The next monthly shopping trip to Roseau will be this Friday, November 21, 2008.  Renn will be taking us so the transport will be a smaller one with A/C and space in the back for our groceries (in order for more comfort and space for our stuff).  The cost will be $30 EC per person.  We will leave the usual 8:30 am in front  of the library and return about 2:00 pm.  Please RSVP to rossspousesorg@gmail.com or to lilliansuh@gmail.com before Thursday noon. This will allow time for me to call another transport if necessary.  See you there.

RSO works to serve the families, significant others and loved ones of Ross University Medical School students and faculty. We endeavor to facilitate a smooth transition to island life and create a fun and social environment. We are so glad you have chosen to join us here on Dominica to support your loved ones as they take this marvelous yet challenging journey through medical school. While our main goal is to be here for our loved ones, we are also here to support each other. The RSO is committed to providing ample social activities to help you make the most of your stay. So, bottom line, get involved, stay active and HAVE FUN! It’s going to be a great semester!  If you are new to the site, be sure to sign up and say hello in the new forum. The best way we can get to know you is if you come introduce yourself!

RSO Banquet: This is the end of semester dinner where we honor the 4th & 5th semester spouses who will be departing from the rock.  This semester has a new element to it because a lot of spouses will also be leaving for the Bahamas.  Lets all come out & have a great time!! Please rsvp to roo77@hotmail.com as previously sent or to the RSO email account (whichever is more convenient).

Free food & soft drinks

If you’d like alcoholic beverages, please bring cash for that.

Venue: Adaj Restaurant

Time: 6:30pm

Carib Territory & Emerald Pool: Dominica’s First People - the Caribs - live on a 3,700 acre Territory on Dominica’s east coast that set aside for them in 1903. Besides the warm and friendly people, other attractions in the Carib Territory include its many craft shops, the L’Escalier Tete Chien, Horseback Ridge and Isulukati Falls, as well as the Karifuna Cultural Group.

Emerald Pool is a pool in a lush green setting at the foot of a gentle waterfall can be reached after a five minute walk through a rain forest of ferns and foliage.  Although the pictures you’ve seen are gorgeous, you really need to see it in person to get the whoa effect.

This is a great trip for families & children.

Cost: 35ec per person

We will meet in front of the library @ 8:30am

The second general meeting will be in Classroom 2B at 1:15 pm. FREE LUNCH WITH BE SERVED. Please do come & join us for this very important gathering….If you missed the RSO video skit at the SGA culture, there will be a quick replay for your viewing pleasure

This trip was originally scheduled for Dec 11th but we have rescheduled for THIS Friday, November 7th.  What a great opportunity to take our spouses on the trip since it is the weekend following the mini!  A free transport will be provided and the cost per person is $65.00EC.   To check out pictures of the park, click here.  Please RSVP with the number of people attending to rossspousesorg@gmail.com.  Details on the time will be posted soon.  Hope to see you there.

Out of groceries?  Need something you can’t get here?  How about a Creole dress/outfit for the kids?  The next Spouse’s Shopping Trip will be on Monday, October 27, 2008.  We will be leaving at 8:30 am by the library and returning by 2:00 pm (hopefully). Please RSVP to rossspousesorg@gmail.com ASAP.  The cost will be $30 EC (or less).

This trip was originally scheduled for Tuesday, Oct 21, 2008 but has been changed to Tuesday, Oct 27, 2008.  We will leave at 8:30 am from the library and return in the afternoon.  This trip is a favorite amongst many of the spouses and students and with the small number of people going, you can actually sit and enjoy each place instead of being rushed.  Please rsvp by e-mailing rossrsvp@gmail.com. The cost will be $40 EC per person (or less, depending on how many people attend).  Please wear your swim suit and bring a towel, your camera (an under water camera is great for the gorge), a snack and your Ross ID.  The Falls and Titou are free with your pass, screws spa  is $10 EC.

Any spouses or incoming spouses who would like to share their blogs with others and have it linked as part of the blogroll, please e-mail your url to lilliansuh@gmail.com.

Tuesday, October 14th @ 8:30am (35ec/person)
Middleham & Titou Gorge: Middleham fall is about a 45 min. hike one way, quite moderate…so you come out still breathing at the end.  Titou Gorge is a beautiful sight to behold, its a nice freshwater swim & a great conversation piece when you go back home (or for the blog) because thats where they filmed “Pirates of the caribbean” (very nice ehhhh).  Please RSVP asap for this event.  Payment will be collected on the event day.
This event was rescheduled because it was previously cancelled due to rain……
**This event is rated 1 star for kid friendly
Wednesday, October 15th @ 5pm - 6:30pm (10ec/family)

Family night : Hang out with other families & light refreshments will be served!!  Please let us know if you are interested in this, so that we can make appropriate arrangement.  Come one, come all……..the more people we have, the merrier it will be…….so please apply peer pressure where necessary:)
**This event is rated 5 star for kid friendly
 
Friday, October 17th @ 8:30am (33USD/person)
Spouses Snorkle Boat Trip:  An afternoon snorkle trip at the North end of Douglas Bay -  a great snorkle site that is not accessible from shore.  The snorkeling here is great as there is a lot of reef just 10 ft below the water with a wide variety of fish life.  If you are lucky you may even see the little turtle that lives here and loves to play in the boulders.  After a lovely snorkle you can sunbathe or just relax on the bow of the boat while enjoying tea and biscuits!  Price is USD 33 per person and includes snorkle rental.
The trip leaves at 8:30am and will be back at 11:30am