The Matharpacady Residents’ Welfare Association organised their Whist Drive at St. Isabel’s High School on Tuesday, 23rd May 2017. Mr Gerard Viegas ably handled this Whist Drive with support of the other committee members. Twenty Four participants and other guests were warmly greeted by the Mr. Gerard Viegas as they entered the decoratively lit hall. Participants, four a table, were seated at numbered tables to enjoy this competitive card game. The whist drive was in two sessions of six games each. Gerard Viegas summarized the rules and regulations. Stanislaus Baptista played a notable supervisory role as a judge to ensure fair play. The Whist Drive started at 6.00 P.M. Stanislaus Baptista also captured these moments on camera for us. Light refreshments of hot tea, Wada Pav and biscuits were served at the break in sessions. Highest scorers were awarded generous cash prizes. The delighted recipients – Mr. Roland D’Souza, with 90 points was the first prize winner with highest points. The prize for the highest score in the first half was shared by five persons, Mrs. Renie Baptista, Mrs. Carole Viegas, Mrs. Clarie Figueiredo, Mr. Archie Coelho and Mr. Jeffery Fernandes with 43 points each. The prize for the highest score in the second half was awarded to Mr, Clyde Soares with 48 points. The prize for the lady with the lowest score was given to Mrs. Judith Gore (68 points) while the prize for the gent with the lowest score was given to Mr. Maxim Rego (69 points). They all received the gifts to much applause from all the others present.
Mr. Gerard Viegas, thanked all the participants and guests for making this a happy memorable function. The next Whist Drive was planned for Tuesday, 13th June 2017 at 6.00 pm. He requested them to spread the word round so that we could have more participants. He thanked the Management and Trustees of St. Isabels High School, for allowing us the use of the Hall and other amenities for all our functions. Mr. Tyronne Concescio informed all about the forthcoming Monsoon Splash on Sunday, 18th June 2017 from 4.00 pm onwards at St. Isabels High School. The Welfare Associations purpose is to bring families closer together at these functions, by fostering a spirit of friendship and co-operation so as to strengthen and build the Catholic community.
