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2 St. John Tradewinds, December 16-22, 2013
ACC Christmas Open House Is Dec. 18
Don’t miss the St. John Animal Care Center’s Christmas Open
House on December 18 at the group’s animal shelter on Library
Road in Cruz Bay.
The event will feature yummy food and beverages and lots and
lots of adorable kitties and dogs.
Mimi Roller Looking To Return
to Olympics in 2016 in 49er FX
By Jaime Elliott
St. John Tradewinds
After competing in the Summer
Olympic Games in 2012 in the
United Kingdom, St. John sailor
Mayumi Roller knew she wanted
to return to the world’s biggest
sports stage, yet helming a different
boat this time.
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“Going to the Olympics the first
time was amazing; it was such a
surreal experience,” said Roller. “I
wanted to go again but after sailing
the Laser for that long, I knew
it wasn’t the right boat for me.”
Roller was about 30 pounds
lighter than the rest of the fleet,
meaning with any kind of wind,
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Roller is mastering a new boat, the 49er FX, above, a high performance skiff for
women, in her new Olympic bid.
she simply couldn’t keep up.
“It was tough, in any sort of
windy conditions, to keep up with
the lead,” said Roller. “I just didn’t
have the mass; they were bigger,
like 30 pounds bigger. I knew
I wanted to transition to a new
boat.”
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Coral Bay Christmas Tree Lighting
and Coral Sing Scheduled for Dec. 20
The community is invited to join the annual Coral Bay Community
Christmas Tree Lighting and Carol Sing-along on Friday,
December 20, at 6 p.m. at the Coral Bay basketball court.
Everyone should come out to join in singing carols and welcoming
Santa for the kids! This annual tradition brings residents
out to sing in a “competitive challenge for festiveness” between
neighborhoods. So bring those voices and those neighbors! No talent
is required; just lots of holiday and community spirit.
This event is co-hosted by the John’s Folly Learning Institute
and the Coral Bay Community Council. Everyone is encouraged
to bring gifts for Santa to give the children. Attendees are asked to
buy a gift or two, wrap them and label them for a boy or girl and
the appropriate age. Either bring the gifts on December 20 or drop
them off at CBCC’s office or Connections East.
Parents are asked to accompany their children. Santa will arrive
about 7:15 p.m., if all of the children have been good!
For more information and to donate money for gifts call the
CBCC office at 776-2099.
Fifth Annual Reindeer Run Dec. 22
The St. John Landsharks present the Fifth Annual Reindeer
Ramble Christmas Run on Sunday, December 22, at Annaberg
parking lot. This fun 5K run will give all the reindeer, elves, and of
course Santa, a much needed warm-up for the big day!
Registration begins at 7:30 and the race starts at 8 a.m. on Sunday
December 22. Registration begins at 7:30am.
Donations are not required, but will be greatly appreciated given
in the form of pet food or treats and will benefit the St. John
Animal Care Center.
Meet at the Annaberg parking lot. Parking is limited, please
“sleighpool” with other elves and reindeer if possible.
Participants are encouraged to show their Christmas spirit by
donning hats, antlers, tinsel, ornaments, etc. There will be a prize
for most creative costume. Jingle bells will be distributed to tie
onto shoelaces for an added touch of whimsy.
The course is from Annaberg to Big Maho then back to Annaberg.
There will also be a Kids Short Course for the little reindeer.
The event will feature fun Christmas themed prizes and awards as
well as sweets and treats for everyone!
For more information email Louise at louise@surfbvi.com
Santa To Arrive in Cruz Bay Dec. 24
Don’t miss the fun in Cruz Bay on Christmas Eve this year!
Santa Claus is set to arrive on the Caneel Bay ferry around 9
p.m. on Tuesday night, December 24. Santa will arrive in Cruz Bay
to the delight of island residents young and old. See you there!
Christmas Carolling Anyone?
Sing your way through Cruz Bay with the Unitarian Universalist
Fellowship on Tuesday, December 24. To join in, meet at 5:30 p.m.
at Mongoose Junction in the courtyard area near Bouganvillea.