Bellevision Bahrain organizes Swimming Pool Picnic at Riffa - Baba Garden

By Sylvia DSouza
Pics by Ronald Fernandes / Wilson
Bellevision Media Network

Bahrain, 26 Jun 2016: A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing and the Belleans of Bahrain are having swimming pool picnic.

 

Bellevision Bahrain came together on Friday June 24, to enjoy the swimming pool fun organized at a splendid pool area in Riffa - Baba Garden under the leadership and guidance of president Alfreeda Castelino. The day long enjoyable and memorable day started with registration desk that opened at 08:00am, which was managed by our robust members Sharmila Sequiera and Marita Aranaha.

 

The event started with a very meaningful prayer recited by Joel D’Sa. President Alfreeda Castelino welcomed all the members and bought a warm sensation in the hearts of the gathered. President handed over the program to the energetic and talented sports secretary Judith Mendonca and founder president Joel D’Sa.

 

Splashing in a swimming pool is a sure way to have summer fun. But it’s important to make safety a priority to protect children and others in and around the water. Joel D’Sa, communicated clear and concise swimming pool rules and guidelines to all members so they are safe and able to enjoy their time at the swimming pool. As a warm up everyone had a laughter therapy which was a great start for the entire day.

 

Delicious breakfast and lunch was arranged by Alyasi Restaurant which was organized by Naveen Mendonca and Ronald Alva. Walter Lobo / Roshan arranged free soft drinks during the entire event. Delicious Homemade cake prepared by Naveen Mendonca was cut during the event.

 

 

Children and Adults were kept busy at the pool and on the ground with games like water bottle filling, T-shirt exchange, swimming competition, Bursting the balloon, treasure hunt, Basketball, Bomb  in the city (pool version) etc. Exciting gifts and chocolates were sponsored by the members. All the games were conducted by sports secretary Judith Mendonca and Joel D’Sa.

 

Music was played throughout the day which kept the crowd alive and members kept dancing for the tune. Some of the talented members sang and entertained the crowd. While Sharon Dsouza, Ivan D’Souza and Edward Fernandes were the life guards and did a wonderful job with zero injuries and incidents.

 

The memorable moment of the swimming pool picnic was beautifully captured by Ronald Fernandes and Wilson D’Souza.

 

Many other members who enthusiastically assisted the planning and execution of the day’s event were Judith Mendonca, Joel D’Sa, Naveen Mendonca, Vincent Martis, Roshan, Arun Castelino, Alfreeda Castelino, Deepika Fernandes, Kishore D’Souza, Rony Alva, Stevan Lobo and Ivan D’Souza who ensured that everything went on well.

 

Prizes for the event and games were sponsored by Joel Hilda D’Sa, Arun Alfreeda Castelino, Kishore Sylvia D’Souza, Naveen Judith Mendonca, Preetham Marita Aranha, Arun Deepika Fernandes and Nishanth Adeline D’Silva. Watermelons are sponsored by Ivan Shanti D’Souza.

 

Judith Mendonca before the conclusion proposed vote of thanks and thanked all those who have actively participated and supported the event.

 

The day was ended after an exciting day at the swimming pool and finally the sun dipped into the pool leaving beautiful smile on each once face. It was another successful event in the calendar of Bellevison, Bahrain.