2005 Reunion Report

2005 Reunion in New York was all smiles as guests took a bite out of the
BIG Apple!

After months of planning and preparation, the New York 2005 Reunion Committee was ready to welcome our guests for this year's reunion. On Friday July 15, the long anticipated New York Reunion got off to a great start at the Meet and Greet in the Anselma Room at Molloy College in Rockville Center. We welcomed guests from all over the United States and Canada as well as a few International guests including our guest of honor, this year's Tower Award recipient, Mr. Wilfred Roberts who is still a resident of Harbour View. A special welcome was also given to Rev. Leslie Hoo Sang, Rector of St. Boniface Church in Harbour View who began the events with a blessing for the evening and the entire weekend.

The Meet and Greet, lived up to the expectation of its name, as we dined on cocktails provided by the hosts. It was interesting to note that friends from the past came together in love and unison, despite some memory lapses regarding names. This had been expected since many people present had no interaction for 25 to 30 years. We had all aged gracefully. Of course we could have talked until daylight but we had more to look forward to in the morning when the families would come together for the Family Fun Day Picnic.

The Family Fun Day Picnic at Hempstead Lake State Park in West Hempstead got off to an early start in the Pavilion Area, which was an additional feature to being in the park. This held our Grand Buffet and DJ. The picnic provided the resource for some people to return to nostalgia by way of the games and sports activities. These included the Netball match and Soccer game. The face painting for the children, for the young and not so young, was as well received, as was the old-fashioned snowball machine. The grand mix of flavors was only surpassed by the cool down effect that it provided for the Harbour View kind of day, 90 degrees in the shade. The fantastic turnout for the picnic was only a preview for the Night Affair/Awards Party.

Still recuperating from the picnic, the turnout seemed to be bigger only because we were in the enclosed space of Chef Orchid Restaurant at JFK International Airport. The evening began with the blessings of Rev. Leslie Hoo Sang. The Tower Award presentation to our guest of honor followed. The award was presented to the honoree Mr. Wilfred Roberts by Mrs. Alwyn Dunbar. Immediately following was the dinner and Party Time. The buffet line and bar was opened until the wee hours of the morning continuously serviced by waiters and a bar tender. Musical entertainment was by one of New York's finest Disc Jockeys, DJ Carlton who took us down memory lane, street dance style. Additional musical entertainment included a live band and a performance by the Clarendonians that include our own Lincoln Cousins. The social festivities ended with a Bang.

On Sunday, we started the day with prayer. A church service was held at St. Boniface Church in Lindenhurst. Rev. Leslie Hoo Sang was the guest preacher and was well received by the congregation because of the vibrancy of his sermon. The Parishioners offered gifts to St. Boniface in Harbour View and Rev. Hoo Sang was presented with a Souvenir Token of our Appreciation from the committee. He also presented a Reunion Token at the end of the service to everyone. Following the service, breakfast was served. The church service was a great way to conclude our
weekend of activities as the guests prepared for their safe return home.

Another Year, Another Reunion, Good Vibes, Lots of Fun and Laughter,
the best achievement of all
Unity for the Community
Looking forward to the next one!

One Love!

New York 2005 Reunion Committee makes donation of US$1,606.00
to local School & Church
Thanks to all who attended the 2005 reunion in New York
&
Special thanks to Mr. Clyde Jureidini and the HVFC for organizing the presentation

This years recipients of 2005 Harbour View reunion donations were St. Benedicts School and Harbour View Moravian Church, both institutions received a check of US$803.00.
Making the presentations on behalf of the committee to St Benedicts School was Mr. Donovan “DV” Hayles and accepting the check on behalf of the school was Ms. Jacqueline Warburton, President of the Church Council of St. Benedicts the Moor Catholic Church.
Mr. Sydney Masters presented the check on behalf of the committee to Mr. Barry Colquhoune, Deputy Chairman of the Steward Board for The Harbour View Moravian Church.

Presentation made at the Harbour View Mini Stadium during half-time of a Premier League Games

Coach Donovan "DV" Hayles presents the check to
Ms Jacqueline Warburton, of St. Benedicts School.

President Sydney Masters [L] presents the check to
Mr. Barry Colquhoune of the Harbour View Moravian Church.