Lotus Garden - Children's Talent Time.

Thank you very much to the organizing committee including event coordinators and judges for organizing a beautiful and successful event - "Children's Talent Time" - beautiful weather, fantastic support from everyone, superb and delicious food, nice door gifts for children (great for a picnic) and good gifts for the winners.

Looking forward for many more interesting programs.

Pictures will be uploaded soon.

Pearl Library - Status on Books Donated

List of books as of March 19, 2011. click on the link below for the updates.

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/74795787/Library-Books

Lotus Garden - Ladies Gathering of March 19, 2011

Thank you to all the ladies who took the time and effort to attend AK55 1st Ladies Gathering with their delicious snacks and hot steaming coffee and tea.  Looking forward to seeing more of the ladies in another program......

Now enjoy the pictures from the gathering........

More pictures will be uploaded later

Lotus Garden - Art Class Update

Good News - We received overwhelming response for the art class with a total of 12 students registered and have started their class on Saturday March 19, 2011.  Therefore the registration is closed for this class. 

For those who is still interested to join can call Mrs Halima at 44796085 to register.  If we have enough number of participants and the instructor is available we will have another class. 

Pictures from the 1st day of class...more pictures will posted later.

explaining on the fine art of drawing.....

In full attention listening to the master's detailed explaination

In Action

Very busy trying out

@Happenings Around Doha - Qatar Marine Festival Mar 16-26, 2011

Enjoy school holidays with your children at the Marine Festival.....

Date: 16-26 Mar 2011
Venue: Cultural Village

The second annual Qatar Marine Festival will take place from March 16 to 26, 2011 at the Cultural Village sea front.

The festival will offer many new exciting events and attractions, such as theatrical plays, aquariums, seals shows and more. All festival activities will be based on the following themes:

* Culture
* Education
* Environment
* Sports
* Entertainment

Last year's Marine Festival was extremely popular, attracting participants from all walks of life. Organizers promise this year's festival will be even bigger and better.

@Happenings At Doha - Mother's Day Special

News article from The Peninsula of Tuesday March 15, 2001

In honour of Mother's Day Hyatt Plaza has organized activities for mothers and children.

Activities including makeover stations, an arts and crafts competition for children cooking demonstration and competition for mothers.

All events will be held at the mall's Fashion Concourse from March 14 till 21.......

http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/qatar/145766-hyatt-plaza-makes-mothers-feel-special.html
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL MOTHERS AND WOULD BE MOTHERS.....

Pearl Library

A house without books is like a room without windows.  ~Heinrich Mann

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Pearl Library
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Part of the Community Development in whole, it was proposed to set up a library for all - children and adults including. 

For the initial purpose of setting up the library it was proposed that the books will be contributed by members of the compound community.   By word of mouth we have received encouraging response.  Thank you very much to the families of Kasi Alagapan, Sugumaran Shamugam, Agung Sormin and Medhat Al Shiwi who have started the ball rolling.  Many thanks.

At the current moment we have receive approximately 33 books and  7 magazines.  We have in our collections some books in Arabic - courtesy of Medhat and family. We are looking forward for more books in all languages - Hindi, Bahasa Indonesia, Arabic, Urdu, Tagalog, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Kannadam and many more. 

We are also looking forward for contribution of cabinets to place the books.....  We will start our membership drive soonest possible.  For more information on membership please contact Mrs Subhas of Villa 35 (44796093) and Mrs Halima of Villa 19 (44796085)

It is the intention of the committee to extend the library service to all other compound members and looking forward contribution for your goodself.

Library Rules

1.   Membership will be at QAR50.00 per annum renewal each year.

2.   Each membership will be allowed maximum 3 books.

3.   Time of returning books is one week from the date of borrowing. 

     Delay of returning will be   charged at QAR5.00 per day.

4.   Damaged books will be charged at QAR20.00

5.   Loss of book will be charged at 80% of the book value.

6.   Library timing – Saturday to Thursday – 4pm to 6pm; Friday – Off

 TV.  If kids are entertained by two letters,

imagine the fun they'll have with twenty-six. 

Open your child's imagination.  Open a book.  ~Author Unknown

Regards

Mrs Sathia Subhas

Lotus Garden - Drawing Class

As part of community development, drawing class has been organized.  The class will be conducted by Mr Alex who is currently teaching at the Al Khor Community.  He also conducts classes for keyboard, piano and painting.

Drawing class will begin on March 19, 2011 at 2pm till 4pm.  Fees, QAR150.00, is payable to Mr Alex on commencement of class and is for four (4) class.

Please come and meet Mr Alex on Saturday to find out more details and registration purposes.

Lotus Garden - Spring Holiday Camp for Kids

Spring Holiday Arts & Crafts
Program for Kids......

v   DATE                      :     MARCH 21 & MARCH 22, 2011

v   TIME                      :     10 AM – 12 NOON

v   VENUE                   :     CLUB HOUSE LOTUS GARDEN AK55                

v   AGE                        :    GROUP 1  (4-10)

          GROUP 2 (11-15)        

v   CLASS                     :     ARTS & CRAFT

v   21^st Mar 2011      :     Age 4-6 & Age 7-8

v   22^nd Mar 2011     :     Age 9-10 & Age11-15

Materials for the class will be provided and fee is charged at QAR15.00 per class per person.  Please forward your registration form and money to any one of the coordinators mentioned below.

Last date of registration is March 18, 2011

v   COORDINATORS      :   

v   Mrs Haleema Abdul Rahman  (Villa 19)

v   Mrs Marida Agung (Villa 37)

v   Mrs Eswari Chetan Rupani (Villa 42)

v   Mrs Chaya Asit Jani (Villa 14)

v   Mrs Asma Medhat (Villa 27)

Lotus Garden - Ladies Gathering - 19 March 2011

Ladies Gathering on 19 March 2011 at Club House.....
for info contact Halima at 44796085
Notice - time reschedule to 430pm as we have Arts class at club house from 2pm -4pm...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Lotus Garden - AK 55 - Children Talent Time Program

Dear Residents

Lotus Garden Committee has organized a Children's Talent Time as being the first quarter 2011 events.  Many thanks for all those who have nominated their children for the many programs that have been organized. 

The Talent Time will be held on Friday March 25, 2011 at our very own Club House.  Events will start at 6:00-730pm, followed prize giving at 730-8:0pm and followed by.

Please find the scheduled as per the games.  Timing will be notified in due time.

DRAWING COMPETITION

(group 1 starts 5pm; group 2 starts at 6pm;

group 3 starts at 430pm; group 4 starts at 5:45pm )

GAME COORDINATORS                 1.            MRS HEERA BABU ZACHARIAH

                                                              2.            MRS PADMINI GAJANAN

                                                              3.            MRS NAEGAT MOUSTAFA

JUDGES                                              1.            MRS SATHIARAN SUBHAS BAGHAR

                                                              2.            MRS YAGIA BOUSAFI

                                                              3.            MRS LAMIA YAGIA BOUSAFI

16/3/2011 @ 5PM

GROUP 1 – COLOURING, 45 MINS

1.       NISA AQEEL

2.       NELS GEORGE

3.       GEDE ARYA NAROTTAMA Y I (IGUNG)

4.       BALANETHRAN

5.       MANUSHRI BINU

6.       ARSHAQ SIDDIQUE

7.       ZOYA ASIF

8.       TEENA JOMON

9.       TANIYA JOMON

10.   PAARI KABILAN

11.   HASSAN IMRAN

12.   AYESHA ZAFAR

13.   TANVI SANJAY PAWAR

14.   MANASWI GAJANAN

16/3/2011 @ 6PM

GROUP 2 – COLOURING, 45 MINS

1.       HUMAIL KHAN

2.       DUAA AQEEL

3.       NOEL GEORGE

4.       RUDRA RUPANI

5.       SHAKEEL AHAMED

6.       KRISHNA RAVISHANKAR

7.       KASHIFA RAHMAN

8.       VANDHANA SUGUMARAN

9.       PUGAZLENTHI KABILAN

10.   RIYA K SHAH

11.   KURIEN POOTHICOTE BABU

12.   PRATEEK SHARMA

13.   DIVAKAR KASI

14.   MARCO BENAYA SORMIN

17/3/2011 @ 430PM

GROUP 3 –  DRAW & COLOUR, 1 HR

1.       FATIMA IMRAN

2.       MOHAMMAD USMAN ZAFAR

3.       BHARGAVI RAVISHANKAR

4.       ASHLEY ACCAMMA BABU

5.       VIDUSHI SHARMA

6.       MUSYAFFA GEERHAN

7.       HASSAN MASOOD

8.       AKSHITA SINGH

9.       PUNITH KASI

10.   JONATHAN BEN SORMIN
11.    RAHMAH MEDHAT

17/3/2011 @ 5:45PM
GROUP 4 –  DRAW & COLOR, 1HR

1.       NIKHIL S

2.       ANJALI K SHAH

3.       GRISHMA GAJANAN

4.       ZACHARIAH POOTHICOTE BABU

5.       URVASHI SHARMA

6.       MASYTHA NUZULA RAMDHINY

7.       UMER MASOOD

8.       AREESHA MAJEEED

GROUP 5 – ON 24/03/2011. DRAW & COLOR 1HR 5pm

1.       ANKITA SINGH

2.       SOHAIB MAJEED

Guidelines for Group1&2

1.      Color pencil and Crayons to be brought by individual.

Guidelines for Group3&4

1.      Pencil & Eraser, color Pencil & Crayons to be brought by individual

Guidelines for Group5

1.      Pencil & Eraser, Color Pencil, Crayons & Water color to be brought by individual

 ESSAY  COMPETITION (starts at 4pm)

GAME COORDINATOR                   1.            MRS MARIDA AUGUNG

JUDGE                                               1.            MRS REENA SANKAR SINGH

14/3/2011 , 4PM

GROUP 3 –  1HR

1.     KATHAN JANI

2.     MUHAMMAD USMAN ZAFAR

3.     ASHLEY ACCAMMA BABU

4.     AKSHITA SINGH

15/3/2011, 4PM

GROUP 4 – 1HR 30MTS,

1.     MASYATHA NATULA RAMDHINY

2.     UMER MASOOD

3.     SUMAIRA MASOOD

4.     ANJALI K SHAH

5.     URVASHI SHARMA

6.     NAMRATHA.M JOMAN

7.     GRISHMA GAJANAN

8.     ZACHARIAH POOTHICOTE BABU

Guidelines for Group3

1.      Word limit-200 to 250 words.

2.      Duration-1hr.

Guidelines for Group4

1.      Word limit- 250 to 400 words.

2.      Duration-1 hr 30min.

Judgment Criteria

1.      Language and vocabulary- [10]

2.      Relevance to topic-[3M]

3.       Presentation-[2M]

Note: Topic will be given on the spot.

SPELL CHECK  COMPETITION (starts at 3:30pm)

GAME COORDINATORS                 1.        MRS MAJEED

                                                             2.        MRS GEORGE

                                                               

JUDGE                                                1.        MRS MADE

15/3/2011
GROUP 2

1	RIYA K SHAH
2	HUMAIL KHAN
3	NOEL GEORGE
4	RUDRA RUPANI

15/3/2011
GROUP 3

1	KATHAN JANI
2	ASHLEY ACCAMMA BABU
3	VIDUSHI SHARMA
4	FATIMA IMRAN
5	MOHAMMAD USMAN ZAFAR
6	BHARGAVI RAVISHANKAR
7	DEEPIKA SUGUMARAN
8	AKSHITA SINGH
9	KIRENRAJ SUBHAS

15/3/2011

GROUP 4

1	ANJALI K SHAH
2	NIKHIL.S PAWAR
3	NAMRATHA.M JOMAN
4	SUMAIRA MASOOD
5	UMER MASOOD
6	ZACHARIAH POOTHICOTE BABU
7	URVASHI SHARMA
8	AREESHA MAJEED

WORD PASS COMPETITION (starts at 3:30pm)

GAME COORDINATOR & JUDGE         1. MRS HASIT JANI & MRS CHETAN RUPANI

13/3/2011

GROUP 3

1	KIRENRAJ SUBHAS
2	KATHAN JANI
3	FATIMA IMRAN
4	MOHAMMAD USMAN ZAFAR
5	BHARGAVI RAVISHANKAR
6	DEEPIKA SUGUMARAN
7	AKSHITA SINGH
8	ASHLEY ACCAMMA BABU
9	VIDUSHI SHARMA

13/3/2011   GROUP 4

1	ZACHARIAH POOTHICOTE BABU
2	URVASHI SHARMA
3	NIKHIL.S PAWAR
4	NAMRATHA.M JOMAN
5	SUMAIRA MASOOD
6	UMER MASOOD
7	GRISHMA GAJANAN

8	ANJALI K SHAH

13/3/2011 GROUP 5

1.     VARSHA SUBHAS

2.     SOHAIB MAJEED

SINGING COMPETITION

25/03/2011

Group1

1	MANUSHRI.B. GOPAL
2	MANASWI.GAJANAN
3	ZOYA DALWAI
4	TANVI.S PAWAR

FANCY DRESS COMPETITION

25/03/2011

Group1

1	TANVI.S PAWAR
2	ZOYA DALWAI
3	GEDE ARYA NAROTTAMA Y.(IGUNG)
4	BALANETHRAN
5	PRASANNAVARATHAN
6	ARSHAQ SIDDIQUE
7	MANASWI GAJANAN
8	HASSAN IMRAN
9	NISA AQEEL

25/03/2011

Group2

1	VANDANAA SUGUMARAN
2	DUAA AQEEL
3	NOEL GEORGE
4	KASHIFA RAHMAN
5	SHAKEEL AHAMED