On the inside... The Whist Drive..... - Goan Association of New Jersey

YOUNG GOANS
by Allan D’Guerra
GOANJ Picnic - July 9th, 2011
by Adrian Lobo
The Goan Association picnic on July 9
Was a bright day filled with sunshine…
A special milestone for the GOANJ
To begin its 20th Anniversary in special way.
Fun and games for the young and old
Inclusive for both the wise and bold…
Tots racing with boundless energy
Teens, adults strategizing team synergy.
The Blue team earned everyone’s awe
With overall victory, after the tug-o-war…
And the married men could not be beat
By the bachelors, who suffered a 6-0 defeat.
The soft drinks, appetizers and tasty food,
Added to the existing exuberant mood….
And the lively popular music galore
Even had couples dancing on the floor.
With reverence at Mass we did laud
All the blessings bestowed by God…
Upon the association since it’s birth
From times of struggles to times of mirth.
Let’s not forget our committees were great
And selflessly over the years did donate…
Their time and effort to provide us the best
May they and their loved ones forever be blest.
The Young Goans cooled off during a sweltering summer day, at a wonderful pool party, held at a member’s
house in New Jersey. The event, on July 30, provided lots of fun and excitement as the group played various water games and
enjoyed volleyball too. Later, the group relaxed in the adjacent Jacuzzi,which proved soothing to tired muscles. The host family
provided the attendees with scrumptious snacks, masala dosa, and fajitas, and kept their thirst quenched with a variety of
drinks. The group was pleasantly surprised to see balloons of various shapes and sizes floating over the pool. It appeared that
there was a balloon festival nearby which proved to be visually entertaining to watch.
The good times and camaraderie shared during the pool party will always be remembered.
Young Goans is an organization comprised of Goan Adults 18 and over. The purpose of the organization is to provide
opportunities to meet and network with people sharing our heritage, in an informal and congenial atmosphere. To join Young
Goans, you may contact Giselle Lopez at glopez5678@yahoo.com or Allan D'Guerra at allandguerra@yahoo.com.
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