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SAX on the BEACH Fundraiser

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" A picture says a thousand words" Thanks to photographer Carla Gilmore we are able to tell the story of our most recent fundraiser... .  Thanks to hosts Sherri and Dave Jones for  agreeing to host the party at their beach side garden . Beverly and Hostess Sherri                                                                                                           Dave Jones:  Host and Barbecue Master                                                                                     Lots of time to visit with friends...great music in the background provided "gratis" by  Jose Ballote Ruz from Merida....known best as   P epe Ballote                                                                          Pepe wandered thru the garden serenading party-goers.    Everyone had a drink in their hand at all times thanks to Bartenders Mike and Diane  Dorothy and Marta served up hotdogs, Bev and Roy's delicious ha

Joyful Project #3: Middle School Computer Center

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Hello everyone.    This Blog is about the  3rd and last Joyful Project  we are able to undertake with the funds raised at this and last year's Fashion Shows.  As you know, the Apoyo Program matches sponsors with students. However,  we  will never be able to ensure every student has a sponsor.  Therefore, we  do something each year for the benefit of a broader group of children in the village. Previous Blogs described how the center came about...  Here is the story of its 1st days.  The Middle School Computer Centre With the help of volunteers like local expat Carla Gilmore and local residents, Ernesto Caamel's sons, the World School members taught students the basic operation of the computers over the course of the week.  As word spread, more and more students came each day to learn.  Students took turns using the computers and attending the Ecology and Sports workshops..  There were lots of smiles and laughter .  The Principal and teachers of the Sec