“By attending this event, our guests are truly making a difference in the lives of the 1,000+ children at the MIR schools (grades K – 12). We are so thankful for every dollar we receive.”

— Lian Fanjul Azqueta, President and Founder

[Photo credit: Alex Gort]

This philanthropic event is always sponsored by many national and international companies. This year the major sponsors are Tiffany & Co, MGSCOMM, American Airlines, Casa de Campo, Ron Atlantico, Baptist International Health, Scotiabank, Listin Diario and our sister publication CasaLife magazine, Casa de Campo’s exclusive resort and resident magazine.

Golfing on the La Romana Country Club 

This year the event will begin at 9am with the tennis tournament to be played at the La Terraza Tennis Center – with categories for both children and adults so the whole family can get involved! Later in the day, the golf tournament will tee-off around the La Romana Country Club golf course at 1pm.

Fun at the Fundación MIR Family Weekend 2012

Later glamorous guests will enjoy a magnificent dinner-dance at Minitas Beach. Returning for the 4th year will be Pamela Sued who will play the role of emcee, as well as DJ Gringo who is being flown down (courtesy of American Airlines) especially for the occasion.

As has become the tradition, Tiffany & Co will be taking part by donating 75 pieces of Tiffany’s jewelry… but instead of the Mystery Blue Box wall we can expect something new! Details are yet to be revealed but we do know that amongst the pieces for sale will be Tiffany’s new Ziegfeld Collection, inspired by the Great Gatsby movie! Fundación MIR has already started taking pre-orders on the Tiffany boxes – so if you want one be sure to reserve yours when you purchase your tickets (details below).

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Fundación MIR Family Weekend 

Tennis Tournament
Cost: US$225 (includes entrance to the dinner-dance) and just US$50 for kids!
Where: La Terraza Tennis Club, Casa de Campo La Romana
When: Saturday August 11th, 9am

Golf Tournament
Cost: US$250 (includes entrance to the dinner-dance)
Where: La Romana Country Club, Casa de Campo La Romana
When: Saturday August 11th, 1pm

Dancing for Life Dinner and Gala
Cost: US$150 (includes dinner-dance and the after-party!)
Where: Minitas Beach at Casa de Campo La Romana
When: Saturday August 11th, 8pm 
Mistress of Ceremonies: Pamela Sued

After Party with DJ GRINGO!
Cost: Included in cost of dinner-dance
Where: Minitas Beach at Casa de Campo La Romana
When: Saturday August 10th, 11pm

Get your tickets now!
For more information, please contact the Fundación MIR at (809) 523-8270 or (561)366-5095

The Fundación MIR Family Weekend for Life 2012 – a splendid celebration!

 Wasn’t it wonderful? Blessed with the most beautiful sunny weather and the clearest starry night, the Fundación MIR Family Weekend for Life, which raises funds to support the everyday running of the Fundación MIR’s 3 schools in La Romana – was simply splendid. And with a BIG increase in participation over last year – it was without a doubt, a resounding success!

Click here for photos and the full story!

The Fundación MIR

The Fundación MIR is a non-profit organization which works to provide education to the children of the greater La Romana area, who are most in need. They run 3 schools; the MIR Esperanza (boys vocational school), the Escuela Tecnica Vocacional Fundación MIR (girls vocational school) and the Primaria MIR (infants school).

For more information on the Fundación MIR and to make a donation, visit their website: www.mirinternational.org

To make a donation contact the MIR office in Casa de Campo (809-523-8270) or in West Palm Beach (561-366-5095). Donations are tax deductible for US Citizens!

To find out more and see photos and articles of events organized by the Fundación MIR – click here!

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The tournament started at 1:00 pm, with the “saque de honor” (first putt) was made by the managing director Fundación Hospital General El Buen Samaritano Moisés Sifren Juan, who also gave a short speech to welcome and thank each player for their participation and support of the hospital.

Saque de honor (first putt) by Moisés Sifren Juan

At the end of the tournament, a prize giving ceremony was held a prestigious Club Casa y Pesca in La Romana, with live music and dancing from the “Dékadas” orchestra.

The Master of Ceremonies was Japes Peña, a radio presenter from La Romana. Many fabulous prizes were raffled  to the participants, among them was an all-inclusive weekend at the Marriott hotels, Hotel & Resort Wyndam (Viva Dominucus), a golf bag, T-shirts, caps, and much more.

Final results:

 Scramble in couples:

•  1st place: Eugenio Cedeño and César Martínez  · Score 50.5
•  2nd place: Javier Elmudesi and Ramón Cruz · Score  52.5
• 3rd place: Margarita Zapata and Cristina Ricart ·  Score 55.5
• 4th place: Richard Ainsworth  and César Vicioso · Score 56

Closest to the pin: Wilson Rodríguez

Longest Drive: Rene Lecaplain Jr.

Most precise drive: Ramón Cruz

 

The following pictures were taken during the 4th Buen Samaritano Golf Tournament played on Saturday June 15th in Teeth of the Dog Casa de Campo Golf Course:  

About the Buen Samaritano Hospital Foundation

Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation is a non-profit institution that has been providing assistance to the needy for more than 15 years. The organization is focused on supporting the development of programs and activities targeting the neediest in the Dominican Republic.

Their programs include: Malnutrition and Food Control for malnourished children and patients with HIV or Tuberculosis, Women’s Health, Bio-Sand Filters for clean drinking water in the Bateyes (in collaboration with Rotary Club International), HIV / AIDS Detection and Prevention Program, Integral Health and social care for children, Mobile Medical clinics in the Bateys and neighborhoods of La Romana, and Medical Surgical Operations (Salpingoscopy, General and Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedics, Gynecology, Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Pediatric Urology, Arteriovenous fistula, harelip, etc.).

Click here to read more. 

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Among of the selected merchandise with a 15% off are pretty potteries, lamps, carpets, and scented candles.

Don’t miss this opportunity and take advantage of this 15% discount to select some gorgeous accessories for your Casa de Campo villa!

Did you know? All the pieces for sale at the Art Studios are actually created in Altos de Chavon – so not only can you purchase customised items, but you are also welcome to visit the studio and even oversee the creation process! AND the Art Studios by Emilio Robba even offers an interior design service to help you not only select, but also place the perfect pieces for your space.

15% off in Art Studios by Emilio Robba

Pieces: Pottery, carpets, lamps and scented candles

Contact: Nicole Dickson

• (809) 523-3333 ext 5353 y (829) 918-1268

• erac@robba.com

The following collection of photos showcase a number of the merchandise items included in the 15% off sale: 

About Emilio Robba

Emilio Robba is the world’s most recognized name in permanent botanicals and landscaping environments.  He creates sculptural floral arrangements with sensitivity to fashion and interior design trends.  His designs are not simple flower bouquets, but true works of art.

In the midst of the Galerie Vivienne, one of the most charming and well-preserved galleries in Paris, Rue du Bac and also the Parisian Department Stores . . . in France, America, Japan, Russia, Marocco, China and the Middle East . . . For the past 30 years Emilio Robba has created the Illusion arrangements for which his reputation is based.  Crossing many cultural frontiers, the trademark Emilio Robba has acquired a large international clientele.  Today Emilio Robba is recognized as an International designer of Art de Vivre!

Click here to read our interview with Emilio Robba about his project in Altos de Chavón!

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“Sabor a Son” will bring the Altos de Chavón plaza to life with contagious latin rhythms – specializing in Son.

Son is one of the most influential and widespread forms of Latin American music. Its derivatives and fusions, especially Salsa, have spread across the world. This is a perfect opportunity to take the first step in learning to enjoy … and dance Latin rhythms!!

On this occasion the group will be joined by special guest dancers Milagros and Bienvenido.

Come dance the night away!

“Sabor a Son”

When: 9pm – midnight

Where: the Plaza Chavón, Altos de Chavón

Contact: 

• w.gomez@ccampo.com.do
• (809) 523-8522 / (809) 523-2424

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“When the daylight comes I’ll have to go. But, tonight I’m gonna hold you so close.” With the lyrics of hit song Daylight by Maroon 5,  the 25 graduating students of the Abraham Lincoln School bid an emotional farewell to their fellow classmates, friends, teachers and of course the school that had sheltered them for so long.

Having studied together at the Abraham Lincoln School for the last 14 years, the graduation ceremony celebrated at the Flamboyant Conference Center in Casa de Campo, brought tears of joy and sadness as the graduates eagerly looked forward to their future, with a wistful glance to the past.

The graduation ceremony began at 7:30pm with the procession to the song “Only Time” by Enya, when each graduate accompanied by a member of their family was led into the hall to be greeted by the smiling faces of their proud  family, friends and teachers.

In a break from tradition, the stage was decorated with childhood pictures of each of the graduates, while outside a video made ​​a couple of days before played, where the young graduates appeared getting ready for their graduation, including touching tributes from their parents wishing them the best for the future.

Many of the 25 graduates took part in the ceremony addressing the audience in both English and Spanish. Miranda Rodriguez and María Strofer led the Welcome Address; Vittoria Bella and Alexandra Papadopoulos, the Motto and Thoughts Address; Chanelle Bermúdez, Nicole Bueno, Dania Cedano and Ana Strofer, the Class Poem “Into the woods”; Veronica Avanzini and Celine Raselli, the Thank you Address, while the Masters of Ceremonies were Madeline Paris, Génesis Perdomo, Julio Febles, Belfrank Hernandez, Nicole Rodríguez, Dayie Silvestre, Braulio De Los Santos and Paula Domínguez.

As well as the Headmaster’s Address with Mr. Harry Magee, one of the most memorable parts of the ceremony was the Valedictory Address led by Santa Ramirez and Eliana Alba, who achieved a 3.98 GPA, the highest in the school’s history. Congratulations Eliana – that is quiet an achievement!

Eliana Alba reading the Valedictory Address

The special guest was the President of the Dominican Constitutional Court, Milton Ray Guevara, who gave an entertaining speech, in which he urged the graduates to go ahead and stand out wherever they go and also reminded them of how the privileged they are to have for studied at the Abraham Lincoln School.

As the ceremony drew to a close, Director of the Abraham Lincoln School board, Dr. Leonardo Matos García handed out the graduation diplomas to the graduating class.

At the end of the ceremony, the Abraham Lincoln School graduating class of 2013 filed proudly out of the conference hall to the song “Just one last time” by Sia, and made their first steps as graduates to begin the rest of their lives.

Here we share with you the words of some of the graduates and the good wishes of some proud parents. 

“I’m very happy. It’s like as if I were graduating,” said Johanna Strofer, mother of graduate María Amelia Strofer.

“I’m super happy and excited because she is my only daughter and she’s a very mature girl, I know she will be very successful as will her cousin Maria Amelia“, said Ana Maria Santoni Strofer, mother of graduate Ana Estela Strofer.

“I’m very proud of my two granddaughters,” said Guillermina Aristy of Strofer, grandmother of María Amelia and Ana Estela Strofer.

“I am very excited and proud of the accomplishments I’ve made, because today I am fulfilling one of my many goals. I dedicate this graduation to my family, especially to my brother who passed away. And I’m sure wherever he is he is very happy with what I have achieved.”

— Madeline Paris, Abraham Lincoln School graduate 2013

“I am very excited and proud because she has been a very good student and I wish her a successful future”

— Alessandra Avanzini, mother of Veronica Avanzini.

The following pictures were taken during the 31st graduation ceremony of Abraham Lincoln School, on Friday the 14 of June 2013:

Photo credit: The top photo and the last photos in the gallery below were contributed by ©NicoleAlbaPhotography

The Abraham Lincoln School

The Abraham Lincoln School, located within Central Romana, in the town of La Romana, is a private school for the children of employees of the Central Romana Corporation, but is also attended by other children who pay yearly tuition fees.

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The Lost City was filmed in Dominican Republic in 2005 – thanks to the fact that some areas of Santo Domingo, capital city of the Dominican Republic, has many similarities to Cuba, where the film is set.

In the movie, Fico Fellove (Andy García) is the owner of El Tropico a swanky nightclub in late 1950s Havana. Fico lives for his family and his music, but the harsh realities of dictator Batista´s regimen threaten to destroy both. Starring alongside Andy García is Dustin Hoffman, Inés Sastre and Bill Murray.

Cinema Forum: “The lost City”

When: Thursday 27th of June

Time: 6:00p.m.

Where: Altos de Chavón Regional Museum of Archeology, Altos de Chavón

Contribution: RD$100.00

Contact: rcastillo@altosdechavon.com, (809) 523-8554

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On Thursday July 4th from 7:30pm, the opening cocktail will be held at The Gallery – and you are cordially invited to join the celebration, for your first chance to view the artworks, meet the artists and enjoy a few cocktails amongst fellow Casa de Campo villa owners, residents and friends.

Following the opening the exhibition will be open until July 29th, 2013, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (closed Wednesdays).

Fernando Tamburini,  Grimaldy Polanco and Pery Jimenez are 3 talented artists who have exhibited their work in major national or international galleries and we are very interested to see their exhibit here in Altos de Chavón. Please see below to read more about the artists.

 Opening Cocktail for “Convergencia”Art Exhibit:

When: Thursday July 4th

Where: The Gallery, Altos de Chavón

Time: 7:30pm

Artists: Fernando Tamburini, Grimaldy Polanco and Pery Jiménez

Contact:

• The Gallery:  (809) 523-8470

Following the opening the exhibition will be open until July 29th, 2013, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (closed Wednesdays).

About the artists:

Fernando Tamburini: 

Born in Barahona, in 1961. Upon graduation from the School of Design Altos de Chavon, he left New York City, where he worked as a fashion designer and textiles. Between 1990-1994, he exhibited his works collectively in major galleries and museums in the United States, such as Jadite Gallery, The Paterson Museum in New Jersey and the Jeshiva University in New York. In 1995 he participated in the Artists in Residence program of the Altos de Chavón Cultural Center Foundation, following which he took over the running of the Altos de Chavón Gallery until late 1997.

Among his most important exhibitions in Santo Domingo was the “XX Bienal Nacional de Artes Visuales” at the Modern Art Museum in 1995; “Arte-Objeto” at the Nouveau Foundation of  de Contemporary Art (1998); the “First International Engraving Meeting in Small Format” at the Nouveau Foundation of Contemporary Art in 1997; “Eight Faces”,  El Espacio Gallery in Santo Domingo; “De los sueños” at the Spanish Cultural Center; “Papier” at El espacio Gallery; “Sin Titulo” at the Guayasamín Foundation and the most recently exhibits at the art feria in New York; Agora Gallery in Miami and The Gallery at Altos de Chavón with two individual presentations and two with fellow artists Cataldi and Kikito.

Fernando Tamburini currently he has his studio in La Romana and sells his paintings at Eduardo’s Galleria.

Grimaldy Polanco:

Born in Puerto Plata. He studied different art disciplines at Parsons School of Designin New York, the Altos de Chavón School of Design in Casa de Campo, La Romana and at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD).

He has participated in numerous exhibitions of art and design in various countries, receiving more than a dozen awards and distinctions. His works present a metaphorical vision of the contours, constantly evaluating social-cultural concepts such as denaturation, the internal and external interconnection of everything, as well as the unlimited access to the interior of the human capacity to transform or be transformed.

Francisco Javier De Jesus Jiménez González (Pery Jiménez): 

Pery Jiménez studied Painting and Drawing at the Painting and Drawing School of Puerto Plata (1976-1978);  Arts Flyers at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (1978-1984), Visual Arts and Illustration at the Altos de Chavón School of Design (1985 -1987), as well as Illustration at the Parsons School of Design in New York city (1988).

He has presented his work at the Modern Art Gallery in Santo Domingo, Manhattan Community College, York College Library, New York, The Guerrilla Gallery of Thelma Hill, Brooklyn, N., and, at several editions of the National Visual Arts Biennial at the Museum of Modern Art in Santo Domingo, as well as many other festivals and collective exhibitions.

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IBI Yachts, part of the IB Nautica Group actually based in the  Marina Casa de Campo for more than 15 years, representing in the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean, brands such as Atlantis, Azimut, Benetti and BlueGame.

Chris Craft yachts – #1 in the US and the world

As the #1 brand in its category in the United States and the world, Chris Craft yachts offer all sea-lovers, a small, fast, sleek and beautiful option, perfect for the Casa de Campo yachting lifestyle. Chris Craft makes the ideal “entry level” yacht, with boats starting from 20 ft, enabling IBI Yachts to be able to offer the ideal yachting options for all clients.

“Our company has always identified with the “made in Italy” emblem. Design, history, quality and innovation have always been the principal merits of our products.

Our offerings include Atlantis, open and sporting yachts; Azimut Yachts, elegant, fast boats that embody the yachting life; Benetti Yachts, the megayachts with big personality and technical perfection; BlueGame yachts with the technical design of sleek sailing yachts, comfortable for the entire family and above all fitted for deep sea fishing.  

Our list is now even more complete with the addition of the #1 brand in the United States and in fact the entire world – Chris Craft, a brand synonymous with the nautical lifestyle since 1861! 

Chris Craft was founded in 1861

Although the headquarters of Chris Craft is found in Sarasota, Florida, the soul of Chris Craft belongs to the great Italian yacht designer Carlo Galeazzi – thus reaffirming the philosophy and passion of IBI Yachts – to share the beauty and joy of Italian design across the island of Hispaniola.“

— Mauro Caslini, President and CEO of IB Nautica

IBI Yachts 

Since 1998, IBI Yachts has been the exclusive dealer of the Azimut|Benetti Group for the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Puerto Rico and other Caribbean Islands and the only company in the Caribbean which sells a complete range of vessels, such as mega yachts, luxury yachts, cruise-motor yachts, fishing yachts, sailing boats, rafts and more.

IBI Yachts also represents Chris Craft, Altantis and BlueGame yachts.

Where: Paseo Del Mar #1, Marina Casa de Campo, Marina Casa de Campo
Open hours: Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm and Saturdays from 9am to 1pm
Tel: (809) 523-2353
Email: infoibi@ibinautica.com
Website: www.ibinautica.net

IBI Yachts is part of the IB Nautica Group which also owns the IBC Shipyard and the Azimut Café.

Click here for more information on IBI Yachts. 

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In at cocktail party at the Hotel Ambassador in Santo Domingo, Acana Glulam, who offer the design, manufacture and assembly of GLULAM (glued laminated timber) officially launched themselves onto the Dominican market.

Acana Glulam, is a Dominican company founded by Casa de Campo villa owner Marcos Isaac in conjunction with Architect Fernando Caramés, the co-owner of Caramés Seoane, the first Spanish company to offer the design, manufacture and assembly of GLULAM (glued laminated timber).

Acana Glulam is dedicated to the design, manufacture and installation of laminated wooden structures for building roofing construction, rehabilitation, pedestrian walkways and bridges projects tourist, warehouses, docks, as well as residential projects.

Acana Glulam seeks to enrich the construction sector in the Dominican Republic, by providing wooden structures that coexist in harmony with the environment – because of it’s flexibility and durability it can be used in any kind of architectural project.

“The company provides professional services to construction, tourism promoters, engineers, architects, decorators and other professionals. Their office is located in Punta Cana, although it has reach across the territory of the Dominican Republic.“ — Acana Glulam

The company was represented by its executives both Spanish and Dominicans; Marcos Isaac Rosa, Juan Isaac Rosa, Álvaro de Esteban, Fernando Caramés and Fernando Gómez Sanabria, who explained that the mission of Acana Glulam is to encourage the sustainable, flexible and safe construction in the Dominican Republic the techniques offered by Glulam (glued laminated timber).

The following are pictures taken at Acana Glulam cocktail held at Ambassador Hotel in Santo Domingo 

www.acanaglulam.com

(809) 481-5537

jisaac@acanaglulam.com

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Ivette was born in the Central Romana Hospital, located on Liberty Avenue (Avenida Libertad) in La Romana. Then, at age 4 she moved to Santo Domingo, but as a true Romanense has made numerous visits to La Romana.

In Santo Domingo, at age 14, she began her career as a model at John Casablancas Modeling School. Standing out for her beauty, Ivette also studied at the school of Socrates McKinney a Dominican renowned stylist.

Ivette posing outside the Altos de Chavón Church

She is currently studying Publishing at Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) and doing modeling and acting for EME Agency, from which she obtained some roles in international films being filmed in the Dominican Republic that will be released in 2014 such as “Cabin Fever 3″, “Way Back Home” and “Double Due”.

Also, the model has participated in commercials of numerous recognised brands and in major national events such as the “Dominican Bridal Week” fair.

Talking about the Miss Dominican Republic Universe contest, Ivette Objio explained that although she has spent much time dabbling in modelling she had not competed before. “People told me, go participate, go participate, you look like Amelia Vega! But I felt insecure. Now I am ready and I have also the support of my friends and family,” she said.

The gorgeous Ivette told us she is very excited about the contest, and feels she stands a good chance. She does not feel intimidated by the other girls in the contest, while acknowledging that others are beautiful too.

“I love La Romana. This is a great tourist point in the country and thanks to La Romana the country has become known far abroad,” she said.

Good luck Ivette you are so beautiful!

More about Ivette Rivera Objio, Miss Romana 2013

Parents: Cecilia Ivette Objio y Wilson Rivera

Favorite Color: Red

Article of Clothing: Short Pants

Hobbie:Gym

Height: 5 ft 8″

Favorite Music: Pop

Favorite animal: Rabbits

Designer: Miguel Genao

Click to know the latest news of Ivette Rivera

The following are beautiful pictures taken of Ivette Rivera, Miss Romana 2013 in Altos de Chavón, Casa de Campo: 

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And so for all you golf lovers out there, here we bring you an overview of the upcoming golf tournaments to be played at the Casa de Campo resort.

“Casa de Campo Open” Golf Tournament: 11th – 15th of Sept.
The Casa de Campo Open, which was first played in 1981, has for the last 31 years attracted international and local golfers alike to compete on Casa de Campo’s gorgeous Pete Dye designed golf courses; the Teeth of the Dog, the Dye Fore and the Links.Last year the prestigious tournament attracts players from all over the world!
Click for more info!
Click here for photos of last year’s event!

“Casa de Campo Fall Pro Am”Golf  Tournament : 23rd – 27th of Oct.
The Golf Tournament  is open to all golf professionals and their amateurs who are interested in experiencing the best golf in the Caribbean. This tournament will be played on the Teeth of the Dog, Links and Dye Fore golf courses.
Click here for more info! 

“Senior Golfers Week”: 9th – 16th of Nov.
This tournament will be played in 3 of Casa de Campo’s wonderful golf courses; Teeth of the Dog, Dye Fore and the Links.
Click here for more info!

“Twosome Championship”: 1st – 7th of Dec.
This tournament will be played in 3 of Casa de Campo’s wonderful golf courses; Teeth of the Dog, Dye Fore and the Links.
Click here for more info!

Looking for more events, activities and things TO DO? Well look no further – check out www.TODO.fm for a complete calendar!

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The Cartier Benefit hosted anually by Emilia and J.Pepe Fanjul at Casa Grande is a magnificent occasion which unites the Casa de Campo society to raise money for both the Fundación MIR and Hogar del Niño charities in La Romana, whose focus is improving the lives and prospects of children in the greater La Romana area through education.

With more than 300 elegant attendees this year’s gathering raised a total of more than US$125,000, a sum split evenly between the two causes. Click here to read more and see even more photos of this, one of the most glamorous and popular events of the Casa de Campo season.

The following photos were taken by Anselmo Grussu on Saturday December the 29th at Casa Grande in Casa de Campo: 

Cartier Benefit raises US$125,000 for the Fundación MIR & Hogar del Niño

On Saturday December the 29th 2012, Casa de Campo’s most glamorous society members, many here to celebrate the holidays in the glorious Dominican sunshine, convened at Casa Grande, the magnificent oceanside estate of the Fanjul family where Emilia and J.Pepe Fanjul hosted the 21st annual Cartier Benefit in aid of both the Fundación MIR and Hogar del Niño.

Click here for photos and the full story!

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This award recognizes excellence in tourism and hospitality and is given only to facilities that have collected excellent user reviews from Trip Advisor and this is the second year Casa de Campo is recognized with this award!

Minitas Beach, Casa de Campo

“Only 10% of the accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award, so we are extremely proud that our guests qualify our service as a pleasant experience,” said Peter Bonell CMO’s Resort

“This award is the result of a commitment to excellence and teamwork of each and every one of the staff of Casa de Campo,” he added.

The Casa de Campo resort adds this honor to an ever-growing list of accolades, including being named one of the world’s top golf and family resorts by Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report, as well as being named the “World’s Leading Golf Resort” for the 6th consecutive year at the World Travel Awards and at the Regional Travel Awards the “Caribbean’s Leading Golf Resort”- for the 7th time, “Dominican Republic’s Leading Golf Resort” –for the 9th consecutive year, as well as the “Dominican Republic’s Leading Hotel” – for the 4th time. Bravo Casa de Campo!

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Once again the nightclub “Genesis” in Altos de Chavon open its doors to celebrate the graduation of Abraham Lincoln School tonight Friday the 14th of June.

The party with the theme “Men in Ties & Girls in Pearls” is being planned by the graduating class for their graduation – but everyone is invited!

Following their official graduation ceremony, which will take place at 7:30pm this evening at the Casa de Campo Flamboyán conference center, the graduating class, as well as their friends, family and teachers will continue the celebration in Altos de Chavón at the “old” Genesis nightclub, which is opening it’s doors especially for the occasion –  So whether or not you actually know anyone graduating you can still have a great time dancing and partying the night away!!

“Men in Ties & Girls in Pearls” Party

Date: Friday, June 14 – Saturday, June 15

Place: Génesis Disco, Altos de Chavón

Price: Open bar RD$1,200.00 presale / RD$1,500.00 at the door  

Beats by: Cesar Rodríguez, Beto Sánchez and Rafael Gonzalvo

Contact: Alfredo Alonzo (809) 986-6999

The following is the memories of the last Abraham Lincoln School graduation, celebrated the Friday June 15th 2012:

Graduation Ceremony 2012
The Friday June 15th 2012, the Abraham Lincoln School located in Central Romana, La Romana celebrated its 30th graduation ceremony, when proud parents, families, friends and students of the graduating class of 2012 named “Exorior”, joined together to celebrate the end of an era at the Abraham Lincoln School and welcome a new one at the newly renovated Flamboyan conference center in Casa de Campo.
Click here to read the full article

Graduation party
The Friday the 15th of June, the Abraham Lincoln school graduating class of 2012, along with their teachers, family and friends celebrated their graduation ceremony at Casa de Campo’s Flamobyan conference centre, before the celebrations continued at numerous private dinners……and even later at Casa de Campo’s nightclub – “Genesis” (also most recently known as “Onno’s Club”), which was re-opened for one night only – especially for the occasion! Click here to read the full article

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The fair will be held at the Club Casa de Puerto Rico on Thursday (today) from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am until 10:00 pm and Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:00pm, offering the best financing deals.

Executives from Banca Personal Popular, Progress bank, Banreservas and Ahorros & Préstamos bank, will be present personally approving loans to all persons who attend to the fair and want to buy a new vehicle, van or engine from Grupo Viamar.

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With special menus, 2×1 offers, discounts and more at all the restaurants and bars of Altos de Chavón – you can hop from one place to another enjoying great food, drinks and music along the way!

PINZI TRUCK by RedBull

Chavón Electrónico

When: Saturday June 22nd

Where: Altos de Chavón

Time: From 6pm

Contact: 

• w.gomez@ccampo.com.do
• (809) 523-8522 / (809) 523-2424

Special offers and details:

La Piazzetta

6 – 9 pm: Sunset Lounge with Budha bar and Lounge beats by DJ Kambax and a special menu

Onno’s:

7-10 pm: 20% off beer bottles / 2 x 1 on national cocktail / 25% off tapas and  pizzas
ALL NIGHT LONG: Guest DJ & Resident DJ Maicol

Papajacks:

7-10 pm: 2×1 on Vodka and beers / 10% off regular menu
ALL NIGHT LONG: Beats by DJ EMI & Resident DJ Leo Irizarry

The Club Restaurant & Grill

7-10pm: Special Seafood Paella + glass of sangria for RD$700.00 (plus tax)/  2×1 on Mojitos
10 pm: DJ KORNELY

Plaza Chavón

9pm: PINZI TRUCK by RedBull
Midnight: DJ Papanox

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Arjona’s concert in Altos de Chavón was excellent and now with the news that so much was raised for the Fundación MIR, our memories of the event are even sweeter!

“We greatly appreciate that Mr. George Nader is thinking about us and included us once again as a point of sale for tickets,” said Mrs. Magdalena Cavazos operations manager of the Fundación MIR .

First, the concert organizer George Nader gave to Fundación MIR 50 special tickets priced at US$1,000 for the Front Row of the Altos de Chavón amphitheater- from which the Fundación MIR received 20% to benefit their cause. And then with just a few days to go before the concert, the MIR also started selling General, VIP, Special Guest and GN Guest tickets of which the Fundación MIR received 10% to benefit their educational program and 3 schools in La Romana.

Magdalena said the money will be used for their 3 schools in La Romana. “All money raised will go towards preparations for the next school year,” she added.

Fundación MIR

The Fundación MIR is a non-profit organization which works to provide education to the children of the greater La Romana area, who are most in need. They run 3 schools; the MIR Esperanza (boys vocational school), the Escuela Tecnica Vocacional Fundación MIR (girls vocational school) and the Primaria MIR (infants school).

Click HERE to read more about the Fundación MIR!

The Ricardo Arjona concert 

Those who recognize him as one of the most famous artists in Latin America, can probably imagine what actually happened on the night of the 8th of June in the Altos de Chavon amphitheatre. Speaking in terms of sales, and taking into account the more than 5,000 people that attended the completely sold out concert, this was undoubtedly a huge success…

Click here to read the full article

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Massive Exercise in Puerto Rico

As part of the Dominican Naval Auxiliary it is an honor for me to tell you all about our latest rescue training.

On March 13, 2013, Puerto Rico was the scene of a mass rescue training, an invitation made by the Coast Guard Captain of the United States. Among those present at the training was Drew Pearson, el Capitán de Corbeta M. de G. Hugo Goicoechea, the National Commodore of Dominican Naval Auxiliary, and Manuel E. Tavares with the Auxiliaries Franklin Polanco, Juan Carlos Porcella, Elías I. Cruz, Francisco Izquierdo and Manuel E. Casasnovas.

The event consisted of a tabletop exercise, in which a Ferry with about 596 passengers, including 60 children, caught fire between the town of Fajardo and Vieques Island, Puerto Rico. This drill was held in the city of Caguas, in the facilities of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with the participation of the Coast Guard of the United States as host and various emergency management agencies of Puerto Rico and the United States.

The purpose of this training is to prepare all the institutions that manage large scale disaster like the Dominican Navy Auxiliary, because in this country we have ferries and cruises operating around the island.

After the training, our Dominican Naval Auxiliary visited the United States Coast Guard base and spent time with the Coast Guard Auxiliary of the United States

With these kind of exercises, the Dominican Naval Auxiliary contribute further to assist our Navy and the Nation.

Pictures contributed by Naval Auxiliary!

About Dominican Naval Auxiliary

The Dominican Naval Auxiliary is a civilian force that possesses its own resources to assist in search operations, rescue and environmental protection. This organization was created in 2009 by the Executive by Decree 887-09 and it is composed of a group of business and professional volunteers. The organization operates private boats, barges and aircraft made available to the Navy, in order to assist with non-military activities or public order and safety at sea. The Dominican Naval Auxiliary has a presence in the north, northeast, east, south and center of the country.

“Our mission is to assist the Navy in nonmilitary operations or public, in order to contribute to the safety of human life at sea and the protection of the marine environment in the Dominican Republic,” -Dominican Naval Auxiliary.

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