Social and Personal

GRIMA. On November 18, at St Vincent de Paul residence, VIRGINIA, aged 85, wife of late Vincent Grima (Il-1), passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. A cherished mother, she leaves to mourn her loss her beloved sons Joseph and his wife Christine Grima, and Patrick Grima, and daughters Joyce and her husband Charles Pirotta, Carmen widow of Charles Debono, Yvonne and her husband Colin Breeze, Pauline and her husband John Bugeja, and Margaret, widow of Charles Grima, her grandchildren and their partners, and great-grandchildren.
The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence on Wednesday at 1.45 p.m. for Mount Carmel parish church, Gzira, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Burmarrad Cemetery.

PEROTTI. On November 18, MARY CARMEN, aged 84, formerly of Valletta but residing in Msida, passed away suddenly at St Luke's Hospital. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Remo, her beloved daughter Valerie, her son-in-law Joe Pulis, her granddaughters Yvette and her husband Viktor, and Lara and her boyfriend Kieth, her sister Lina and brother-in-law Ray, nieces and nephews all residing in Canada, her husband's family, cousins and friends in Malta. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for St Joseph parish church, Msida, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

In Memoriam

AGIUS. In loving memory of HELEN, today the second anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her husband George, her children Josephine, Fr Robert, Tony, Mary, Michelle, their respective families and relatives.

AQUILINA. In loving memory of my dear husband WALTER on the fifth anniversary of his demise. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest. His wife Grace.

CALIGARI. In loving memory of our son KEITH.
You left this world 10 years ago
You left us all alone
I ask myself and say
But why you had to go,
Then, I stop, I think and say
But he is in a safe place.
Never forgotten by your mum Doris, your dad Charles, your sister Michaella, family and friends.

CLEWS - Bro. HILARY A. CLEWS, fsc. On the seventh anniversary of his death. Remembered by his brother Stanley, sister Eileen, nephews and nieces.

FENECH. In loving memory of VIRGINIA, our dear mother who passed away one year ago today. Loved and remembered by her children Valerie, Louis, Natale, Madgline and all her family and friends. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 5 p.m. at the Little Sisters of the Poor, Hamrun. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FRENDO - GEORGE C. On the 17th anniversary of his passing on to eternal life. Deeply missed and fondly remembered by his beloved wife Antoinette, his son Fr George J. Frendo, his daughters Maria, Joy, Elizabeth and her husband Gino Camilleri, Antoinette and her husband Joseph Camilleri, his grandchildren George Joseph, Malcolm George, Maria Chiara, Anthony John, Francis James and George Charles.

LUCIA - ETTORE. In memory of our dear father, today the sixth anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Marisa, Henri, Ramon and Jean-Luc.

LUCIA - ETTORE. Remembering our dear father on the sixth anniversary of his death, today and always. Alfredo, Anna, Maria and Marco.

LUCIA - ETTORE. In loving memory of our dearest father, today the sixth anniversary of his death. We miss you and are always in our thoughts and prayers. Patrizia, Tony, Anton and Andrew.

LUCIA. In loving memory of our dear father ETTORE, today the sixth anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and so terribly missed. His daughter Liliana, husband Stephen, Simon and Lisa.

LUCIA - ETTORE. Lovingly remembered by his youngest son Stefano, wife Mariella and Andrea and Michele, today the sixth anniversary of his death. Always in our prayers.

MICALLEF. In loving memory of CETTINA on the fourth anniversary of her death. So much alive in our hearts and minds. Her family.

MUSCAT - EMANUEL, known as Eddie. A most loving husband, father and grandfather, today the 10th anniversary of his demise and final journey to the Risen Lord. Fondly remembered by his wife Lora, Claudio, Marthese, Maurice, Roderick and Oliver and their families.

Art For Charity

A group of artists have come together to offer their works for a worthy cause in an exhibition entitled Revelations which is being held at the Razzett L-Antik in Qormi until next Sunday. The exhibition was organised to raise funds for Youth Fellowship, a lay organisation within the Catholic Church.

The artists taking part are Charles Bonnici, Sue Mifsud, Veronica Attard, Carmel Bonello, Adrienne Bonnici, Fabio Borg, Gabriel Caruana, Illina Filipova, Anna Galea, Madeleine Gera, Frederick Gingel, Anna Grima, C.S. Lawrence, Pierre Mifsud, Gordon F. Miller, Norman Miller, Christine Pollacco, Clyde Spiteri, Michael Vassallo and Benny Brimmer.

The exhibition opens from 7.30 to 10.30 p.m. until Friday, on Saturday from 10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7.30 to 10.30 p.m. and on Sunday from 10.30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Critical illness insurance

HSBC Life Assurance (Malta) Ltd has launched the critical illness benefit which is available with any of its regular premium plans.

Critical illness insurance pays out a lump sum following the diagnosis of certain serious medical conditions namely heart attack, coronary by-pass, stroke, life threatening cancer, kidney failure, major organ transplant, paralysis, blindness, severe burns and coma.

This benefit is available to anyone between the age of 19 and 59, and may not be available to certain occupations. For further information customers can call at any HSBC Bank Malta branch or service on 2380 2380.

Best MMS Photo

Lino Micallef Borg is the first winner of Vodafone's 10c MMS Competition. Each month Vodafone customers can send in their MMS photos on a particular theme, with the best photo winning a dream holiday.

Mr Micallef Borg, who was judged to have taken the best photo in the Friends & Family category, and his guest, will now enjoy a holiday in one of three exotic destinations - the Caribbean, Mauritius or the Seychelles. Vodafone's MMS competition will end on Sunday.

All entries are to be sent to 9995 9595.

Recipe Booklets

Magro Brothers, producers of Three Hills products, have issued a booklet with recipes for each of a new range of sauces, which are for cooking fish, chicken, meat and pizza.

Call freephone or e-mail customercare@magro.com.mt for further details.

Puppy needs home

An adorable eight-month-old puppy is in need of a home. The dog has been examined by a vet and is perfectly healthy. Please phone 7949 1027.

Town Centre Closed

The Zejtun local council said that in view of the feast of St Catherine and the visit to the locality by delegates attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, the centre of Zejtun will be closed to traffic and no parking will be allowed there on Friday between 3 and 8 p.m. The streets concerned are 25th November Avenue, Republic Square, Carlo Diacono Square, Mater Boni Consigli Square, Gregorio Bonici Square and St Angelo, Holy Ghost, Immaculate Conception, St Catherine and St Lucian streets.

New Restaurant

Nan Yuan Cantonese Restaurant, established in Marsaxlokk for the past five years, has now opened a new outlet at the Valletta Waterfront. Situated at Vault 14, the restaurant said it aimed to retain the high standards established by Nan Yuan in providing quality food and service in a first class setting at reasonable prices.

Third Café

Café Jubilee has opened a new outlet at The Strand, Gzira, its third in a chain of outlets.

Jubilee first opened in Gozo in 1998 followed in 2000 by its Valletta operation. The chain is run by Alex, Anthony and Mario Scicluna.

Cat show seminar

The Malta Feline Guardian Club will be holding a preparatory seminar this weekend for all the exhibitors taking part in its December cat show.

The seminar will be held on November 27 at the Skyroom Penthouse, Preluna Hotel, Sliema at 3 p.m. in anticipation of the club's second cat show on December 4.

The club's vet, Adrian Vella, will give information on cats' health and exhibiting requirements. Club groomer Ruth Mizzi will dish out special hints of how to prepare the cat for the occasion to ensure it will be in its top show quality. MFGC president Kevin Charles Micallef will also give information about the cat show, which will be held at the Westin Dragonara Resort.

During the show those attending are in with a chance to win Lm80 worth of gifts every hour and two weekend breaks sponsored by the Preluna Hotel and Towers.

There are few places left at the seminar. For more information contact Maryrose Zammit on 2124 6453, 7924 6453, or send a e-mail to info@maltafelineguardiansclub.com.

www.maltafelineguardianclub.com

Worker-director

Alfred Debono has been elected worker-director of Enemalta Corporation, the government said.

Sports Festival

The Malta University Sports Club is calling for volunteers to help it run a students' sports festival to be held for the first time at the Junior College, Msida on December 2.

All sports federations have been invited to show off their best at this festival and promote their sport.

The festival kicks off at 9 a.m. with the lighting of the Olympic torch.

Volunteers are invited to contact Eman Pulis on 9926 3626 or by e-mail to musc@um.edu.mt
www.musc.org.mt

What's On Today

Exhibitions
8 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Auberge D' Italie, Valletta, an art exhibition by Alfred Chircop.

6.30 to 9 p.m., at the Razzett Tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, Mosta, exhibition of paintings by Peter Borg.

At the Banca Giuratale, Independence Square, Victoria, Gozo, ars fingendi, second personal art exhibition by Frank Cassar.