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Final stats for 2017 are posted below:

2017 MAA Players Stats

2017 MAA Teams Stats

The MAA Wishes Everyone A Safe & Happy Summer!

If the MAA had an award for the best 'Veggie Garden', it would certainly go to Frank Arjoon. Here are some pictures of his wide assortment of veggies and hot peppers.

Frank attributes his success to hard work and his love for gardening. From left, his bhigan plants are flourishing well this year. In the centre, while everyone is struggling to get ripe peppers this year, Frank has an abundance of them. On the right are black tomatoes....yes you read it...black tomatoes.

(Left) plants laden with ripe & green habanero peppers. (Centre) bodi & 2nd or 3rd pickings of tomatoes. (Right) cherry peppers - seeds imported from Trinidad. Other veggies grown include poi bhagie, pudina, shadow benny, Trinidad chives, and many, many more. Let us not forget his carilli too.

It's amazing how Frank's backyard is starting to look like Princes Town market.

2017 Manitoba Rural Women's Champion

& Junior Women's Champion

Mikyla Albert

Congrats from the entire MAA membership!

Inwood Golf & Country Club held a golf tournament on August 6th 2017, the same day as our Curry Q, with all proceeds going to the Manitoba CancerCare Foundation. Ed Waluk, the golf course owner, does this every year in honour of his brother who passed away from cancer.

Live band performances ..... Beautiful crowd

We received the news that Ed's tournament was a huge success. He is sorry that the MAA couldn't make it and was thankful for the golf passes we donated to his tournament. Next year we hope to participate in this tournament and will continue to contribute to it, hopefully in a much bigger way. Ed, the MAA salute you and your committee for the wonderful and amazing job you do every year.

On August 6th 2017 at Crescent Drive Park, the MAA held its first ever 'Curry Q Festival'. We could not have asked for better weather or attendance that day. It was absolutely gorgeous. We estimated the crowd to be somewhere between 140 - 160.

The MAA provided the picnic crowd with a great day of entertainment. Keyboard player Suresh 'Bad Boy' Ramberran was terrific as usual and played music for all the guest singers - Shamina, Bob Balkaran, Khemraj Ramnarine and others. Our DJ gave us a very good

mixture of chutney, bollywood, reggae and soca music. Dan 'Dancer Boy' Sankar

provided us with dancing entertainment right througout the day.

A best tasting curry dish competition was held. The panel of judges consisted of Jesse Bissoon, Sandra Sankar-Bailey, Ken Mungal and Kris Goolcharan.

The judges had a most difficult time selecting a winner since all the dishes were very tasty. The eventual winners were - 1st place Beena & Vijay Goolcharan, 2nd place

Wayne 'The Indian Chef Boyardee' Sankar and 3rd place Savitri Singh.

The 1st place winners (left)....3rd place (right).. Congrats!!!

We were treated to some great tassa drumming. This group performed several times during the course of the afternoon and late into the evening. Job well done guys!

Members dancing to the infectious beat of the tassa drums.

A hula hoop event was held and it was hilarious to the end. No one seemed to be

able to shake their waist in time to the hula hoop.

The kids who were involved in the Tug of War contest had a wonderful time.

This event was well received by the young ones as shown below.

The Tug of War Champs!!!

We played a windball cricket match with 24 players involved.

The MVP of the match was Shammi Mohammed.

SOME OF THE FUN CROWD

WIA (Women In Action) group.

The MAA would like to thank the many people involved with planning and organizing this event, because without their assistance, this could not have been accomplished. We also

want to thank everyone for coming out. We eagerly look forward to next year's picnic.

Our MAA President, Khemraj Ramnarine, presenting a cheque to Sherelle Kwan, Community Events Manager, Cancer Care Foundation Manitoba.

As promised in our 'Thank You" letter to our sponsors, the MAA and its membership are extremely proud to have made a small donation today (June 27th, 2017) to the Cancer Care Foundation Manitoba. We feel this is the first step of many in establishing a long relationship with the cancer society. At our next tournament we intend to work closer with Cancer Care and hope to double or triple the size of our donation.

As someone once said, "there is nothing more beautiful than someone going out of their way to make life beautiful for others".

Once again special thanks to all those who contributed in making this year's tournament

a successful one.

July 19, 2017

Mr Lincoln Chan

Manitoba All-Fours Association Inc.

Winnipeg, MB

Dear Mr Chan,

THANK YOU for giving More Tomorrows!

We are so grateful for your donation of $300.00 raised through Manitoba All-Fours Association Golf Tournament in support of CancerCare Manitoba Foundation.

These funds mean that CancerCare Manitoba can continue to provide the very best cancer research, care and patient support to all Manitobans and their families living with cancer. We can do our work only because of the steadfast commitment of community members like yourself and those who were involved with this event.

Forecasts tell us that cancer is on the rise in Manitoba. This means champions like you will be even more critical if we are going to stay ahead of this formidable disease.

On behalf of everyone at CancerCare Manitoba Foundation - especially the patients we serve - thank you. You are the solution.

Gratefully yours,

Sherelle Kwang

Community Events Manager

CancerCare Manitoba Foundation

** It was lovely to meet you and the other members. Thank you for your support! I wish you continued health. Thank you for looking out for your community raising awareness about cancer prevention.

** The Manitoba All Fours Association **

ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC TOURNAMENT

The MAA would like to thank the Management and Staff of

Inwood Golf & Country Club for their excellent service.

Thanks for making our tournament a memorable and pleasurable one.

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Guests from Barrackpore, Doubles Capital Of Trinidad!

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Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs - (Five Man Electrical Band)

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Suresh Jagessar tied for 'Best Dressed Golfer' with Ram Mungroo

Quote of the Day - Ram Mungroo

"Man, some of the par 4s were short but they had very narrow fairways and sharp doglegs. You go for it and most likely you end up in the bush (woods). A very tricky course. I lost over a dozen balls. It was tough. Nice course though".

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Most Awesome Foursome Award (Another Tie)

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Our Guyanese Connections

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Trophies Presentation - MAA 2017 Season

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Most Bullseyes (left) & Most Hang Jacks (right) - Champion of Champions

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Golf Prizes

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Winners - Ryan Rodger/David Shepherd foursome (left) &

Runners Up - Wayne Dinzey foursome (right)

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Special Tribute to Morris & Violet Stefanec

By The MC Of The Evening

We are here today to honor and pay tribute to a wonderful gentleman in our midst. We are here to recognize the years of service and contribution that he has made to the Manitoba All Fours Association. He has always been there for us over the years, making sure the centre is available for us, preparing the room and having it ready at game time.

Morris has been there not only for the All Fours Association but also for the West Indian community and the society at large. He has spent many, many hours helping us with socials, Canada Day celebrations, bazaars and other activities we may have had.

Over the years he has developed a close bond with several members of the West Indian community, the most notable of which was his friendship with the late Roysie Sankar.

Morris, it is with great pleasure to have you with us today. On behalf of the Manitoba All Fours Association, it is indeed a privilege and honor, to present to you, as a token of our appreciation and a momento of our esteem this wonderful plaque. Mrs Rani Ramnarine, the wife of our president, will make this presentation. Also with us today is Morris' wife Violet to whom we will present these flowers.

Tribute to Morris & Violet Stefanec

Morris played a major role in the lives of the Caribbean people, both as a dear friend and the caretaker of the Norwood Community Centre. It was no secret that, whenever there was a function put on by West Indians, nine out of ten times it was held at 'The Norwood'.

Over the years Morris treated us courteously and respectfully and has handled all of our events and functions in a very diligent and professional manner. We were very fortunate to have someone like him. Morris remained everyone's friend and was someone you can rely upon to help in any situation.

From 1994 to 2013, Morris took great care of the Manitoba All Fours Association giving us that extra hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to lime and to have a last beer or two. It would certainly have been nice if Morris had learned the game of All Fours and played for one of the teams.

All in all, Morris is someone who is very caring, easy going and understanding of our culture and ways. We will never forget the many wonderful memories Morris has given us over the years. Thank you Morris for being there for us always. You will be a brother (fellow Trinidadian) in our minds and hearts forever.

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Relaxing After The Work Is Done...Great Job, Guys.... Special Thank You To The Golf Committee For Doing Such A Fantastic Job ....

Thank You To The Owner, Ed Waluk

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Big Thank You To Peter Albert & His Team For

Arranging & Helping Out With This Tournament.

Our sponsors supported us more than we expected.

We wish to thank them for their contributions.

LETTER SENT TO SPONSORS

Dear Sponsor:

The Manitoba All Fours would like to thank you for your generous donation to our annual golf tournament held June 11th, 2017.

The weather on Sunday was co-operative and perfect for golfing. Sponsors signs were displayed all over the golf course and gratitude to all of our sponsors was expressed during dinner time and throughout the evening ceremonies.

Your donation will help us to offset some of our travel and accommodation costs when competing with Alberta for the annual Western Canadian Championship. It will also assist us in covering some of our operating costs during the 2017/2018 regular season.

From the proceeds of our silent auction, 50-50, mulligan contest and putting contest we were able to set aside funds to give to a charitable organization as a donation. We have selected the Cancer Care Foundation as this year's recipient.

Please find enclosed a copy of our game day brochure acknowledging your name/company as a sponsor, a picture of your sign on the golf course and a receipt for your donation. We will continue to carry your ad on our website for the next three months.

Once again, we thank you for your thoughtfulness and generosity.

Sincerely,

Khemraj Ramnarine, MAA President

~ THE MAA GOLF COMMITTEE ~

Sir/Madam:

On behalf of the Manitoba All Fours Association I would like to extend my heartfelt "Thank You" for your thoughtful gift. Your gift will go a long way towards making our next year a success. Your sponsorship is greatly appreciated and as promised you/your company was mentioned during our evening ceremony, published on our website and advertised at a hole.

Our golf tournament was also a success and your contribution helped us towards this end. While your gift will help with our sporting activities, we are also donating part of the proceeds to the Cancer Society of Manitoba. I am sure this will help those who are going through a difficult time.

Once again, thanks for your help and support.

Respectfully,

Ramesh Maharaj, Golf Tournament Chairperson

Whatever happened to Mikyla Albert who won the Family Day tournament (winning ten out of eleven games) way back in 2011 with playing partner Uncle Mikey. Remember her?.....That cute little girl who went on to do a school project about the game of All Fours and who received a perfect score of 100% for her effort. Of course you do.

Well guess what? Our girl has blossomed over the last 5 years and has become the Manitoba top female golfer for her age bracket. Just last year alone Mikyla won a total of 5 MJT (Manitoba Junior Tournaments) events of the season in the under-15 girls division.

Listed below are her 2016 accomplishments:-

- Mikyla won her first tournament of the year on May 14-15. Her dad, Peter, got a weekend.pass from the St. Boniface Hospital to watch her play and was wheel-chaired around the course. This was a very emotional tournament for her. She persevered throughout the entire game and in the end she dedicated the win to him.

- She won her second tournament on July 7-8 and closest to the pin.

- On July 25-26 she won her third tournament at Selkirk Golf & Country Club.

- August 15-16 she won her 4th tournament as well as closest to the pin.

- On August 23-24 she won her 5th tournament at Transcona Champion of Champions and ..with a torn abductor muscle which happened during the Manitona Summer Games (won a ..Bronze medal at these games).

Winning the 13-14 age tier - Junior women's provincial championship

Other information about her:-

She helps teach golf for kids at the Inwood golf course on Mondays giving back to the community. She is also helping new players in the women's league. Amazing stuff, isn't it?

Recently she received an invitation to practice with Golf Manitoba to qualify for the Canada summer games this year.

In addition to golf, she finds time to play basketball and other sports. This year she played on the junior varsity basketball school's team, the Selkirk Royals. They finished the year with a 9 - 1 record.

In 2015, she played junior high with the Selkirk Suns and the team went undefeated. She was the game MVP.

On the side she coaches junior high basketball and is always willing to give of herself to benefit others.

We at the MAA are so proud of her. In our books she is the prime example of what a shining star should be. We know her parents and her family think the world about her and are highly pleased with her accomplishments. Perhaps one day we might get to see her back in the MAA with her dad, playing for his team Jump & Wave.

Speaking on behalf of the entire MAA membership, we would like to wish her all the best in her future endeavours.

Come out to the MAA tournament on June 11, 2017 and meet Mikyla and enjoy a great day of golf with her.

April 2017

Thanks Edmonton! Thanks Calgary! What a wonderful All Fours tournament! We enjoyed ourselves, we had fun and we had comradery. Team Manitoba is very thankful for the reception we received. It was a great tournament. While the competition was fierce, especially during the second half, we all had a wonderful time. The food was tasty, the friendship was great and we were all made to feel welcome. The Manitoba ladies and the Calgary ladies visited with each other and had a great time. While victory for Manitoba was good we felt for Alberta. They were not able to take any trophies. Better luck next time Team Alberta.

Our next step is the MAA Classic -- a fund raising Golf Tournament. Our goal is to raise funds to help reduce cost next year. Towards this end we are asking for full support and co-operation of all teams and everyone involved. We especially need help in seeking sponsors (for holes) and prizes.

In closing let me say thanks to all teams and captains. We had a clean and enjoyable season. Let us continue working, let us have fun too and let us build for the future.

Respectfully,

Khemraj Ramnarine

TEAM MANITOBA.

Team Manitoba has done it again. The final score was 134 - 119. Manitoba has swept all of the individual trophies. In 30 years of competition Manitoba has won the WCC Cup 28 times.

Retaining the Western Canadian Championship Trophy

Total Bullseyes 1st Half ....... Manitoba....... 79 Alberta.......... 58

Total Bullseyes 2nd Half ..... Manitoba ...... 55 Alberta.......... 61

Grand Total Manitoba ..... 134 Alberta.......... 119

Total Hang Jacks 1st Half .....Manitoba ....... 37 Alberta.......... 18

Total Hang Jacks 2nd Half... Manitoba ....... 24 Alberta.......... 24

Grand Total Manitoba ....... 61 Alberta.......... 42

TEAM MANITOBA

TEAM ALBERTA

All Fours ..... The Trini Card Game

WESTERN CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

TOURNAMENT DAY - SATURDAY APRIL 15, 2017

SUMMARY

- Opening remarks were made by the MAA President Khemraj Ramnarine.

- Wished everyone an enjoyable & peaceful game.

- Calgary's President, Henry Patram, welcomed Team Manitoba and spoke about the ..prize distributions.

- At half time an excellent meal consisting of curry goat, stew chicken, rice, buss up shot roti, curry aloo & channa and salad was served. There were so many rave reviews.about the meal. Thank you chef Davey. Great job & special 'thank you' to everyone involved in the preparation of this meal.

- Team Manitoba led by 21 games at the half. Team Alberta narrowed the gap in.the second half and was trailing by one or two games. This is when Team Manitoba put it into first gear and pulled away to win convincingly by 15 games.

A familiar face (Greg Quan Chan). One of the founding members of the WCC.

~ TROPHY WINNERS ~

- Most Bullseyes First Half

A. Nagina & W. Mohammed (9) ----- Manitoba

- Most Hang Jacks First Half

A. Nagina & W. Mohammed (6) ------ Manitoba

- Most Bullseyes Second Half

T. Bhuckal & K. Jaikaransingh (8) --- Manitoba

- Most Hang Jacks Second Half

A. Mohammed & S. Mohammed (6) - Manitoba

- Most Bullseyes Overall

J. Paul & D. Sankar (14) -------------- Manitoba

- 14 - 0 game

Joe Paul & D. Sankar-------------------Manitoba

- Most Hang Jacks Overall

C. Maharaj & O. Maharaj (8) -------- Manitoba.

- Most Consecutive Bullseyes

V. Goolcharan & S. Hosein (8) ----- Manitoba

THE CHAMPS!

Henry Patram

The MAA would like to thank Henry Patram and his Calgary committee consisting of Ivan Mahelal, Rienzi Balkaran, Terrence Ishmael, Davey Palakdhari, Russell Ramjattan, Steven Bitu, Harry Deonanan, Rodney Gooray, Riaz Ali and Tony Teekasingh for making this event a very mememorable and successful one. A job well done, guys!

Once again thank you for your participation Edmonton!

Many thanks to Ramesh Maharaj, Peter Albert and Khemraj Ramnarine for supplying us with photos for this event.

We would like to express how wonderful it was to be a part of this organization this past season and what a great job you all have done for the future of this organization. Furthermore, we would like to commend the Webmaster and his associates for the exceptional job that they have done with our website. It's something to be proud of and we are pleased to be associated with this organization moving forward. I know how many countless hours the Webmaster has put into this site and we all should be very proud of the standards he has set for our organization that is viewed by many. So thank you for all you've accomplished and continue to do for the Manitoba All Fours Association. It's a pleasure being a part of it and you can count on our continued support.

- Peter & Elizabeth Albert and the Jump & Wave all fours team.

You did a great job on the website about the tournament. I particularly like some of the pictures and comments about past tournaments.

See you guys in Winnipeg in 2018.

- Henry Patram, President, Calgary

ONE FAMILY

2017

At left, Erwin 'The Professor' Carrington reminding us that they have swept both tournaments this year. This feat has only been accomplished by three teams. One Family beat ICCA 10 - 7 in the 'A' finals to win the Cup. Congrats!

Saints celebrating their victory. Shavan doing his best 'gangsta' impression. In jubilation Mike tried to plant a kiss on Charley's cheek. The excitement was so intense. They beat Chutney Soca 11 - 8 in the finals. Congrats!

Most Bullseyes (12)

Cliff Arjoon & Michael Arjoon (Jump & Wave)

Congratulations to the above pair for winning the MOST BULLSEYES award. Finishing in second place were four pairs with ten (10) bullseyes. W. Sankar & S. Bowen, N. Baksh & O. Maharaj, V. Narine & V. Kissoon, S. Madansingh & B. Beepath.

Most Hang Jacks (7)

Peter Albert & Elizabeth Albert (Jump & Wave)

An outstanding performance by Peter & his daughter Liz earned this pair the MOST HANG JACKS award. Both the pairs of N. Baksh/O. Maharaj and V. Narine/V. Kissoon did well to hang five (5) jacks to take second place.

HAIL THE CHAMPS!!!

ONE FAMILY - 2017 LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

DEFENDING CHAMPIONS WON!!

OTHER WINNERS

MOST BULLSEYES

Omar Maharaj & Ian Harrysingh

(53 Bullseyes)

MOST HANG JACKS

Omar Maharaj & Ian Harrysingh

(30 Hang Jacks)

MOST VALUABLE PAIR

Sadiiqa Mohammed & Azan 'Shammi' Mohammed

2016 & 2017 Winners

MVP - Calculated on best four (4) of five (5) games. Worse score was dropped.

1st place - Shammi Mohammed & Sadiiqa Mohammed............. 67.21% (One Family).

2nd place - Ashook Nagina & Waheeda Mohammed................... 65.08% (One Family)

3rd place - Peter Albert & Elizabeth Albert................................. 64.71% (Jump & Wave)

4th place - Omar Maharaj & Ian Harrysingh............................... 64.18% (Saints)

5th place - Joe Paul & Johnny Dominique................................... 63.79% (One Family)

The top four teams made the 'MAA All Stars' team.

Congratulations to all the winners!!!!!!!

2017 Notes

1. We played 902 games this year, 3 more than last year.

2. Loudest bullseyes - Tie for 1st place - Russell Chan (WISA) & Mike Whitton (Saints).

3. Best one day performance - Omar Maharaj & Ian Harrysingh (12 wins & 2 losses

.....-- 85.71%).

4. Most bullseyes in one day - 14 wins by Shammi Mohammed & Sadiiqa Mohammed.

5. Most hang jacks (8) in one day - 3 pairs - by F. Arjoon & B. Persad, R. Maharaj & B..Mahase, P. Albert & E. Albert.

6. Most games played in one day - O. Maharaj & I. Harrysingh/D.Sankar & H. Maharaj -

.....20 games at a record breaking pace of 13 & a half minutes per game.

7. Least games played in one day - Mikey Arjoon & K. Khan/J. Albert & D. Khan - 8 games.

8. The average length of time for each game this season is just under 18 minutes.

9. The MAA Hart Award (Most Gentlemanly Player) - Omar Maharaj

SPECIAL THANK YOU

TO KEN & BETH MUNGAL

The MAA is very grateful for the services that Ken & Beth Mungal provide the membership each Sunday. You both have done an excellent job with the foods and refreshments you cater for us.

The MAA would like to thank the teams for participating and contributing to another fun-filled and successful card season. A special thank you to those who represented Manitoba in this year's WCC. Congrats to all the winners!