Calendar of Events 2019
40th Anniversary of Independence
On behalf of St. Lucia Calgary Cultural Association, I would like to thank you for attending and/or supporting our 2019 Independence Gala.
The day was filled with lively performances, incredible food, and most importantly – support from our community.
Since 1987, we have had the privilege of representing such an incredible community and we truly appreciate your support.
Chicken & Lobsterfest
Back by popular demand Lobsterfest 2019.
Date: TBD
Location: TBD
Time: 4pm - 8pm
Price: Members: $30.00
Non-Members: $35.00
Lobster ONLY: $25.00
Chicken meal = $15.00
Family Golf Tournament
NEW LOCATION! Tee time 2 pm ( arrive at 1:30 pm sharp!)
Date: July 24, 2020
Location: LivingStone Golf Course, 251234 Hwy 68, Sibbald Creek Trail, Calgary, AB
Price: Members $40/ Non-members $60/ Dinner only $25
Family Zoo Trip
Date: TBD
Location: The Calgary Zoo
Price: Members Free/Non-members $15
Bus Trip
Date: TBD
Location: Parliament Building, Edmonton
Members & invited guests only.
Carifest 2020
Friday and Saturday, August 14 -15th, 2020
August 14th - Pan in de Park - Time = TBA
August 15th -Parade Starts at 11:00 am at Olympic Plaza
Sharp! Arrive at 10:30 am
Carifest 2020 features food, music and a knock out performances. the ! 11 am - 7 pm at Shaw Millennium Park.
SLCCA Bowling, Date= pending
SOLD OUT! = October 19th, 2019
Location: Let’s Bowl, 2916 – 5 Ave NE
Time: 7:00pm
Members & invited guests RSVP to Julie Philbert (403-361-9721) at driver74@telus.net
Pizza & Beer included
$20 for non-members/Youth under 18 years $5
Caribbean Heritage Sports Day
CANCELLED
Scholarships 2020
August 31st, 2020 is the deadline to submit your application for the SLCCA scholarships
See the above link for eligibility.
Creole Day 2020
More information to follow
Location: TBD
Movie: TBD
Time:
Annual Christmas Party
Sunday, Dec. 8th from 2 p.m. -6 p.m.
Bring your favorite Christmas dish and your little ones to celebrate Christmas, Lucian style.
Location: Rosedale Community Hall (near SAIT), 901 11 Ave NW
Free for members, $10 for non-members
R.S.V.P. by Dec 3rd the number of children & ages you will be bringing to Andrina at secreataryslcca@gmail.com and food dish to Julie at 403-361-9721 (please leave a message)
Black History Month 2020
February Events - More information to follow
Admission to the Order of St. John
St. Lucia Calgary Member given highest honour!
Teresa Barton has spent her life teaching First Aid to others.
She became a certified instructor with St. John Ambulance in
2005 and has taught hundreds of people valuable lifesaving
skills and how to prepare for emergencies. Teresa also
volunteers her time teaching First Aid through her
church and community. Teresa was awarded a Priory Vote of
Thanks in 2012 for her voluntary service. Teresa’s
dedication to St. John and teaching First Aid is
commendable.
Congratulations to St. Lucia Calgary member Teresa (formerly Jean Baptiste from Micoud) Barton
GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
Saint Lucia Calgary Cultural Association and Superior Medical Donate Defibrillators to Saint Lucia
Two district hospitals in Saint Lucia received medical equipment from Canadian donors vital to improving health services in Saint Lucia.On Thursday, May 3rd, 2018, the Ministry of Health and Wellness received two defibrillators in a hand over ceremony hosted at the Dennery Hospital.Saint Lucia Calgary Cultural Association (President, Margaret Daniel) donated one of the defibrillators to the Dennery Hospital and Superior Medical Supplies (President and CEO, Ron Kilius) donated the second defibrillator to the Soufriere Hospital. The two machines are regarded as ‘life saving’ equipment by local health officials.
2019 Bursary Award Recipient
Daunte Sutherland enrolled in Engineering at the University of Calgary is the recipient of the Dr. Kerwin Modeste bursary for excellence in the field of Engineering and Science.
Each year the St. Lucia Calgary Cultural Association awards academic scholarships to Alberta students for their efforts in educations, volunteerism and personal accomplishments.
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Saint Lucia Calgary Cultural Association Donated Walkers to Saint Lucia
The Faces of Cancer group and two district hospitals in Saint Lucia received medical equipment from the SLCCA vital to improving health services in Saint Lucia.
BOOK YOUR HOTEL & REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE TODAY!
Chanjman se yon bon bagay! Diversity - Inclusion - Leadership
Inviting all St. Lucians, Community members and friends to join your peers for the USLOA Conference in Calgary, Alberta, July 5th- 11th, 2020
REGISTER BY OCTOBER 30TH, 2019 AND SAVE!
Click the following link for conference program and registration