Picnic Is Over And Memories Are Stored.

Friends,

We would like to thank all of you for coming to the picnic last Sunday and making it an enjoyable event for all of us. Special thanks to everyone who helped and volunteered to make sure that our picnic party was a success.

Please checkout the pictures we have taken during the picnic on the right side of our blog.

As awlays, we welcome your comments and suggestions.

Enjoy!

2008 Summer Picnic Event on Aug 24th

The Event is as about to happen this weekend on Sunday August 24, 2008 at 9:30 AM
Governor Alfred E. Smith/Sunken Meadow State Park.

For full details of the park, directions and parking fee information please visit:
http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/info.asp?parkID=44


People with kids can bring bikes and outing chairs if they have, people who are interested in going into water should get their towels and sheets required for the beach. People interested in volunteering should contact Ajay/Sheikh after 6:00pm Thursday August21st. after work.

Picnic Contribution-
$20 for Single Adults
$40 for Two Adults
$45 for Family with Two adults and children below 10 yrs
Additional Guest Adult $20

Interested parties should make the payment before the event by Aug 22, 2008 EOD.
This way it will help to order the correct amount of food (Indian Chinese cuisine will be catered) for all. Please inquire if you have any questions regarding food menu.

DIWAN is providing the food for us:
Starters:
. Alu tikki chole
. Veg. spring rolls
. Hakka chilli chicken (dry)
. Tandoor chicken

Main Dishes:
. Veg. Manchurian(gravy)
. Veg. LoMein
. Navrattan Korma
. Chicken Makhani
. Chicken in Hot Garlic Sauce

. Naan/Onion Kulcha
. Pea Polau
. Salad/Raita

Dessert:
. Gulab Jam


We will have games for children/ladies/gents so do not forget to bring a scarf/dupatta.

Bring cameras/camcorders/sports equipment/ and your fun side to make this event a success. Your help and suggesting welcome.............Please come forward help in making event successful and inform your friends to join too.

....thanks

Summer Picnic Event on Aug 24th 2008

WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY - PROUD TO BE INDIAN

Hi Friends

We are planning a summer picnic event on Aug 24th Sunday 2008. We would like all the interested members to help selecting food and location by vote (use comments link on the bottom). Depending on the count, we will decide for go or no go....

***Please vote by no later than Aug 19th Tuesday 2008 ***

Below are some details:-

1) Food will be catered from outside like last time
(CHOICE INDIAN OR INDIAN CHINESE OR SOUTH INDIAN)

2) Locations to choose from:- Please look at attractions before making a choice
A) Sunken Meadow State Park -
http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/info.asp?parkID=44

B) Robert Moses State Park
http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/info.asp?parkID=45

Other Attractions:-
1) Music
2) Games full of fun for children/ladies
3) Beach Volley Ball
4) Beach Cricket for Couples
5) BBQ (Veg & Non-Veg) – Chicken & Vegi Patties
* Surprise for the winners

Cost-
$20 for Single Adults
$40 for Two Adults
$45 for Family with Two adults and children below 10 yrs
Additional Guest Adult $20

Families who have kids can bring the bikes if option (A) is selected by vote.

****Please vote by no later than Aug 19th Tuesday 2008 ***

Your suggestion, help and event contribution will be highly appreciated.

* Volunteers will be required for making the above event a success, so please come forward and experience the other side of event being an organizer :)

With Best of Regards :)

Weekend Cricket - July 27th, 2008

HI Guys

Count is nine -- good to play on sunday

Please be in ground at 9:00 AM sharp

Thanks In Time

Weekend Cricket (July 12/13th)

We do not mind the hot temperature. We play cricket no matter what.

Choose a day to play.

Saturday July 12th. 9.00AM
or
Sunday July 13th. 9.00AM

Please vote by 4.00pm today.

An Epic Farewell Cricket Weekend - Honoring the Exit of a Legend

There comes a time when we have to experience the loss of something great. Jagadish Chalasani has achieved that greatness and we surely will miss him.

This SUNDAY 9:30AM June 29th. 2008, we all pay tribute to our beloved hero Sir Jagadish Chalasani, where he will make his last appearance among Canon Cricketers.


Experience the farewell of a MASTER Cricketer.

Weekend Cricket (June 22nd)

Forecast of rain or thunderstorm cannot keep our hopes down.

Cricket is on this Sunday 9.30AM, June22nd.

Cricket This Weekend Sunday - June 15, 2008 at 9 AM

Hi Guys

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WE WILL START PLAYING ON SUNDAY JUNE 15th AT 9:15 AM. SO, PLEASE BE ON TIME FOR TIMELY TEAM SELECTION...THANKS
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Please vote for your availability & time for Sunday June 15 2008 At 9 AM Sharp.

We will play if more than 9 people accept to turn up on time. As it turns hotter later during the day and many of our regular players don't want to play late.

Your suggestion and contribution towards the game will be appreciated.

**Note: The play will considered cancelled in case of rain.

Thanks

Weekend Cricket (June 1st)

Vacation Is Over, Get back to your duty.

Lets play cricket this Sunday June 1st. 9:30AM.

What do you all have to say to that news?

Please don't forget to bring $5 (Applicable to all who have not contributed this season...) Thanks...

Memorial Day Weekend (May 24th,2008)

Tough economic conditions, high gas prices and long lines at the terminals, ruining your long weekend plans? No worry, you can spend your May 24th Saturday morning playing cricket and enjoy the rest of the weekend regardless.

So, if you can make yourself available for cricket tomorrow, post your opinion below.

Minimum of 10 participants for tomorrow's cricket and we will call it "Game On".

Weekend Cricket (May 17th)

CRICKET ON SUNDAY MAY 17th, 2008. 9.30A.M.

See you all there.
NOTE: Please do not forget to bring $5
For directions either contact your friends who knows the place or just follow the directions below

School: HICKSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Address: Jerusalem Ave., Hicksville 11801

Directions, from 4 Ohio DriveLong Island Expressway (I495 East) : Take exit 41 South, continue on 106, take left on Old Country Road, Take right on Jerusalem Ave, Take left on 4th Street. The play field will be on your left side next to the tennis courtNorthers

State Parkway (East) : Take exit 35 South, continue on 106, take left on Old Country Road, Take right on Jerusalem Ave, Take left on 4th Street. The play field will be on your left side next to the tennis court

Weekend Cricket (May 10th/11th)

CRICKET ON SUNDAY MAY 11th, 2008. 10.00A.M.

See you all there.

For directions contact your friends who knows the place.

Weekend Cricket

Hi Everyone,

Thanks a lot for voting....Count is 11 members, which is good for tomorrow hence we will be playing tomorrow at 10 AM. If not cricket, soccer definately.

Venue : Same - Hicksville Middle School
Time & Date : 10 AM May 3rd 2008.

Please be on time guys

Happy Weekend !

Canon Cricket Is Back From Hybernation.

With the warm temperature and cool wind blowing in the atmosphere, Canon's cricket enthusiasts are energized to make a comeback for cricket this season 2008.

We still have good memories of our 2007 cricket season and hope to make this season a blowout too.

So, what you all have to say to that? This Sunday April 27th. drop the curtain and run towards the field with bats, balls, stumps and take wild swings at each other?????

Venue : Hicksville Middle School
Time : 10:00 AM - Be on time guys
Note : Based on public demand and weather condition we decided to play on Sunday.

Place your opinion below.

Bowling Day.......Sat 19, 2008 - (4 Pm - 6 PM)

Bowling Day.......

Friends,

Thanks for your overwhelming response.

Please try to be 20 minutes early as we have got the lanes booked for 2 hours - Sat 19, 2008 - (4 Pm - 6 PM) at address mentioned below. As playing members need to get shoes before bowling... please be early so that you can play for full 2 hours.

Kindly submit the charges as per category mentioned below by EOD.

Thanks ..... Happy Bowling

We plan to have a two hour (4PM - 6 PM) bowling event this Saturday January 19th. 2008 and let the ladies and children charge down the bowling lanes and knock some bowling pins while the gents rally support for their family and enjoy the game from the backseat.

* Separate Bowling lanes for kids. * Snacks (Fries,Pizza) & drinks (Pepsi) for kids, moms.
* $30 Cash Reward for Mom/Wife with overall Maximum score.

*$35 for Family - 2 Adults + kids (2 Kids Playing)
*$30 for Family - 2 Adults + kids (1 Kid Playing)
$25 for Couple
$15 for Singles (Will be provided with a lane to play with fries + soft drinks)
$10 for an additional Child and $15 for can additional adult(Playing)

*(Husbands can opt to play by paying ($5 Plus shoe rental) or support/train their wives and kids)

Thanks Event Place :

Sheridan Lanes - NY
199 E. Jericho Turnpike
Mineola, NY 11501
(516) 741-3444

Bowling Day
Friends,

We plan to have a two hour (4PM - 6 PM) bowling event this Saturday January 19th. 2008 and let the ladies and children charge down the bowling lanes and knock some bowling pins while the gents rally support for their family and enjoy the game from the backseat.

* Separate Bowling lanes for kids.
* Snacks (Fries,Pizza) & drinks (Pepsi) for kids, moms.
* $30 Cash Reward for Mom/Wife with overall Maximum score.

$35 for Family - 2 Adults + kids (2 Kids Playing)
$30 for Family - 2 Adults + kids (1 Kid Playing) *(Husbands can opt to play or support/train their wives and kids)
$25 for Couple $15 for Singles (Will be provided with a lane to play with fries + soft drinks)
$10 for an additional Child and $15 for can additional adult(Playing)

Please provide you valuable suggestions and let us know your availability by Wed January 16th. 2008. (Right Now we are casting the vote for event. If sufficient number is met we will go ahead arrange the event)

Kindly cast your vote by earliest...Thanks

Event Place for now :
Sheridan Lanes - NY
199 E. Jericho Turnpike
Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 741-3444