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Published:Sunday | November 14, 2010 | 12:00 AM
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Ryan 'Smoke' williams (left) of Renaissance hangs out with Debe-Ann chen and Dr. Ryan Knott
From left: Kennisha Robinson, Janielle Wallace and Denece Henry, relaxed and happy. Contributed photos
Gus and Pat Santino just chilling.
Dr. Robert Chen takes time away from his camera for a picture with Tanya Smith.
Lorna Cameron (left) pays close attention to business-woman Juliet Chuck.
tanya and Miguel Smith pose for the social paes at Waist Management, Godfrey Lands, Mandeville, on November 6.
From left: tony and Beverly Tomlinson with Basil Cameron and wife Lorna Cameron.
Julie Salmon is in a pensive mood.
Connley Salmon (left) and Basil Cameron are engrossed in conversation.
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"This party was our best yet!" was the overwhelming sentiment of Débé-Ann Chen, one of the organisers of the Waist Management fund-raiser in Mandeville on Saturday, November 6. Chen hailed it as a happy coming-together of a diverse cross section of Jamaicans and Trinidadians. Everyone came to have a great time and let loose after the close call with Tropical Storm Tomas.

It was held at the Godfrey Lands residence of Chen, one of the two promoters under the Ryde Entertainment umbrella. The cold weather was no match for the guests, as the dance floor was packed once the music got going. And little wonder, as Smoke of Renaissance had the crowd pumped with his selections of pop, reggae and soca. When the temperature soared, the bartenders were ready to sustain them for the next round.

The wine bar was provided by GraceKennedy, whose new selection of imported wines kept guests returning for more. The food stations set up by the pool became a popular lyming spot with guests who went for seconds and thirds. Items included: barbecue beef tenderloin, salt fish lasagne, roasted suckling pig, Caribbean Passion grilled sausages, doubles, curry channa, pumpkin choka and jerked chicken. Add Red Bull barbecue pig's tail, shrimp ceviche, breadfruit chips with a papaya salsa and several items more!

To top it off there was a Cadbury chocolate fountain with fresh bananas from Jamaica Producers, rum balls from Bird of Paradise, and a Ben & Jerry Ice Cream stand.

Guests refused to let the music end, and Smoke obliged, but they departed after 2:30 on Sunday morning with a promise to return next year!

St John Bosco is the main beneficiary of the proceeds of Ryde Entertainment events.

Among the guests were: Neil and Sharon Hendrickson; Rolf and Tamara Simmonds; Dr Robert Chen; Jermey Chen; Jody Chen; Nikky Swaby, Eric Stultz, Howie and Donna Chin; Doreen Lawson, Ingrid Sinclair, Bobby Simpson, Mr and Mrs James Sampson, Maureen Shaw; Allison Shaw, P.J. and Greg Wright, Loeri Robinson, Phillip Palmer, Christopher Lyew, Camar a.k.a. 'Flava Unit', Tony Campbell, Drs Norman and Marlene Day, Dr Carol Burrell, Dr Dale Thames, Dr Kevin Walker, Tamara DeSouza, Amoi Leon and Dr Ryan Knott, co-organiser of the event. Gate prize of a weekend for two was courtesy of SuperClubs Resorts.

Outlook thanks Dr Robert Chen for the lovely photographs.