Tennis Update: September 2016
Update: September 2016 In mid-September, the Deschapelles Tennis Team hosted a Haitian Tennis Federation Tournament for the under-10 players who compete, like other international teams, on a short court. Seven teams participated. The Deschapelles tennis coaches organized the meals, and the Tennis Federation covered the costs of the meals and brought referees and supplies. Hospital […]
Library Update: July 2016
Summer Camp is up and running at the Deschapelles Community Library. Different week-long courses lasting a couple of hours take place each week such as healthy life styles and maximizing nutrition through food choices. Regular activities such as reading books, using LEGOS and educational games, and computer activities take place all day as well. In […]
Tennis Update: July 2016
Update: July 2016 Sister Cities Essex Haiti’s Club Tennis Deschapelles is busy now that school is out. They are continuing their training and have added a “ladder” system where players can challenge fellow players who are listed above them the ladder. They are also organizing a local tournament for their team members to take place […]
Library Update: January 2016
THE LIBRARY IS OPEN!!! We and ODES are thrilled to announce that Bibliyotek Communitaire de Deschapelles (the Community Library of Deschapelles) has officially opened its doors to the community. A celebration was held on January 8, 2016 in an all-Haitian affair with the people of Deschapelles, our collaborative partner, ODES, and the library’s Haitian supporters, […]
Tennis Update: March 2015
Update: March 2015 James Adler who has progressed from the Deschapelles Tennis Team to being accepted into the elite St. Louis Tennis Academy in Port au Prince is competing this week in the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean Junior Davis Cup Tennis competition. 15 teams are competing. Adler is the one on the right. Kudos […]