The Turks & Caicos Islands Red Cross is dubbing its recent High Tea and Fashion Show a whopping success.
The TCI Red Cross hosted its annual High Tea and Fashion Show at the Atrium (Courtyard) Restaurant of the Osprey Beach Hotel, Front Street Grand Turk last Saturday, April 6th, 2013 and according to a representative of the Red Cross, the Fashion Show was the highlight of the evening and which featured clothing from the TCI Red Cross Thrift Shop. The models dazzled with glamour and elegance in their outfits as they wowed the guests, who were themselves, flawlessly attired for the occasion. Attendees applauded as the models paraded by their tables.
The combination of Mr. Calvert Robinson on saxophone and Mr. Dudley Been on bass guitar and vocals filled the air with sweet sounds. It was truly a musical treat.
There were special moments of hilarity that added bliss to the exquisite ambiance of the evening when Miss Ann Williams performed a dance and Mrs. Villamay Daniels a dramatic piece.
There was a delectable assortment of pastries, sandwiches, scones, turnovers, cakes and other delightful baked treats. Various teas and beverages were also served.
Door prizes were won by three lucky patrons; Ms. Kereitta Simpson, Mrs. Norma Seymour and Mrs. Ann Dempsey.
Chair of the Governing Board of the TCI Red Cross Mr. Arthur Forbes, was on hand to bring special remarks and thanked everyone who came out to support this fundraising initiative. He also thanked the team of dedicated volunteers who worked tirelessly to make the event a success.
TCI Red Cross offers its profound thanks to HE the Governor Ric Todd, The Osprey Beach Hotel, Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort & Spa, HJ Robinson High School Home Economics teachers and students, Radio Turks and Caicos, Dudley Been, Calvert Robinson, Creative Hands, Refresh Café, Sunshine Restaurant, Shernika’s Tasty Foods, RJ’s Shop and Save, Grand Turk Events, Ms. Desire Lewis, Ms. Anna Mae Williams, Mrs. Wealthy Hall, Mrs. Susan Malcolm, Ms. Shemeka Simmons, Mr. Brandon Williams, Mrs. Villamay Daniels, the Red Cross models, volunteers and the entire community for their continued support.
The Turks and Caicos Islands Red Cross prides itself in being able to help people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. It is part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies. Through their work the Turks and Caicos Islands TCI Red Cross enables vulnerable people in the TCI to prepare for and withstand emergencies in their own communities and once the crisis is over, help them to recover and move on with their lives.
