October 4, 2019. The Filipino Association of Lethbridge, Alberta, together with other ethnic associations and some local businesses in Lethbridge, joined this year’s Northern Lights Festival held at the gym of Winston Churchill High School. It’s an event held to seek understanding of what people from all types of backgrounds contribute to the community. Attendees also asked what events are running throughout the year and it is a great platform wherein Canadians can get to know each other better.
It is an event filled with entertainment from the different neighbouring schools and from different ethnic communities. There were food trucks to fulfill your food cravings like Kona Shaved Ice and Churros. A flu clinic was also held to protect everyone from the flu this flu season.
Here are some of the pictures from the event.
This is a yearly event and we’re looking forward to see everyone again next year! =)
September 7-8, 2019. After several weeks of games, we are finally going to the semifinals! Who will step up and make it to the finals? For the mens teams, will it be JRAM, Adoballs, OB Bigdigs or Brgy. West? For the womens teams, will it be the OB Finest, Kiss My Ace, Tambayan ni Kabayan or the Pabebe? Watch all the action at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization Gym!
The Filipino-Canadian Association of Lethbridge Alberta would like to thank the following sponsors:
MENS
1st Place
Trophy – Save On Foods – West Lethbridge
Gold Medals – Norman Decano
Cash Prize – Dr. & Mrs. Villar
Additional prizes from Save On Foods Pharmacy
2nd Place
Trophy – DAD Immigration Consulting – Domingo & Rufa Doria
Silver Medals – The Travel Pill – Vic Visitacion
Additional prizes from Save On Foods Pharmacy
3rd Place
Trophy – 3 EJ Day Home Child Care – Ronnie Landayan
Bronze Medals – Tambayan ni Kabayan
Additional prizes from Save On Foods Pharmacy
WOMENS
1st Place
Trophy – Save On Foods – West Lethbridge
Gold Medals – Arlene Visser
Cash Prize – Dr. & Mrs. Villar
Additional prizes from Save On Foods Pharmacy
2nd Place
Trophy – Ben Oligario
Silver Medals – The Travel Pill – Vic Visitacion
Additional prizes from Save On Foods Pharmacy
3rd Place
Trophy – Dodon Nazar & Family
Bronze Medals – New Saigon
Additional prizes from Save On Foods Pharmacy
MVP
Mens trophy – theBROcustomized Apparel by Maui Lucero
Womens trophy – theBROcustomized Apparel by Maui Lucero
Additional prizes from Jenny Rose
Again, a huge thank you to all the players, coaches, team managers and sponsors for making this sports event successful!!! And don’t forget to support the above sponsors and their businesses!!!
March 2015 – We accompanied our friend on her search for her perfect wedding shoes in Calgary. Me knowing that they might take the whole day window shopping and I having nothing to buy on mind, I just told them that I will just walk around downtown and take some pictures.
Meet Kabuki (yellow) and Sadko (red)Kabuki and Sadko – screw inspired art installation in Downtown Calgary“Wonderland” – a 12-meter sculpture in front of The BowThe BowStephen Avenue WalkThe “Trees” of Stephen Avenue WalkCalgary TowerThe “Trees” and Towers of Calgary
Hungry from my downtown stroll and their never ending shoe fitting, we headed for our dinner at Gaucho.
Gaucho
Gaucho is a haven for meat lovers in Calgary. It is a rodizio or a steakhouse that serves all-you-can-eat meat and is located at 5920 Macleod Trail SW. Be sure you’re ready and hungry before you go here because there will be lots of food… I mean LOTS!
Gaucho Brazilian BarbecueThese cutleries will be in for a battle at Gaucho.
To start, there is a buffet where you can choose from some freshly baked bread, healthy green salads, crispy breaded seafood, rice and more sides.
Gaucho’s Buffet
Then, there goes the show. A double sided cow-shaped card will help you guide the servers whether you want more meat (green side) or you still want to enjoy the meat that you still have (red side).
Yes, please.No, thanks.
One after the other, you’ll be offered with huge assortment of meat, all rotisseried perfectly. The amount served will be according to your liking. You can choose from a selection of sausages, top sirloin, rump steak, chicken wings, beef ribs, pork loin, lamb, and “meat sushi” – chicken wrapped in bacon. They also have grilled cheese that melts in your mouth. Awesome!
The rotisserieGerlie @ GauchoAnother good use for a wheel.Vic @ GauchoJade @ GauchoA cool reminder for the staff!Awesome dinner at Gaucho
Definitely, Gaucho will bring out the inner carnivore in you! LOL! The best Brazilian barbecue experience in Calgary!
February 2015 – Mini-trips while preparing for the bigger trip are always fun. I usually have a long weekend from work after working 3 weeks of varying schedules. This time, we are preparing for our Japan trip and we have to get our Japanese Visas. Gerlie has to get hers in Calgary and I have to get mine in Vancouver since we live in different provinces in Canada.
Not prepared for the cold weather, we did not plan any outdoor activities. Good thing there’s an indoor park in the heart of Downtown Calgary, it’s the Devonian Gardens.
Devonian Gardens is the only indoor public park in Calgary and is maintained by the City of Calgary Parks. I’m amazed by the patience and hardwork of the lady maintaining the park as she is removing the dry leaves one by one! No wonder this park is so beautiful! Awesome.
You’ll find this park inside The Core Shopping Centre in downtown Calgary.
The Core Shopping Centre – Calgary.
At the other end of the top floor is the Devonian Gardens and you’ll be surprised with the vibrant tropical colors from the different plants and flowers.
Vic #thetravelboyAnthuriums.Lots of trees!
Several wood carvings are installed all around the park.
Wood carvings together with the plants.A wooden wall artwork.More wall installations
It’s also relaxing just to watch the kois swim and enjoy the beauty of the plants being reflected by the ponds.
Fountain at the koi pond.Just some of the palm trees. There are 18 kinds of them here.A koi swimming calmly in the pond.Orchids in the middle of the pond.
Here’s something that the kids will enjoy. A playground and a mini wall climb. And check out who enjoyed it! (Good that we visited near closing time and there are no more kids! LOL)
Children’s playgroundA mini wall climb for kids! Here’s Gerlie. #thetravelgirl =)
Indeed, this is great way to be indoors in Calgary!!! Beautiful!
the TRAVEL pill 