Mumbai Mirror, 21st December 2017

PLAN AHEAD WHERE: S G Jewellers, Byculla A walk inside Matharpacady village If you want to do something exciting this Christmas, join this walk and discover Mathapacady. This charming little Portuguese hamlet is situated in Mazgaon, one of the oldest islands of the city. This village, which has been granted grade III heritage status, was …

Whist Drive – 7th November 2017

The Matharpacady Residents Welfare Association organised the Whist Drive at St. Isabel’s High School hall earlier this evening, 7th November 2017. Mr. Gerard Viegas, alongwith Stanislaus Baptista and Dennis Baptista helped to conducted the Whist Drive. The  thirty two happy  participants were eagerly applying their minds and skills at this enjoyable card game in friendship …

Whist Drive – 10th October 2017

Whist Drives organized by the Matharpacady Residents Welfare Association at St. Isabel’s hall have been a regular feature since the past two years.  Inspite of the wet weather participants came from far and near, while some of them could not make it due to the persistent rain. The Whist Drive on Tuesday evening, 10th October …

Whist Drive – 19th September 2017

The Matharpacady Residents’ Welfare Association organised their Whist Drive at St. Isabel’s High School on Tuesday, 19th September 2017.  Mr. Stanislaus Baptista ably handled this Whist Drive with support of the Mr. Gerard Viegas and Mrs. Carole Viegas. Braving the heavy rain twenty four participants and other guests were warmly greeted as they entered the …

Monsoon Happenings – Village Championship

The Managing Committee of the Matharpacady Residents Welfare Association successfully organized fun-filled events and contests for families in the neighbourhood at St. Isabel’s School during the Monsoons. “Monsoon Splash” was organized on Sunday,  18th June 2017.  Participants of four teams named as Thunder, Lightning, Rainbow and Puddles [comprising of  25  members each, both children and …

Whist Drive – 8th August 2017

Whist Drives organized by the Matharpacady Residents Welfare Association at St. Isabel’s School hall have been a regular feature since the past two years.  The Whist Drive on Tuesday evening, 8th August 2017, was  under the leadership of Gerard Viegas, Percy D’Souza, Stan Baptista, and a few of the other Managing Committee Members. Gerard Viegas …

Whist Drive – 11th July 2017

Whist Drives organized by the Matharpacady Residents Welfare Association at St. Isabel’s hall have completed two years.  The Whist Drive on Tuesday evening, 11th July 2017, was  under the leadership of Gerard Viegas, Percy D’Souza, Stan Baptista, and a few of the other Managing Committee Members. Percy D’Souza played a notable supervisory role as a …

Monsoon Splash – 18th June 2017 – Part 2

All the participants took part in each of the series of tele-games which were innovatively planned with surprising twists and turns around the hall venue.  Excitement gripped the festive air as exuberant team mates and supporters cheered the contestants on at every stage of the games.  Small kiddies, young children, youth, middle-aged and seniors eagerly …

Monsoon Splash – 18th June 2017 – Part 1

The Matharpacady Residents Welfare Association organised the “Monsoon Splash” on Sunday 18th June 2017 from 4.30 pm onwards at St. Isabel’s High School. The core organising team led by Vidhyashri Veloo, along with the other committee members, Charmaine Vongeyer, Renie Baptista, Selma Pulical, Dennis Baptista, Percy D’Souza, Clyde Soares, Canute Monteiro, Joe Pereira, Tyronne Concescio, …