I spoke to Sr Lily informally over the proposal, and she said, "they're
welcome to have their meetings here" (at the school, in evenings).
Leanne is the neice of Christine (who lived near the Donvaddo-side
fountain and was probably Jenny's classmate ... to give you some
reference :-)) FN
Patricia Nazareth wrote:
> Meant to address some of the info in this posting long ago, and
> somehow it slipped my mind. Life in Saligao sounds like it's doing
> very well - as vibrant as the green fields during the monsoons!! (is
> as close as I can get to sounding poetic!!!)
>
> Anyway, I was particularly interested in Leanne's suggestion about
> getting together with other moms with young children. This is an
> excellent idea and is strongly encouraged in many parts of the world,
> particularly because moms with young children often feel completely
> cut off from the outside world. Leanne, do whatever you can to start
> even a small group, and you'll soon be amazed at how quickly the idea
> picks up - because there are a lot of other people with a similar
> need. The only thing is nobody knows where to start. Requesting your
> priest to make an announcement in the church - both Pilerne and
> Saligao may not be a bad idea, too. And keep passing the word around
> through family, friends, e-mail....any means of communication which
> will get the word out.
>
> BTW Are you related to the Costa Frias family who used to live in
> Candolim? If you are, it would be great to get more news of the family!
>
> Patsy ('Patricia' to many, in this part of the world)
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> *From:* Frederick [FN] Noronha * फ्रेडरिक न <[email protected]>
> *To:* [email protected]
> *Sent:* Sunday, February 1, 2009 3:34:27 PM
> *Subject:* [SALIGAONET] On a good evening... football, library and
> toddlers
>
> On a good almost-summer evening, one strip of the fields in Sonarbhat
> could be active with 20 youngsters (mostly boys, but also a sprinkling
> of girls) busy training in and playing "Brazilian-style football".
>
> If you thought that kids had vanished from the village, had no time
> for sports ("only television") or were waiting for some concrete
> monstrosity to come up before they actually thought of playing....
> that might not be true.
>
> Tony (who happens to be my dad, and healthy at 80) decided to coach
> the kids. Quite a few from close (including my two at home) and far
> have responded with enthusiasm. If his patience holds firm, this could
> hold out some promise in skillbuilding too.
>
> Not long ago, I came across another teenager training village kids in
> the fields between the Ribeiro Sa's (Donvaddo) and St Anne's
> (Tabravaddo). Mario & Muriel could fill us in on the details.
>
> Saligao has also gained value from a whole lot of ventures, one of the
> early ones possibly being the now not-so-lively Saligao Institute
> (which, in the 1970s, was a crucial place through which to gain our
> information about the rest of the world).
>
> Lennie D'Gama of Cotula has built a trail of boxing talent out of
> Saligao in the 1970s. I think "Boxer" Louis in Australia is himself
> beneficiary of one early round of training (maybe). Some of these
> skills are being returned back, with Lourdes Convent getting a coach
> to train its boys.
>
> In our younger days, we used to be mentored by seniors like Kenny
> D'Souza and Gerard Delaney (Ashley's dad), who were working and could
> pay for the costly cricket kit which we all used to play.
>
> The children's library at the Saligao Institute is another useful
> venture that has been sustained for years, thanks to all the work put
> in by Giselle and the team of lady-volunteers there.
>
> It only goes to show... if everyone offers their skills, then the
> community gains.
>
> Maybe Saligao-Net could start a 'skills bank', where everyone offers
> to train others in the skills they have.
>
> MUMS WITH TODDLERS: And, btw, this request also came in recently:
>
> Openquote
>
> If anyone can help me out with suggestions on where myself and other
> mothers with their babies/toddlers could meet maybe on a weekly basis
> (Saturdays preferably)I would be really really grateful. I am happy to
> come and meet you on site if necessary, as I only live in Pilerne so
> can reach there quite easily. Thanks so much
>
> Leanne Da Costa Frias
> Tel. 9822 484446 / 0832 3252506
>
> ENDQUOTE
>
> Leanne is the daughter of Maureen and neice of Christine (both of whom
> have been Saligao-Netters for long), and she grew up in Italy and the UK.
>
> There is scope for many more such ventures. If you know of something
> positive that is happening, or could happen, just share it via
> Saligao-Net.
>
> FN
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