Yours for this Festive Season!

: :October 4, 2017

An e-version of the Fall 2017 issue of NAAC's newsletter broadcast is available. To view this and earlier issues dating back to 2005 click here.

: :September 30, 2017

NAAC'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER & DANCE

Saturday, November 25th, 2017
Elite Banquet Hall, 1850 Albion Road, Rexdale
Time: 6:00 p.m. Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
Dress: FORMAL Cash Bar
Music by: DJ Kevin & Panache Steelband
Get your tickets from any member of the NAAC Executive

: :August 30, 2017

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
NAAC General Meeting
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Knox Presbyterian Church, 4156 Sheppard Ave., East
Scarborough, ON
Refreshments will be served at Noon

HEADS UP!
NAAC Christmas Dinner & Dance
Saturday, November 25th, 2017
More details later

: :June 2, 2017

CANCELLATION OF PICNIC IN THE PARK
Dear Members & Friends
Due to the inclement weather forecast that includes the strong possibility of thunderstorms for Sunday, June 4th, we have decided to cancel the picnic.

: :May 27, 2017

At our NAAC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING held on May 27, 2017, a new Executive was elected.
Here are the officers for the 2017-2018 term:

PRESIDENT: Merle Ramdial
VICE-PRES: Cynthia Ramdeen
SECRETARY: Vilma Ramcharan
TREASURER: Norma Ramsahai
EXEC. MEMBER: Wendy Rostant
EXEC. MEMBER: Richard Jaikaran
EXEC. MEMBER: Ia Sirju
EXEC. MEMBER: June Look Foe

: :May 18, 2017

PICNIC IN THE PARK
Dear Members & Friends,
Join us for a picnic at Adams Park
June 4, 2017, From 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
2, Rozell Drive, just off Port Union Road, Scarborough
Bring your own food or share some of our peas & rice, BBQ chicken, salads & drinks
Donations are welcome. If you are attending, please call
Norma Ramsahai at 416 283 0675 or Cynthia Ramdeen at 416 499 7357

: :April 7, 2017

An e-version of the Spring 2017 issue of NAAC's newsletter broadcast is available. To view this and earlier issues dating back to 2005 click here.

: :March 9, 2017

SPRING FLING! May 13th, 2017
NAAC Fundraiser for Panache trip to Ottawa
for Canada's 150th Birthday

Venue: St. Clements Roman Catholoic Church Hall
Address: 409 Markland Drive, Etobicoke, ON
Time: 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Music: Panache Steelband and DJ Wukup Productions
Cost: $25.00 Dress: Casual
Cash Bar Trini-style food on sale

: :November 28, 2016

THANK YOU!
To all who attended our NAAC Annual Christmas Dinner & Dance
last Saturday, November 26th, we offer our thanks for your support of our Association and the schools in Trinidad.
Our next event will be a Spring Fling on May 13, 2017
We will share more info in January 2017.

: :October 18, 2016

NOTICE OF
NAAC GENERAL MEETING
Saturday, November 12, 2016
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Knox Presbyterian Church
4156 Sheppard Avenue East, Scarborough, ON
Refreshments will be served at Noon

: :October 18, 2016

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
NAAC's Christmas Dinner & Dance is on Saturday, November 26th, 2016
Contact any member of the NAAC Executive to reserve your tickets.
Music by DJ InVINCEable International and Panache Steelband
Members: $55
Non-Members $60
Dress:Formal
Cash Bar
Venue: Elite Banquet Hall
N.B. This is our fundraiser to assist the schools in Trinidad

: :September 28, 2016

An e-version of the Fall 2016 issue of NAAC's newsletter broadcast is available. To view this and earlier issues dating back to 2005 click here.

: :September 12, 2016

It is with sadness, that we share the news that NAAC Life Member, Ainsley Sankeralli passed away on Saturday, September 2016.Ainsley lived in Edmonton.

: :September 2, 2016

Steelpan classes for Beginners and Advanced players will commence on Wednesday, September 14th
Contact: Winston Poon wpoon354@rogers.com or 905 824 3589

: :July 18, 2016

UPCOMING NAAC EVENT SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
Join Us at Woodbine Racetrack FOR AN AFTERNOON OF DINING AND RACES In the Post-Parade Dining Room
Located on the 4th floor
Buffet is open from 12:00 Noon until 2:30pm
Post time is 1:00pm
PARKING LOT A, WEST ENTRANCE GATE 10
Cost is $50 (includes hot lunch, dessert table, coffee, tea and gratuities)
PLUS
$10 coupon to be used on the same day in the slot area
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY AUGUST 29, 2016
Call: Norma Ramsahai 416 283 0675 or npramsahai@rogers.com
Merle Ramdial 905 844 1254 or merle.ramdial@gmail.com

: :July 12, 2016

The Marabella Presbyterian Church Steel Orchestra will be visiting Toronto from July 15, 2016 to August 1, 2016.
Their host church is St Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Simcoe and King Streets in downtown Toronto.
Below is their itinerary.
Feel free to pass on this information to your friends and relatives.

17-Jul St. Andrew's Presbyterian, 73 Simcoe St. Toronto. 10:00 AM
17-Jul St. Andrew's Presbyterian, 73 Simcoe St. Toronto. 2:00 - 4:00 PM
22-Jul University Presbyterian, 1830 Finch Ave.W. 4:30 PM
23-Jul Rexdale Alliance, 2459 Islington Ave. 6:00 PM
24-Jul Beaches Presbyterian, 65 Glen Manor 9:30 AM
27-Jul Emmanuel United, 420 Balmoral, Brampton 7:00 PM
28-Jul Elmvale Presbyterian, 22 Queen E, Springwater ON 4:00 PM
29-Jul St.Andrew's Presbyterian, 73 Simcoe St. Toronto 12.00 2.00 PM; 4:00 - 6:00 PM

The Marabella Presbyterian Steel Orchestra visit commemorates the start of the 2018 celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Canadian Mission in Trinidad and Tobago.
This is the first time that a full steel orchestra will be performing in these churches.
Your support for this tour will be appreciated by your attendance.
The repertoire includes religious, contemporary, calypso, and latin music. The performance in Brampton is a paid concert while all others are free to the public.

: : May 28, 2016

At our Annual General Meeting held on May 28, 2016
a new Executive was elected. Here are the officers for the 2016-2017 term:

PRESIDENT: Merle Ramdial
SECRETARY: Vilma Ramcharan
ASST. SECRETARY Cynthia Ramdeen
TREASURER: Norma Ramsahai
EXEC. MEMBER: Wendy Rostant
EXEC. MEMBER: Richard Jaikaran
EXEC. MEMBER: Ia Sirju
PAST PRESIDENT: Ian Ramdial

: : May 22, 2016

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
NAAC PICNIC click here
Sunday, June 26, 2016
Lakefront Promenade, Area B
Mississauga, ON
11:00am to 6:00pm
Contacts: Cynthia Ramdeen at Tel 416 499 7357 or email cynthia.ramdeen@gmail.com
OR Norma Ramsahai at Tel 416 283 0675 or email npramsahai@rogers.com

: : May 13, 2016

It is with sadness that we share the news that one of our Life members, Kathy Moonah passed away.
We offer our condolences to her husband, Milton Moonah, son Jay, and daughter Becky.
A reception is to take place on Sunday, May 15th from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Highland Funeral Home
3280 Sheppard Avenue East (NW corner of Warden & Sheppard)

: : May 12, 2016

REMINDER!!!
NAAC's ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held
on Saturday, May 28th 2016. 12 Noon to 3:00 pm
Knox Presbyterian Church
4156 Sheppard Avenue East, Scarborough, ON

Refreshments will be served at Noon

: : April 20, 2016

An e-version of the SPRING 2016 issue of NAAC's newsletter broadcast is available. To view this and earlier issues dating back to 2005 click here.

: : April 5, 2016

NAAC's ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held
on Saturday, May 28th 2016. 12 Noon to 3:00 pm
Knox Presbyterian Church
4156 Sheppard Avenue East, Scarborough, ON

Refreshments will be served at Noon

: : April 5, 2016

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
NAAC PICNIC
Sunday, June 26, 2016
Lakefront Promenade, Area B
Mississauga, ON
11:00am to 9:00pm
Contacts: Cynthia Ramdeen at Tel 416 499 7357 or email cynthia.ramdeen@gmail.com
OR Wendy Rostant at Tel 905 542 3548 or email twrostant@gmail.com

: : December 31, 2015

From: The NAAC Executive
To: All our Members, Friends and Supporters
We wish you all a Happy New Year!
May you get all your wishes but one,
so that you always have something to strive for!

: : November 30, 2015

It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing
of one of our Life members, Mrs Dawne Mahabir.
NAAC extends heartfelt sympathy to her husband, Neville
and to the other members of the Mahabir family.

: : November 30, 2015

THANK YOU!
THANK YOU to ALL who attended
our Annual Christmas Dinner & Dance held Nov. 28, 2015
On behalf of this year's Executive, we extend our
appreciaion for your support of our alma mater schools.

: : November 18, 2015

NAAC Annual Christmas Dinner & Dance
Saturday, November 28th, 2015
Elite Banquet Hall, 1850 Albion Road, Rexdale
Doors Open:6:00pm --Cash Bar
Dinner: 7:00pm
Dress: Formal
Music by DJ Chinese Unlimited & Panache Steelband
Click on CONTACTS button at left to order tickets
Members $55; - Non-Members $60

: : October 8, 2015

An e-version of the FALL 2015 issue of NAAC's newsletter broadcast is available. To view this and earlier issues dating back to 2005 click here.

: : September 25, 2015

NAAC MEMBERS & FRIENDS
The deadline for Applications for NAAC Bursaries is November 13, 2015.
Please make sure that all documents are provided when submitting your application.
To download a copy of the Guidelines and Application Form click on the "Bursary Guidelines" button on the left.

: : September 25, 2015

It is with deep sadness that we share this news with our members.
Two of our Life Members, Clifford Jutlah and Rustin Oree passed away early this September.
The NAAC Executive forwarded expressions of sympathy to Angela Jutlah and Thelma Oree and their respective families

: : August 30, 2015

: : July 24, 2015

RE: NAAC PICNIC
We are unable to secure another convenient date for the NAAC picnic.
Your NAAC Executive apologizes to members and friends who were looking forward to an outdoors event.

Our next event will be our Annual Christmas Dinner & Dance scheduled for November 28, 2015. Tickets will be available at the end of August.

: : June 27, 2015

CANCELLATION of NAAC PICNIC on SUNDAY, JUNE 28th
Due to the forecasted bad weather, we have cancelled the picnic.
We will post new information when we find another date.

: : June 14, 2015

It is with sadness that we announce the recent passing of NAAC member Roderick Charles.
To Roderick's wife, Vashti,and their son Christopher and his family, the NAAC Executive extends our heartfelt sympathy.

: : June 9, 2015

TO ALL NAAC MEMBERS and FRIENDS
Join us for a picnic on June 28, 2015
at Port Credit Memorial Park
For more info about time, exact location and phone numbers to call
click here

: : May 31, 2015

At our Annual General Meeting held on May 30, 2015
a new Executive was elected. Here are the officers for the 2015-2016 term:

PRESIDENT: Ian Ramdial
1st V-P: Merle Ramdial
TREASURER: Norma Ramsahai
SECRETARY: Vilma Ramcharan
EXEC. MEMBER: Wendy Rostant
EXEC. MEMBER: Richard Jaikaran
PAST PRESIDENT: Cynthia Ramdeen

: : April 27, 2015

An e-version of the SPRING 2015 issue of NAAC's newsletter broadcast is available. To view this and earlier issues dating back to 2005 click here.

: : April 20, 2015

REMINDER to ANNUAL MEMBERS
You need to renew your NAAC membership for 2015.
Go to www.naactoronto.ca to view and download membership form click here.

: : February 25, 2015

IT'S EARLY, BUT MARK YOUR CALENDARS
NAAC's Annual General Meeting will be held
on Saturday, May 30th 2015. 12 Noon to 3:00pm
Knox Presbyterian Church
4156 Sheppard Avenue East, Scarborough, ON

Refreshments will be served

: : December 1, 2014

THANK YOU! From the members of our NAAC Executive.
To all who attended our 36th Annual Dinner & Dance on November 29th.
We appreciate your support and extend special thanks
to donors of the beautiful raffle prizes.

: : November 22, 2014

JUST A FEW DAYS LEFT TO GET YOUR TICKETS!

NAAC Annual Christmas Dinner & Dance
Saturday, November 29th, 2014
Elite Banquet Hall, 1850 Albion Road, Rexdale
Time: 6:00pm -------Dinner: 7:00pm
Dress: Formal ---- Cash Bar
Music by DJ InVINCEable International & Panache Steelband
Click on CONTACTS button at left to order tickets
Members $50; - Non-Members $55

: : November 7, 2014

An e-version of the Fall 2014 issue of NAAC's newsletter broadcast is available. To view this and earlier issues dating back to 2005 click here.

: : September 9, 2014

NAAC Steelband classes 2014/15 Sessions
Cedarbrae C.I
Monday, September 15, 2014
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Randolph Karamath
email: ramachez@hotmail.com
Tel: 416 283 4152

AND

West Humber C.I.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for Beginners
Contact: Ian Ramdial
email: ian.ramdial09@gmail.com
Tel: 905 844 1254

: : September 4, 2014

SEATS STILL AVAILABLE
TORONTO HARBOUR CRUISE
Saturday, September 13, 2014
on the Obsession III at 249 Queen's Quay West
3-hour cruise- Buffet Lunch included - Cash Bar - Music
Fifty/Fifty Draw
Members $50 Non-members $55
Call any member of the NAAC Executive for tickets
Click on "CONTACTS" button at left for email addresses and phone numbers

: : July 12, 2014

An e-version of the Spring 2014 issue of NAAC's newsletter broadcast is available. To view this and earlier issues dating back to 2005 click here.

: : June 10, 2014

PAINT NIGHT
Venue: The Paint Lounge
Address: 118 Main St., Markham*
Date: Sunday June 22, 2014
Time: 4:30pm

Costs: There are 2 packages - a) individual paintings; b) collaborative group work on a 2 or 3 piece canvas. Please refer to: Web: www.paintlounge.ca

NOTE: Payments can be made at the venue on Sunday June 22nd.
Contact: Colin Ramdeen at 647 802 4250 or colin.ramdeen@gmail.com
Please feel free to bring in any prints or art specimens that you would like to replicate.

: : June 4, 2014

NAAC's Next Event
TORONTO HARBOUR CRUISE
Saturday, September 13, 2014
on the Obsession III at 249 Queen's Quay West
3-hour cruise- Buffet Lunch included - Cash Bar - Music
Tickets must be purchased by August 15, 2014
Members $50 Non-members $55
Call any member of the NAAC Executive for tickets
Click on "CONTACTS" button at left for email addresses and phone numbers

: : May 21, 2014

At our Annual General Meeting held on May 17, 2014
a new Executive was elected. Here are the new officers for the 2014-2015 term:

PRESIDENT: Cynthia Ramdeen
1st V-P: Ian Ramdial
TREASURER: Norma Ramsahai
SECRETARY: Vilma Ramcharan
ASST.SECRETARY: Colin Ramdeen
EXEC. MEMBER: Wendy Rostant
EXEC. MEMBER: Richard Jaikaran
PAST PRESIDENT: Merle Ramdial

Thanks to Angela Jutlah, Larry Large and Ras Shreeram for their work on the past executives.
Your ideas and hard work were very much appreciated.

: : April 8, 2014

NOTICE
NAAC Annual General Meeting
Saturday, May 17, 2014 - 12 Noon to 3:00p.m.
Knox Presbyterian Church
4156 Sheppard Avenue East, Scarborough, ON

Refreshments will be served

: : January 18, 2014

FROM: The Members of THE NAAC EXECUTIVE
TO: NAAC Members and Friends of our ASSOCIATION

WE EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR 2014!

: : November 6, 2013

REMINDER!

TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE

NAAC 35th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER & DANCE
Saturday, November 30, 2013
MARKHAM CONVENTION CENTRE, SCARBOROUGH
Time: 6:00pm. Dinner at 7:00pm
Dress:Formal----Cash Bar
Two complimentary bottles of wine per table(1 red & 1 white)
Music:DJ InVINCEable Int'l and Panache Steelband
Tickets: $55 Members----$60 Non Members
Contact any member of the NAAC Executive

: : October 30, 2013

An e-version of the Fall 2013 issue of NAAC's newsletter broadcast is available. To view this and earlier issues dating back to 2005 click here.

: : September 26, 2013

GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY!

: : September 16, 2013

NAAC's Steelband classes have resumed at:

Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute
Mondays: 5:30pm to 7:00pm.
Instructor: Randolph Karamath
email: ramachez@hotmail.com

and at

West Humber Collegiate Institute
Wednesdays: 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Contact: Larry Large
email llarge@rogers.com

: : September 12, 2013

DEAR MEMBERS & FRIENDS of NAAC

Come out to Play Bingo at ULTIMATE BINGO HALL
and help NAAC at the same time.
NAAC receives a portion of the profits generated from bingo sessions.
We use these funds to support our programs in Toronto.
NAAC will be managing bingos on the dates listed below:

OCT 20, NOV 10 & DEC 15
Game times on each date are 1:00pm and 4:00pm.

Check the Hall out at www.ultimatebingo.ca
Hall address: 5601 Steeles Av. West (East of Weston Rd), Toronto
Call Norma at 416 283 0675 or Merle at 905 844 1254 for more info.

: : August 27, 2013

An e-version of the Spring 2013 issue of NAAC's newsletter broadcast is available. To view this and earlier issues dating back to 2005 click here.

Please note that the 2013-2014 NAAC Executive appointed Milton Moonah to serve as our Liaison to the schools in Trinidad.

: : May 25, 2013

At our NAAC Annual General Meeting held on May 25, 2013, a new Executive was elected.
Here is the new Executive Team for 2013-2014:

President: Merle Ramdial
1st VP: Cynthia Ramdeen
Treasurer: Norma Ramsahai
Secretary: Vilma Ramcharan
Asst. Sec: Ian Ramdial
Exec. Mem: Angela Jutlah
Exec. Mem: Larry Large
Exec. Mem: Wendy Rostant

: : April 28, 2013

NAAC's Panache Steelband will be performing this Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Erindale United Church.
The public is invited, so bring your family and friends.
A $5.00 donation is expected at the door.
Concert starts at 7:00 p.m.
The church is located at 1444 Dundas Crescent, just east of Mississauga Road off Dundas Street on the south side

: : April 24, 2013

NOTICE

NAAC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Saturday May 25, 2013
12:00pm to 3:00pm
Knox Presbyterian Church
4156 Sheppard Avenue East
Scarborough, ON
REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED

: : March 20, 2013

We are saddened to report that Mrs. Bessie Marguerite Dayfoot passed away on Sunday March 17, 2013.
Mother of NAAC Members Timothy and Charles Dayfoot, and Mother-in-Law of Angus Muller.

Visitation will be on March 22, 2013 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Morley Bedford Funeral Home, 159 Eglinton Avenue, West.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Bloor Street United Church at 1:30 pm
300 Bloor Street West

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Church of Canada Mission & Service Fund

: : January 8, 2013

NAAC's Steelband classes have resumed at:

Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute
Mondays: 5:30pm to 7:00pm.
Instructor: Randolph Karamath
email: ramachez@hotmail.com

and at

West Humber Collegiate Institute
Wednesdays: 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Contact: Larry Large
email llarge@rogers.com

: : January 1, 2013

To: All our Members & Friends
From: The NAAC Executive
HAPPY NEW YEAR & BEST WISHES FOR A HEALTHY & PROSPEROUS 2013

: : October 31, 2012

NAAC ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER & DANCE 2012
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Elite Banquet Hall
1850 Albion Road,Etobicoke
Dress: Formal
Tickets must be purchased in advance
NO SALES AT THE DOOR
Call 905 844 1254

: : October 9, 2012

NOTICE

NAAC GENERAL MEETING
Saturday November 10, 2012
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Knox Presbyterian Church
4156 Sheppard Avenue East, Scarborough, ON
Refreshments will be served at noon
We look forward to your attendance

: : October 5, 2012

An e-version of the Fall 2012 issue of NAAC's newsletter broadcast is available. To view this and earlier issues dating back to 2005 click here.

: : October 1, 2012

IMPORTANT INFORMATION!

NEW 2012 NAAC BURSARY GUIDELINES
Please read carefully and note that the deadline for applications is November 16, 2012.
For New Guidelines and Application Form
click here.

: : June 24, 2012

NAAC and Woodbine Entertainment have planned a fun afternoon for you!
Join us for Lunch and the Races
August 26, 2012

For more info click here.

: : June 13, 2012

At our AGM held on May 26, 2012, a new Executive was elected.
Here are the names of the new Executive team for 2012-2013

President: Merle Ramdial
1st VP: Cynthia Ramdeen
Treasurer: Norma Ramsahai
Secretary: Vilma Ramcharan
Asst. Sec: Shivana Ramkissoon
Exec. Mem: Larry Large
Exec. Mem: Wendy Rostant

: : April 18, 2012

NOTICE
NAAC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Saturday May 26, 2012
12:00pm to 3:00pm
Knox Presbyterian Church
4156 Sheppard Avenue East
Scarborough, ON
REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED

: : January 2, 2012

Happy 100th Anniversary to Naparima Girls' High School!
To commemorate this milestone, Past Students of NGHS submitted stories and poems in a collection published by the NGHS Alumnae Association, titled, "The Tamarind Tree Blossoms".
Contact Merle Ramdial at mjramdial@hotmail.com or 905 844 1254 if you would like to place an order.

: : December 1, 2011

Thanks to our members, friends and supporters for attending our
32nd Annual Christmas Dinner & Dance on November 26, 2011.
Everyone enjoyed the good food and excellent music by Panache Steelband and DJ Packnin

: : November 8, 2011

NAAC ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER & DANCE
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Elite Banquet Hall, Etobicoke
Time: 6:00pm. Dinner at 7:00pm
Dress:Formal----Cash Bar
Music:DJ Packnin and Panache Steelband
Tickets: $50 Members----$55 Non Members
Contact any member of the NAAC Executive

: : October 27, 2011

An e-version of the Fall 2011 issue of NAAC's newsletter broadcast is available. To view this and earlier issues dating back to 2005 click here.

: : October 2, 2011

NOTICE

NAAC GENERAL MEETING
Saturday November 5, 2011
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Knox Presbyterian Church
4156 Sheppard Avenue East, Scarborough, ON
Refreshments will be served at noon
We look forward to your attendance

: : September 7, 2011

NAAC-SPONSORED STEELPAN CLASSES 2011 - 2012

East End: Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute
Start Date: Mon. Sept. 19, 2011
Time: 5:30p.m. 7:00p.m.
Instructor: Randolph Karamath,Tel: 416-283-4152
email: ramachez@hotmail.com

West End: West Humber Collegiate Institute
Start Date: Wed. Sept. 14, 2011
Time: 6:30p.m. 7:30p.m.
Instructor: Al Foster
Steelband Liaison: 905-844-1254
email: iramdial@cogeco.ca

: : August 9, 2011

REMINDER! Donations to The La Pique 100 Fund should be made payable to:

Naparima Alumni Association of Canada
Bridlewood Mall Postal Outlet
P.O. Box 92175, 2900 Warden Avenue
Scarborough, ON Canada M1W 3Y9

The Association thanks those who have already donated to this Naparima Girls' High School Centenary building project.

: : June 11, 2011

Upcoming NAAC Event
CELEBRATING LA PIQUE 100!
Saturday June 18th, 2011
Elite Banquet Hall, 1850 Albion Rd., Etobicoke
Time: 6:00pm - 1:00am
Dinner: 7:00pm
Music: DJ Dinero and Panache Steelband
Call 416 283 0675 or 905 844 1254 for tickets

: : June 11, 2011

An e-version of the Spring 2011 issue of NAAC's newsletter broadcast is available. To view this and earlier issues dating back to 2005 click here.

: : June 11, 2011

Following our AGM on May 28, 2011, here are the names of the
Executive team for 2011-2012

President: Merle Ramdial
1st VP: Ras Shreeram
Treasurer: Norma Ramsahai
Secretary: Vilma Ramcharan
Asst. Sec: Cynthia Ramdeen
Exec. Mem: Ramabai Espinet
Exec. Mem: Wendy Rostant

: : March 9, 2011

NAAC's La Pique 100 fundraising is in full swing!
To mark NGHS' 100th Anniversary in 2012, we ask for your donation towards the cost of construction of a Music Room and Theatre
Please make cheques payable to:
Naparima Alumni Association of Canada
Our address is: Bridlewood Mall Postal Outlet, P.O. Box 92175
2900 Warden Avenue, Scarborough, ON M1W 3Y9

: : February 12, 2011

Panache Steelband's second CD is now on sale
Simply ... Panache II - Fusion
Included on this new CD: St. Elmo's Fire; Air on the G String; The Prayer; Caught up in the Rapture; Smooth Operator; Will you be there; Wonderful World, Beautiful People; Nah Going Home;Jep Sting Naina; Black Man Feeling to Party
Cost for one CD is $15 or 2 for $25
Contact Winston Poon at 905-824-3589 or wpoon354@rogers.com

: : November 16, 2010

An e-version of the Fall 2010 issue of NAAC's newsletter broadcast is available. To view this and earlier issues dating back to 2005 click here.

: : April 29, 2010

An e-version of the Spring 2010 issue of NAAC's newsletter broadcast is available. To view this and earlier issues dating back to 2005 click here.

: : October 21, 2009

NAAC Annual Christmas Dinner & Dance
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Elite Banquet Hall, Rexdale
Time: 6:00pm. Dinner at 7:00pm
Dress:Formal----Cash Bar
Music:DJ Packnin and Panache Steelband
Tickets: $50 Members----$55 Non Members
Contact any member of the NAAC Executive

: October 9, 2008

E-versions of the Fall 2008 Broadcast & NAAC's 30th Anniversary Commemorative Edition, May 2008 are now posted.To view this and earlier issues dating back to 2005 click here.

: : March 4, 2007

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: : January 4, 2007

Panache band members before their performance at NAAC's Annual Christmas Dinner & Dance.

: : November 1, 2006

An e-version of the Fall 2006 issue of NAAC's Newsletter, broadcast, has been posted to the site. Please click on the "Broadcast" button on the left to view this issue and other recent issues.

: : August 28, 2005

LAST of Panache Steelband's Summer Gigs at Wild Water Kingdom. Temperature 90 F and very little shade...