Daviot Kelly, Staff Reporter

Catching up on the latest are (from left) Carlos Vallero, Marcelo Hernandez, Pablo Vidal and Madai Hernandez.

The lovable ladies from the Latin American's Women's Group hosted a pulsating wine and cheese party in Cherry Gardens last Friday.

Various cheeses were served with wine, such as the famous Angaro and Carta Vieja brands, plus some good old Red Stripe if you're not a wine lover. Toss in a selection of biscuits and crackers, marlin, and juicy slices of pork and this was one fine meal! Of course, there were also foods with a Hispanic taste to it, including nachos and guacamole.

But even though it was a wine and cheese party, this was also the time for Halloween. So why not combine the two? Sure enough, some guests got out their witch hats, pirate scarves, togas and even butterfly wings! The costume of the night was sported by FLOW Communi-cations' Doug Northover, who was looking groovy in his Austin Powers outfit!

With Latin rhythms playing, a dancefest was always potentially going to break out. Soon enough, it did, guests congregating by the poolside, clapping and chanting along to their favourite sounds. Eventually, couples broke off into their own little personal fiesta.

The proceeds from the party will go towards the group's various charities, including Missionaries of the Poor and SOS Children's Village. Guests included Clelia Barreto de Hunter; Juan Carlos Espinola; Cecelia Francis; Horace and Josephine Bogues; and Rose Wehrli.

Brazilian Ambassador Cezar Amaral and wife, Lidia, showed they haven't lost their step as they danced at the Latin American Women's Club wine and cheese party.   Right: Kaye Gillis (left) and Katia Villarino hanging out at the Latin American Women's Club wine and cheese party, held at Carmel Terrace, Cherry Gardens, last Friday. - Photos by Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer