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History of T & T
Organettes Club |
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 The
Trinidad and Tobago Organettes Social and Cultural Association
was incorporated under the Society Act of Alberta on May 16th
1983. The membership had decided on obtaining a Clubhouse, and
for the past 11 years has been leasing our present space. Efforts
are now ongoing towards the construction of our own building.
There
are two major influences in the daily lives of the seemingly
carefree people of Trinidad and Tobago - they are "panning"
which is playing in or supporting their local steel band and
playing a local card game called "All Fours" which has some
similarities to bridge.
These
two activities draw people together more than any other influence.
The steel band's name and banner proudly proclaims their allegiance
to their district, their region and their country. In many ways
the steel band groups fulfill the same need as the Community
Association does within the City of Calgary.
Often
the same persons who support the steel band are also involved
in the All Fours tournaments and the many other spin-off activities
within the group. In Trinidad, everyone from the Prime Minister
to the construction worker enjoy the game with great enthusiasm.
By
the same token, the steel band supporters also foster cricket
and soccer teams which also compete under the name of the steel
band. Thus, the fun loving people of T'n'T Organettes are drawn
together for the common interest and to pursue cultural, social
and sporting activities.
It
is for this reason the T & T Organettes Social and Cultural
Association has been successful in attracting the participation
of the largest, most active group of Caribbeans and Canadians
in the City of Calgary.
Since
its inception the Club has developed into a Caribbean "home
away from home" - the central meeting spot for all Caribbean
activities in Southern Alberta.
The
Clubhouse, which originally served as the home of the Steel
Orchestra is now the headquarters of several recreational and
sporting teams sponsored by the management of the T & T
Organettes Social and Cultural Association.
Today,
the club is a premiere recreational spot not only for Caribbean
people but all Albertans. It is the place to bring your out-of-town
friends or family from back home to hear sweet soca and calypso
music being played nightly, or even sample the exotic spicy
Caribbean foods prepared fresh daily.
The
Clubhouse is usually opened Tuesday to Friday from 11.00 a.m.
to 2.30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays the Clubhouse reopens its
doors at 7.00 p.m. and activities continue until late after
the midnight hour. Looking for a place to go; call or visit
the clubhouse.
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