Happenings
By Nelia G. Neri
The Golden Center of Cebu Inc. (GCCI is an organization for senior citizens) will conduct the “2nd Lecture Series on Gerontology and Geriatrics” at the Grand Convention Center on Mar. 29 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The center, whose vision and mission is to provide a better life for older persons through services, training and education in Gerontology and Geriatrics, offers health and medical services, rehabilitation and recreation, livelihood programs, religious formation, among others.
The theme of this year’s lecture is “The Truth Behind Aging. Are You Ready?” It will tackle topics, like: Why Do We Age?…Nutrition for Older Persons…Death and Dying: Do You Welcome or Dread It?…Voice Care…Pressure Sores…Anxiety and Depression…Intimacy in Late Life, etc.
GCCI president Dr. Amparo Florida says that the registration fee is P500 inclusive of lunch, two snacks, and a seminar kit. Proceeds will go to the ongoing construction of the center on a 703 sq. m. lot donated by Mr. and Mrs. Go Ching Hai. For more info, please call the center at 231-0388 or email goldencenterofcebuinc@yahoo.com.ph.
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St. Martin de Porres Special School had its 27th Commencement Exercise at its premises in Labangon. The afternoon affair began with a liturgical celebration officiated by Father Pat Ornopia.
The graduation ceremony followed with Myrna Ballesteros giving the welcome address. Guest speaker was Ma. Fe Abejar.
We remember that two years ago, our late columnist Jo Gaboya Magsaysay was the school’s guest speaker, but she couldn’t make it due to a bad fall. However, she sent her message (read by Zeny Deen) which imparted: “Believe in yourself and above all, believe that God is always there to help you. He is always there when you need Him. He is still there even if you do not need Him. Use your mind, your eyes, your hands and your heart to tell you to live a life that is worthwhile. Listen and hear your heart. Then you will become a truly special person to yourself, to other people and to the good Lord!”
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It was a beautiful evening of music at Montebello Villa Hotel when visiting Filipino pianist from San Francisco, California, Peter Arce, took to the ivory keys at the lobby and dished out his brand of “cocktail” music: standard hits, old-time favorites, Broadway tunes and jazz. As his host Zelia Borromeo shares, Peter “magically weaves a seamless tapestry of melody, texture and rhythm!”
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In town a fortnight ago for a brief interaction with Singapore Airlines Priority Passengers in Cebu were GM Clinton Tan with marketing communications and services manager Rita Dy and her assistant, PPS coordinator Clarissa Morelos. Venue was the poolside area of the Marco Polo Plaza. Very much around too was SilkAir GM Kum Hoong Kong who we hear is soon leaving Cebu for a new post.
The next day the SIA/SilkAir team invited media friends to brunch, also at Marco Polo, to give updates on the airlines. A source of pride for SIA is its Airbus A30 with its much-talked-about A380 Suites.
“Beyond the luxury of First Class, the Singapore Airlines Suites is in a league of its own in terms of privacy, luxury and personal space. The bed is designed separately into each suite, and does not convert from the seat itself. Using separate sleeping and sitting surfaces, the intelligent design of the full flat bed offers customers the choice to rest in their preferred sleeping positions, and also allows them to sit and lounge in bed to read or catch movies on their personal 58cm (23-inch) LCD screen.”
Oh well, with these features, air travel has never been more comfortable!
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Stanley and Christina Villacin hosted dinner for their co-Springdale parents at their well-appointed home in Nivel Hills. It was a thanksgiving get-together for the group of concerned and dedicated parents who are actively involved in their children’s school.