RE: hi

2016-FEB-29-1235Hrs

Hi Errol,

It's good to see Bernadette Pierre on the blog once more. Hope all is well with you.

Condolences to the Hills family. Judith was once the Commissioner of the Girl Guides Association of T&T. That's where I first met her. I shared a room with her daughter, Jewel, (I think that's her name), on one of our GG's Leaders' retreat.

May her soul rest in peace.

The pictures of our Carnival Sunday Brunch brought back pleasant memories. Thanks.

Barbara Mellowes 66

Re: Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2016-FEB-26

2016-FEB-27-1214Hrs

CALLING, CALLING. THIS IS MAYFAIR MANSION RADIO STATION.

The lights on the other side of the open field go dim. Curtains begin to flutter from open windows. Some are taut, as silhouettes of heads jostle for positions to hear the latest news.

(--------), SEND (---------) HOME. You insert your favourite line

JULY 2017 IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER.

That is when we decided to gather again for our bi-annual reunion. Please make arrangements to be there and to break bread with your Mausica family. As can be noted from the frequency of the letters of condolences, we are moving on in larger numbers. Let's relive the camaraderie we had for those two formative years of our life.

The information and preliminary plans should be distributed by the last week of June.

Carlston A. Gray 74

RE:

2016-FEB-27-1024Hrs

Judith Lennard, far right, with her 70-72 year group during the Toronto Reunion in 2005.

Carlston A. Gray 74

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2016-FEB-26

2016-FEB-27-0903Hrs

I was moved emotionally when I read Leonora's contribution. It tells me that too many Mausicans who have never sought to interact (via reunions and other socializing occasions) have done themselves an injustice. You cannot deny the two years at Mausica. You made great friends that you will love to see and speak with again. I want to urge us to spend the rest of our lives enjoying, reminiscing about good days of your life and those two years at MTC were indeed good years. Have another wonderful week all. Errol, I love and adore your work. Well done.

Jasper Joefield 74

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2016-FEB-26

2016-FEB-26-2102Hrs

I would like to express my condolences to Maurus Allum on the death of his brother and to the family and friends of Judith Hills. May the souls of these two departed rest in peace.

Blessings

Felix Edinborough 65

RE: Condolences

2016-FEB-26-1445Hrs

I wish to add my bit as I offer condolences to the family of Judith Lennard-Hills. We were in the same year group but in different hostels. I used to meet her on the Chaguanas taxi stand hustling to get taxi to go to UWI in the days when the northbound lane of the Uriah Butler Highway was still under construction. I knew when she was a facilitator at Carapichaima Junior while I worked at the Senior. She kept me informed about reunions and other Mausica related activities. May God give her family the strength to go on and may the God of all comfort, comfort them.

Euline Fox-Peters (70-72)

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2016-FEB-26

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Mr Fitz James Williams will celebrate his 99 th birthday on  Saturday 5th March.

Maureen Warner 65

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2016-FEB-26

2016-FEB-26-1024Hrs

Dear Errol,

You would have recognized that  the devil omitted the "not" from my statement that I made in my last contribution. I mean to write that : Labelling children and isolating them will not yield the benefits we seek.

Hazel T.A.

Hazel Thompson-Ahye 70

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2016-FEB-26

2016-FEB-26-1014Hrs

Dear Errol,

I am so sorry to hear about Judith's death. Although we were not in the same year group, I remember her very well from other Mausican activities and from being in the teaching fraternity.

This month is a sad and reflective time for teachers. I made it a point to attend the National Consultations on Education both at UWI and at SAPA. I saw quite  a few retired Mausican teachers there. We were there because, although we are out of the education system, we care passionately about what is happening with our children in schools. There is so much that is happening that is wrong and need to be fixed. Many contributors blamed parents as though the family were the only socialization agency. Our society needs to accept that our children are living in a socially toxic environment and all the agencies of socialization, the family , education system, the community, and the mass media have a role to play. Labelling children and isolating them will yield the benefits we seek.

On another note, the Children's Authority, of which both nna Maria  Mora and I  are members is seeking foster carers. If you have a strong desitre to nurture and care for children ,have appropriate housing and have experience or skills in dealing with children and wish to foster a child on short -term or longer term please contact the Authority and express your interest. Please email them at fostercare@ttchildren.org or phone 627-0748 extension 2012 or 2132.Every child deserves a happy childhood and the best care that can be provided them

Have a great week.

Cheers,

Hazel Thompson-Ahye 70

RE: Condolences

2016-FEB-25-1109Hrs

Mausica Canada extends condolences to one of our members Maurus Allum, on the death of his brother in Trinidad.  Allum, you know that we are here for you.

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Judith Hills.  I first met her after the 2005 reunion in Toronto and we have kept in touch regularly since then.  My sympathy to her family and friends.

May the souls of all the departed rest in peace.

--

Brenda

"and this too will pass"

Brenda  Alexander-Perez 65

RE: Oh Mausica...Oh Mausica...

2016-FEB-23-1112Hrs

T.G.I.F. WHY?  because The Mausica blog appears then and it's delightful to me even if there's correspondence from one person!  I do hope more of us will get back on board.

Funny how just a name can send goose bumps. Love eh!  I treasure my two years ('70-'72) so the name MAUSICA is nostalgic.

Most of the folks referred to or who write in are not familiar to me because of their year group and...because I do not attend most reunions. Me aculpa. (Oh! Well...I did go to Tobago in 2014.)

Recently I caught up with Maureen Providence (Sotillio), and in chatting about Mausica, she was in admiration of Euline Fox who apparently attends most if not all the Reunions!  Yes? Take a bow, Euline.  We were in the same year group, and they were in Villa Nova while I was in Wingate.  I know we were each proud of our respective hostels.

Say 'GRELL CUP'!  I never saw gardens grow overnight like that and rooms transformed from 'plain Jane' to 'Cinderella princess!  WOW!

I learnt to appreciate 'porridge' when in the late night of studying and tummy growling, Pamela Lewis would put on a pot of sago or cereal of some sort and like Oliver Twist, we asked for more..

I really hope the next Reunion is in Trinidad! God willing, I shall attend. It's special thanks to the organizers and of course to those who try to maintain the spirit even as we continue to 'mould a nation through service'.

I wrote this three days ago,debating whether or not to send it. Then... last night I heard of the passing of Judith Lennard Hills('70-72) and decided to add this bit and press SEND! .  May she rest in peace.   Condolences to Kirkandaleans especially.

Leonora de Verteuil  1970-72.   Proud to be...

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2016-JAN-22

2016-FEB-18-0631Hrs

Hi Errol,

I wish to join fellow Mausicans in expressing my gratitude for the excellent job you are performing by keeping us informed. Kudos to you. May you be blessed with health and strength to continue this and other activities I am sure you perform.

Much love,

Germaine. Holder Gomez 65

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2016-FEB-12 Part 2

2016-FEB-12-1337Hrs

Rodney, you have put it so well!

Mausica was altogether an almost idyllic period in our professional and personal lives. And Pal Joey and the other iconic music bands were such contributors...

How can I forget our Harry Jo/Student Union organized fetes and our dancing in the Hall to the strains of:

"You ask me if there 'll come a time

When I will get tired of you....

I say....

Never my love... never my love...!!

The several couples gave this assurance to each other, while the rest of us (singles) wend  our way back  happily to Hostel.

Pal Joey  and his music are indeed "memories" of a gentler time...!!

Our passing comes sooner or later. In the meanwhile, let's give thanks... let's enjoy.. let's pass on the memories to the younger ones.

Our back in times, story telling skills are much needed!!

Alisford, your back in times, retro music continues to be truly appreciated.

Gwen

1967-1968

Gwendoline Peter-Williams 69

RE: THANK YOU JOEY

2016-FEB-11-0221Hrs

My Fellow Mausicans,

The sad news of Joey Lewis' passing released an avalanche of  "Remember Wens?". Joey was an Honorary Mausican.

My dear friend, Carl Caton, and I  talked for about 90 minutes on Carnival Monday reminiscing about de good ole Mausica days. The majority of us would agree that we were indeed blessed. At MTC, we had nothing but the best.

Bandleaders like Joey Lewis, Ray Sylvester, Mano Marcellin  and  Ancil Wyatt contributed significantly to our well-rounded education.

Now that Pal Joey has "Walked Away From Love", I'll remember the beautiful music that he and his orchestra provided us. I remember Reunion 2003 at the Center Of Excellence. What a Time! It was fete fuh so. Meh pardnah, Andre Stephens, exclaimed that if he had died dat nite, he woulda die ah happy man. Joey and my DJ, Alisford,  had de place dancing nonstop. Just like we used tuh do in HMJ Hall.

Thank you Joey. On behalf of all Mausicans, I convey our sincerest condolences to your family.

May you rest in peace and rise in glory.

Sincerely,

Dancero, Rodney Foster. 1966-68

RE:

2016-FEB-09-0425Hrs

Hi Errol

A few more photos

joy!!!

Joy Valdez 74

RE:

2016-FEB-09-0420Hrs

Hi Errol

It was really wonderful seeing you and all the others who attended  the Mausican brunch last Sunday. The food was delicious and the fellowship was lovingly engaging. I share some of the photos of those captivating moments.

Blessings and love

joy!!!

Joy Valdez 74