Can You Relate ?

YOU KNOW YOU ARE LIVING IN 2010 when...

1. You accidentally enter your password on the microwave..
2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years.
3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of 3.
4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you...
5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don't have e-mail addresses .
6. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if anyone is home to help you carry in the groceries..
7. Every commercial on television has a web site at the bottom of the screen.
8. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn't have the first 20 or 30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for panic and you turn around to go and get it.
10. You get up in the morning and go on line before getting your coffee..
11. You start tilting your head sideways to smile. : )
12. You're reading this and nodding and laughing.
13. Even worse, you know exactly to whom you are going to forward this message.
14. You are too busy to notice there was no #9 on this list.
15. You actually scrolled back up to check that there wasn’t a#9 on this list.

AND NOW U R LAUGHING AT YOURSELF

Where's the Party ?

It is almost March, so I am posting the names of batch mates who will add life to their years this month. I posted this early so that they will have enough time to plan their parties for everyone to attend. We will be waiting for your invitation. To all of you, our wishes for good health, happy life and blessings from GOD.

Domingo Lima----- March 2
Luz Torres Saul-- March 16
Lucila Mendoza Sabino-- March 21

The Beach Ladies

Feeling young and carefree, these ladies enjoyed frolicking
at the beach in Morning Breeze Resort in Bagac .

PHOTOS : Terry and Mercy's Birthday

It is still the continuation of the never ending reunion when Terry and Mercy treated us with a picnic at Terry's farm in Bilolo. As usual we gathered resplendent in our batch 63 uniforms: We have a very healthy lunch of grilled tilapia, steamed okra and fried eggplant, and of course sinigang na baboy. The merienda was pancit canton, singkamas and sweets like kakanin( mais and malagkit and of course mango with bagoong) enough to make your mouth water!. The usual bagoong is also present. we also played the usual, you guessed it: bingo! I lost money as usual but I never win anyway. At around 3 PM, we went to the vigil of Alberto Gabriel's mother. He can't recognize any of us having been away for 40 years.( he now lives in Palawan). Then came Lucing Sabino to invite us to their housewarming on Sunday, 28th. So you see, this really is a never ending reunion. .

At the wake of Alberto Gabriel's Mother





Posted by jriclass1963 at 6:18 PM

Who Could Beat This Hunk?

ANSELMO LABRADOR

For the Culture Enthusiasts: Swan Lake As Never Seen Before

The Gentle Art of Aging

A group of 40 year old mates discussed where they should meet for dinner.

Finally it was agreed upon that they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the waitress's there had low cut blouses and were very young.

10 years later at 50 years of age, the group once again discussed where they should meet for dinner. Finally it was agreed that they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the food there was very good and the wine selection was good also.

10 years later at 60 years of age, the group once again discussed where they should meet for dinner. Finally it was agreed that they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because they could eat there in peace and quiet and the restaurant had a beautiful view of the ocean.

10 years later, at 70 years of age, the group once again discussed where they should meet for dinner. Finally it was agreed that they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the restaurant was wheel chair accessible and they even had an elevator.

10 years later, at 80 years of age, the group once again discussed where they should meet for dinner. Finally it was agreed that they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because they had never been there before.

Batchmates,I got this piece from my email.Just want to share it with you.

EMM'S BIRTHDAY PARTY

Emma's birthday party was held on Sunday, Feb. 7th at their residence. The party was quite big and of course, a lot of great food, good company and a good time had by all. My apologies for not posting the pictures right away, as Annie and I were slow recovering from a very long and tedious journey back in our neighborhood. And to top it all, we have to remove quite a bit of snow to make our driveway looked like one.

To see more on Emm's party click here.

If it does'nt work, paste this link in your address bar:

http://photo1.walgreens.com/groups/jriclass1963orionbataan
once logged in, look for Emm's birthday album.

Benefits under Expanded Senior Citizens Act

Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 03:26:00 02/17/2010

Filed Under: Senior Citizens, Laws

MANILA, Philippines—The Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010 gives the elderly benefits and privileges not included in the Senior Citizens Act of 1992 (Republic Act No. 7432).

Some five million senior citizens, defined as resident citizens of the Philippines aged 60 and above, will get the following:

• A 20-percent discount and exemption from the value-added tax on the sale of goods and services (medicines, medical and dental fees, transport fares, services in hotels and restaurants, admission fees in theaters and other places of leisure)

In case of discount promos, the senior citizens shall avail themselves of either the promotional discount or the 20-percent discount, whichever is higher.

• Mandatory PhilHealth coverage

Free medical and dental service, diagnostic and laboratory fees in all government facilities

• A monthly stipend of P500

For indigents, a P1,500-monthly stipend and free vaccination against the influenza virus and pneumococcal disease

• A five-percent discount on water bills (if consumption is less than 30 cubic meters a month) and electric bills (if consumption is less than 100 kilowatt-hours)

• Educational assistance for those who shall meet school admission requirements

To avail themselves of benefits, senior citizens should present their passport or other documents establishing their citizenship and age.

In case of death, the nearest surviving relative of the deceased senior citizen shall get P2,000.

The law also orders the Department of Health, local government units and other concerned organizations to institute a national health program for the elderly.

It also establishes an Office for Senior Citizens Affairs in all cities and municipalities, and a senior citizens ward in every government hospital.

First-time violators of the law face imprisonment of six months to two years and a fine ranging from P50,000 to P100,000.

For subsequent violations, the fine can go up to P200,000, and the prison term can reach six years.

Anyone who abuses the privileges granted in the law shall pay a fine of P5,000 to P50,000, and shall be jailed for at least six months. Cyril L. Bonabente, Inquirer Research

Source: www.senate.gov.ph

After thinking that we were back to normal life came Emma's birthday. And what a birthday that was. All batchmates in uniform, is was still part of the never ending reunion!. Now came Valentine's Day and I miss you all. You are all my Valentines. So, I have to find solace in somebody to soothe my loneliness. So here I was on Valentine's Day with my date. Miss you all.

Valentine Greetings

To all JRI Batch 1963 , Valentines is a day to celebrate LOVE, the most beautiful feeling in the world ! !

JRI Orion Batch 1963 Reunion Photos

JRI Orion Batch 1963 2010Reunion Photos

Lovebirds

How sweet! See the love, feel it. I hope this is how we all are with our bitter-halves ( opps, better, not bitter).

Photo by Lucille.

Guessing Game

Can you guess whose heads are featured in this photo? Some heads display graying hairs, all white hair and one is black . During one of the gatherings , Mok suggested that on the Golden Reunion in 2013 batch mates who will dye their hair will be asked to give a fine . What do you say?

Shall We Dance?

more pix from the grand reunion morning breeze bagac

More Pictures of Reunion 2010

These pictures are from the camera of Lagrimas. I am trying to make links for the 2010 reunion pictures but still cannot do it.I will try my Multiply site.

A note of thanks

The Navarro family extends their sincerest appreciation to JRI, Orion class of 1963. Your prayers and mere presence during the last few days of Nanay Consuelo truly represents your genuine and unique act of human kindness. We are truly blessed to have you as part of our lives. To our extended family, Class of 1963, again please accept our heartfelt thank you. May our dear Lord bless you All.

Annie

Our Own Facebook scene

JriOrionBatch Nineteensixtythree

We have created a Facebook page for the Batchmates to visit whenever we feel like sharing a moment of our very busy daily life or to know the latest about our batch.

Invitations have been sent to those whose email addresses are available to me. Please accept the invitation and share your tweets, chats, goss, tiddly bits, snapshots and whatever you wish to share with the rest of us.

If you have not received an invitation it is most likely because we do not have your email address, so if you wish to join this scene, please let our indefatigable blog admin, Lucila, know.

Have a nice day.

Reunion Fever!

Get ready for the hottest party ever to hit the shores of Orion :


The JRI ORION Batch 1963 2013 GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATION.

Isang Pagbati

Maligayang Kaarawan sa mga isinilang sa buwan ng Pebrero. Nawa'y lagi kayong pagpalain ng Panginoon at bigyang katuparan ang lahat ng inyong kahilingan .

Corazon Carlos Ramirez-------Feb.1
Emma Rodriguez Magpoc---- Feb.7
Adoracion Swin Apolinario-- Feb.8
Danilo Quicho - Feb.20
Antero Quicho Feb.22
Ofelia Reyes Reyes Feb.25
Mercedes Guzman---- Feb.27

Farewell to A Beloved Mother

One more beloved piece has been torn off the fabric of our collective life history. We all mourn and grieve for Nanay Consuelo was part of all of us. May Annie and the rest of the family find the comfort and the peace they need at this saddest of time.

Attitudes in Life

Our Attitude Defines Life
Life is Best for those who want to Live it,
Life is Difficult for those who want to Analyze it,
Life is Worst for those who want to Criticize it,
Our Attitude Defines Life...

Enjoy Your Life,
Laugh so Hard That even Sorrow Smiles at You,
Live Life so Well That even Death Loves to see you Alive,
Fight so Hard That even Fate accepts its Defeat....

Wishing You Peace

For Annie and Eddie Benjamin and the Navarro Family :

Our deepest sympathy for the demise of Nanay Consuelo. Wishing you everything you need to get through this difficult time.